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#SFSA2021 The 7th annual Science Forum South Africa kicks off at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) International Convention Centre in Pretoria today @KevinJohnBrandt – KB

#SFSA2021 The event provides a platform for national and international experts “to discuss the role of science, technology and innovation in addressing global and local challenges.” KB

#SFSA2021 Prof. Tulio de Oliveira of the KwaZulu-Natal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform(KRISP), Centre for Epidemic Response & Innovation (CERI) with Stellenbosch University and WHO vaccine research coordinator Doctor Martin Friede are some of the key speakers today.

#SFSA2021 Higher Education, Science and Innovation Minister Dr Blade Nzimande via a pre-recorded message : “as scientists from all corners of the world...science knows no corners or boundaries. “ KB

#SFSA2021 Nzimande highlights the importance of “international collaboration” to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. KB

#SFSA2021 DSI’s Dr Phil Mjawara says “the national system of innovation (govt, industry, civil society..) as a collective has significant depth and great potential to contribute from a research, development and innovation perspective towards socio-economic growth and development.

#SFSA2021 Prof Tulio de Oliviera, also involved with the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation - CERI - talks about their work In genomics surveillance. KB

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