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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
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
July 18, 2025 at 10:53 AM
🎥 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
July 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
🚗 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
June 20, 2025 at 9:04 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
June 13, 2025 at 8:18 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
May 23, 2025 at 8:30 AM