UCT researcher wins ASSAf Science-for-Society Gold Medal
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) presented its Science-for-Society Gold Medal to University of Cape Town (UCT) Professor Keertan Dheda for his outstanding contributions to scientific thought. Additionally, several UCT researchers were inducted into ASSAf at the 23 October ceremony, including Dr Sabelo Hadebe and Professor Mohamed Jeebhay.
Professor Keertan Dheda, a member of the university’s Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IDM), is at the forefront of medical research as the chair-holder and head of the Division of Pulmonology at UCT and the Respiratory Service at Groote Schuur Hospital. As the director of the UCT-accredited Centre for Lung Infection and Immunity, he leads efforts to combat devastating diseases like tuberculosis and pneumonia.