28/11/2025
As Science Forum South Africa 2025 comes to a close, the SAMRC celebrates a week of meaningful, future-shaping engagements with partners, researchers, students, and policy leaders.
On Tuesday, 25 November, our President & CEO, Prof. Ntobeko Ntusi, moderated a high-level session on the South Africa–Netherlands Partnership in Health, highlighting the importance of strong diplomatic, bi- and multilateral collaboration in advancing global health.
On Wednesday, 26 November, we hosted a packed session titled “Building a Healthier Nation for All Through Science and Medical Research.”
A dynamic panel of experts shared insights on health innovation, gender and health, climate change, population research, and epidemic preparedness:
🔹 Moderator: Dr Ebrahim Samodien – SAMRC Research Manager
🔹 Prof Ntobeko Ntusi – SAMRC President & CEO
🔹 Prof Nwabisa Shai – Director: Gender and Health Research Unit
🔹 Prof Caradee Wright – Chief Specialist Scientist: Climate Change & Human Health
🔹 Tinofa Mutevedzi – Research Operations Manager, SAPRIN
🔹 Prof Edmore Marinda – Co-director, Pan African Centre for Epidemic Research
Our exhibition booth was abuzz throughout the week as we engaged with students, researchers, and delegates who are passionate about building a healthier, more resilient South Africa.
And what better way to conclude our participation than by celebrating Prof Caradee Wright, who proudly bagged the Science Forum South Africa Science Diplomacy Award for “Science Advice that has Transcended National and International Spheres.”
A well-deserved recognition of scientific excellence and global impact.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, shared ideas, and strengthened collaborations. Together, we advance science for the benefit of all.
