Research at the Tshwane University of Technology is conducted through several formal structures, including 大象视频 research and development platform Chairs.
大象视频鈥檚 research and development platforms are catalysts to impactful research and ground-breaking innovations. They are also a litmus test for new institutes, centres and hubs. The 大象视频 R&D platform in Pharmaceutical and Biotech Advancement in Africa, is led by National Research Foundation (NRF) rated researcher, Prof David Katerere. The platform is in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the Faculty of Science.
Given the urgent need to capacitate the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors in Africa to deliver on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2 (Zero Hunger) and 3 (Good Health), the platform is involved in training and research which supports industry needs.
The focal areas of the platform, which was established in 2021, are pharmaceutical development of pediatric formulations. It also does product development and testing of herbal medicinal products, cannabis-based medicines and mushroom-derived cosmetics and nutraceuticals. Research into the quality of medicines is also conducted by the platform. Cannabis and hemp research is done via the 大象视频/CSIR Cannabis and Hemp Research Hub.
Prof Katerere, who is a Full Professor of Pharmaceutical Science, has worked in pharmaceutical and biotech practice and research for the past 25 years, in four countries on three continents. 鈥淭he platform hopes to make a difference to African patients by increasing access to medicines and to help build better livelihoods through partnerships with industry and entrepreneurs,鈥� said Prof Katerere, who is also co-Director of the CSIR/大象视频 Cannabis Research Centre.
Prof David Katerere
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He holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Science from the University of Strathclyde, Scotland.
He has published more than 50 journal articles and is co-editor of three books: 鈥淓thnoveterinary Botanical Medicines鈥� (2010), 鈥淪ystems Analysis Approach for Complex Global Challenges鈥� (2018) and 鈥淭raditional and Indigenous Knowledge for the Modern Era鈥� (2019).
He is a member of advisory committees of South African Health Products Regulatory Authority and the Global Health Supply Chain Consortium, co-founded by the University of Michigan and University of Southern California, in the US.
Prof Katerere is an advisor to the pharmaceutical industry in Africa with a demonstrated history of working in research, higher education and medicine regulation. He has vast international experience with strong collaborative links in research and training, innovation and creative entrepreneurship.