A decade ago, Stellenbosch University (SU) LaunchLab was officially brought to life inside what was once a dusty furniture repair building. Today, the thriving SU...
the gem – Launchlab CERI BIO Opening
Creating a biotechnology incubator and accelerator in Africatext: CERI and LaunchLab photo: CERI Media On 22 May, we at the Centre for Epidemic Response and...
LaunchLab CERI BIO – Biotech’s new launchpad established in Stellenbosch, South Africa
Stellenbosch University is opening of LaunchLab CERI BIO on the 22 May 2025. LaunchLab CERI BIO is a biotechnology laboratory for startups. This facility is...
African STARS Fellowship Program: Interview with Prof. Tulio de Oliveira
We are pleased to share an insightful interview with Prof. Tulio de Oliveira, director of the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University,...
African STARS Fellowship Program Launch Event: Empowering Africa’s Future Health Innovators
We are excited to announce the launch of the African STARS Fellowship Program, a transformative initiative designed to empower Africa's next generation of scientists and leaders...
Introducing the African STARS Fellowship Programme
We are pleased to share an introductory video of the African STARS Fellowship Programme, presented by Prof. Tulio de Oliveira, director of the Centre for Epidemic...
Launch of the African STARS Fellowship Program: Empowering the Next Generation of Health Leaders in Africa
The African STARS Fellowship Programme is a collaborative initiative by the Mastercard Foundation, Stellenbosch University, and the Institut Pasteur de Dakar, aiming to empower the...
Roche and CERI Train African Scientists in Advanced DNA Library Preparation
The training, which brought together 10 participants from laboratories across Africa, focused on equipping scientists with cutting-edge skills in Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) for Genetics and...
Publication: New Sequencing Protocol Enhances Hepatitis B Virus Surveillance
A new study has developed a sequencing protocol using Oxford Nanopore Technology (ONT), addressing critical limitations in current diagnostic methods for Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)....
Cultivating Scientific Excellence: CERI’s Research Days Harnesses the Power of Interdisciplinary Science for Health and Innovation
The first CERI Research Days, held from November 27-29, 2024, brought together students, researchers, and staff for three days of scientific exchange and learning.