Research

Health threats facing Africa are complex, and systems to combat them are constrained

Focus areas and research themes

Combatting
Infections
of National Priority

Biochemical
Pathways
to Disease

Measuring
Infection and
Disease

Rapid
Response to
Emerging Threats

WITHIN POPULATIONS Transmission, dynamics and interventions

SACEMA
focus areas

WITHIN THE BODY Biomarkers, drug targets and diagnostics

At SACEMA, we work with a wide variety of health issues, including HIV, TB, vaccine-preventable diseases, emerging infections, cancer and diabetes

At the population scale, our work focuses on transmission dynamics and interventions. Our primary research themes are:

Within the body, our emphasis is on biomakers, drug targets, and diagnostics. Our primary research themes are:

SACEMA also provides excellent research facilities and a stimulating environment in which scientists can interact to transcend disciplinary and institutional boundaries. We collaborate with local and international experts, building partnerships to improve health outcomes across the African continent, and inform practice throughout the world. Click here for more information about collaborations.