SAMRC Centre for Tuberculosis Research

25/12/2025

As we bring down the curtain on this academic year, we wish to celebrate all our colleagues at different levels for living the values that bind us together in research excellence and service for society. We appreciate your contribution and your resilience; and for putting extra efforts making 2025 a great success.

Here’s to wishing everyone and your loved ones a wonderful and restful holiday season. We look forward to 2026 with renewed energy and creativity as we continue to envision a TB-free world.

We appreciate the continuous support from our partners both at
SASA Medical Research Counciland StStellenbosch University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciencesall our funders, study participants and everyone contributing to the fight against TB.
DiDivision of ImmunologyDivision of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics

09/12/2025

Such a treat to have Prof Siamon Gordon sharing over half a century of his contribution to the field of macrophage biology. A real tour de force on numerous discoveries through his academic journey at Rockefeller University and Oxford University! Thanks to all who joined this MasterClass in person on online, and for all the exciting discussion afterwards.

05/12/2025

📢 Special Seminar Alert!

SAMRC Centre for Tuberculosis Research together with The Reproductive Immunology Research Consortium in Africa are honoured to host Emeritius Prof Siamon Gordon (Oxford University) for an in-person special seminar at the BMRI, Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

🗓 9 December 2025
⏰ 14:00– 15:00
📍 BMRI, Room 2073, Tygerberg Campus

Prof Gordon will be speaking on “The Mononuclear Phagocyte System, a Dispersed Organ” — a MasterClass not to be missed!

Division of Immunology, Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics

27/11/2025

Request for applications: Doctoral and Master’s Scholarships in the field of Biostatistics/Statistics (and other related quantitative fields)

Biostatistics is an emerging and rapidly growing field in sub-Saharan Africa, driven by the increasing availability of biomedical data for population health and research. This surge in data points to the need for strong quantitative and analytical skills to perform robust, innovative, and efficient analyses of complex datasets.

The programme is designed to support individuals engaged in advanced research degree programmes at the intersection of statistics, mathematics, biomedicine, computer science, data science, bioinformatics, epidemiology, and health informatics.

Closing date: 15 December 2025, 23:59

Visit the following link for detailed applicant requirements and supporting documents: https://www.samrc.ac.za/funding/doctoral-and-masters-scholarships-field-biostatisticsstatistics-and-other-related

24/11/2025

Wonderful to host the SA Medical Research Council President and CEO, Prof Ntobeko Ntusi in the Chegou lab within the SAMRC Centre for Tuberculosis Research and Division of Immunology, Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

We had amazing discussions towards translation of our basic science into development of tools to combat TB.
Congratulations to the talented members of the Chegou Lab, among many other groups in our Unit, for all the beautiful work on development and testing of TB biomarkers that hold promise for diagnostics at point of care

21/11/2025

Meet Speakers from the SAMRC Centre for Tuberculosis Research in the Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, who are scheduled to present today (Day 4 - 21 Nov) at the Union World Conference on Lung Health, Copenhagen.
It's been a great week of Science and interactions/discussions among global leaders in TB/Lung Health research in the beautiful, snowy Copenhagen! And so exciting following all the great research work from multiple groups in our Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics and Division of Immunology

19/11/2025

The 2025 World Conference on Lung Health is underway in the beautiful Copenhagen! We have a great representation from a number of research groups within the SAMRC Centre for Tuberculosis Research, spanning across the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics and the Division of Immunology at Stellenbosch University.

Meet our speakers and their time schedules for Day 2 (Wednesday, 19-Nov)

01/09/2025

📢 Special Seminar Alert!

We’re honoured to host Prof Eric Rubin (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health & Editor-in-Chief of the New England Journal of Medicine) for an in-person seminar at the BMRI.

🗓 3 September 2025
⏰ 09:30 – 10:30
📍 BMRI, Room 1013, Tygerberg Campus

Prof Rubin will be speaking on “The challenge of human challenge in Tuberculosis & Can you believe what you read?” — a session not to be missed!

06/08/2025

17/07/2025

🔬✨ to a week of white coats, big questions and breakthrough moments! 💥

Earlier this month, we welcomed 20 enthusiastic future scientists from high schools across Cape Town to Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences Biomedical Research Institute for the Generation Science 2025 Job Shadow Programme.

This immersive experience, hosted by the Societal Impact Task Team in collaboration with the Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics, Division of Immunology, Division of Clinical Anatomy, Stellenbosch University, Division of Medical Physiology and CERI, gave learners hands-on exposure to lab life, real science challenges, and a glimpse into what it means to become a biomedical researcher 🥼🧬🔬

From organ pancakes to DNA mysteries, forensic bones to scientific speed dating, these future scientists observed, engaged, experimented, and explored💡🧫🧪The purpose of the programme is to inspire and nurture diverse young talent in , reflecting our commitment to inclusivity and access for all learners passionate about science.

➡️ Get ready for 2025, coming this October! Details on how to apply will be shared soon on our socials — so make sure to follow us and stay connected.

11/07/2025

🚨 Postdoctoral Fellowship Opportunity 🚨

The SU Immunology Research Group is inviting applications for a 2-year postdoctoral fellowship focused on investigating the role of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sarcoidosis.

This exciting opportunity, based within the at the Biomedical Research Institute ( ), is ideal for candidates with a PhD (obtained in the past 2 years) and advanced experience in molecular biology techniques, mass spectrometry, and BSL3 lab work.

🧬 Be part of cutting-edge research at the intersection of TB and interstitial lung disease, contributing to meaningful discovery and clinical collaboration.

🗓 Applications close: 31 July 2025
📲 For more info & to apply, visit the link in our bio.