From Investigator Platform to Continental Marketplace TCIS Africa  began with a clear and powerful mission: to create a platform for African investigators. When the first edition was held in  Nigeria (2020/2021) , the goal was straightforward but urgent- bring investigators together, amplify their voices, and create space for honest conversations about conducting clinical research on the continent. It was about visibility. It was about representation. It was about leadership....

This strategic expansion enhances the laboratory's capacity to support Sponsors running vaccine and therapeutic trials for high-burden diseases such as HIV, Hepatitis B and C, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and emerging respiratory or transplant-related infections. "With our new cobas ® platforms, we've significantly advanced our ability to deliver high-throughput, IVD-licensed molecular testing with rapid turnaround times," said Sorika van Niekerk, Managing Director at Cytespace...

Theme: Partner for Impact SACRA Conference 2025 delivered two unforgettable days of insight, innovation, and connection—uniting Africa’s clinical research leaders around a shared mission: to build partnerships that drive health equity, economic opportunity, and global impact. 🔹 Day 1: Strategic Partnerships & Innovation in Health Research The opening day set a bold tone, spotlighting Africa’s projected population of 2.5 billion by 2050 and its ~30% share of the global disease burden. The...