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Catch up on our webinars: From writing successful grant proposals to harnessing natural products from Africa to solve global health problems
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...
Meet the researchers tackling AMR and driving innovation from Africa to the World
From L-R: Dr Dirk Lamprecht, Dr Nicole Cardoso, Tanith Fester, Raygaana Jacobs (all biologists), Dr Donald Seanego, Dr Tania Valentine, Dr Grant Boyle, Ronewa Tshinavhe, Dr Sachin Mohite and Dr Alexandra Plakas (all chemists). Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of...
IVI and H3D Foundation partner to advance drug and vaccine research and scientific capacity in Africa
5 March 2026 — The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) and the H3D Foundation have signed a partnership agreement to strengthen drug and vaccine research and development and scientific capacity across Africa through collaboration in early-stage research, training...
Meet the researchers harnessing flow chemistry to increase ARV accessibility in South Africa
(FLOWMAP Research team (L - R): Dr McQuillan Moyo, Dr Kanyisile Mhlana and Dr Thembela Sonti) We are proud to shine the spotlight on H3D's FLOWMAP (Flow manufacturing of Active pharmaceutics) project. Launched in 2023, FLOWMAP focuses on the use of flow chemistry — a...
Catch up on our webinars: From leveraging the chemical diversity of marine natural products to how library design can drive discovery
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...
Catch up on our webinars: From mathematical disease modelling to lab safety protocols
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...
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...