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Africa Biotech Conversations

Jan 31, 2024

In this enlightening episode of the Africa Biotech Conversations Podcast, Siso Mbanxa, a research scientist at Newform Foods, delves into the intriguing world of biotechnology in the food industry, focusing on cultivated meat.

Her journey from academic research in biotech, particularly in cellular biology and tissue...


Oct 15, 2023

Dive into UNISA's efforts to integrate entrepreneurial skills among its students.


Spotlight on the tech transfer office and its role in encouraging new ventures.


🎙 Guests:

Mr. Sibusiso Malindisa: A decorated PhD candidate, lecturer, and biotech enthusiast with ambitions of establishing a biotech startup.
Mr....


Aug 24, 2023

Africa stands at a unique intersection, characterised by its challenges, which simultaneously present opportunities for innovation, especially in the biotech sector.

From energy to food security and healthcare, the continent's obstacles can be its biggest assets, positioning it as a key player in developing solutions...


Jul 26, 2023

In this episode of the Africa Biotech Conversations podcast, our host Dr Adrienne Leussa engages in a captivating discussion with Gian-Marco Melfi, a partner at One Bio Venture Studio. One Bio is a venture capital fund that focuses on investing in local biotech startups in Africa. Marco, a biomedical scientist with a...


Jun 25, 2023

In this episode of Africa Biotech Conversations, host Adrienne Leussa welcomes Nii Simmonds, a non-resident fellow for the Atlantic Council and the Center for Global Development, based in Washington, DC. With a diverse background in pharmaceuticals, life sciences, consulting, and international development, Nii Simmonds...