Frank Tanser
@ftanser
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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
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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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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๐I am so proud! My son Christopherโs debut novel, The Beasts of Old, launches today! ๐พ โจ Learn more: https://t.co/hlfeWYBzTk ๐Order: https://t.co/CiAj2Rpgpd
#DebutNovel #TheBeastsOfOld #Adventure #ProudParent #InspiredByNature
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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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๐ฏ Transform vaccination programs in your country! Join SACEMA's Policy Modelling Fellowship. Bridge the gap between data & policy. For quantitative specialists ๐ Remote work + funded SA visits ๐ฐ Generous stipend ๐ฅ Ministry connections needed. Apply by Dec 9! #AfricanHealth
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๐Excited to announce @SACEMA_CoE has won the @StellenboschUni #DVCInterdisciplinaryAward! ๐ Our teamโs work in #COVID19, #HIV & #TB modelling continues to drive public health impact across #Africa & beyond. ๐ ๐ https://t.co/bIg9qSXpp4
#PublicHealth #ResearchExcellence
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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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Societal impact isn't just a goalโit's at the core of transformative research. Congratulations to @SACEMA_CoE for turning science into real-world change! ๐๐๐๏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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๐Congrats 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! ๐ #SUexcellence #NRFAwards Read more: ๐ https://t.co/Kb5O5LEur8
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๐๐ 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. ๐ป๐ก Apply by 8 September 2024! ๐๏ธ
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๐ 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 โก๏ธ https://t.co/JbfyRoNuwF
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๐ South African torment. This is brilliant, @under_theposts ๐ https://t.co/cJQbMwdjet
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Wrapping up SACEMA's 1st Policy Modelling Fellowship! ๐ 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 ๐
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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 โก๏ธ https://t.co/U9sm04QTIH
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Such an honour and a privilege to be able to deliver this lecture!
#HappeningNow: @ftanser on the rise (and fall?) of South Africaโs HIV epidemic. Join us live https://t.co/mUyVEyOe7V
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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 โฆ@ftanserโฉ โฆ@SACEMA_CoEโฉ โฆ@StellenboschUniโฉ
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๐ 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! โจ โfaikah@sun.ac.za ๐ https://t.co/WKTH4gkbbh
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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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Join us at our Policy Modelling Forum as we delve into the complexities of the South African TB epidemic. ๐ฟ๐ฆ Don't miss this chance to see how data can drive change! #HealthPolicy #TBEpidemic ๐๏ธ17 April 2024 โฐ15:00 ๐ https://t.co/2DBF9ZLpKV
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