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African Genomics Short Course

African Genomics Short Course

30 November–10 December 2025
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STEMentHER

Empowering next generation of women STEM leaders

The cohort of 2025 MentHER programme participants with their mentors
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Celebrating 50 years

Celebrating 50 years: 1973 - 2023

Division of Human Genetics, celebrating 50 years, 1973 - 2023. "Unravelling Genetics, Enriching Lives: Celebrating 50 Years of HumGen".
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Novel blindness gene identified

An international consortium, including researchers from the Division of Human Genetics, has identified a novel gene (IDH3A) implicated in an inherited form of blindness, namely retinitis pigmentosa (RP).
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African Genomics Short Course

African Genomics Short Course

30 November–10 December 2025
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Championing Ethical Dialogue in Human Genetics

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1st Division of Human Genetics Postgraduate Career Day

1st Division of Human Genetics Postgraduate Career Day
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STEMentHER

Empowering next generation of women STEM leaders

The cohort of 2025 MentHER programme participants with their mentors
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Molecular Genetics Services Clinical Genetics & Genetic Counselling Genetic Testing Protocols & Policy Guidelines

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Division of Human Genetics
Level 3, Wernher and Beit North
Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine
Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Cape Town
Observatory, 7925
South Africa

Tel: (+27 21) 406-6995
Email: janine.kammies@uct.ac.za 

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