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Collaborators
Our collaborators and/or coinvestigators are as follows: HIV studies: Prof. Thumbi Ndung'u, Director, HIV Pathogenesis Programme, Doris Duke Medical Research Institute, Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa Prof. Carina Mels, Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), Africa…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-infectious-diseases/history-group
History to the Group
The establishment of the National Metabolomics platform at the NWU encompassed both the Focus Area: Human Metabolomics (FHM) and the Centre for Human Metabolomics (CHM). The focus area primarily performs research while the CHM commercialises the developed methods and/or findings.In 2008, the Technology Innovation Association (TIA) aimed to…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-infectious-and-acquired-diseases/background-research
Background to the Research
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the causative agent of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), impacts both the immune and metabolic systems of its host, ultimately affecting disease pathogenesis. Viral dormancy further complicates the eradication of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Apart from the development of HIV and/or treatment-associated…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-infectious-and-acquired-diseases/formerpast-members
Former/Past Members
Dr Zinandré Stander (PhD/Postdoc, 2021) D.W. Mulder (PhD, 2019) M.M. Phiri (PhD, 2019) B. Malatji (PhD, 2017) C. Irwin (PhD, 2017) K. Esterhuizen (PhD, 2017) L. Luies (PhD, 2017) L. Venter (PhD, 2017) I. Olivier (PhD, 2012) L. Davis (PhD, 2010) P.T. Pisa (PhD, 2009) N. Musonda (PhD, 2008…https://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-infectious-diseases/news-social-updates-gallery
News, Social Updates & Gallery
The members of our group form part of Metabolomics South Africa, actively engage in workshops, conferences and community engagement projects and as a result are recognised for their contributions both locally and internationally. Some of the links and or pictures are exemplary of some of the activities/events which they partake in. Also…Prof Yolandi Breet is 'n Mede-Professor in Fisiologie en navorser op die gebied van hipertensie. Haar spesifieke belangstellings sluit in arteriële styfheid en vroeë vaskulêre veroudering. Sy het 'n Y-gradering van die Nasionale Navorsingstigting (NRF) en is ook 'n lid van die Association for Research into Arterial Structure and Physiology. Sy…
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Yolandi Breet
Prof Yolandi Breet is 'n Mede-Professor in Fisiologie en navorser op die gebied van hipertensie. Haar spesifieke belangstellings sluit in arteriële styfheid en vroeë vaskulêre veroudering. Sy het 'n Y-gradering van die Nasionale Navorsingstigting (NRF) en is ook 'n lid van die Association for Research into Arterial Structure and Physiology. Sy…Dr Jansen van Vuren is 'n senior lektor en navorser op die gebied van Fisiologie. Haar navorsingsbelangstellings is om kardiovaskulêre siektes en psigiatriese versteurings as mede-morbiditeite in Afrika-bevolkings te ondersoek. Sy is 'n lid van die American Heart Association (AHA), Physiology Society of Southern Africa (PSSA) en…
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Esmé Jansen van Vuren
Dr Jansen van Vuren is 'n senior lektor en navorser op die gebied van Fisiologie. Haar navorsingsbelangstellings is om kardiovaskulêre siektes en psigiatriese versteurings as mede-morbiditeite in Afrika-bevolkings te ondersoek. Sy is 'n lid van die American Heart Association (AHA), Physiology Society of Southern Africa (PSSA) en…Prof Lammertyn is 'n Mede-Professor in die Fisiologie department by die Noordwes Universiteit. Addisioneel vorm sy ook deel van die Hipertesie in Afrika Navorsingspan waar sy kardiovaskulêre navorsing doen. Sy is die hoofnavorser van die Sympathetic activity and Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Africa studie. Haar eie navorsing ondersoek…
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Leandi Lammertyn
Prof Lammertyn is 'n Mede-Professor in die Fisiologie department by die Noordwes Universiteit. Addisioneel vorm sy ook deel van die Hipertesie in Afrika Navorsingspan waar sy kardiovaskulêre navorsing doen. Sy is die hoofnavorser van die Sympathetic activity and Ambulatory Blood Pressure in Africa studie. Haar eie navorsing ondersoek…Prof. Mpofana is 'n medeprofessor in Fisiologie, met navorsing wat fokus op die vroeë lewe bepalers van neuro-ontwikkelings- en neurodegeneratiewe afwykings. Sedert haar aanstelling by die NWU is haar belangstelling in die verkenning van die ingewikkelde verband tussen neurofisiologie en kardiovaskulêre siektes, met die doel om die begrip van hoe…
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Thabisile Mpofana
Prof. Mpofana is 'n medeprofessor in Fisiologie, met navorsing wat fokus op die vroeë lewe bepalers van neuro-ontwikkelings- en neurodegeneratiewe afwykings. Sedert haar aanstelling by die NWU is haar belangstelling in die verkenning van die ingewikkelde verband tussen neurofisiologie en kardiovaskulêre siektes, met die doel om die begrip van hoe…https://news.nwu.ac.za/registration-progress-nwu
Registration progress at the NWU
The North-West University (NWU) is pleased with progress regarding the registration of first-year students for the 2025 academic year. We received more than 390 000 applications to enrol at the NWU for this academic year. We are encouraged and grateful that we remain a university of choice for many prospective students, and that we continue to be…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-hosts-33rd-saarmste-international-conference
NWU hosts 33rd SAARMSTE International Conference
The North-West University (NWU) hosted the 33rd annual conference of the Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education (SAARMSTE) on the Potchefstroom Campus from 13 to 16 January 2025. This international conference, hosted in collaboration with the North West SAARMSTE chapter, was aimed at promoting…https://news.nwu.ac.za/faculty-natural-and-agricultural-sciences-celebrates-grade-12-top-achievers
Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences celebrates Grade 12 top achievers
By Mokgothu Phenyo and Tiyiselani Precious Miyambu The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (FNAS) at the North-West University (NWU) held an awards ceremony on 21 January to honour the 2024 Grade 12 top achievers of the Dean’s Project School Intervention Programme and their tutors. “The Dean’s Project is about transforming futures,”…https://news.nwu.ac.za/professor-continues-longstanding-judge-vodacom-journalist-year-awards
Professor continues as longstanding judge at the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards
By: Gofaone Motsamai Prof Gilbert Motsaathebe of the North-West University (NWU) serves as a longstanding judge at the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards. As an academic at the NWU with extensive experience in the media industry, Prof Motsaathebe has served as a judge at these awards since 2021, contributing his expertise and commitment to…https://news.nwu.ac.za/dr-anna-mokgokong-opens-mba-summer-study-school
Dr Anna Mokgokong opens MBA Summer Study School
Success awaits those who are bold enough to seek challenges and embrace opportunities. There was no shortage of such people when the North-West University (NWU) launched its 2024 MBA Summer Study School at the Khaya Ibhubesi conference centre in Parys on 27 January. The Summer Study School will conclude on Friday, 31 January and brings together…https://news.nwu.ac.za/study-reveals-power-setswana-strengthening-brand-connection
Study reveals power of Setswana in strengthening brand connection
By Gofaone Motsamai A study by North-West University (NWU) PhD student Olanrewaju Ogundeyi has provided insightful findings on the use of indigenous languages in radio advertising, highlighting the significant impact of Setswana on brand engagement. The study examines how MTN subscribers in Mahikeng perceive Setswana-language commercials,…https://news.nwu.ac.za/nwu-student-represents-south-africa-first-kho-kho-world-cup
NWU student represents South Africa in first Kho Kho World Cup
North-West University (NWU) nursing student Bonolo Precious Mogari and her teammates reached the semi-finals and secured a bronze medal for South Africa in the Kho Kho World Cup 2025 in India. "It was an incredible experience to represent South Africa on such a global stage," says Bonolo. "I have been playing Kho Kho since I was 12 years old, and…https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/af/auther/cir-kantoor