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Infectious disease epidemiologist with a particular interest in HIV and spatial analytical methods. Prof @StellenboschUni and senior faculty @AHRInews.

Stellenbosch, South Africa
Joined April 2009
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@Tuliodna
Tulio de Oliveira
10 months
Introduction to the African STARS Fellowship Program - One of the largest fellowship programs in Africa to generate employment and capacity to respond to new epidemics! Full video at: https://t.co/zXk1p54C8w Press release: https://t.co/GMh9qzLoux
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@Tuliodna
Tulio de Oliveira
10 months
Excited to announce the African STARS Fellowship, one of the largest programs in Africa. In partnership with Mastercard Foundation, Institut Pasteur & Stellenbosch University, initial funding of 165 million rands. Press release https://t.co/xbfSI6DTV9 Launch 15 Jan, Cape Town, SA
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@ftanser
Frank Tanser
10 months
๐ŸŒŸI am so proud! My son Christopherโ€™s debut novel, The Beasts of Old, launches today! ๐Ÿพ โœจ Learn more: https://t.co/hlfeWYBzTk ๐Ÿ“–Order: https://t.co/CiAj2Rpgpd #DebutNovel #TheBeastsOfOld #Adventure #ProudParent #InspiredByNature
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@BoltonLarisse
Larisse Bolton, Ph.D.
1 year
Day 2 of @ceri_news /@SACEMA_SU research days is here! We're shifting gears to the scientific program, featuring cutting-edge research & expert presentations. Let's dive into the research! #ResearchExcellence
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@SACEMA_SU
SA Centre for Epidemiological Modelling & Analysis
1 year
๐ŸŽฏ Transform vaccination programs in your country! Join SACEMA's Policy Modelling Fellowship. Bridge the gap between data & policy. For quantitative specialists ๐Ÿ  Remote work + funded SA visits ๐Ÿ’ฐ Generous stipend ๐Ÿ‘ฅ Ministry connections needed. Apply by Dec 9! #AfricanHealth
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@SACEMA_SU
SA Centre for Epidemiological Modelling & Analysis
1 year
๐Ÿš€Excited to announce @SACEMA_CoE has won the @StellenboschUni #DVCInterdisciplinaryAward! ๐Ÿ‘ Our teamโ€™s work in #COVID19, #HIV & #TB modelling continues to drive public health impact across #Africa & beyond. ๐ŸŒŸ ๐Ÿ”— https://t.co/bIg9qSXpp4 #PublicHealth #ResearchExcellence
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@Tuliodna
Tulio de Oliveira
1 year
So exciting, today Prof Thulani Makhalanyane inaugural lecture at Stellenbosch! All of our team will be there to celebrate @Thuls_M join us in person at STIAS or online https://t.co/bSiOZpup47
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@ceri_news
Centre for Epidemic Response & Innovation (CERI)
1 year
Societal impact isn't just a goalโ€”it's at the core of transformative research. Congratulations to @SACEMA_CoE for turning science into real-world change! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽ–๏ธ #NRFAwards. https://t.co/HDDbCT23Vh @ftanser, @StellenboschUni, @NRF_News
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The National Research Foundation of South Africa (NRF) acknowledged the SACEMA (South African Centre for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis) at Stellenbosch University as one of three finalists...
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@StellenboschUni
Stellenbosch University
1 year
๐ŸŽ‰Congrats to Prof Richard Cowling, Dr Boitumelo Ramatsetse, Profs Herman Wasserman & Simon Schaaf, the Centre of Excellence for TB Research and SACEMA for their outstanding achievements! ๐ŸŒŸ #SUexcellence #NRFAwards Read more: ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://t.co/Kb5O5LEur8
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@SACEMA_SU
SA Centre for Epidemiological Modelling & Analysis
1 year
๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿ“Š Calling all quantitative scientists! We're offering a PhD fellowship in epidemiological modelling of hepatitis B at @SACEMA & @UAntwerpen. Join us in advancing hepatitis B epi modelling in South Africa. ๐Ÿ’ป๐Ÿ’ก Apply by 8 September 2024! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ
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@AHRI_News
Africa Health Research Institute
1 year
โœ… Thulile Mathenjwa presented research exploring the opportunities & challenges of using smartphone ๐Ÿ“ฒ GPS technology to understand linkages between mobility patterns & #HIV risk among young adults in rural South Africa. The study is led by AHRI faculty @ftanser #AIDS2024
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@CEPIvaccines
CEPI
1 year
๐Ÿ”‰ Speaker announcement for The Global Pandemic Preparedness Summit 2024, July 29-30. @minsaude, @fiocruz and CEPI are pleased to welcome @Tuliodna, Director, @ceri_news, as an expert speaker at #GPPS2024. Check out other confirmed speakers โžก๏ธ https://t.co/JbfyRoNuwF
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@jaredwright17
Jared Wright
1 year
๐Ÿ˜‚ South African torment. This is brilliant, @under_theposts ๐Ÿ‘ https://t.co/cJQbMwdjet
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@SACEMA_SU
SA Centre for Epidemiological Modelling & Analysis
2 years
Wrapping up SACEMA's 1st Policy Modelling Fellowship! ๐ŸŽ“ Our fellows from Eswatini, Malawi, Zimbabwe, & South Africa have excelled in implementing cutting-edge poliovirus models by our SMART team. Thanks to @gatesfoundation & all supporters. #GlobalHealth #SACEMAFellowship ๐ŸŒŸ
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@AHRI_News
Africa Health Research Institute
2 years
The fight against HIV requires innovative methods to increase testing uptake & immediate treatment. A preprint from @haeyoungkim09 @ftanser et al. investigates the effectiveness of conditional financial incentives to increase linkage to care in rural SA โžก๏ธ https://t.co/U9sm04QTIH
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@ftanser
Frank Tanser
2 years
Such an honour and a privilege to be able to deliver this lecture!
@ceri_news
Centre for Epidemic Response & Innovation (CERI)
2 years
#HappeningNow: @ftanser on the rise (and fall?) of South Africaโ€™s HIV epidemic. Join us live https://t.co/mUyVEyOe7V
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@Tuliodna
Tulio de Oliveira
2 years
A very inspiring inaugural lecture by a very inspiring friend and amazing researcher, Prof Frank Tanser at Stellenbosch today on the rise and (fall) of HIV epidemic by โฆ@ftanserโฉ โฆ@SACEMA_CoEโฉ โฆ@StellenboschUniโฉ
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@SACEMA_SU
SA Centre for Epidemiological Modelling & Analysis
2 years
๐ŸŒŸ Embark on a journey through epidemiology with @SACEMA_CoE engaging online course! Led by experts, discover the secrets of disease prevention & research methods. It's more than a course; it's an experience! โœจ โ“faikah@sun.ac.za ๐Ÿ“ https://t.co/WKTH4gkbbh
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@ceri_news
Centre for Epidemic Response & Innovation (CERI)
2 years
Join us for the inaugural lecture by Prof. Frank Tanser @ftanser, a pioneer in Population Health Innovation. Date: 23 April 2024 Time: 17:30 Venue: STIAS, Stellenbosch or online RSVP: https://t.co/jmnBFvzdUT
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@SACEMA_SU
SA Centre for Epidemiological Modelling & Analysis
2 years
Join us at our Policy Modelling Forum as we delve into the complexities of the South African TB epidemic. ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Don't miss this chance to see how data can drive change! #HealthPolicy #TBEpidemic ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ17 April 2024 โฐ15:00 ๐Ÿ”— https://t.co/2DBF9ZLpKV
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