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Newborn Screening
Starting on the right foot with Newborn Screening Programs that screen newborn babies for selected genetic and metabolic diseases are vital to the health of infants. Without these screenings, babies would be at risk for developing severe illnesses that could cause brain damage or death. With early detection and treatment, however, many…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/pliem
PLIEM
Introducing PLIEM The Laboratory for Inborn Errors of Metabolism (PLIEM) is situated in the Centre for Human Metabolomics (CHM) at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University. The dedicated scientists at the CHM are well-known for their expertise and many years of experience in the field of inborn errors of metabolism (IEM)…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/biobank
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The first of its kind on the African continent The CHM and the NMP established the first Biobank for rare metabolic diseases on the African continent in 2019. The Biobank stores and provides access to biological samples and clinical data from patients with rare metabolic diseases, which will help researchers to develop new diagnostic…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/contact-us
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Chem4Energy 2024 Chem4Energy is pleased to announce the 2024 Conference on ‘Materials and Processes for a Sustainable Energy Future’, to be held in Muldersdrift, South Africa, on Wednesday 20 – Sunday 24 March 2024. The Chem4Energy community has grown out of several collaborative UK-Africa consortium programmes and 2024 will see the third in…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/chem-4-energy/keynote-speakers
Keynote speakers
Prof Emiel Hensen Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands Abstract Prof Scott Woodley University College London, UK Abstract Dr Nelson Dzade Pennsylvania State University, USA Abstract Associate Professor Nico Fischer University of Cape Town, South Africa Abstract Prof…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/chem-4-energy/programme
Programme
[tabs] Wednesday 29 March 2023 Time Activity Venue 13:00 Arrival of students for workshop. Please contact Dr Jean du Toit for registration before or on 22 March 2023. NWU Sports Village Foyer 13:40 Workshop for Students on Public Speaking (optional…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/node/23941
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Call for Abstracts
[accordion] Important Dates Abstract submission closes on Monday, 20 February 2023. Authors are requested to adhere to the specifications as set out below in the guidelines section. Final acceptance of presentations will be communicated on or before Friday, 24 February 2023. Themes The themes for the conference include:…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/chem-4-energy/registration
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If you have any queries, please feel free to contact us using the information provided below: [accordion] Invoicing/finance queries Mokgaetsi Mohlabi mokgaetsi.mohlabi@nwu.ac.za +27 18 299 1668 Abstract submission, registration issues and other/general queries Dr Marietjie Ungerer ungerermj@cardiff.…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-space-research/memory-prof-pieter-stoker
In memory of Prof Pieter Stoker
Funeral arrangements: Prof Stoker’s family invites his colleagues and students to attend his memorial service with details as follows: Date: Friday, 11 November 2022 Time: 14:30 Venue: Gereformeerde Kerk, Potchefstroom (33 Walter Sisulu Drive) Prof Stoker’s career: Prof Pieter Stoker was appointed in 1953…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/unit-data-science-and-computing/memory-prof-giel-hattingh
In memory of Prof Giel Hattingh
Prof (JM) Johannes Michiel Hattingh Born: 16 May 1940, died: 5 November 2022 Prof Hattingh grew up in Parys (Free State) and was 15 years old when he matriculated. During his first year of studies his father passed away and he had to work at Sasol for a few years. Thereafter he resumed his studies at PUK and completed the degrees BSc (1962…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/metsi/characterization-microbial-assemblages-micro-plastics-river-system
Characterization of microbial assemblages on micro-plastics in a river system
Characterization of microbial assemblages on micro-plastics in a river system Thuto Magome (MSc), Carlos Bezuidenhout, Charlotte Mienie Commenced 2020 Rationale The distribution and quantity of microplastics in the aquatic system is alarming. A growing concern from a microbial point of view is that, microplastics can be…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/metsi/identification-and-characterization-bacteria-isolated-selected-groundwater-systems-north-west
Identification and characterization of bacteria isolated from selected groundwater systems in the North West Province
Identification and characterization of bacteria isolated from selected groundwater systems in the North West Province Nyakallo Metsing (MSc) Supervisor: Lesego Molale-Tom Co-supervisor: Carlos Bezudenhout Abstract Sources of water in the North West Province (NWP) include groundwater, surface water, imported water and reusable effluent…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/metsi/bacteria-nitrogen-cycle-groundwater-quality-and-microbial-community-composition
Bacteria from the Nitrogen Cycle, groundwater quality and microbial community composition
Bacteria from the Nitrogen Cycle, groundwater quality and microbial community composition. Henry Burger (MSc) Supervisor: Lesego Molale-Tom Rationale Groundwater quality is deteriorating, mostly due to the nitrogen cycle. The impact of the bacteria from the nitrogen cycle on groundwater is not specific. Objectives…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/metsi/adverse-outcome-pathways-assess-effects-neonicotinoids-aquatic-macroinvertebrates