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About us
Jun 11, 2020 - History In 2006, Biopad, as subsidiary of the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), was tasked with the establishment of ‘omics’ technology in South Africa. Through the initiatives of Prof Carolus Reinecke, the NWU biochemistry group was selected to host the metabolomics platform due to the extensive expertise of the group in…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/mitochondria-research-laboratory/research-focus
Research Focus
Jun 12, 2020 - The current projects of the group fall within three topics: Mitochondrial disorders in the SA population: molecular genetics and metabolomics Cohort investigations with national and international researchers and clinicians Adaptive responses and treatment strategies in mitochondrial dysfunction…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-infectious-diseases/collaborators
Collaborators
Jun 18, 2020 - Our collaborators and/or coinvestigators are as follows: HIV studies: Prof. Thumbi Ndung'u, Director, HIV Pathogenesis Programme, Doris Duke Medical Research Institute, Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa Prof. Carina Mels, Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), Africa…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-infectious-diseases/history-group
History to the Group
Jun 18, 2020 - The establishment of the National Metabolomics platform at the NWU encompassed both the Focus Area: Human Metabolomics (FHM) and the Centre for Human Metabolomics (CHM). The focus area primarily performs research while the CHM commercialises the developed methods and/or findings.In 2008, the Technology Innovation Association (TIA) aimed to…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-infectious-and-acquired-diseases/background-research
Background to the Research
Oct 21, 2021 - The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the causative agent of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), impacts both the immune and metabolic systems of its host, ultimately affecting disease pathogenesis. Viral dormancy further complicates the eradication of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Apart from the development of HIV and/or treatment-associated…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-infectious-and-acquired-diseases/formerpast-members
Former/Past Members
Oct 21, 2021 - Dr Zinandré Stander (PhD/Postdoc, 2021) D.W. Mulder (PhD, 2019) M.M. Phiri (PhD, 2019) B. Malatji (PhD, 2017) C. Irwin (PhD, 2017) K. Esterhuizen (PhD, 2017) L. Luies (PhD, 2017) L. Venter (PhD, 2017) I. Olivier (PhD, 2012) L. Davis (PhD, 2010) P.T. Pisa (PhD, 2009) N. Musonda (PhD, 2008…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-infectious-diseases/news-social-updates-gallery
News, Social Updates & Gallery
Apr 26, 2022 - The members of our group form part of Metabolomics South Africa, actively engage in workshops, conferences and community engagement projects and as a result are recognised for their contributions both locally and internationally. Some of the links and or pictures are exemplary of some of the activities/events which they partake in. Also…Prof Yolandi Breet is 'n Mede-Professor in Fisiologie en navorser op die gebied van hipertensie. Haar spesifieke belangstellings sluit in arteriële styfheid en vroeë vaskulêre veroudering. Sy het 'n Y-gradering van die Nasionale Navorsingstigting (NRF) en is ook 'n lid van die Association for Research into Arterial Structure and Physiology. Sy…
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Yolandi Breet
Jan 24, 2025 - Prof Yolandi Breet is 'n Mede-Professor in Fisiologie en navorser op die gebied van hipertensie. Haar spesifieke belangstellings sluit in arteriële styfheid en vroeë vaskulêre veroudering. Sy het 'n Y-gradering van die Nasionale Navorsingstigting (NRF) en is ook 'n lid van die Association for Research into Arterial Structure and Physiology. Sy…Dr Jansen van Vuren is 'n senior lektor en navorser op die gebied van Fisiologie. Haar navorsingsbelangstellings is om kardiovaskulêre siektes en psigiatriese versteurings as mede-morbiditeite in Afrika-bevolkings te ondersoek. Sy is 'n lid van die American Heart Association (AHA), Physiology Society of Southern Africa (PSSA) en…
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Esmé Jansen van Vuren
Jan 24, 2025 - Dr Jansen van Vuren is 'n senior lektor en navorser op die gebied van Fisiologie. Haar navorsingsbelangstellings is om kardiovaskulêre siektes en psigiatriese versteurings as mede-morbiditeite in Afrika-bevolkings te ondersoek. Sy is 'n lid van die American Heart Association (AHA), Physiology Society of Southern Africa (PSSA) en…Prof Lammertyn is 'n Mede-Professor in die Fisiologie department by die Noordwes Universiteit. Addisioneel vorm sy ook deel van die Hipertesie in Afrika Navorsingspan waar sy kardiovaskulêre navorsing doen. Sy is die hoofnavorser van die Sympathetic activity and Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Africa studie. Haar eie navorsing ondersoek…
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Leandi Lammertyn
Jan 24, 2025 - Prof Lammertyn is 'n Mede-Professor in die Fisiologie department by die Noordwes Universiteit. Addisioneel vorm sy ook deel van die Hipertesie in Afrika Navorsingspan waar sy kardiovaskulêre navorsing doen. Sy is die hoofnavorser van die Sympathetic activity and Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Africa studie. Haar eie navorsing ondersoek…Prof. Mpofana is 'n medeprofessor in Fisiologie, met navorsing wat fokus op die vroeë lewe bepalers van neuro-ontwikkelings- en neurodegeneratiewe afwykings. Sedert haar aanstelling by die NWU is haar belangstelling in die verkenning van die ingewikkelde verband tussen neurofisiologie en kardiovaskulêre siektes, met die doel om die begrip van hoe…
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Thabisile Mpofana
Jan 24, 2025 - Prof. Mpofana is 'n medeprofessor in Fisiologie, met navorsing wat fokus op die vroeë lewe bepalers van neuro-ontwikkelings- en neurodegeneratiewe afwykings. Sedert haar aanstelling by die NWU is haar belangstelling in die verkenning van die ingewikkelde verband tussen neurofisiologie en kardiovaskulêre siektes, met die doel om die begrip van hoe…https://news.nwu.ac.za/registration-progress-nwu
Registration progress at the NWU
Jan 24, 2025 - The North-West University (NWU) is pleased with progress regarding the registration of first-year students for the 2025 academic year. We received more than 390 000 applications to enrol at the NWU for this academic year. We are encouraged and grateful that we remain a university of choice for many prospective students, and that we continue to be…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-33rd-saarmste-international-conference
NWU hosts 33rd SAARMSTE International Conference
Jan 24, 2025 - The North-West University (NWU) hosted the 33rd annual conference of the Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (SAARMSTE) on the Potchefstroom Campus from 13 to 16 January 2025. This international conference, hosted in collaboration with the North West SAARMSTE chapter, was aimed at promoting…https://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-natural-and-agricultural-sciences-celebrates-grade-12-top-achievers