In the words of our HOD: “Eric Rubin is one of the smartest, sharpest, funniest and most entertaining TB researchers in the world. Please attend en masse!”

🌟 Introducing #WomenThenAndNow 🌟

In celebration of Women’s Month, the #SciComm team is proud to launch “Women Then and Now: Stories of Impact and Inspiration”— a campaign honouring the perspectives, progress, and power of womxn in our research environments 👩🏻‍🔬👩🏼‍🔬👩🏽‍🔬👩🏾‍🔬👩🏿‍🔬

#GenS2025 #FutureScientists #STEMEducation #ScienceIsForEveryone #SUImpact #ScienceEngagement #YouthInSTEM #GenSJobShadow #BiomedicalScienceJobShadow #SITT #BMRI #MBHG #DOI

The purpose of the #GenS programme is to inspire and nurture diverse young talent in #STEM, reflecting our commitment to inclusivity and access for all learners passionate about science.

➡️ Get ready for #STEMConnect 2025, coming this October! Details on how to apply will be shared soon!

This immersive experience, hosted by the Societal Impact Task Team in collaboration with the Dep Biomedical Sciences and CERI gave learners hands-on exposure to lab life, real science challenges, and a glimpse into what it means to become a biomedical researcher 🥼🧬🔬

🔬✨ #Throwback to a week of white coats, big questions and breakthrough moments! 💥

In July, we welcomed 20 enthusiastic future scientists from high schools across Cape Town to the Biomedical Research Institute for the Generation Science (#GenS) 2025 Job Shadow Programme.

🚨 #PostdocOpportunity 🚨

The SU #ImmunologyResearch Group is inviting applications for a #postdoctoralfellowship focused on investigating the role of M.tb in #sarcoidosis 🫁

🗓 Applications close: 31 July 2025
📲 For more info & to apply, visit the link in our bio

🎉 Congratulations to Dr Bih Chendi on two incredible achievements🎖️
Read more about her journey and what these milestones mean on our blog (🔗 in bio)
 
#WomenInScience #TBResearch #ResearchExcellence #DOI #BMRI #ChegouLab #VALIDATE #Fellowship #Achievement #ProudMoment #StellenboschUniversity

Throwback to an inspiring day at the @suhealthsci.bsky.social #FameLabSA heat! 🎤🧠 Tygerberg postgrads from #DOI and @sumbhg.bsky.social shared powerful 3-min talks on everything from TB to mental health — making science simple, human, and impactful 💬💡 #SciComm #PostgradPride #Tygermatie #BMRI

Reminder 📣

Applications for the GenS Job Shadow Programme close tomorrow, 23 May at midnight!

Apply today at blogs.sun.ac.za/mbhgblog/job...

(2/3) Applications are now open for the 2025 Generation Science (GenS) Job Shadow Programme 🥼🧪🔬

Don’t miss this chance to explore your future in science! Apply now via our blog (link in bio) before the closing date in 23 May at midnight.

(1/3) Are you a Grade 10–12 learner curious about a career in science? Join us from 30 June to 4 July for a week of hands-on lab experiences, mentorship, and behind-the-scenes insights into the world of biomedical research 🧫🧬⚗️🫁🫀

Hope 🌱Awareness 🫁 Connection💛

Our team joined the Wellington community for #WorldTBDay to share knowledge, stories, and science in the fight against TB.

Engaged hearts, informed minds — together, #WeCanEndTB.

#ThrowbackThursday #TBawareness #ScienceEngagement #SITT #WTBD2025 #WorldTBDay2025