CLIME Research Group
@climeresearchgroup.bsky.social
CLIME focuses on tuberculosis (TB) research, specifically: Diagnostics of TB, Infectiousness of TB and role of the Microbiome in TB! Find us on other platforms: https://linktr.ee/climegroup
Annual Academic Day 2026 has wrapped, and what a two days it was! 🎉
#CLIME was proud to be well represented across both days, with Dr Robinah Nakawunde kicking things off as the opening speaker in the Infectious Diseases and Immunity stream, presenting on hidden lung impairment in TB diagnosis.
#CLIME was proud to be well represented across both days, with Dr Robinah Nakawunde kicking things off as the opening speaker in the Infectious Diseases and Immunity stream, presenting on hidden lung impairment in TB diagnosis.
September 3, 2026 at 11:28 AM
Annual Academic Day 2026 has wrapped, and what a two days it was! 🎉
#CLIME was proud to be well represented across both days, with Dr Robinah Nakawunde kicking things off as the opening speaker in the Infectious Diseases and Immunity stream, presenting on hidden lung impairment in TB diagnosis.
#CLIME was proud to be well represented across both days, with Dr Robinah Nakawunde kicking things off as the opening speaker in the Infectious Diseases and Immunity stream, presenting on hidden lung impairment in TB diagnosis.
Meet the people behind the wheel!
Ever wondered what a day in the life of a CLIME driver looks like? From early starts and collecting teams to navigating between research sites, our drivers play an important role in keeping the work moving. 🧪📍
Ever wondered what a day in the life of a CLIME driver looks like? From early starts and collecting teams to navigating between research sites, our drivers play an important role in keeping the work moving. 🧪📍
September 1, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Meet the people behind the wheel!
Ever wondered what a day in the life of a CLIME driver looks like? From early starts and collecting teams to navigating between research sites, our drivers play an important role in keeping the work moving. 🧪📍
Ever wondered what a day in the life of a CLIME driver looks like? From early starts and collecting teams to navigating between research sites, our drivers play an important role in keeping the work moving. 🧪📍
Annual Academic Day 2026 is here!
Meet the #CLIME researchers presenting their work across TB diagnostics, microbiome research, infectiousness and more. From oral and sputum swabs to hidden lung impairment and respiratory microbiomes, our team is bringing diverse perspectives to TB research.
Meet the #CLIME researchers presenting their work across TB diagnostics, microbiome research, infectiousness and more. From oral and sputum swabs to hidden lung impairment and respiratory microbiomes, our team is bringing diverse perspectives to TB research.
August 25, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Annual Academic Day 2026 is here!
Meet the #CLIME researchers presenting their work across TB diagnostics, microbiome research, infectiousness and more. From oral and sputum swabs to hidden lung impairment and respiratory microbiomes, our team is bringing diverse perspectives to TB research.
Meet the #CLIME researchers presenting their work across TB diagnostics, microbiome research, infectiousness and more. From oral and sputum swabs to hidden lung impairment and respiratory microbiomes, our team is bringing diverse perspectives to TB research.
Introducing Here2Home (H2H) 🏠 - taking TB testing out of clinics and into communities. We're asking: Is it accepted? Do people get care fast? What does it cost? Piloted in South Africa, the Philippines, Tanzania & Papua New Guinea. Stay tuned! #TBTesting #EndTB #Here2Home
August 24, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Introducing Here2Home (H2H) 🏠 - taking TB testing out of clinics and into communities. We're asking: Is it accepted? Do people get care fast? What does it cost? Piloted in South Africa, the Philippines, Tanzania & Papua New Guinea. Stay tuned! #TBTesting #EndTB #Here2Home
Spend a day on the job with Danny - one of our Community Health Workers at CLIME - who are responsible for finding eligible participants for our studies, consenting, collecting specimens and info, counselling and much much more!
Will she find an eligible patient? Part 2 dropping soon!
Will she find an eligible patient? Part 2 dropping soon!
July 27, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Spend a day on the job with Danny - one of our Community Health Workers at CLIME - who are responsible for finding eligible participants for our studies, consenting, collecting specimens and info, counselling and much much more!
Will she find an eligible patient? Part 2 dropping soon!
Will she find an eligible patient? Part 2 dropping soon!
Part 2 of our Infectiousness and Transmission series🧪
The LCASS captures airborne TB bacteria in a liquid, allowing us to perform a range of laboratory tests. Together with the ACI, which separates particles by size, these tools help us better understand how TB spreads through the air.
The LCASS captures airborne TB bacteria in a liquid, allowing us to perform a range of laboratory tests. Together with the ACI, which separates particles by size, these tools help us better understand how TB spreads through the air.
July 22, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Part 2 of our Infectiousness and Transmission series🧪
The LCASS captures airborne TB bacteria in a liquid, allowing us to perform a range of laboratory tests. Together with the ACI, which separates particles by size, these tools help us better understand how TB spreads through the air.
The LCASS captures airborne TB bacteria in a liquid, allowing us to perform a range of laboratory tests. Together with the ACI, which separates particles by size, these tools help us better understand how TB spreads through the air.
National Science Month reminds us that science, technology and innovation are for everyone. 🧪
Since TB is airborne, understanding the tiny particles it travels in helps us learn how it spreads.
Check out Part 1 of our Infectiousness and Transmission series.
Since TB is airborne, understanding the tiny particles it travels in helps us learn how it spreads.
Check out Part 1 of our Infectiousness and Transmission series.
July 20, 2026 at 2:37 PM
National Science Month reminds us that science, technology and innovation are for everyone. 🧪
Since TB is airborne, understanding the tiny particles it travels in helps us learn how it spreads.
Check out Part 1 of our Infectiousness and Transmission series.
Since TB is airborne, understanding the tiny particles it travels in helps us learn how it spreads.
Check out Part 1 of our Infectiousness and Transmission series.
Every great scientist starts with the basics 🧪
The 2026 #GenerationScience Programme allowed students to gain hands-on experience with one of the most fundamental laboratory skills: accurate pipetting. Proper pipetting techniques are essential for producing reliable and reproducible research.
The 2026 #GenerationScience Programme allowed students to gain hands-on experience with one of the most fundamental laboratory skills: accurate pipetting. Proper pipetting techniques are essential for producing reliable and reproducible research.
July 16, 2026 at 10:04 AM
Every great scientist starts with the basics 🧪
The 2026 #GenerationScience Programme allowed students to gain hands-on experience with one of the most fundamental laboratory skills: accurate pipetting. Proper pipetting techniques are essential for producing reliable and reproducible research.
The 2026 #GenerationScience Programme allowed students to gain hands-on experience with one of the most fundamental laboratory skills: accurate pipetting. Proper pipetting techniques are essential for producing reliable and reproducible research.
Excited to share that the CADLUS4TB project was featured on Swiss national television!
Switzerland's flagship news programme 10vor10 on @SRF- Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen recently shone a spotlight on tuberculosis and the CAD LUS4TB project's work in Benin.
Switzerland's flagship news programme 10vor10 on @SRF- Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen recently shone a spotlight on tuberculosis and the CAD LUS4TB project's work in Benin.
July 6, 2026 at 11:49 AM
Excited to share that the CADLUS4TB project was featured on Swiss national television!
Switzerland's flagship news programme 10vor10 on @SRF- Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen recently shone a spotlight on tuberculosis and the CAD LUS4TB project's work in Benin.
Switzerland's flagship news programme 10vor10 on @SRF- Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen recently shone a spotlight on tuberculosis and the CAD LUS4TB project's work in Benin.
Today marks 50 years since the Soweto Uprising, when youth stood up for education and dignity. Under the theme “Reset@50: The Future Calls”, we recognise youth as drivers of change in this Year of Action. At CLIME, we believe the future of health starts with informed, empowered youth.
#YouthDay2026
#YouthDay2026
June 16, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Today marks 50 years since the Soweto Uprising, when youth stood up for education and dignity. Under the theme “Reset@50: The Future Calls”, we recognise youth as drivers of change in this Year of Action. At CLIME, we believe the future of health starts with informed, empowered youth.
#YouthDay2026
#YouthDay2026
CLIME Lab and MBHG were part of the conversation at the 9th SA TB Conference and the call to action was loud and clear. Vuka. 🔥
From patient-centred care to breaking TB stigma, to building systems that actually deliver, the message couldn't be ignored.
From patient-centred care to breaking TB stigma, to building systems that actually deliver, the message couldn't be ignored.
June 12, 2026 at 10:54 AM
CLIME Lab and MBHG were part of the conversation at the 9th SA TB Conference and the call to action was loud and clear. Vuka. 🔥
From patient-centred care to breaking TB stigma, to building systems that actually deliver, the message couldn't be ignored.
From patient-centred care to breaking TB stigma, to building systems that actually deliver, the message couldn't be ignored.
Miloje Savic,of the SeroSelectTB project (CLIME is a proud consortium partner), has been shortlisted for the Photojournalism Prize for documenting a six-year scientific effort for accessible TB diagnostics. People's Choice Award voted open!
👉 Vote now: photojournalismprize.com/social/zoom.....
👉 Vote now: photojournalismprize.com/social/zoom.....
June 9, 2026 at 10:28 AM
Miloje Savic,of the SeroSelectTB project (CLIME is a proud consortium partner), has been shortlisted for the Photojournalism Prize for documenting a six-year scientific effort for accessible TB diagnostics. People's Choice Award voted open!
👉 Vote now: photojournalismprize.com/social/zoom.....
👉 Vote now: photojournalismprize.com/social/zoom.....
The 9th SA-TB Conference starts today - and CLIME is showing up.
Over the next three days, our team will be sharing research that highlights of how we find, diagnose, and understand TB. Come find us!
📅 8–10 June
Post 2/2
#SATBConference2026 #TuberculosisDiagnosis #DiagnosticInnovation
Over the next three days, our team will be sharing research that highlights of how we find, diagnose, and understand TB. Come find us!
📅 8–10 June
Post 2/2
#SATBConference2026 #TuberculosisDiagnosis #DiagnosticInnovation
June 8, 2026 at 11:15 AM
The 9th SA-TB Conference starts today - and CLIME is showing up.
Over the next three days, our team will be sharing research that highlights of how we find, diagnose, and understand TB. Come find us!
📅 8–10 June
Post 2/2
#SATBConference2026 #TuberculosisDiagnosis #DiagnosticInnovation
Over the next three days, our team will be sharing research that highlights of how we find, diagnose, and understand TB. Come find us!
📅 8–10 June
Post 2/2
#SATBConference2026 #TuberculosisDiagnosis #DiagnosticInnovation
The 9th SA-TB Conference starts today - and CLIME is showing up.
Over the next three days, our team will be sharing research that highlights of how we find, diagnose, and understand TB. Come find us!
📅 8–10 June
Post 1/2
#SATBConference2026 #TuberculosisDiagnosis #DiagnosticInnovation
Over the next three days, our team will be sharing research that highlights of how we find, diagnose, and understand TB. Come find us!
📅 8–10 June
Post 1/2
#SATBConference2026 #TuberculosisDiagnosis #DiagnosticInnovation
June 8, 2026 at 11:14 AM
The 9th SA-TB Conference starts today - and CLIME is showing up.
Over the next three days, our team will be sharing research that highlights of how we find, diagnose, and understand TB. Come find us!
📅 8–10 June
Post 1/2
#SATBConference2026 #TuberculosisDiagnosis #DiagnosticInnovation
Over the next three days, our team will be sharing research that highlights of how we find, diagnose, and understand TB. Come find us!
📅 8–10 June
Post 1/2
#SATBConference2026 #TuberculosisDiagnosis #DiagnosticInnovation
We’re so proud to share that Dr Happy Tshivhula from the CLIME research group is a recipient of the Future Chairs Fellowship Programme.
Please join us in congratulating Dr Tshivhula on this well-deserved recognition. We look forward to seeing the impact of her future work and leadership.
Please join us in congratulating Dr Tshivhula on this well-deserved recognition. We look forward to seeing the impact of her future work and leadership.
June 2, 2026 at 8:54 AM
We’re so proud to share that Dr Happy Tshivhula from the CLIME research group is a recipient of the Future Chairs Fellowship Programme.
Please join us in congratulating Dr Tshivhula on this well-deserved recognition. We look forward to seeing the impact of her future work and leadership.
Please join us in congratulating Dr Tshivhula on this well-deserved recognition. We look forward to seeing the impact of her future work and leadership.
Where do you call home? 🌍
This Africa Day, we asked our CLIME team…We come from everywhere. And every place we come from shapes how we show up for people with TB - with urgency, with care, and with a deep understanding of what’s at stake.
#AfricaDay #Tuberculosis #GlobalHealth
This Africa Day, we asked our CLIME team…We come from everywhere. And every place we come from shapes how we show up for people with TB - with urgency, with care, and with a deep understanding of what’s at stake.
#AfricaDay #Tuberculosis #GlobalHealth
May 26, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Where do you call home? 🌍
This Africa Day, we asked our CLIME team…We come from everywhere. And every place we come from shapes how we show up for people with TB - with urgency, with care, and with a deep understanding of what’s at stake.
#AfricaDay #Tuberculosis #GlobalHealth
This Africa Day, we asked our CLIME team…We come from everywhere. And every place we come from shapes how we show up for people with TB - with urgency, with care, and with a deep understanding of what’s at stake.
#AfricaDay #Tuberculosis #GlobalHealth
Tune in! Prof. Grant Theron of CLIME sat down with Dr Siya to unpack the science - and the stakes - of tuberculosis.
🔗 Watch here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=CaGY...
#Tuberculosis #TBResearch #CLIME #StellenboschUniversity #TBDiagnostics #PublicHealth
🔗 Watch here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=CaGY...
#Tuberculosis #TBResearch #CLIME #StellenboschUniversity #TBDiagnostics #PublicHealth
Why Is Tuberculosis Still Killing Millions When We Have a Cure?
YouTube video by Doctor Siya
m.youtube.com
May 8, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Tune in! Prof. Grant Theron of CLIME sat down with Dr Siya to unpack the science - and the stakes - of tuberculosis.
🔗 Watch here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=CaGY...
#Tuberculosis #TBResearch #CLIME #StellenboschUniversity #TBDiagnostics #PublicHealth
🔗 Watch here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=CaGY...
#Tuberculosis #TBResearch #CLIME #StellenboschUniversity #TBDiagnostics #PublicHealth
This Workers' Day, we acknowledge the passion, dedication and hard work of the people behind our research. From technical and support staff to clinic teams, students, and researchers.
Your efforts make high impact research possible, and we appreciate each and every one of you!
#WorkersDay #CLIME
Your efforts make high impact research possible, and we appreciate each and every one of you!
#WorkersDay #CLIME
May 1, 2026 at 10:28 AM
This Workers' Day, we acknowledge the passion, dedication and hard work of the people behind our research. From technical and support staff to clinic teams, students, and researchers.
Your efforts make high impact research possible, and we appreciate each and every one of you!
#WorkersDay #CLIME
Your efforts make high impact research possible, and we appreciate each and every one of you!
#WorkersDay #CLIME
Freedom day is more than a moment in history, it’s what people can access today.
Knowledge. Opportunity. Justice. Healthcare. Dignity.
These gains must be protected and expanded for all.
Freedom isn’t finished — the work continues.
#FreedomDay #SouthAfrica
Knowledge. Opportunity. Justice. Healthcare. Dignity.
These gains must be protected and expanded for all.
Freedom isn’t finished — the work continues.
#FreedomDay #SouthAfrica
April 27, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Freedom day is more than a moment in history, it’s what people can access today.
Knowledge. Opportunity. Justice. Healthcare. Dignity.
These gains must be protected and expanded for all.
Freedom isn’t finished — the work continues.
#FreedomDay #SouthAfrica
Knowledge. Opportunity. Justice. Healthcare. Dignity.
These gains must be protected and expanded for all.
Freedom isn’t finished — the work continues.
#FreedomDay #SouthAfrica
From the bench to the bedside. From soil samples to the stars. Labs around the world are quietly solving the problems we didn't know we could solve - diagnosing disease, feeding nations, securing justice, protecting our planet.
Happy World Laboratory Day. 🔬
#WorldLaboratoryDay #ResearchMatters
Happy World Laboratory Day. 🔬
#WorldLaboratoryDay #ResearchMatters
April 23, 2026 at 6:01 PM
From the bench to the bedside. From soil samples to the stars. Labs around the world are quietly solving the problems we didn't know we could solve - diagnosing disease, feeding nations, securing justice, protecting our planet.
Happy World Laboratory Day. 🔬
#WorldLaboratoryDay #ResearchMatters
Happy World Laboratory Day. 🔬
#WorldLaboratoryDay #ResearchMatters
New article @lancetgh.bsky.social: 3mil people with TB go undiagnosed
Im addition to tongue swabs, meet two more breakthrough diagnostics:
🫀 AI-assisted lung ultrasound
🧬 CRISPR-based testing
But, continued funding cuts will result in additional TB cases and excess deaths. We need action now!
Im addition to tongue swabs, meet two more breakthrough diagnostics:
🫀 AI-assisted lung ultrasound
🧬 CRISPR-based testing
But, continued funding cuts will result in additional TB cases and excess deaths. We need action now!
April 20, 2026 at 2:55 PM
New article @lancetgh.bsky.social: 3mil people with TB go undiagnosed
Im addition to tongue swabs, meet two more breakthrough diagnostics:
🫀 AI-assisted lung ultrasound
🧬 CRISPR-based testing
But, continued funding cuts will result in additional TB cases and excess deaths. We need action now!
Im addition to tongue swabs, meet two more breakthrough diagnostics:
🫀 AI-assisted lung ultrasound
🧬 CRISPR-based testing
But, continued funding cuts will result in additional TB cases and excess deaths. We need action now!
We’re excited to share a new MSc opportunity in our group at Stellenbosch University 🩻🧪🦠🔬.
See the pictures below for more information, and feel free to share with your networks.
#MScOpportunity #StellenboschUniversity #TBResearch #Microbiome
See the pictures below for more information, and feel free to share with your networks.
#MScOpportunity #StellenboschUniversity #TBResearch #Microbiome
April 9, 2026 at 10:19 AM
We’re excited to share a new MSc opportunity in our group at Stellenbosch University 🩻🧪🦠🔬.
See the pictures below for more information, and feel free to share with your networks.
#MScOpportunity #StellenboschUniversity #TBResearch #Microbiome
See the pictures below for more information, and feel free to share with your networks.
#MScOpportunity #StellenboschUniversity #TBResearch #Microbiome
World Health Day 2026 🌍🩺
This year’s message from the World Health Organization is simple: stand with science.
That means trusting evidence, supporting research, and recognising the role science plays in protecting health worldwide.
This year’s message from the World Health Organization is simple: stand with science.
That means trusting evidence, supporting research, and recognising the role science plays in protecting health worldwide.
April 7, 2026 at 4:15 PM
World Health Day 2026 🌍🩺
This year’s message from the World Health Organization is simple: stand with science.
That means trusting evidence, supporting research, and recognising the role science plays in protecting health worldwide.
This year’s message from the World Health Organization is simple: stand with science.
That means trusting evidence, supporting research, and recognising the role science plays in protecting health worldwide.
Prof Grant Theron presented CLIME’s latest innovations in TB diagnostics and infectiousness at @samrcza.bsky.social World TB Day Symposium. New tools for finding infectious cases, detecting drug resistance, and those needing prevention are NB steps toward ending TB. #WorldTBDay #TB #Research
April 1, 2026 at 8:54 AM
Prof Grant Theron presented CLIME’s latest innovations in TB diagnostics and infectiousness at @samrcza.bsky.social World TB Day Symposium. New tools for finding infectious cases, detecting drug resistance, and those needing prevention are NB steps toward ending TB. #WorldTBDay #TB #Research
This Human Rights Month, we honour those who fought for freedom and those building a more just South Africa today.
30 years into our Constitution, dignity, equality, and freedom are values we must live daily.
#HumanRightsDay #BillOfRightsAt30
30 years into our Constitution, dignity, equality, and freedom are values we must live daily.
#HumanRightsDay #BillOfRightsAt30
March 20, 2026 at 1:26 PM
This Human Rights Month, we honour those who fought for freedom and those building a more just South Africa today.
30 years into our Constitution, dignity, equality, and freedom are values we must live daily.
#HumanRightsDay #BillOfRightsAt30
30 years into our Constitution, dignity, equality, and freedom are values we must live daily.
#HumanRightsDay #BillOfRightsAt30