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PRESS RELEASE: Website launches GC ADDA into a new era
CAPE TOWN - The Grand Challenges African Drug Discovery Accelerator (GC ADDA) is proud to announce the launch of its official website (gcadda.org) and brand. GC ADDA is a network of drug discovery researchers working in Africa on unmet medical needs faced by the...
Catch up on our webinars: From effective scientific communication to the latest in malaria control
As part of our commitment to fostering a culture of knowledge-sharing and lifelong learning within the African drug discovery community, we are proud to present regular live webinars featuring cutting-edge research by scientists from across the globe. If you missed...
GC ADDA: Eventful start to the year in Cape Town
Earlier this year, we had the privilege of hosting two Grand Challenges African Drug Discovery Accelerator (GC ADDA) events here in Cape Town, South Africa. Kicking off with the two-day GC ADDA Global Health Mentorship Programme (GHMP) Scientific Leadership Workshop,...
GC ADDA Convening Meeting: Encouraging Collaboration Across the Continent
When representatives of the various organisations forming part of the Grand Challenges African Drug Discovery Accelerator (GC ADDA) network gathered in Accra, Ghana for our annual convening meeting last month, we were reminded once again of the immense value of...
Prof Kelly Chibale elected to US National Academy of Sciences
On 29 April 2025, our CEO, Prof Kelly Chibale was elected to the United States (US) National Academy of Sciences (NAS). He is one of only 30 new International Members, making this a truly momentous achievement. International members are nonvoting members of the...
RAFIKI consortium secures €1.5 million grant to build capacity for early drug discovery in sub-Saharan Africa
PRESS RELEASE - RAFIKI, an African and European research consortium, which includes the H3D Foundation has received €1.5 million from the European Union and additional resources from the Swiss government to support the accumulation of knowledge, skills and innovative...
H3D Foundation welcomes Dr. Jutta Reinhard-Rupp to special new Ambassador role
The H3D Foundation is thrilled to welcome Dr. Jutta Reinhard-Rupp into our new ambassador role. Based in Switzerland, Dr. Reinhard-Rupp is a senior global health expert with more than 20 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, specialising in malaria...
Prof Kelly Chibale among 10 international members elected to the United States NAM
We are thrilled to share that Prof Kelly Chibale, H3D Foundation CEO has been elected to the prestigious United States National Academy of Medicine (NAM). He is one of 10 international members. Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honours in the...
Bringing AI/ML tools to the African drug discovery pipeline
Would open-source, plug-n-play AI/ML tools be useful for the African drug discovery pipeline? The 263 applicants who applied for the AI/ML Tools in Drug Discovery Workshop hosted by H3D Foundation and Ersilia Open Source Initiative clearly think so. The fortunate...
Unlocking the potential of local API manufacturing for Africa
In March 2024, the World Health Organization, in collaboration with Africa CDC, brought together stakeholders from across Africa to discuss the role of technology transfer in supporting local manufacturing. Taking place in Gaborone, Botswana, much of the conversation...