Are you a passionate young scientist wanting to learn more about biotechnology breakthroughs?
Join us for an interactive week in biotechnology at our laboratory in Midrand, Johannesburg. You will learn about the science and commercial application of cutting-edge biotechnology, with an entrepreneurial edge. From Stem Cells, to Genetics, to Biologics, we have a collaborative week full of practical exposure to expand your understanding of the application of science in the real world. The week will culminate in a Dragon’s Den simulation, where you will have the opportunity to pitch your start-up idea to a panel of experts.
Date: 1-5 July 2024
To apply, please can you complete the following survey by clicking on this Link
Applications are open to both local and international undergraduate candidates.
The programme is fully funded, however travel and accommodation is at your own expense.
In order to be considered for the programme, you need to meet the below criteria:
Applicants must also please include the following in their application in order to be considered for the programme:
5th January 2024
DNA Today Podcast with Kira Dineen and Kelly Loggenberg.
9th November 2023
By Dr Marieke Coenen at Erasmus MC, Jeff Schaman at Coriell Life Sciences, and Dr Andrew Macleod at Nova Genetics.
18th September 2023
The Aubrey Masango Show with Sr Bronwyn Rossout.
15th September 2021
By Dr Yvonne Holt & Prof Carola Niesler
6th July 2021
By Dr Yvonne Holt, Dr Paul Le Roux (Cape Fertility) and Dr Emmanuel Majachani (Netcare Sunninghill Hospital)
24th June 2021
25th May 2021
By Dr Lieve Page-Christiaens, Associate Director of Medical Affairs, Clinical Genomics at Illumina
6th April 2021
31st March 2021
17th March 2021
By Prof Chris Vorster
18th November 2020
9th September 2020
By Dr Carl Montague
2nd September 2020
By Dr Carola Niesler
August 2020
By Rob Pellow from Viome
3rd June 2020
By Todd Schuesler Director of Laboratory Operations at Cryo Cell International
13th May 2020
By Christin Coffeen, Medical Affairs Manager, Reproductive Health and Genetic Disease for Illumina
21st April 2020
8th April 2020
7th April 2020
April 2020
Introduction by Dr Yvonne Holt, Explanation of Viome and how to interpret the results by Dr Stephen Barrie & Rob Pellow from Viome as well as a personal experience by Sarah Braithwaite
1st April 2020
By Dr Yvonne Holt and Dr Charlotte Ingram
By Dr Stephen Barrie & Rob Pellow from Viome