Tulio de Oliveira
@tuliodna
Professor of medical research leading global genomics surveillance. Director CERI at Stellenbosch University and KRISP at UKZN, South Africa. Views my own.
I hope that many of the journalists, YouTubers and podcasters that destroyed Jason Arday with lies and exaggerations also resign! The men was crucified and did not deserve this level of attack EVEN if he had plagiarised (which he was cleared) and exaggerated about his life and stories
I am very honored to have been selected as a the second-ever African based fellow of the ISCB, International Society for Computational Biology. Being a fellow is highest honor awarded by ISCB and is recognized as the career distinction in the global bioinformatics & computational biology community.
In the age of scientific misinformation & disinformation, we decided to invest in to create a scientific magazine that is curated using professional journalists and media communicators to highlight excellence of African science and innovation! Access the full magazine online at: ceri.africa/the-gem/
Well! What to say, amazing nature and flowers in early spring in the country with the biggest plant biodiversity in the world, beautiful South Africa
As we embrace Friday, let's remember the importance of letting our hair down—relaxing, being ourselves, and acting freely without the constraints of rules or the opinions of others. I just returned from a wonderful trip to the wildflowers, waterfalls, and mountains. Wishing everyone a happy Friday!
This Saturday is Nelson Mandela Day, so honored to be given a special lecture on Science, Human Rights and the Power of Inclusion. Scientific excellence thrives when inclusion, equality, and respect are treated not only as values but as guiding principles. Join online - tinyurl.com/4xxjzjv5
Ancient pathogen genomics in Africa: Current evidence and future directions. In this manuscript, we reviewed Africa’s long history of infectious diseases, reflected in the burdens of tuberculosis, cholera, typhoid, malaria, and schistosomiasis. Open access: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Winter is a wonderful time to connect! I am excited to announce some great events happening on July 24, 2026, at Stellenbosch. Join us for the "Biotech Beers" event at a fantastic venue. Before that, we will have a paddle partnership with SWEAT Africa. sweat.africa/sweat-connec...
Friday late afternoon is for large genomics runs at one of the largest and most altomated genomics lab in Africa and the world! South African science to lead and protect the world at CERI - Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation Stellenbosch University
I am pleased to introduce Abduljalal Nadabo, from Nigeria, a new African STARS Fellow, who is a pharmacist, researcher, and health policy fellow. He works at the intersection of vaccinology, regulatory science, and vaccine delivery innovation, focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa.
Tomorrow, I will be at the headquarters of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) in Stockholm, Sweden, to give a presentation on how to accelerate genomics surveillance and innovation in Africa. To join the meeting, please follow this link: lnkd.in/dhGxwDNN
What a day! A happy day, when we announce the winners of the African STARS Fellowship. Fifty (50) amazing African scientists that will work with us and IPD for up to one year to advance science and innovation in Africa! starsfellows.africa
Lenacapavir is the most exciting tool to fight AIDS since antiretroviral therapy by Peter Sands, head of Global Fund. Lenacapavir is being rolled out in 24 African countries and Gilead Sciences has already approved to be generic! So the most potent tool will be easily and cheaply available.
95% of generative AI pilots are failing? What do you think? Is that true?
Though provoking presentation by Prof Moffat Nyirenda on how diabetes presents like a very different disease in Africans! No need for obesity to develop diabetes in Uganda! Are we talking about two different diseases? MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit Novo Nordisk Foundation Science Summit
What an amazing and inspiring lecture by Matthias H. Tschöp on the multiple benefits of GLP-1 and other anti obesity drugs! From cancer to alcohol addiction at Novo Nordisk Foundation Science Summit in Denmark LMU Munich – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Great visuals from the Global Disease Burden showing that both communicable and infectious diseases in decreasing quality of live in the world. Novo Nordisk Foundation Global Science Sunmit
20 millions deaths of cardio metabolic diseases a year, a challenge that Novo Nordisk Foundation want to solve! #NNFSumit2026
To decrease the cycle of neglect and panic, we continue to advance science on pathogens that can lead to new epidemics and pandemics. I am pleased to announce a significant output on Rift Valley Fever Virus (RVFV), where our team analyzed over 20,000 new mutations. link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Today in Helsinki, I had the opportunity to meet with titans and founders, including Peter Vesterbacka, the founder of Slush and a notable figure in innovation. This meeting fostered great collaboration as we prepare for Slush, while focusing on bringing top Finnish entrepreneurs to SWEAT Africa.
This program instills hope in the world. Its main message is clear: "We can work together, without borders, to advance new therapies & diagnostics to the clinic." This collaborative effort can be approached positively & gently providing inspiration and capacity for numerous countries & universities.
Lovely music experience,'five fantastic Finish musicians playing by ear to innovators so we can feel how to create but also how to incrementaly build on ideas.
What to say? So inspiring to be in one of the most advanced Medical Innovation program in the world, the SPARK Global, having its annual meeting in Helsinki, Finland! Over 1000 spin outs created in 30 countries
A peaceful early morning walk by a calm sea to remember the youths that died on 16 of June 1976 protests for better education in South Africa
Long days in Finland! it is 10pm and sun still shinning as I arrive to the annual innovation meeting. A Special one as SPARK Stanford 20 years celebration and Finland 10 years of biotech and healthtech innovation.
We identify six key barriers to controlling the Bundibugyo virus outbreak and outline priority response actions:
This week, nearly 100 international science communicators gathered at CERI to address the pressing issue of protecting scientists from aggression. Many scientists have expressed concerns about sharing scientific results due to the rise of anti-science sentiment from certain far-right factions
All are welcome, in person or online! Next Monday, I am delivering the SAMRC President and CEO Lecture Date: 8 June 2026; Time: 11:00 - 13:00 Location: SAMRC Headquarters in Cape Town and Online. Registration Information: www.samrc.ac.za/event/samrc-...
Just arrived at 702 studio to talk to a great host Bongani Bingwa about Ebola and other health threats listen live at m.youtube.com/@radio702/fe...