The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Professor Kelly Chibale is set to be awarded an honorary doctorate by Leiden University in the Netherlands on 7 February 2025 during the institution’s 450th anniversary celebrations.

In a significant recognition of his groundbreaking scientific contributions, Professor Chibale’s award highlights his pivotal work in developing innovative medicines to address endemic diseases in Africa.

Chibale has dedicated his career to creating new drugs that target critical health challenges facing Africa. His most notable achievement includes leading an international project team that discovered a small molecule antimalaria drug candidate, the first small molecule drug candidate for any disease researched on African soil by an African-led international team and advancing it to the clinical development phase.

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