SOCIETY FOR ADVANCED CELL CULTURE MODELLING FOR AFRICA CONFERENCE 2025
20-22 OCTOBER 2025 | STELLENBOSCH | WESTERN CAPE | SOUTH AFRICA
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On behalf of the SACCMA Executive Committee we have the pleasure to announce that SACCMA2025 will take place from 20 to 22 October 2025 in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
The conference will cover:
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Disease modelling and precision medicine (including model development from 2D to 3D models and/or in vivo applications, toxicity models and drug efficacy testing)
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iPSC technologies and applications
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Bioprinting, biofabrication, biomaterials and associated cell sources
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Microphysiological systems (MPS)/New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) in biomedical research, inc. organ modelling
We have invited local and international keynote speakers to enrich our knowledge and to facilitate opportunities for collaboration.
On behalf of the Organising Committee, it is a pleasure to invite you to submit your abstract for SACCMA2025!
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Additional workshop
A post-conference workshop for students will be hosted 22-23 October 2025, showcasing different imaging modalities for advanced cell culture.
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Space will be limited, more information soon!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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Conference venue
Wallenberg Conference Centre @ STIAS
10 Marais Rd,
Mostertsdrift
Stellenbosch,
SOUTH AFRICA
Tel: +27 (0)21 808 2963
Email: stias@sun.ac.za
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MAP AND DIRECTIONS TO WALLENBERG CONFERENCE CENTRE
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Conference Local Organizing Committee
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Prof Anna-Mart Engelbrecht
Professor of Physiological Sciences
Stellenbosch University​
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Dr Marguerite Blignaut
Researcher: Centre for Cardio-Metabolic Research in Africa (CARMA)
Stellenbosch University​
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Dr Nireshni Chellan
Specialist Scientist: Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform
South African Medical Research Council​
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Ms Madre Meyer
Postgraduate student
Stellenbosch University
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Conference Scientific Evaluation Committee
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Prof Anna-Mart Engelbrecht
Stellenbosch University
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Prof Chrisna Gouws
North-West University
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Dr Marguerite Blignaut
Stellenbosch University
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Dr Nireshni Chellan
South African Medical Research Council
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Dr Alandi van Niekerk
North-West University
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Dr Beynon Abrahams
University of the Free State
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Prof Aletta Millen
University of the Witwatersrand
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Dr Carla Eksteen
Stellenbosch University
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Dr Chontrelle Willemse
University of the Western Cape
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Dr Gerda Venter
North-West University
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Prof Iman van den Bout
University of Pretoria
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Dr Janine Aucamp
North-West University
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Prof Anne (Joji) Mercier
University of Pretoria
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Dr Claudia Ntsapi
University of the Free State
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Prof Mamello Sekhoacha
University of the Free State
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Prof Sooraj Baijnath
University of the Witwatersrand
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Dr Stefanie Klima
University of Pretoria
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Dr Tracey Hurrell
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
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Prof Vidushi Shradha Neergheen
University of Mauritius​
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DNIETOLAB-CICA Research Travel Award
We are pleased to announce the DNIETOLAB-CICA Research Travel Award, which will support one early career student/researcher for a short-term research stay at DNIETOLAB, based at the Interdisciplinary Center for Chemistry and Biology (CICA), University of La Coruña, Spain.
The fellowship will cover flights and accommodation expenses.
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The objective of the stay is to promote collaboration and advance research in the lab’s core area of expertise: advanced biofabrication.
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Evaluation Criteria:
The award is intended for young researchers, who present their work at hashtag#SACCMA2025 and will be evaluated based on 1) the alignment of their research with the objectives and focus areas of DNIETOLAB Daniel Nieto; 2) The scientific potential, innovation, and expected impact of their research line.
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The award recipients will be announced during the closing ceremony of the event. DNIETOLAB-CICA reserves the right not to award the grant if no suitable candidate is available.
