Passionate mentor and science researcher in biochemistry and biotechnology. Animal lover. I dream of a better world. #DAAD postdoctoral fellow #ASLP fellow
The workshop is expected to pave the way for Zimbabwe to join the global effort to eliminate trans-fatty acids and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases.
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The project aims to advocate for a mandatory limit of 2% of total fat in all fats, oils, and foods in the country, aligning with the World Health Organisation's (WHO) REPLACE action package to eliminate industrially-produced trans-fatty acids by 2023.
TRANS-FATTY ACIDS ELIMINATION PROJECT KICKS OFF IN ZIMBABWE
A two-day workshop on the Trans-Fatty Acids Elimination Project has been launched at the Bronte Hotel in Harare today.
This collaborative project between HIT and CUT) is bringing together experts from academia and industry to develop a comprehensive plan to support the implementation of best practices on Industrial Trans-Fatty Acids (IP-TFA) elimination policies in Zimbabwe.
#Recognition
Zimbabwean biomedical scientist Professor Collen Masimirembwa has won a US$1 million Callistus Juma Fellowship sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He is one of 14 African recipients.
African universities are battling to attract post-doctoral researchers https://t.co/gVP4YNMFJJ via @qzafrica
How do we find solutions to postdoctoral training, a critical element of building Africa’s critical mass?
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#AfricasEinsteins
"We're proud to be supporting the first UK study into the use of mitochondria donation techniques in a well regulated environment, but we're concerned about studies taken place without similar levels of oversight.” - @Beth_Thompson: https://t.co/dAufWtM1yO
‘1 keep emotions out of the exchange, 2 discuss, don't attack, 3 listen carefully & try to articulate accurately, 4 show respect, 5 acknowledge that you understand why someone might hold that opinion, 6 try to show changing facts does not necessarily mean changing worldviews.‘
Inspiring talk from @Nshemeshe at the opening of Future Africa. “We must determine the future of Africa together, which requires a deep deep dialogue...and a deep humility.” #ImagineFutureAfrica