Dear colleagues,

We are pleased to share the digital Abstract Flipbook and current programme for the UCT Department of Paediatrics and Child Health Annual Research Days, taking place on Tuesday 28 October and Wednesday 29 October 2025 at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital (D3 Lecture Theatre), with digital poster viewing in the PICU Seminar Room over both days. Please note that this is a fully in-person event, with no virtual attendance option available.

Thank you to all who submitted abstracts. Your participation reflects the Department’s growing research strength, diversity and collaborative spirit. 

This year’s dynamic programme showcases the breadth and depth of research across our Department, spanning genomics, public and global health, diagnostic advances, neonatology, infectious diseases, and systems innovation.

🔗 View the Research Day 2025 Abstract Flipbook: [Link]

The Flipbook is shared as a live link, which will remain accessible before, during, and after Research Day, and will automatically reflect any minor updates or changes made as the event approaches. For ease of navigation, the Flipbook includes an interactive Table of Contents — please click the icon (▸≡) at the top of your computer screen, or on the bottom left if you are using a mobile device, to view it. 

Additional highlights of this year's programme include:

  • A keynote address by Professor Liesl Zühlke on Tips and Tricks for Clinician Scientists: Going Above and Beyond the Science
  • A Faculty Research Review by Dr Kate Webb,
  • An Ethics Plenary titled Ethics of AI in Research: Some Guiding Principles by Professor Marc Blockman
  • A 15-year review on Departmental Paediatric MMED Research by Professor Alan Horn.

All faculty and departmental members, including registrars and students, are invited to attend and support their colleagues’ work. Please share this invitation with any colleagues who may have been inadvertently left off the mailing list.

We look forward to an inspiring two days of scientific exchange, collaboration, and celebration.

A special thank you to Geanine and Gail for their support. 

Kind regards,

Shakti

Chair — Research Day Committee 2025
On behalf of the Research Day Committee 2025