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On Wednesday, 26 February 2025 (12:00-13:00 SAST), the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) at Stellenbosch University will host a scientific seminar on the Genital Inflammation Test (GIFT), a pioneering diagnostic tool for women's health. Led by Professor Jo-Ann Passmore (NHLS, UCT), the session will explore how GIFT improves the detection of sexually transmitted infections and bacterial vaginosis while addressing its role in HIV risk assessment. The event will be held at BMRI Room 3073, SU Tygerberg Campus, with an online streaming option.

You are invited to our upcoming Scientific Seminar:

From Bench to Bedside: Pioneering the Genital Inflammation Test for Women's Health

• Date: Wednesday, 26 February 2025
• Time: 12:00-13:00 SAST
• Venue: BMRI Room 3073, SU Tygerberg Campus & Online
• Register/RSVP: Click here or use link https://t.ly/QFzg0
• Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/live/XHyE3m5v63Y?si=I_4dKJuFgAlVSQ-p

Refreshments will be served

Join us for an insightful talk by Professor Jo-Ann Passmore, Principal Medical Scientist (NHLS) and Professor of Medical Virology (UCT), as she discusses the development of the Genital Inflammation Test (GIFT)—a groundbreaking, affordable point-of-care diagnostic tool for sexually transmitted infections and bacterial vaginosis. Prof. Passmore will also share her research on genital tract inflammation and its impact on HIV risk in women.

Earn CPD Points! Attendees—both in person and online—can now earn CPD points for our monthly scientific seminars.

Missed a seminar? Catch up on past talks via the CERI YouTube channel.

We look forward to seeing you there!

News date: 2025-02-20

Links:

https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/ce662137-4922-4343-8237-a33914b73eea@a6fa3b03-0a3c-4258-8433-a120dffcd348