Clinical Research - The Aurum Institute

IAVI and Moderna launch first-in-Africa clinical trial of mRNA HIV vaccine development program

Phase I trial in Rwanda and South Africa aims to evaluate mRNA HIV vaccine antigen for safety and immunogenicity and strengthen regional scientific capacity NEW YORK, NY AND CAMBRIDGE, MA — MAY 18,...
New appointments strengthen Aurum/Vanderbilt partnership

The partnership between Aurum and Vanderbilt University has been strengthened with the appointment of four researchers. Professors Salome Charalambous and Vinodh Edward, as well as Drs Mandla Mlotshw...
In-depth: New guidelines and medicines poised to boost TB prevention efforts in SA

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mRNA HIV Vaccine Development Programme launches in Africa

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Aurum SA CEO Prof Edward discusses HIV vaccine progress

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A revolution in HIV vaccine where it’s needed the most

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New collaboration to research COVID-19 vaccine strategies for people living with or without HIV

Johannesburg/New York City/Oslo. 19 July 2022: The Aurum Institute, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) and the Human Vaccines Project are partnering to deliver an important Afr...
Aurum Institute, CEPI and Human Vaccines Project Collaborate to Research COVID-19 Vaccine Strategies for People Living With or Without HIV

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Aurum Annual Report 2021

Aurum Board Chairperson Ms Phangisile Mtshali characterises 2021 as a year of adapting and building resilience. She writes in the Aurum Annual Report 2021, that the organisation had to pivot and seiz...
Aurum showcases expertise at SA TB Conference

SA TB Conference delegates packed the hall for an Aurum satellite session on: Scaling up shorter TB preventive treatment (TPT) - is there a role for new TB infection tests in South Africa? Prof Viol...
Aurum at the 53rd Union World Conference on Lung Health

The Aurum Institute will join colleagues, partners, advocates and friends at the biggest scientific conference on lung health, The Union World Conference on Lung Health which will take place virtually...
Good sexual and reproductive health services on paper, but implementation gaps remain

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Unmasked Research-4-Health

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KwaZulu-Natal is doing well compared with other provinces, but some health services are still a challenge

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World Aids Day 2022: Aurum taking action, making an impact

As an organisation which is part of the response to End Aids, Aurum joined the global community in commemorating World Aids Day. In our work in HIV clinical and implementation research, we genera...
Scientists graduate from IAVI Leadership Programme

Three Aurum scientists have graduated from the inaugural cohort of the IAVI ADVANCE Leadership Development Programme (LDP). Aurum’s Dr William Brumskine: Rustenburg Clinical Research Site Leader, ...
Reproductive Health Month: Ask Dr Thandi

This Reproductive Health Month 2023, we bring you one of our experts, Dr Thandi Ndlovu who is a Technical Specialist at The Aurum Institute. Check out her Q&A session on Reproductive health month...
World TB Month: Aurum CAB member survives TB and now helps others do the same

As an Aurum Community Advisory Board (CAB) member and a tuberculosis (TB) survivor, Wellington Radebe is fully equipped in assisting health facilities in Tembisa to end TB within communities and firml...
Partnerships to improve health for mine workers

The Aurum Institute together with the North West Department of Health (NW DOH) and the mining sector officially launched the Tier.Net project at the Sibanye Stillwater mine in Rustenburg South Africa ...
Aurum PI appointed Co-Chair for MATRIX study

The Aurum Institute is pleased to present Dr Kathryn Mngadi, Aurum Principal Investigator (PI) and Tembisa CRS Leader as a co-chair for the MATRIX-003 study. The MATRIX-003, sponsored by MATRIX, A US...