Posted on March 17, 2024
Dept of Physiology shines at UP Open Day, inspiring future STEM stars.
Posted on February 07, 2024
In a ground-breaking effort to combat the challenges of keloid treatment, Professor Janette Bester of the Department of Physiology has forged an international partnership with Professors Fiona Wood and Mark Fear from the Burn Injury Research Unit at the University of Western Australia aimed at...
Posted on February 04, 2024
The Cancer Association of South Africa reports that breast cancer in women and prostate cancer in men are among the top five cancers prevalent in South Africa.
Posted on October 17, 2023
We are thrilled to highlight the remarkable achievements of Charlise Basson, a dedicated student from the Department of Physiology. Charlise's journey at the University of Pretoria has recently taken an exciting turn, as she has upgraded from an MSc student to a PhD candidate. This upgrade is a...
Posted on September 12, 2023
The Department of Physiology at the University of Pretoria is proud to announce the remarkable achievements of two distinguished members of our faculty, Prof Janette Bester and Dr Michelle Visagie. Both have been selected for prestigious editorial roles at Frontiers, a leading platform for...
Posted on September 11, 2023
The Department of Physiology proudly recognizes Professor Trevor Nyakudya's significant involvement in the recently concluded 5th International Congress of the African Society of Physiology and Physiopathology (SA2P). This prestigious event, co-hosted by the African Association of Physiological...
Posted on September 09, 2023
The Department of Physiology had a strong presence at Choose UP Day 2023 (#ChooseUP2023), where we showcased the intricacies of human biology and health sciences.
Posted on September 05, 2023
The Department of Physiology at the University of Pretoria takes immense pride in announcing the distinguished appointment of Associate Professor Trevor Nyakudya to two influential positions within the esteemed International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS). These appointments underscore...
Posted on September 01, 2023
The Department of Physiology celebrated the arrival of spring in style on the 1st of September with a fantastic picnic at Hillcrest Campus. It was a day of sunshine, laughter, and bonding among our staff.
Posted on August 16, 2023
In recognition of Women's Month, we celebrate the remarkable career of Prof Annie Joubert, a distinguished academic known for her exceptional mentorship of junior researchers and her significant contributions to research, teaching and learning. With an illustrious journey spanning over two...
Posted on July 31, 2023
The Department of Physiology takes great pleasure in extending a warm welcome to Ms Khanyisa Maswanganye and Ms Nibha Surajlal, our distinguished interns. Their appointment, made possible through the Presidential Youth Employment Stimulus (PYES) initiative, marks a significant step towards...
Posted on July 28, 2023
The Department of Physiology is proud to highlight the enriching experiences of two esteemed colleagues, Dr Nivash Rugbeer and Prof Alisa Phulukdaree, who participated in the Biostatistics Symposium held from July 3rd to 5th, 2023, at the Future Africa campus of the University of Pretoria.
Posted on July 17, 2023
Charlise Basson recently made significant strides in the field of biosciences by presenting her research at the International Conference on BIOMATH in Pomorie, Bulgaria.
Posted on June 03, 2023
Congratulations to all the remarkable postgraduate students of the Department of Physiology who have successfully completed their postgraduate studies. This momentous occasion marks the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and perseverance, and you should be incredibly proud of your...
Posted on June 02, 2023
Cape Town, June 29, 2023 – Mrs. Maryna Botha, our esteemed departmental administrator, recently had the honor of attending the Professional Administrators Conference South Africa (PACSA).
Posted on May 31, 2023
The Faculty of Health Sciences recently hosted the highly anticipated TURF Symposium, marking the opening of TURF for the year 2023. Undergraduate students from all disciplines were warmly welcomed to participate in this enlightening event.
Posted on May 18, 2023
On May 12th, 2023, Ms. Zukisa Tshabalala, the coordinator of the BCMP program from the Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, delivered a compelling lecture on the Management of HIV/AIDS in South Africa to the 3rd year Psychoneuroimmunology and Higher...
Posted on May 12, 2023
We were honored to welcome the executive members of the Biokinetics Association of South Africa (BASA) to our Department of Physiology, Division of Biokinetics and Sports Science.
Posted on April 12, 2023
Michael Stark began his research journey in the Department of Physiology in 2019 under the supervision of Dr. Michelle Visagie and Professor Annie Joubert when he was only 19 years old. He is the first undergraduate student in the Department of Physiology to initiate his cell biology research...
Posted on April 07, 2023
The Department of Physiology had the privilege of hosting Dr Jill McMahon, an Assistant Professor in the Division of Human Anatomy at Michigan State University (MSU), during her research visit facilitated by the Department of Anatomy at the University of Pretoria. The engagement provided a...
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