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The African Laser Centre is a NEPAD flagship initiative and is funded by the Department of Science and Innovation.
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The CSIR’s Bio-photonics research team follows a laser-driven lab-on-a-chip approach, which has the potential of converting any test to a point-of-care diagnostic format.
In late May, the CSIR represented by Board Chairperson, Professor Thokozani Majozi, and CEO, Dr Thulani Dlamini, announced that it has developed and adopted a new strategy and structure. The fundamental objective of this new approach, created under a programme called Project Synapse, is to strengthen the CSIR’s support for and development of South African industry. Read more...
Dr Mthunzi-Kufa is the Research Group Leader of the CSIR Biophotonics research. She is an esteemed member of the Order of Mapungubwe, one of the highest honours awarded to citizens who have made outstanding contributions to the country.
As the lead for biophotonics research at the CSIR, Dr Mthunzi-Kufa optically manipulates cells at the microscopic scale. Her work is making significant contributions to the field of biophotonics and is helping to improve healthcare in South Africa.