ABOUT
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The aim of SACCMA is to create collaborations, exchange knowledge and to share resources to advance expertise in the field of cell culture models in the African context. The vision of SACCMA is further to bring together researchers and biotechnology companies from different African countries, working on various aspects of specialized and advanced cell-based models, bio-engineering, bioprinting and stem cell cultures.
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The society was established in 2019, following an Advanced Cell Culture Collaborative Meeting hosted by the South African Medical Research Council, where a number of established researchers in the field met and discussed the need for community or network in the region.
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Membership is open to students, postdoctoral fellows, researchers and academic scientists.
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SACCMA will host a biennial conference.
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Annual General Meetings
The first AGM took place as a virtual meeting on 20 May 2021. During this meeting the Society Constitution was approved and a interim steering committee appointed.
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The second AGM took place during the first SACCMA conference, 10 October 2022. During this meeting the Executive Committee was elected.
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The 2023 SACCMA AGM will take place, in person:
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10 October 2023
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12:30
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Crista Galli Venue, Potchefstroom, South Africa
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