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Collaborators
Our collaborators and/or coinvestigators are as follows: HIV studies: Prof. Thumbi Ndung'u, Director, HIV Pathogenesis Programme, Doris Duke Medical Research Institute, Nelson R. Mandela School of Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa Prof. Carina Mels, Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-infectious-diseases/history-group
History to the Group
The establishment of the National Metabolomics platform at the NWU encompassed both the Focus Area: Human Metabolomics (FHM) and the Centre for Human Metabolomics (CHM). The focus area primarily performs research while the CHM commercialises the developed methods and/or findings.In 2008, the Technology Innovation Association (TIA) aimed…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-infectious-and-acquired-diseases/background-research
Background to the Research
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the causative agent of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), impacts both the immune and metabolic systems of its host, ultimately affecting disease pathogenesis. Viral dormancy further complicates the eradication of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Apart from the development of HIV and/or treatment-associated…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-infectious-and-acquired-diseases/formerpast-members
Former/Past Members
Dr Zinandré Stander (PhD/Postdoc, 2021) D.W. Mulder (PhD, 2019) M.M. Phiri (PhD, 2019) B. Malatji (PhD, 2017) C. Irwin (PhD, 2017) K. Esterhuizen (PhD, 2017) L. Luies (PhD, 2017) L. Venter (PhD, 2017) I. Olivier (PhD, 2012) L. Davis (PhD, 2010) P.T. Pisa (PhD, 2009) N…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-infectious-diseases/news-social-updates-gallery
News, Social Updates & Gallery
The members of our group form part of Metabolomics South Africa, actively engage in workshops, conferences and community engagement projects and as a result are recognised for their contributions both locally and internationally. Some of the links and or pictures are exemplary of some of the activities/events which they partake in. Also…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/laboratory-infectious-diseases/publications
Publications
Prof Du Toit Loots’ publications (last 5 years) I. Olivier, D.T. Loots. 2012. A metabolomics approach to characterise and identify various Mycobacterium species. Journal of Microbiological Methods, 88: 419-426. Impact factor 2.2 I. Olivier, D.T. Loots. 2012. Altered fatty acid metabolism due to rifampicin-…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/biologiese-wetenskappe/nuus
School of Biological Sciences: News
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Statistics Short Courses
The subject group Statistics from the North-West University offers several accredited short courses in Statistics. Short courses consist of both a theoretical and a practical component. The practical component is performed in statistical computer packages such as STATISTICA, SPSS and R. Examples of available short courses: Short course on…http://natural-sciences.nwu.ac.za/ubmi/sams2017/template
SAMS 2017 Abstract Template
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Caring presence in nursing
PRESENCE IN NURSING Slowing down to a pace of care, connection, and attunement AIM To explore and Cultivate Presence in Various Nursing Contexts Research Focus Conducting research on presence in nursing education, geriatric care, and psychiatric/mental health nursing. Utilizing qualitative,…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/caring-presence-nursing-0
Caring presence in nursing
The purpose of the Caring presence in nursing project is to gain a deeper understanding of Presence, and its impact in nursing - for nurses and patients, as well as to create awareness on caring presence in nursing. Post-graduate students conduct research around this topic, and we disseminate our findings through social media,…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/senior-registration
Senior Registration
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