Dr Rouxjeane Venter

PhD in Molecular Biology | TB researcher | TB infectiousness | TB diagnostics |

[Dr Rouxjeane Venter @H37Rvader]

Very proud of this work!

[The Lancet Microbe @LancetMicrobe]

New research article

#Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra on contaminated liquid cultures for #tuberculosis and #rifampicin-resistance detection: a diagnostic accuracy evaluation

https://t.co/94Sn8gd68n

#TB #AMR #InfectiousDiseases

[Dr Rouxjeane Venter @H37Rvader]

Yes! Finally!

[Dr Rouxjeane Venter @H37Rvader]

This #WorldTBDay🌍, a group of TB advocates have prepared an open letter calling on world leaders to increase investment in TB vaccine R&D. #YesWecanEndTB - with new TB vaccines. Let's #InvestInTBVaxRnD!

🖋️ Sign the letter to join the call: https://t.co/4oCnHacQSm

[Dannielle Kenny (Moore) @Dannie_Kenny]

Fun at the #WSF2022 with my SITT Vice-chairperson @H37Rvader 📸😎 Thank you to our @WorldSciForum hosts @dsigovza for creating fun spaces to connect with fellow delegates and make lasting memories

[Dannielle Kenny (Moore) @Dannie_Kenny]

Red carpet vibes at the @dsigovza Gala Dinner at #WSF2022 with these babes @H37Rvader @AshleyEugley @ajwangokeyo

[Dr Rouxjeane Venter @H37Rvader]

A summary of todays sessions. It’s been both frustrating and incredibly inspiring to engage on important topics will fellow attendees. #wsf2022 #wsf2022_za #science4socialjustice

[Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics @SuMBHG]

This initiative aims to use art as a means of communication for important health messages and words of encouragement in the form of curated painting on pot plants and large murals to facilitate engagement between #TB researchers, TB patients, healthcare workers and the community.

[Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics @SuMBHG]

In commemoration of #WorldTBDay2022, #MBHG has partnered with 5 local clinics for the ‘TB: the heART of the matter’ community engagement project.

This project was funded by the @SUhealthsci Social Impact Fund

#WorldTBDay #WTBD2022 #CommunityEngagement #TBart #watchthisspace

[Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics @SuMBHG]

To the #TBChampions from @tbproof who engaged with us and helped inform the artworks, to our sponsors @BlueRibbonSA for providing refreshments to all community members, @suhealthsci for funding this project, and all #MBHG volunteers who made this day possible ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics @SuMBHG]

Today we held the first launch event of the #TBtheHeartOfTheMatter community engagement project at Adriaanse Clinic in commemoration of #WorldTBDay2022 🫁

It was truly a memorable day and set the tone for the launch events taking place over the next 3 weeks! #WatchThisSpace

[Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics @SuMBHG]

Thank you to the TB Champions from @TBProof and elsewhere who engaged with us and helped inform the colourful artworks, to our sponsors @BlueRibbonSA for providing refreshments to all visiting community members and the @SUhealthsci @SU_SocialImpact Fund for funding this project

[Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics @SuMBHG]

Today we held another successful launch event for the #TBtheHeartOfTheMatter community engagement project at Elsies River Clinic in commemoration of #WorldTBDay2022 🫁

[Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics @SuMBHG]

Another successful launch event for the #TBtheHeartOfTheMatter community engagement project at Wallacedene Clinic in commemoration of #WorldTBDay2022 🫁

What a very busy and successful week! Just 2 more events to go! #WatchThisSpace

[Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics @SuMBHG]

We would also like to say a Sr Annali Bosman, healthcare workers and support staff at Wallacedene Clinic for their partnership in this project as well as to the community members for engaging with us and all #MBHG volunteers who made this day possible ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics @SuMBHG]

Thank you to the TB Champions & @tbproof members who helped inform the colourful artworks, our sponsors @BlueRibbonSA for providing 140 fresh loaves of bread, the @suhealthsci @SU_SocialImpact for funding this project, and all #MBHG volunteers who made the day possible ❤️🧡💛💚💙

[Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics @SuMBHG]

Our heartfelt thanks to Sr Liebenberg & Jones, Mr Tutu, the healthcare workers & staff at Kraaifontein Community Health Centre for their support for the project and the community members for engaging with us & sharing their personal stories about how TB has impacted their lives.

[Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics @SuMBHG]

Today we held the launch event for the #TBtheHeartOfTheMatter community engagement project at Kraaifontein Community Health Centre in commemoration of #WorldTBDay2022 🫁

We still have one more event to go! Scottsdene we will see you on Thursday! #WatchThisSpace

[Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics @SuMBHG]

Finally, to the #MBHG Societal Impact Task Team Executive Committee for all their efforts in planning and coordinating these events and all #MBHG volunteers who made this day possible ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics @SuMBHG]

We cannot say thank you enough to our sponsors @BlueRibbonSA for supporting every launch event of this project and providing bread to all visiting community members. Thank you to the @suhealthsci @SU_SocialImpact for funding this project.

[Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics @SuMBHG]

Today was bitter sweet as we hosted our final launch event for the #TBtheHeartOfTheMatter community engagement project at Scottsdene Clinic in commemoration of #WorldTBDay2022 🫁 This project aims to share NB health messages surrounding #TB diseases by way of art 🎨🖌