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......
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......
Interview with Professor Ursula Rohlwink on Be Quick to Click initiative An interview with the Expresso Show, with Professor Ursula Rohlwink....
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....
Leading paediatric neurosurgeon Prof Anthony Figaji We chat to leading paediatric neurosurgeon Prof Anthony Figaji about head injuries in children, and how we can all prevent our children from sustaining injuries that result in disability and death…...
Discussion on Global Neuro Watch this video of Anthony Figaji discussing the topic of Global Neuro....
Anthony Figaji on Traumatic Brain Injury Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the most important cause of disability for people younger than 45 years of age and a leading cause of acquired disability and death in children....
Traumatic Brain Injury in South Africa A commissioned issue on TBI presented at the European Parliament on November 7th, 2017...