The Sydney Brenner Institute for Molecular Bioscience (SBIMB)

A world class research environment for the study of non-communicable diseases in Africans.

As a Wits 21st Century Institute, the SBIMB will promote excellence in scientific research, develop capacity in mosecular bioscience, enhance collaborations and provide an enabling environment for researchers to focus on cutting-edge research on African population health.

Vision
To become a leader in biomedical research on the African continent, conducting world-class, innovative and relevant research, that will benefit the southern African community, and to excel as a centre for learning.

Mission
To conduct biomedical molecular and genomic research addressing health priorities in Africans.

For further information please contact us on:
Project Administrator: Ms Caryn (Caz) McNamara | +27 11 717 1123 | SBIMB@wits.ac.za
Interim Director: Professor Michèle Ramsay | +27 11 489 9214 | Michele.Ramsay@nhls.ac.za