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Research
May 14, 2024 - Overview The Centre of Excellence, Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), hosts three research areas as sub-themes within the research entity. These three sub-themes are led by senior research staff in HART to drive the strategic development of cutting-edge cardiovascular science and research in Africa. To learn more about the sub-themes…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/auther/pure
PURE (Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology) Study
Feb 11, 2026 - OVERVIEW Marked changes in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), have occurred over the past few years in both developed and developing countries. However, the epidemic of chronic NCDs is shifting from developed countries towards developing countries.…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/auther/fort
FORT
Oct 01, 2021 - Overview The FORT research programme (forté = strength) includes several research projects focusing on the exploration of the nature, prevalence, patterns, dynamics and enhancement of psychological wellbeing in various contexts and the validation of psychometric instruments for the South African and international context. The FORT…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/hart/contact-us
Contact us
Jul 16, 2025 - HART Administrative Officer Ms Denise Oliphant Tel: +27 (0)18 299 2444 Denise.Oliphant@nwu.ac.za Contact us Office hours: Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 16:30 Closed Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays HART Head Nurse Sr Adéle Burger Tel: +27 (0)18 299 2444 Adele.Burger@nwu.ac.za…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/hart/service-delivery
Research in HART
Sep 12, 2023 - Overview The Centre of Excellence, Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), hosts three research areas as sub-themes within the research entity. These three sub-themes are led by senior research staff in HART to drive the strategic development of cutting-edge cardiovascular science and research in Africa. To learn more about the sub-themes…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/hart/blood-pressure-information
Useful links
Jul 16, 2025 - http://www.ish-world.com/ The website of the International Society of Hypertension provides interesting information regarding its activities. Various members of HART are also members of the ISH. http://www.eshonline.org/ The European Society of Hypertension is quite active with annual…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/physiology/undergraduate
Study Physiology: Undergraduate
Jan 24, 2025 - [accordion collapsed] Qualifications and Programs Physiology programs: BHSc Physiology and Biochemistry BHSc Physiology and Psychology Other programs with Physiology: BSc Zoology and Physiology BSc Chemistry and Physiology BSc Microbiology and Physiology [/accordion] [accordion…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/physiology/postgraduate
Study Physiology: Postgraduate
Jan 24, 2025 - Qualifications & Programs Online applications 2026 Open Day for the Honours programme 2026 will be announced at a later date. For more information about what the Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in Physiology, click here. For more information about postgraduate studies in the field of …http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/physiology/useful-links
Useful links
Apr 08, 2020 - [tabs] Interesting information Medical News Today: Physiology Science careers: Physiology jobs Pacific Medical Training (PMT): Circulatory System The gross physiology of the cardiovascular system Cardiovascular Physiology Concepts Organisations & Societies The…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/pharmacy/short-courses
Short Courses
May 12, 2026 - The School of Pharmacy at North-West University’s Potchefstroom campus offers a range of Certificate and Short Learning Programs designed for continuing professional development (CPD). Delivered through flexible distance learning, these courses provide accessible, affordable, and high-quality education tailored for pharmacists and other…Prof Wayne Smith is an associate professor within the Hypertension in Africa Research Team at the North-West University and the Sub-theme Leader: Discovery science. He holds a Y-2 rating from the National Research Foundation and is the principal investigator of the EndoAfrica-NWU study. He is a member and past council member of the Physiological…
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Wayne Smith
Dec 28, 2023 - Prof Wayne Smith is an associate professor within the Hypertension in Africa Research Team at the North-West University and the Sub-theme Leader: Discovery science. He holds a Y-2 rating from the National Research Foundation and is the principal investigator of the EndoAfrica-NWU study. He is a member and past council member of the Physiological…Prof Anja Franken’s research is focused on the in vitro skin permeation of platinum group metals and the different factors potentially influencing the skin permeability. Her focus has expanded to include the investigation of the skin as a barrier and workplace factors that may influence the effectiveness of this barrier. She is registered…
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Anja Franken
Oct 17, 2025 - Prof Anja Franken’s research is focused on the in vitro skin permeation of platinum group metals and the different factors potentially influencing the skin permeability. Her focus has expanded to include the investigation of the skin as a barrier and workplace factors that may influence the effectiveness of this barrier. She is registered…My main research focus is in occupational exposure of outdoor workers to solar ultraviolet radiation (SUVR). The primary aim of the research is to establish a baseline exposure dose of these workers to seeing that there is no occupational exposure limit in South Africa and very little work has been done in this regard. The secondary aim is to…
http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/ohhri-occupational-hygiene-physiology/cynthia-ramotsehoa
Cynthia Ramotsehoa
Oct 17, 2025 - My main research focus is in occupational exposure of outdoor workers to solar ultraviolet radiation (SUVR). The primary aim of the research is to establish a baseline exposure dose of these workers to seeing that there is no occupational exposure limit in South Africa and very little work has been done in this regard. The secondary aim is to…Prof Gafane-Matemane is appointed as an Associate Professor of Physiology at HART and holds a Y2-rating from the National Research Foundation. Her research focuses on kidney function, hypertension and other cardiovascular risk factors, particularly in populations of African ancestry. She is a Fellow of the International Society of Hypertension (…
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