From the Dean's Desk

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Department of Health Sciences Education Symposium

Prof Ernesta Meintjes inducted to the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering’s College of Fellows

Prof Sharon Prince was recently awarded the South African Medical Research Council’s Gold Award for her substantial and influential contribution to health, especially in low-and middle income countries.

Assoc Prof Wiedaad Slemming

Director of the Children’s Institute

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Department of Health Sciences Education Symposium

Prof Ernesta Meintjes inducted to the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering’s College of Fellows

Congratulations

Dr Muki Shey, was recently awarded the South African Medical Research Council's Silver Award.

Nondumiso Khanyile

Postgraduate Manager: Academic Administration

The 14th International Congress of Human Genetics (ICHG 2023)

Cape Town, South Africa will host the 14th International Congress of Human Genetics (ICHG 2023) themed “Coming Home” from 22 - 26 February 2023.

Oath-taking 2022

SAMRC Mid-Career Scientists Programme Award winner - Prof Liesl Zühlke

SAMRC Mid-Career Scientists Programme Award winner - Prof Alison September

Appointment of Professor Lydia Cairncross

Head of Department for the Department of Surgery.

Appointment of Professor Saleigh Adams

David Davies Chair and Head: Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Celebrating our retirees 2022

Neuroscience Institute Newsletter

A lighthearted overview of 2022 at the Neuroscience Institute (NI).

Assoc Prof Clint Hendrikse

Head: Division of Emergency Medicine Department of Family, Community and Emergency Care.

Appointment of Professor Collet Dandara as Deputy Dean: Postgraduate Education

I am delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Collet Dandara as Deputy Dean: Postgraduate Education from 1 October 2022.

‘I never had no Nobel dreams’

In a coup for the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) African Research Society (ARS), two Nobel Prize winners – medical researcher Dr Harvey J Alter and molecular biologist Dr Richard Henderson – addressed a packed auditorium at the FHS.

Dean's Desk: Appointment of Prof Komala Pillay as HOD - Department of Pathology

I am delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Komala Pillay as Head: Department of Pathology from 1 July 2022.

Dean's Desk: Celebrating 110 years

Celebrating collectively with an authentic appreciation of our different origins, our varied and often troubled journeys as well as our shared aspirations of a healthier and more inclusive future.

Dean's Desk: Appointments to advance gender related advocacy

Two new appointments in the Deanery are expected to play a key role in contributing to a more inclusive, welcoming, safe and responsive space for our Faculty community.