RIRCA
@rirca.bsky.social
The Reproductive Immunology Research Consortium in Africa was founded by @clivemgray at Stellenbosch University. A group of scientists, clinicians & statisticians investigating the immunological factors contributing to adverse birth and perinatal outcomes
Meet Fuad Waja in August!
📊As the Biorepository Database Coordinator, Fuad is responsible for overseeing the storage and preservation of our lab’s biological specimens, ensuring optimal conditions to maintain their integrity and viability.
#MeetTheTeam #Biorepository #Immunology #LabOperations
📊As the Biorepository Database Coordinator, Fuad is responsible for overseeing the storage and preservation of our lab’s biological specimens, ensuring optimal conditions to maintain their integrity and viability.
#MeetTheTeam #Biorepository #Immunology #LabOperations
August 1, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Meet Fuad Waja in August!
📊As the Biorepository Database Coordinator, Fuad is responsible for overseeing the storage and preservation of our lab’s biological specimens, ensuring optimal conditions to maintain their integrity and viability.
#MeetTheTeam #Biorepository #Immunology #LabOperations
📊As the Biorepository Database Coordinator, Fuad is responsible for overseeing the storage and preservation of our lab’s biological specimens, ensuring optimal conditions to maintain their integrity and viability.
#MeetTheTeam #Biorepository #Immunology #LabOperations
Doty Ojwach's Future Plans
🚀 ”I aspire to lead translational research that improves lives, bridging lab innovations with real-world impact”
🌱” I see myself directing an African research center in maternal-fetal immunology, mentoring the next generation of African scientists"
#Immunology #WomenSTEM
🚀 ”I aspire to lead translational research that improves lives, bridging lab innovations with real-world impact”
🌱” I see myself directing an African research center in maternal-fetal immunology, mentoring the next generation of African scientists"
#Immunology #WomenSTEM
July 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Doty Ojwach's Future Plans
🚀 ”I aspire to lead translational research that improves lives, bridging lab innovations with real-world impact”
🌱” I see myself directing an African research center in maternal-fetal immunology, mentoring the next generation of African scientists"
#Immunology #WomenSTEM
🚀 ”I aspire to lead translational research that improves lives, bridging lab innovations with real-world impact”
🌱” I see myself directing an African research center in maternal-fetal immunology, mentoring the next generation of African scientists"
#Immunology #WomenSTEM
🧪 Thursdays at RIRCA are all about collaboration and discovery!
Each week, our team gathers for a lab catch-up—sharing progress and spotlighting new findings 🔬
#Immunology #LabLife #TeamScience #RIRCA #AfricanScience #ImmunologyEducation #WomenInScience #ScientificCollaboration
Each week, our team gathers for a lab catch-up—sharing progress and spotlighting new findings 🔬
#Immunology #LabLife #TeamScience #RIRCA #AfricanScience #ImmunologyEducation #WomenInScience #ScientificCollaboration
July 24, 2025 at 7:06 AM
🧪 Thursdays at RIRCA are all about collaboration and discovery!
Each week, our team gathers for a lab catch-up—sharing progress and spotlighting new findings 🔬
#Immunology #LabLife #TeamScience #RIRCA #AfricanScience #ImmunologyEducation #WomenInScience #ScientificCollaboration
Each week, our team gathers for a lab catch-up—sharing progress and spotlighting new findings 🔬
#Immunology #LabLife #TeamScience #RIRCA #AfricanScience #ImmunologyEducation #WomenInScience #ScientificCollaboration
Step into Dr Doty Ojwach's world at RIRCA
Watch as Doty takes us through her lab routine for a cell culture.
🧪 Warming media
🧼 Setting up a station at the hood
🔬 Observing cells under the microscope!
🔊 Sound On to follow her journey in the lab!
📽️ Watch the video to #MeetTheTeam
#Immunology
Watch as Doty takes us through her lab routine for a cell culture.
🧪 Warming media
🧼 Setting up a station at the hood
🔬 Observing cells under the microscope!
🔊 Sound On to follow her journey in the lab!
📽️ Watch the video to #MeetTheTeam
#Immunology
July 18, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Step into Dr Doty Ojwach's world at RIRCA
Watch as Doty takes us through her lab routine for a cell culture.
🧪 Warming media
🧼 Setting up a station at the hood
🔬 Observing cells under the microscope!
🔊 Sound On to follow her journey in the lab!
📽️ Watch the video to #MeetTheTeam
#Immunology
Watch as Doty takes us through her lab routine for a cell culture.
🧪 Warming media
🧼 Setting up a station at the hood
🔬 Observing cells under the microscope!
🔊 Sound On to follow her journey in the lab!
📽️ Watch the video to #MeetTheTeam
#Immunology
The Postgraduate #OpenDay2025 was a brilliant showcase of science in action!
🔬The RIRCA team brought science to life with our interactive stand, with videos, examples of instruments, a microscope, and a game designed to spark curiosity and conversation.
We loved meeting future scientists!
🔬The RIRCA team brought science to life with our interactive stand, with videos, examples of instruments, a microscope, and a game designed to spark curiosity and conversation.
We loved meeting future scientists!
July 14, 2025 at 10:09 AM
The Postgraduate #OpenDay2025 was a brilliant showcase of science in action!
🔬The RIRCA team brought science to life with our interactive stand, with videos, examples of instruments, a microscope, and a game designed to spark curiosity and conversation.
We loved meeting future scientists!
🔬The RIRCA team brought science to life with our interactive stand, with videos, examples of instruments, a microscope, and a game designed to spark curiosity and conversation.
We loved meeting future scientists!
🎥 Meet Dr Doty Ojwach (PhD) Ojwach in July!
🥼 Find out about her research at RIRCA as our respected Senior Scientist.
🧬 Doty blends immunology, virology, and placental biology to address safer strategies for pregnant HIV+ women
🎥 Watch the video to #MeetTheTeam
#AfricanScience #immunology
🥼 Find out about her research at RIRCA as our respected Senior Scientist.
🧬 Doty blends immunology, virology, and placental biology to address safer strategies for pregnant HIV+ women
🎥 Watch the video to #MeetTheTeam
#AfricanScience #immunology
July 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
🎥 Meet Dr Doty Ojwach (PhD) Ojwach in July!
🥼 Find out about her research at RIRCA as our respected Senior Scientist.
🧬 Doty blends immunology, virology, and placental biology to address safer strategies for pregnant HIV+ women
🎥 Watch the video to #MeetTheTeam
#AfricanScience #immunology
🥼 Find out about her research at RIRCA as our respected Senior Scientist.
🧬 Doty blends immunology, virology, and placental biology to address safer strategies for pregnant HIV+ women
🎥 Watch the video to #MeetTheTeam
#AfricanScience #immunology
Meet the Team – Dr Doty Ojwach, Senior Scientist at RIRCA!
🗣️ “I study how HIV and antiretrovirals affect maternal and fetal health—especially through placental macrophages.”
🌍 Her mission: translational science that improves pregnancy outcomes for women living with #HIV.
#Immunology #WomenInScience
🗣️ “I study how HIV and antiretrovirals affect maternal and fetal health—especially through placental macrophages.”
🌍 Her mission: translational science that improves pregnancy outcomes for women living with #HIV.
#Immunology #WomenInScience
July 4, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Meet the Team – Dr Doty Ojwach, Senior Scientist at RIRCA!
🗣️ “I study how HIV and antiretrovirals affect maternal and fetal health—especially through placental macrophages.”
🌍 Her mission: translational science that improves pregnancy outcomes for women living with #HIV.
#Immunology #WomenInScience
🗣️ “I study how HIV and antiretrovirals affect maternal and fetal health—especially through placental macrophages.”
🌍 Her mission: translational science that improves pregnancy outcomes for women living with #HIV.
#Immunology #WomenInScience
📢 RIRCA at FOCIS 2025
🥼Prof Clive Gray chaired the Microbiome and Immunity session.
🧪 Dr Doty Ojwach presented her impactful poster on a study linking HIV treatment and maternal-fetal health.
🧫 Prof Rossouw (University of Pretoria) was also in attendance highlight South African #immunology
🥼Prof Clive Gray chaired the Microbiome and Immunity session.
🧪 Dr Doty Ojwach presented her impactful poster on a study linking HIV treatment and maternal-fetal health.
🧫 Prof Rossouw (University of Pretoria) was also in attendance highlight South African #immunology
July 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM
📢 RIRCA at FOCIS 2025
🥼Prof Clive Gray chaired the Microbiome and Immunity session.
🧪 Dr Doty Ojwach presented her impactful poster on a study linking HIV treatment and maternal-fetal health.
🧫 Prof Rossouw (University of Pretoria) was also in attendance highlight South African #immunology
🥼Prof Clive Gray chaired the Microbiome and Immunity session.
🧪 Dr Doty Ojwach presented her impactful poster on a study linking HIV treatment and maternal-fetal health.
🧫 Prof Rossouw (University of Pretoria) was also in attendance highlight South African #immunology
🚗 Meet Franklin Erasmus – the Man Behind the Specimen Move! He shares how he got started in logistics and what led him to join the RIRCA team.
From his first steps into specimen transport to his role today. Watch the video and hear Franklin’s story
#RIRCA #ScienceInAction #Immunology #AfricanScience
From his first steps into specimen transport to his role today. Watch the video and hear Franklin’s story
#RIRCA #ScienceInAction #Immunology #AfricanScience
June 20, 2025 at 9:04 AM
🚗 Meet Franklin Erasmus – the Man Behind the Specimen Move! He shares how he got started in logistics and what led him to join the RIRCA team.
From his first steps into specimen transport to his role today. Watch the video and hear Franklin’s story
#RIRCA #ScienceInAction #Immunology #AfricanScience
From his first steps into specimen transport to his role today. Watch the video and hear Franklin’s story
#RIRCA #ScienceInAction #Immunology #AfricanScience
📢 Meet the RIRCA Team! In June, we are highlighting Franklin Erasmus, our dedicated Logistics Officer!
Franklin gave a quick peek into his role at RIRCA and how he likes to spend his downtime
🎥 Watch the video below 👇
#MeetTheTeam #Immunology #AfricanScience
Franklin gave a quick peek into his role at RIRCA and how he likes to spend his downtime
🎥 Watch the video below 👇
#MeetTheTeam #Immunology #AfricanScience
June 13, 2025 at 8:18 AM
📢 Meet the RIRCA Team! In June, we are highlighting Franklin Erasmus, our dedicated Logistics Officer!
Franklin gave a quick peek into his role at RIRCA and how he likes to spend his downtime
🎥 Watch the video below 👇
#MeetTheTeam #Immunology #AfricanScience
Franklin gave a quick peek into his role at RIRCA and how he likes to spend his downtime
🎥 Watch the video below 👇
#MeetTheTeam #Immunology #AfricanScience
🔬 Meet Our RIRCA Team! Nicole Prins, our Scientific Officer & MSc student has a passion for immunology and research on early-life immune development.
💡 Stay curious & find strong mentorship
🚀 Future goal of impactful translational research in Africa
#Immunology #AfricanScience #WomenInScience #Lab
💡 Stay curious & find strong mentorship
🚀 Future goal of impactful translational research in Africa
#Immunology #AfricanScience #WomenInScience #Lab
May 29, 2025 at 8:24 AM
🔬 Meet Our RIRCA Team! Nicole Prins, our Scientific Officer & MSc student has a passion for immunology and research on early-life immune development.
💡 Stay curious & find strong mentorship
🚀 Future goal of impactful translational research in Africa
#Immunology #AfricanScience #WomenInScience #Lab
💡 Stay curious & find strong mentorship
🚀 Future goal of impactful translational research in Africa
#Immunology #AfricanScience #WomenInScience #Lab
🔬 Meet Our RIRCA Team! Spotlighting Nicole Prins, Scientific Officer & MSc student!
💡 Behind-the-scenes glimpse into her CMV research.
🎥 Watch Nicole in action below!
#Immunology #AfricanScience #MedicalResearch #CMV #ScienceSpotlight #WomenInScience #Lab
💡 Behind-the-scenes glimpse into her CMV research.
🎥 Watch Nicole in action below!
#Immunology #AfricanScience #MedicalResearch #CMV #ScienceSpotlight #WomenInScience #Lab
May 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🔬 Meet Our RIRCA Team! Spotlighting Nicole Prins, Scientific Officer & MSc student!
💡 Behind-the-scenes glimpse into her CMV research.
🎥 Watch Nicole in action below!
#Immunology #AfricanScience #MedicalResearch #CMV #ScienceSpotlight #WomenInScience #Lab
💡 Behind-the-scenes glimpse into her CMV research.
🎥 Watch Nicole in action below!
#Immunology #AfricanScience #MedicalResearch #CMV #ScienceSpotlight #WomenInScience #Lab
Team Highlight! Nicole Prins our Scientific Officer: 10 years' experience on diverse research projects. I process specimens, optimize assays, and train staff & students. I especially enjoy conducting experiments and data analysis. I’m currently completing my MSc at SU #immunology
#AfricanScience
#AfricanScience
May 7, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Team Highlight! Nicole Prins our Scientific Officer: 10 years' experience on diverse research projects. I process specimens, optimize assays, and train staff & students. I especially enjoy conducting experiments and data analysis. I’m currently completing my MSc at SU #immunology
#AfricanScience
#AfricanScience
📢 Dr Doty Ojwach from our team will present her research “Investigating placental macrophages in maternal HIV and antiretroviral therapy” at the Harvard University Center for AIDS Research Research in Progress!
📅 Friday, April 11, 2025 at 2PM CAT
📌 Hybrid! mailchi.mp/6cfe068bb654...
#HIV #immunology
📅 Friday, April 11, 2025 at 2PM CAT
📌 Hybrid! mailchi.mp/6cfe068bb654...
#HIV #immunology
April 10, 2025 at 7:02 AM
📢 Dr Doty Ojwach from our team will present her research “Investigating placental macrophages in maternal HIV and antiretroviral therapy” at the Harvard University Center for AIDS Research Research in Progress!
📅 Friday, April 11, 2025 at 2PM CAT
📌 Hybrid! mailchi.mp/6cfe068bb654...
#HIV #immunology
📅 Friday, April 11, 2025 at 2PM CAT
📌 Hybrid! mailchi.mp/6cfe068bb654...
#HIV #immunology
It's World Health Day! The WHO theme is "Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures". At RIRCA, we remember that our collective vision to improve mother and child health in Africa 🌍 through immunology research 🔬“NGOBUNYE” – Together we Thrive! 🤝#WorldHealthDay #immunology #maternalhealth #birth
April 7, 2025 at 10:19 AM
It's World Health Day! The WHO theme is "Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures". At RIRCA, we remember that our collective vision to improve mother and child health in Africa 🌍 through immunology research 🔬“NGOBUNYE” – Together we Thrive! 🤝#WorldHealthDay #immunology #maternalhealth #birth
The Reproductive Immunology Research Consortium in Africa (RIRCA) is pioneering research to uncover immunological factors 🔬 impacting birth outcomes, especially for infants born to mothers living with HIV🤰Established in 2021, we aim to drive positive change with communities! 💪
#HIV #immunology
#HIV #immunology
March 24, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The Reproductive Immunology Research Consortium in Africa (RIRCA) is pioneering research to uncover immunological factors 🔬 impacting birth outcomes, especially for infants born to mothers living with HIV🤰Established in 2021, we aim to drive positive change with communities! 💪
#HIV #immunology
#HIV #immunology
Nicole Prins successfully presented her Master's update at the Division of Immunology today 🥳 Her MSc project is entitled "CMV and HIV exposure in premature infants". Well done, Nicole!
#immunology #cmv #hiv #infant #research #ImmunologyResearch #PrematureInfants #ResearchSuccess #FutureOfScience
#immunology #cmv #hiv #infant #research #ImmunologyResearch #PrematureInfants #ResearchSuccess #FutureOfScience
March 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Nicole Prins successfully presented her Master's update at the Division of Immunology today 🥳 Her MSc project is entitled "CMV and HIV exposure in premature infants". Well done, Nicole!
#immunology #cmv #hiv #infant #research #ImmunologyResearch #PrematureInfants #ResearchSuccess #FutureOfScience
#immunology #cmv #hiv #infant #research #ImmunologyResearch #PrematureInfants #ResearchSuccess #FutureOfScience
Happy International Women's Day! 🌍Today, we celebrate the incredible strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. Let's honor the women who inspire us daily. 💪 And let's #AccelerateAction for equality in STEM and worldwide! #IWD2025
March 8, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Happy International Women's Day! 🌍Today, we celebrate the incredible strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. Let's honor the women who inspire us daily. 💪 And let's #AccelerateAction for equality in STEM and worldwide! #IWD2025
🎊Congratulations to our team members, Brandon Antony Paarwater and Nicole Prins who presented their data at the Pre-eclampsia Symposium held at Stellenbosch Uni today. Each experiment is a small step towards keeping pregnancy sage 🤰Have you seen new #research in this area? #immunology #preeclampsia
March 7, 2025 at 12:34 PM
🎊Congratulations to our team members, Brandon Antony Paarwater and Nicole Prins who presented their data at the Pre-eclampsia Symposium held at Stellenbosch Uni today. Each experiment is a small step towards keeping pregnancy sage 🤰Have you seen new #research in this area? #immunology #preeclampsia
🔬 Join the International School of Immunotherapy to celebrate 10 years of breakthroughs! 🗓️ March 10-12, 2025 ⏰ 9:00-1:15pm NYC Time📌Online More info 👉https://immunoschool.org #Immunotherapy #MedicalResearch #immunology #course
February 5, 2025 at 9:11 AM
🔬 Join the International School of Immunotherapy to celebrate 10 years of breakthroughs! 🗓️ March 10-12, 2025 ⏰ 9:00-1:15pm NYC Time📌Online More info 👉https://immunoschool.org #Immunotherapy #MedicalResearch #immunology #course
📢Apply now for the BRAINS (MoBility for Research and African Integration through Health Sciences) Intra Africa fully funded scholarships! Masters (10 months) & PhD (12 months) Research Projects 📢 brains.strathmore.edu Deadline 28 March hashtag#scholarship#masters #phd #immunology
February 5, 2025 at 7:28 AM
📢Apply now for the BRAINS (MoBility for Research and African Integration through Health Sciences) Intra Africa fully funded scholarships! Masters (10 months) & PhD (12 months) Research Projects 📢 brains.strathmore.edu Deadline 28 March hashtag#scholarship#masters #phd #immunology
Thank you for joining us at our Neonatal-Obstetric RIRCA Feedback Meeting. 🎉 Congratulations 🎉 to our presenters
@clivemgray.bsky.social
and the RIRCA team. A successful report to clinicians and scientists at
@suhealthsci.bsky.social
#immunology #reproductivehealth #maternal
@clivemgray.bsky.social
and the RIRCA team. A successful report to clinicians and scientists at
@suhealthsci.bsky.social
#immunology #reproductivehealth #maternal
January 31, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Thank you for joining us at our Neonatal-Obstetric RIRCA Feedback Meeting. 🎉 Congratulations 🎉 to our presenters
@clivemgray.bsky.social
and the RIRCA team. A successful report to clinicians and scientists at
@suhealthsci.bsky.social
#immunology #reproductivehealth #maternal
@clivemgray.bsky.social
and the RIRCA team. A successful report to clinicians and scientists at
@suhealthsci.bsky.social
#immunology #reproductivehealth #maternal
Join at our Neonatal-Obstetric RIRCA Feedback Meeting on campus or online
📆 Thursday 30th January 2025, 9:00-10:00 CAT
📍 BMRI Room 3073
👉 TEAMS LINK lnkd.in/dZhhN-di
☕ Coffee and pastries on us
We will outline some of the studies at RIRCA, key findings and translational implications #immunology
📆 Thursday 30th January 2025, 9:00-10:00 CAT
📍 BMRI Room 3073
👉 TEAMS LINK lnkd.in/dZhhN-di
☕ Coffee and pastries on us
We will outline some of the studies at RIRCA, key findings and translational implications #immunology
January 28, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Join at our Neonatal-Obstetric RIRCA Feedback Meeting on campus or online
📆 Thursday 30th January 2025, 9:00-10:00 CAT
📍 BMRI Room 3073
👉 TEAMS LINK lnkd.in/dZhhN-di
☕ Coffee and pastries on us
We will outline some of the studies at RIRCA, key findings and translational implications #immunology
📆 Thursday 30th January 2025, 9:00-10:00 CAT
📍 BMRI Room 3073
👉 TEAMS LINK lnkd.in/dZhhN-di
☕ Coffee and pastries on us
We will outline some of the studies at RIRCA, key findings and translational implications #immunology