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......
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......
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......
“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......
“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......
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......
On October 26, 2024, the African Brain Child’s Be Quick to Click initiative, in partnership with Supa Quick and Wheel Well, hosted a successful Car Seat Safety Drive at Supa Quick Constantia/Plumstead. This event was a significant step toward preventing traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in......
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......
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...
“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......