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Preclinical Research Services
The Preclinical Drug Development provides a comprehensive suite of preclinical research services designed to support the development of pharmaceutical drugs, vaccines, and phytomedicines. As a national research facility, we partner with industry, research institutions, and academic collaborators to deliver high-quality, scientifically robust, and…Dr Roslind Mokwele is a senior lecturer at the Social Work Department, North-West University. She holds a BA Social Work degree from the University of Stellenbosch, a Master’s degree in social work Supervision and Management from the University of Pretoria and a Doctorate in Social Work from the North-West University. Her research interest…
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Rosalind Mokwele
Dr Roslind Mokwele is a senior lecturer at the Social Work Department, North-West University. She holds a BA Social Work degree from the University of Stellenbosch, a Master’s degree in social work Supervision and Management from the University of Pretoria and a Doctorate in Social Work from the North-West University. Her research interest…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/human-metabolomics
Welcome to the Centre for Human Metabolomics (CHM)
CHM is dedicated to providing the healthcare sector with innovative, cutting-edge analytical services We are driven by our passion for innovation and our commitment to providing the best possible service to our clients. Our state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge analytical methods allow us to meet the demands of various sectors within…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/contact-us
Contact us
Contact Number: Call Centre: +27 (0)18 299 2312 WhatsApp: +27 (0)67 361 7491 1) Wait for available agent to answer OR 2) Press 2 to leave a message Physical Address: Building F3, Lab G19 Ground floor, 11 Hoffmann street Potchefstroom Campus North-West University Potchefstroom 2539 Follow us…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/newborn-screening
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://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/biobank
Biobank
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://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/meet-team
Meet the team
Section HeadsProf Chris VorsterDirectorSection Head: Chemical PathologyNngwe: Programme DirectorProf Ilse du PreezDeputy DirectorSection Head: Research & DevelopmentMs Derylize BeukesSection Head: AnalyticsDr Elne ConradieSection Head: Biobank and Quality AssuranceMr Grant MaasdorpSection Head: Operations Scientific StaffMs Varushka…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/nmp
NMP
Introducing the NMP The NMP is a cutting-edge technology platform that allows for the study of human metabolism on a large scale. The platform is funded by the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and hosted at the NWU’s Centre for Human Metabolomics (CHM). The CHM was selected as the ideal location to host the NMP due to its extensive…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/specialised-tests
Specialised Tests
[accordion collapsed] Quantitative Trimethylamine (TMA) – Urine & EDTA Test: Quantitative TMA (trimethylamine) URINE and Genotyping Mnemonic: PTMA NHRPL Tariff code: 4268 x 2 (Urine analysis) 4268 x 2 (DNA analysis…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/centre-human-metabolomics/single-amino-acids
Single Amino Acids
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Amino Acid Profiling
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