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Excitable brain worms - the story we didn't know we needed

A little publication about how tapeworm larvae may result in epilepsy has captured the attention of the popular science scene in an rather unexpecteded way. The story we didn't know the world would find so fascinating.

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The power of collaborative genomic discovery

For many patients living with suspected genetic disorders, the search for a diagnosis can be long, complex and emotionally exhausting. The Neuroscience Institute’s Clinical Omics and Informatics Unit are planning something to tackle this!

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The call for symposia is now open for the IBRO 2027 World Congress of Neuroscience

The Southern African Neuroscience Society (SANS) is delighted to announce that the call for symposia for the IBRO 2027 World Congress of Neuroscience is now officially open.

Harvard Radcliffe fellowship for NI and UCT’s Mubeen Goolam

The University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Dr Mubeen Goolam has been awarded a 2026–2027 Harvard Radcliffe Institute Fellowship, a highly acclaimed award conferred to esteemed scholars across a multitude of disciplines.

Accelerating African biomedicine: Breaking research silos through translation

By breaking down the walls between research into the brain, the heart, the lungs and infectious disease, the Multi-Institute symposium is fostering a future where scientific excellence directly improves societal health and well-being.

Launch of genomics podcast - When the Code Speaks

We've been sitting on this exciting announcement for a while, our Clinical Omics and Informatics (COIN) Unit have made a PODCAST! Grab your beverage of choice and go and listen - you won't regret it!

Multi-Institute Symposium 2026 - a call to collaborative action

Last week saw our second annual Multi-Institute Symposium with the IDM, the Cape Heart Institute (this year's phenomenal hosts), and the Lung Institute, on the theme of 'Translation'.

UCT researchers join multi-million-pound fungal fight

UCT researchers, based in the Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IDM) and the Neuroscience Institute (NI), are playing a leading role in a significant international collaboration to understand fungal diseases.

‘An aura of greatness’: UCT honours the extraordinary life and legacy of Prof Dan Stein

Staff, students, colleagues, family and friends gathered to celebrate the life and remarkable legacy of Professor Dan Stein, the longest-serving head of the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health.

UCT's African Brain Child Launches ‘Be Quick to Click’ – confronting South Africa’s silent pandemic of child road injuries

We’re beyond proud of this initiative with African Brain Child and the Cape Town Science Center. The launch of the Seat Belt Convincer sure was convincing and may it reach far and wide!

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