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WRIM successfully participated in the Annual Molecular Biosciences Research Thrust (MBRT)-Post-Graduate Research Symposium

Emmanuel Hape, a PhD student with WRIM at the Ifakara Health Institute, visits us here in Johannesburg. Despite electrical problems, he remains committed to completing his studies, even working with a desk lamp.

Ending October 2025 on a high note with a visit to the Wits Research Institute for Malaria (WRIM) from Sintia Tamele from Mozambique.

Wits Innovation Centre (WIC) visited the Wits Research Institute for Malaria (WRIM) to share some ideas taking us forward in 2026.

Two bright-minded MSc students from WRIM presented at the 1st Biomedical Sciences Research Day !! Congratulations Ayesha Aswat and Safeera Sabjee

Genomic diversity of the African malaria vector Anopheles funestus | Science science.org/doi/10.1126/sc… So pleased to have been part of this journey, imagine what we can do now :-)

WRIM joins the First Observatory Mosquito Surveillance Network in Africa. More information on the Faculty of Health Sciences Website: wits.ac.za/news/sources/h…

The #WRIMResearchDay has officially kicked off 🎉 We are thrilled to be joined by students and colleagues across a range of disciplines within the field of malaria. #WorldMalariaDay2024

Workstream 2 Task team 2 at the 19th annual VCWG meeting in Kigali, Rwanda. Expanding the vector control toolbox to be better prepared for future challenges in malaria control.

Exciting journey ahead for PostDocs Ashley Burke, Chia-yu Chen, & Hattie Makumbe as they begin @cltd_wits Early Career Academic Development programme! Today’s orientation set the stage for a year of growth & learning through engaging discussions and collaborative opportunities.

Fieldwork essentials: Dedicated entomologists braving the elements to unravel the mysteries of mosquitoes. 🦟🔍 #Entomology #MosquitoResearch #Fieldwork

Excited to announce WRIM’s Dr. Givemore Munhenga @GivemoreMunhen1 as a key member of the Vector Control Working Group task team at the 19th Annual Meeting! Anticipating insightful discussions on tackling future challenges in malaria vector control. globalmalariaevents.org/event/VCWG2024…

📣 One week to go! 📣 Join us next Wednesday for the first of two Research Day talks: Prof Tony Nolan 24 April 15:30 SAST shorturl.at/csyFU 🦟

WRIM team taking a mid-week break for milkshakes/coffee

We are pleased to share with you that PAMCA #Kenya #Chapter Annual Symposium on the theme : 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗮𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗲𝗻𝘆𝗮 has been slated for February 15, 2024 at the Safaripark Hotel. See flyers for details.

Excited to delve into the world of MSI with Prof. Peter Verhaert, visiting Wits University from Belgium. @peter_verhaert From imaging cockroach brains to entire human tissue atlases, the future of physiological research is here. 🔬

🎓✨ Welcome to Wits | VC Prof Zeblon Vilakazi, welcomes first year students to our exciting orientation programme, #GatewayToSuccess, "our graduates are innovators, job creators, thought leaders and shapers. Leading change is what defines us as #Wits and Witsies." #WitsForGood