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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…https://www.nwu.ac.za/institutional-office/announcements-2024
Announcements 2024
Jan 24, 2025 - [accordion] Important information regarding the 2025 registration process 2 December 2024 The University Management Committee approved a staggered approach for the 2025 registration period. Please see the registration dates. Happy birthday Prof. Bismark! 4 November 2024 Dear NWU stakeholder Our principal and vice-chancellor, Prof. Mzubanzi…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…Prof Yolandi Breet is an Associate Professor of Physiology and researcher in the field of hypertension. Her specific interests include large artery stiffness and early vascular aging. She holds a Y-rating from the National Research Foundation (NRF) and is also a member of the Association for Research into Arterial Structure and Physiology. She…
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Yolandi Breet
Jan 24, 2025 - Prof Yolandi Breet is an Associate Professor of Physiology and researcher in the field of hypertension. Her specific interests include large artery stiffness and early vascular aging. She holds a Y-rating from the National Research Foundation (NRF) and is also a member of the Association for Research into Arterial Structure and Physiology. She…https://www.nwu.ac.za/date/warima-pre-conference-transforming-academic-knowledge-and-output-measurable-research-impact
WARIMA Pre-Conference: Transforming Academic Knowledge And Output To Measurable Research Impact
Jan 24, 2025 - You are cordially invited to a hybrid workshop on ‘Transforming Academic Knowledge and Output to Measurable Research Impact,’ which marks the launch of the Community of Practice for Research Output, Outcome, and Impact (COP-ROOI) 2025 activities under the theme ‘Transforming Research Output and Measuring Research Impact.’ COP-ROOI aims to foster…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…Dr Jansen van Vuren is a senior lecturer and researcher in the field of Physiology. Her research interests are to investigate cardiovascular diseases and psychiatric disorders as co-morbidities in African populations. She is a member of the American Heart Association (AHA), Physiology Society of Southern Africa (PSSA) and the Southern African…
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Esmé Jansen van Vuren
Jan 24, 2025 - Dr Jansen van Vuren is a senior lecturer and researcher in the field of Physiology. Her research interests are to investigate cardiovascular diseases and psychiatric disorders as co-morbidities in African populations. She is a member of the American Heart Association (AHA), Physiology Society of Southern Africa (PSSA) and the Southern African…Prof Lammertyn is an Associate Professor in the department of Physiology at the North-West University. In addition, she is also involved in conducting cardiovascular research as part of the Hypertension in Africa Research Team. She is the principle investigator of the Sympathetic activity and Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Africa study. Her own…
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