Conveners
Molecular Biophysics: Molecular Biophysics
- Tjaart Krüger (University of Pretoria)
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of death, with over 2 million cases worldwide. New therapeutic approaches are therefore under constant development, aimed at eliminating various pathways/mechanisms utilized by cancerous cells. Previous studies have investigated the molecular interaction between the Heat shock protein 70.14 (Hsp70.14) and the RING finger domain of Retinoblastoma binding...
Schistosomiasis is a devastating parasitic disease affecting over 200 million people globally and has the highest morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Praziquantel (PZQ) has been the only drug used to treat all schistosome infections because it is readily available, cost-effective, and has minimal side effects. Recent studies have shown that PZQ-resistant strains are emerging due to...