Tsepo Tsekoa

Scientist eager to innovate. Devoted family guy. #YNWA

[The Nobel Prize @NobelPrize]

Technology advances rapidly and affects us all, with new products and production methods replacing old ones in a never-ending cycle. This is the basis for sustained economic growth, which results in a better standard of living, health and quality of life for people around the globe.

#NobelPrize

[Tsepo Tsekoa @ProteinTsepo]

Thrilled to be among this year's @acmedsci Networking Grant Awardees, together with our partner @FaithOsier of @imperialcollege. Our collaboration will explore the impact of using a variety of expression host systems for subunit vaccine research and development in Africa.

[Academy of Medical Sciences @acmedsci]

We're proud to announce Academy funding for 64 international partnerships 🌍

Our Networking Grants & Network Strengthening Grants help UK researchers collaborate with scientists in 30+ countries to tackle urgent global health challenges 🤝

👉 Learn more: https://t.co/q3VOMpyr50

[Tsepo Tsekoa @ProteinTsepo]

Calling for your paper for the upcoming collection Molecular farming. @NaturePortfolio

I’m honored to be serving as the collection’s Guest Editor and eager to read your submission.

Learn more about the collection and how to contribute: https://t.co/n6LUm2zhQP

[Nature Reviews Bioengineering @natrevbioeng]

Manufacturing innovation is essential for monoclonal antibody affordability and access https://t.co/gWnw6DW2pK

[CSIR 🇿🇦 @CSIR]

#TeamCSIR is making strategic investments in key infrastructure to reduce Africa’s dependence on imported therapeutics and #health products. This initiative follows the challenges highlighted by the Covid-19 pandemic, which exposed the continent’s heavy reliance on external medical supplies.

Find out more about our investment in agile infrastructure for local production of critical medicines here: https://t.co/wWAeuWHw6B

[CSIR 🇿🇦 @CSIR]

The #TeamCSIR biomanufacturing technology demonstration research group will be featured today, 20 March 2025, from 17:00 to 17:30 on the @Official_SABC1 4IR show!

Learn all about how this research group focuses on the development of biomanufacturing technologies (products and processes), and their demonstration in laboratory and other relevant environments.

Don’t miss it!

[CSIR 🇿🇦 @CSIR]

Catch #TeamCSIR chief researcher, Dr Tsepo Tsekoa, today, 17 February 2025 from 20:30 to 21:00 on Lesedi FM (87.7 - 106.6 FM) as he speaks about vaccine innovation manufacturing strategy.

[Tsepo Tsekoa @ProteinTsepo]

Internship at our industry partner Liselo Labs: Biomanufacturing Graduate Internship Opportunity. The successful candidate will contribute to our collaborative project funded by DTIC THRIP and gain experience working closely with our team at the CSIR. https://t.co/UErQeX4433

[WACCBIP @WACCBIP_UG]

🌱Dr. Tsepo Tsekoa @ProteinTsepo highlights the innovative potential of plant molecular farming in producing medical proteins. Plant-based systems offer a fast, cost-effective, and scalable alternative for vaccines and biologics, including HIV antibodies.
#Biotech #PlantMolecularFarming
#WACCBIPis10 #WRC2024 #WRC24

[WACCBIP @WACCBIP_UG]

@CSIR is breaking new ground in plant molecular farming, with Dr. Tsekoa at the forefront of this innovative work. By leveraging plants to produce complex proteins, vaccines, and medicines, they're making healthcare more accessible and affordable. Next steps: local clinical trials and strategic partnerships! - Dr. Tsepo Tsekoa #CSIR #Innovation #PartnershipsMatter

[Tsepo Tsekoa @ProteinTsepo]

Excited to be joining esteemed colleagues in Accra next week for the @WACCBIP_UG 10th Anniversary Celebrations.

[WACCBIP @WACCBIP_UG]

News update on the WACCBIP Research Conference 2024! 🎉
Check out our lineup of stellar keynote speakers! 🌟
Join us for the opening ceremony on July 29, 2024, at the University of Ghana Cedi Conference Centre.

Don’t miss out—stay tuned for more updates!
#WRC2024 #WACCBIPis10 #Science #Research #KeynoteSpeakers #BiomedicalInnovation

[Tsepo Tsekoa @ProteinTsepo]

@edrybicki Very sad I missed this event Ed. We sent a delegation of five very pleased young people - two speeches and two posters.

[Tsepo Tsekoa @ProteinTsepo]

@TheRealPitso Don’t steal him to Saudi please coach 🙏🏾

[International Society for Plant Molecular Farming @ISPMF]

📢 1 week left to submit your abstract to the upcoming ISPMF conference in Cape Town (deadline 15th Jan). Also registration is now open to both ISPMF members AND non-members. Travel bursaries available. Details for abstracts and registration here:
https://t.co/LJ1nEpoptQ

[Tsepo Tsekoa @ProteinTsepo]

I'm excited to be in Lusaka for the rest of the week. I will present @CSIR's mAb and vaccine work tomorrow at 11 am in Track 1 Session 2. I will also participate in a side event on Advancing access to mAbs in Africa. #CPHIA2023 #NewPublicHealthOrder

[Tsepo Tsekoa @ProteinTsepo]

#NewProfilePic

[Ed Rybicki 🇿🇲🇿🇦🍷🚀 @edrybicki]

So, South African folks in and around Gauteng: you can come and listen to me speak on Molecular Farming at a Regional Plant Biotechnology Forum at the CSIR later this month! Registration link: https://t.co/pLu2CVEIV1

[Tsepo Tsekoa @ProteinTsepo]

We will co-host distinguished keynote speakers, @juliankcma and @edrybicki for the African Centre for Gene Technologies Regional Plant Forum on 28th November, held at the @CSIR @CSIRICC. Please register to attend or an abstract at this exciting event. https://t.co/wr3wFvFp8r

[Tsepo Tsekoa @ProteinTsepo]

Never mind my ageing heart; the real emotional rollercoaster here is for our kids! Their nerves are absolutely wrecked. 😰😰😰🙆🏾‍♂️🙆🏾‍♂️🙆🏾‍♂️

[Tsepo Tsekoa @ProteinTsepo]

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