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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 11d

View of Cape Town in the way to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was a prisoner for 27 years. Together with Fellows from the Aspen Institute reflecting on the use of Robben Island as a cruel prison

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 11d

Early morning walking by the sea in a scenic place... priceless

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 13d

The inaugural Cape HealthTech Connect just happened. Over 150 from 50 HealthTech companies and startups attendees enjoyed a day filled with inspiration as a new platform was created to unite researchers, entrepreneurs and industry partners. Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CGl...

Cape HealthTech Connect 2025 - Advancing Health Biotechnology in Africa

YouTube video by CERI & KRISP Centre Epidemic Response & Innovation

www.youtube.com

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 14d

That is what an African scientific powerhouse looks like. African STARS Fellows are engaged in advanced laboratory training for genomics and the accreditation of labs. This initiative aims to create business opportunities, advance employment, and enhance health security across the continent.

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Gary Mitchell @garymitch.bsky.social · 16d

We need more recognition of the people who quietly work behind the scenes to build a better world for all of us rather than always talking about attention seeking individuals who seek power through division and in the end do little to take humanity forward. RIP the prof.

Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 16d

This week, we lost a leading scientist. Prof Amilcar Tanuri, who died with 67 years after leading the scientific response to Zika, HIV, COVID-19 and multiple other epidemics in Brazil. I was so fortunate to have Prof Tanuri as a mentor and friend for over 3 decades. Rest in peace my friend.

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 16d

Sunday cycling to reflect and exercise

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 16d

This week, we lost a leading scientist. Prof Amilcar Tanuri, who died with 67 years after leading the scientific response to Zika, HIV, COVID-19 and multiple other epidemics in Brazil. I was so fortunate to have Prof Tanuri as a mentor and friend for over 3 decades. Rest in peace my friend.

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 17d

Life is beautiful, when we celebrate our diversity. Our institute is a high performing scientific centre in Africa! We are around 130, from 28 countries, united in diversity and passion to make Africa a healthier and safer place! The photos speak by themselves, happy heritage week in South Africa.

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 18d

End of week, dinner out with sunset and children playing... priceless

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 18d

Exciting to be in the opening event of G20 technology and innovation program in Cape Town with Google; Microsoft and many of the leading AI companies, experts and researchers. #G20 #Science #Technology

Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 19d

How many drug compounds were developed in Africa? Zero, one, > 5, > 100?

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 19d

Fabulous presentation and work from H3D! Advancing drug development for neglected diseases in Africa ⁦‪@H3D_UCT‬⁩ really motivating our African STARS fellows that it is possible to lead from Africa

Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 20d

Fantastic, US$ 40 a year, twice a year injection that can stop >99 infections! Time to Turn Back H.I.V. Major breakthrough in HIV prevention! www.nytimes.com/2025/09/24/h...

Philanthropies Strike a Promising Deal to Turn Back H.I.V.

www.nytimes.com

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 21d

Join us in our Summer Seminar Series this Thursday with 3 of the top policymakers & scientists. Joining us are Glaudina Loots along with John Woodland and Dr. Susan Winks from H3D, the leading Drug Discovery and Development program in Africa. Register at t.ly/W3yRn

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 23d

Sometimes, stepping out of our comfort zone can lead to remarkable discoveries. While scientific research has been our primary focus, we've realized the importance of venturing into new territory, creating companies that develop biological countermeasures. ceri.org.za/news/?token=...

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 23d

A lovely sight while cycling, who can identify these beautiful birds from South Africa?

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 26d

African STARS Fellow, Dr Kingstone Nihaka already building and accelerating a company, Plasmigene. Impressive to see how our program is already creating multiple companies in Africa. Together creating an biotech ecosystem #CapeHealth2025

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 26d

Started the #CapeHealth2025 , where we bring over 50 companies in the Western Cape in South Africa together with startups and scientists to expand the ecosystem to create employment and advance health in Africa in partnership @MastercardFdn @ceri_news @Wesgro @StellenboschUni

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · Sep 14

We are investing a lot on AI scientists, read about Isaac Omara, our PhD researcher that is spending lots of time getting training and mastering tools like AlphaFold from Google DeepMind. Read at the gem - issuu.com/the.gem/docs...

the gem genomics epidemics microbes Aug 2025

the gem - genomics, epidemics and microbes is a monthly scientific magazine from CERI at Stellenbosch University and KRISP at UKZN. Bringing information on high level science in Africa in an easy and ...

issuu.com

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · Sep 14

Why do we spend so much energy and effort to publish a monthly magazine/newsletter?

The answer is simple, more than ever scientists need to focus on communication to counterbalance the strong anti-scientific views that are derailing public health. issuu.com/the.gem/docs...

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · Sep 14

The gem - our monthly scientific magazine is a celebration of impact as we launch of the African STARS Fellowship. We also spotlight community-driven digital storytelling on climate change and health, capacity-building in genomics and bioinformatics. Read issuu.com/the.gem/docs...

the gem genomics epidemics microbes Aug 2025

the gem - genomics, epidemics and microbes is a monthly scientific magazine from CERI at Stellenbosch University and KRISP at UKZN. Bringing information on high level science in Africa in an easy and ...

issuu.com

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · Sep 11

t is happening, most probably the best fellowship in Africa. Fellows networking and making friends is integral part as 40 fellows, 32 countries embark in holistic training, from financial, grants management, to leadership & innovation starsfellows.africa and in partnership Mastercard Foundation

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · Sep 10

Exciting to be working to expand the Health Innovation & Business Ecosystem in the Western Cape and South Africa! Do not miss, One week to go, dozens of top companies and start-ups. All welcome, 18 Sept! Get your ticket - www.stellenboschnetwork.co.za/event/cape-h...

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · Sep 7

Today, Sunday, Roxy Foxy, our beloved boxer passed away. Life continues for us and we will miss the super energetic, monkey chacer and trampoline jumper Roxy.

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · Sep 2

So honored to have Dr Ibrahima Socé Fall CEO of the Institut Pasteur de Dakar to welcome the African STARS Fellows to Senegal! Fellows are being hosted in Stellenbosch and Dakar in partnership with @MastercardFdn - Learn more about the fellows at IPD starsfellows.africa

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