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About us
Founding story The vision for a medical school in the North West Province dates back to the 1970s, when leaders and educators recognised the need for locally trained doctors to serve the Province. For decades, this dream faced obstacles, from resource limitations to policy and infrastructure challenges, but it remained alive in the hearts of…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/research-and-innovation
Research and Innovation
Priority areas Rural health, primary care, health systems strengthening, infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and medical education. Student research Undergraduate students will conduct research projects and contribute to quality improvement plans. Innovation in education Activated a longitudinal, prospective…My research focuses on drug absorption, specifically the absorption of medicinal plants through intranasal, direct nose-to-brain, and intestinal drug delivery by means of ex vivo studies. Furthermore, I investigate the mechanisms of action of these medicinal plants and their active isolates by means of fluorescent and confocal microscopy.
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Anja Haasbroek-Pheiffer
My research focuses on drug absorption, specifically the absorption of medicinal plants through intranasal, direct nose-to-brain, and intestinal drug delivery by means of ex vivo studies. Furthermore, I investigate the mechanisms of action of these medicinal plants and their active isolates by means of fluorescent and confocal microscopy.http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/digital-doula-programme
The Digital Doula Programme
ADVANCING MIDWIFERY EXPERTISE THROUGH VIRTUAL LEARNING AND MENTORSHIP The Digital Doula Programme (DDP) is an innovative online mentorship initiative designed to support the professional growth of midwifery practitioners. The programme combines structured mentorship, virtual learning technologies, and simulation-based training to…Dr. Jonathan Nsamba is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Physiology at North‑West University, where he contributes to the Hypertension in Africa Research Team’s cardiovascular studies. His PhD work explored the cardiometabolic risk profiles of children and adolescents in Uganda. His research interests include metabolic, cardiovascular,…
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Jonathan Nsamba
Dr. Jonathan Nsamba is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Physiology at North‑West University, where he contributes to the Hypertension in Africa Research Team’s cardiovascular studies. His PhD work explored the cardiometabolic risk profiles of children and adolescents in Uganda. His research interests include metabolic, cardiovascular,…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/lifestyle-diseases/contact-us
Contact us
Physical address: Lifestyle Diseases Research Entity North-West University (NWU) Mahikeng Campus Cnr Albert Luthuli & University Drive Mmabatho 2735 General Inquiries: Prof. Leepile Sehularo Office Number: 0183892642 Email: Leepile.Sehularo@nwu.ac.zahttp://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/lifestyle-diseases/awards
Awards
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News
NuMIQ Newsletter July 2026This edition of the NuMIQ Research Excellence Newsletter showcases the latest achievements, collaborations, and milestones from the NuMIQ research community. Highlights include strengthening global partnerships, initiatives transforming nursing leadership in South Africa, celebrations from the June graduation ceremony,…Dr Cornelia Schreck is a senior lecturer in Recreation Science with a PhD focused on teaching and learning in higher education. She has over 20 years of experience in academia, specialising in recreation, leisure, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Her research blends qualitative and quantitative approaches, and she has published…
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Cornelia Schreck
Dr Cornelia Schreck is a senior lecturer in Recreation Science with a PhD focused on teaching and learning in higher education. She has over 20 years of experience in academia, specialising in recreation, leisure, and the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL). Her research blends qualitative and quantitative approaches, and she has published…Prof Weilbach is an associate professor in Recreation Science within the School of Human Movement Sciences. His research within the Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation (PhASRec) Research Focus Area is aimed at understanding leisure and recreation behaviour within different contexts.
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Theron Weilbach
Prof Weilbach is an associate professor in Recreation Science within the School of Human Movement Sciences. His research within the Physical Activity, Sport and Recreation (PhASRec) Research Focus Area is aimed at understanding leisure and recreation behaviour within different contexts.http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nursing/pgdips