African Brain Child

30 Jul Oppenheimer Fellowship Award – Interview on Expresso

Posted at 09:45h in African Brain Child by Devin Van De Laar

https://youtu.be/PRTTEADrnnI?feature=shared Prof Anthony Figaji: Advancing Childhood Brain Research in Africa Prof. Anthony Figaji’s research is transforming the way childhood brain injuries are understood and treated in Africa. His work—highlighted in this interview—shows how advanced monitoring and innovative therapies can directly improve outcomes for young patients. The Harry...

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23 Jul Major advances in child brain injury research

Posted at 13:29h in African Brain Child by Devin Van De Laar

University of Cape Town (UCT) paediatric neurosurgeon Professor Anthony Figaji was recently awarded the Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship, and his revolutionary research is set to change the treatment and understanding of childhood brain injury in children around the world. Figaji and his research group, African Brain Child...

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23 Jul UCT breakthrough transforms brain injury treatment

Posted at 13:17h in African Brain Child by Devin Van De Laar

Research by University of Cape Town’s (UCT) paediatric neurosurgeon Professor Anthony Figaji – who has been awarded the Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship – has the potential to transform the global understanding and treatment of brain injury. Professor Figaji was awarded the prestigious Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship for his...

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16 Jul Oppenheimer Fellowship will advance childhood brain research

Posted at 09:23h in African Brain Child by Devin Van De Laar

"The Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship is one of the most sought-after academic honours on the continent. At an award ceremony on 15 July 2025, groundbreaking new research by Professor Anthony Figaji was recognised. He and his research group, African Brain Child (ABC), based at the Red Cross War...

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15 Jul Dual Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Awards fuel SA’s scientific revolution

Posted at 09:36h in African Brain Child by Devin Van De Laar

"Two South African scientists are doing such internationally trailblazing research that the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust has granted each of them its most prestigious honours: the R2.5-million Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award.  “Each of our awardees made such a strong case that we found it impossible to choose...

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13 Nov African Brain Child receives the 2024 NRF Science Team Award

Posted at 13:05h in African Brain Child by Devin Van De Laar

Thanks to the National Research Foundation of South Africa for choosing our group, African Brain Child, as the 2024 Science Team Award winner. Thank you for believing in our mission to advance brain health, especially in children, through translational neuroscience and advanced clinical care. We...

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22 Oct Road safety crisis: Saving young lives on South African roads

Posted at 11:59h in African Brain Child by Devin Van De Laar

As South Africans prepare for the festive season, road trips, family gatherings and summer holidays, one critical issue demands attention: the alarming rise in road accidents. The excitement of holiday homes, long drives and festive cheer often leads to a dangerous oversight: road safety. With October being...

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13 Mar Brain Awareness Week 2024!

Posted at 14:38h in African Brain Child, Be Quick To Click by Devin Van De Laar

Brain Awareness Week 2024 hosted by the African Brain Child initiative at the University of Cape Town, an opportunity to shape young minds, to educate about health and safety of the brain, and to inspire a new generation of scientists.https://youtu.be/TF-Zsx-Y1B8?si=h73Ofj1Ra-5LCHlT...

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19 Jan Established UCT researcher makes history with Wellcome Discovery Award

Posted at 07:34h in African Brain Child by Devin Van De Laar

"In a groundbreaking achievement, the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Professor Anthony Figaji received the prestigious Wellcome Discovery Award, which offers funding for established researchers across disciplines. This grant supports innovative research ideas with the potential to bring about substantial shifts in understanding, ultimately enhancing human...

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17 Oct World Trauma Day – Interview on eNCA

Posted at 08:18h in African Brain Child by Jo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfdqcd7qXfw /*! elementor - v3.16.0 - 09-10-2023 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px} Interview with Director of African Brain Child Head of the Paediatric Neurosurgery Unit at UCT, and Director at African Brain Child, Professor Anthony Figaji speaks to eNCA....

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