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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Important discussion on how health research and biotechnology can support defense in the age of security threats at #WHA2026 in Berlin

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Tomorrow I will be giving a Keynote address at the World Health Summit (WHS) in Berlin - From Evidence to Innovation: Tracking Climate-Driven Infectious Diseases. Time 4pm-5:30pm, with the @EDCTP3 @wellcometrust @gchallenges @SciforAfrica - All Welcome in Berlin at the Hotel Intercontinental.

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Today is a proud day! One of our own, win the Peace Nobel Prize! Congratulations Prof Navi Pillay, an alumni, staff, and professor of University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. Fighting for justice, peace and freedom is one of things that drive us.

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

What a great week! A high-level fundraising meeting on the Science Road and SWEAT Africa to advance innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa in New York. Together, we are working to advance a supportive ecosystem that moves science from labs to create companies. #SWEATAfrica #ScienceRoadAfrica

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

One of the most relaxing things is to avoid planes and use the train. Beautiful trip in the rain from Boston to New York today to meet Houda Ghozzi, PhD Richard Gordon and many ecosystem builders and funders of translational science and innovation in Africa. #SWEATAfrica

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Wow, what a trip. I arrived in torrential rain in Boston; the airplane circled for hours, but we managed to get safely to Cambridge. Crazy weather in the Nor’easter part of the USA.

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

We keep walking! A short stop in Germany before heading to the USA to present at the Ragon Institute of MIT/Harvard and to meet ecosystem builders and funders in New York

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

After three intense weeks of work and hosting over 100 international visitors and running some of the most advanced bioinformatics and virus evolution training, time for a break #WorkLifeBalance #SWEATAfrica #Science #VEME2026

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

An amazing day feeding the soul with art, history and beauty in Florence. So important to take breaks to enjoy life. Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend. #WorkLife #Balance

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

After working so hard, I am delighted to come to Europe to one of my countries, Portugal and enjoy the beautiful Douro river and Porto! Looking forward to the ESCV Congress. So before work start, be with me in this beautiful and interesting city in the north of Portugal. #WorkLife #Balance

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Is this the coolest scientific conference poster session EVER? 🔥🧬🔬 Science has never looked this good! Let me know your thoughts? #VEME2026

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

We are starting today, VEME, the long lasting and most prestigious virus bioinformatics training in the world in a breath taking place in the Winelands in South Africa. Top scientists teach advanced analysis to 50 participants from 26 countries in Europe, North America, South America, Asia & Africa

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Lovely to be at the NRF main awards night! Lovely delegation from @StellenboschYni University with Prof Sibusiso Moyo, Pumla Gobodo-Madikizela Frank Tanser lovely evening for @ceri_news @SACEMA_SU @krisp_news

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

My daily commute to work! Exercising and helping the environment, all in a beautiful setting. Priceless...

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

This week was very especial. I have graduated from an inspiring fellowship from the Aspen Global Leadership Network and come back to teach how to respond to epidemics to the African STARS Fellows! So from being a fellow to teaching other fellows!

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Great energy on the pitch from @greenx___ Engineering, led by @jasonavronsamuels, at SWEAT Africa Connect: Football Edition ⚽ Green X Engineering brings solar and energy-efficiency solutions to schools, businesses, and institutions #SWEATAfrica #SWEATAfricaConnect #FootballEdition

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

SWEAT Africa! Connecting the innovation ecosystem with startups, companies and investors and in the same time having fun, sweating and doing sports! Working with young entrepreneurs is fun and fulfilling. Here with the winner team of our football challenge

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

I hope that many of the journalists, YouTubers and podcasters that destroyed Jason Arday with lies and exaggerations also resign! The men was crucified and did not deserve this level of attack EVEN if he had plagiarised (which he was cleared) and exaggerated about his life and stories

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

A long weekend is special when one spends time with special people in great places! We drove to the beautiful Namaqualand and enjoyed amazing views, natures and long hikes in the mountains of this special area of South Africa. #WorkLife #Balance #Nature #Africa

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I am very honored to have been selected as a the second-ever African based fellow of the ISCB, International Society for Computational Biology. Being a fellow is highest honor awarded by ISCB and is recognized as the career distinction in the global bioinformatics & computational biology community.

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Read the news pieces individually at: - ceri.africa/news/ To subscribe - stellenbosch.everlytic.net/public/forms...

stellenbosch.everlytic.net

'the gem' newsletter

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

lease join and sign the gem, a free and online magazine. In this edition, released today we cover how we are building our biotech future and produces enzymes, how science communication needs to be more visiable and how ancient DNA can unlock new insights of Africa's disease stories!

ceri.africa

News – Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

In the age of scientific misinformation & disinformation, we decided to invest in to create a scientific magazine that is curated using professional journalists and media communicators to highlight excellence of African science and innovation! Access the full magazine online at: ceri.africa/the-gem/

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Well! What to say, amazing nature and flowers in early spring in the country with the biggest plant biodiversity in the world, beautiful South Africa

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

As we embrace Friday, let's remember the importance of letting our hair down—relaxing, being ourselves, and acting freely without the constraints of rules or the opinions of others. I just returned from a wonderful trip to the wildflowers, waterfalls, and mountains. Wishing everyone a happy Friday!

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

This Saturday is Nelson Mandela Day, so honored to be given a special lecture on Science, Human Rights and the Power of Inclusion. Scientific excellence thrives when inclusion, equality, and respect are treated not only as values but as guiding principles. Join online - tinyurl.com/4xxjzjv5

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Ancient pathogen genomics in Africa: Current evidence and future directions. In this manuscript, we reviewed Africa’s long history of infectious diseases, reflected in the burdens of tuberculosis, cholera, typhoid, malaria, and schistosomiasis. Open access: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Winter is a wonderful time to connect! I am excited to announce some great events happening on July 24, 2026, at Stellenbosch. Join us for the "Biotech Beers" event at a fantastic venue. Before that, we will have a paddle partnership with SWEAT Africa. sweat.africa/sweat-connec...

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

Thanks for coming to visit, amazing labs to support Africa science that protects the world

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Friday late afternoon is for large genomics runs at one of the largest and most altomated genomics lab in Africa and the world! South African science to lead and protect the world at CERI - Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation Stellenbosch University

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

I am pleased to introduce Abduljalal Nadabo, from Nigeria, a new African STARS Fellow, who is a pharmacist, researcher, and health policy fellow. He works at the intersection of vaccinology, regulatory science, and vaccine delivery innovation, focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

One of my favourite things is to do is long trains journeys. Today, 7h trip from Kobe in southern Denmark to Uppsala in Northern Sweden. Time to enjoy beautiful nature and good time to think and do creative scientific work. #Train #Journeys

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Tomorrow, I will be at the headquarters of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) in Stockholm, Sweden, to give a presentation on how to accelerate genomics surveillance and innovation in Africa. To join the meeting, please follow this link: lnkd.in/dhGxwDNN

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

What a day! A happy day, when we announce the winners of the African STARS Fellowship. Fifty (50) amazing African scientists that will work with us and IPD for up to one year to advance science and innovation in Africa! starsfellows.africa

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Lenacapavir is the most exciting tool to fight AIDS since antiretroviral therapy by Peter Sands, head of Global Fund. Lenacapavir is being rolled out in 24 African countries and Gilead Sciences has already approved to be generic! So the most potent tool will be easily and cheaply available.

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

95% of generative AI pilots are failing? What do you think? Is that true?

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Though provoking presentation by Prof Moffat Nyirenda on how diabetes presents like a very different disease in Africans! No need for obesity to develop diabetes in Uganda! Are we talking about two different diseases? MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit Novo Nordisk Foundation Science Summit

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

What an amazing and inspiring lecture by Matthias H. Tschöp on the multiple benefits of GLP-1 and other anti obesity drugs! From cancer to alcohol addiction at Novo Nordisk Foundation Science Summit in Denmark LMU Munich – Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Great visuals from the Global Disease Burden showing that both communicable and infectious diseases in decreasing quality of live in the world. Novo Nordisk Foundation Global Science Sunmit

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

20 millions deaths of cardio metabolic diseases a year, a challenge that Novo Nordisk Foundation want to solve! #NNFSumit2026

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

To decrease the cycle of neglect and panic, we continue to advance science on pathogens that can lead to new epidemics and pandemics. I am pleased to announce a significant output on Rift Valley Fever Virus (RVFV), where our team analyzed over 20,000 new mutations. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Life is made of moments. This week, I experienced a special moment in Sweden by celebrating Midsummer. It was a memorable day filled with great friends and an opportunity to learn about Swedish culture and traditions. #Work #Life #Balance #Fun #Sweden

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Today in Helsinki, I had the opportunity to meet with titans and founders, including Peter Vesterbacka, the founder of Slush and a notable figure in innovation. This meeting fostered great collaboration as we prepare for Slush, while focusing on bringing top Finnish entrepreneurs to SWEAT Africa.

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

This program instills hope in the world. Its main message is clear: "We can work together, without borders, to advance new therapies & diagnostics to the clinic." This collaborative effort can be approached positively & gently providing inspiration and capacity for numerous countries & universities.

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Lovely music experience,'five fantastic Finish musicians playing by ear to innovators so we can feel how to create but also how to incrementaly build on ideas.

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

What to say? So inspiring to be in one of the most advanced Medical Innovation program in the world, the SPARK Global, having its annual meeting in Helsinki, Finland! Over 1000 spin outs created in 30 countries

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

A peaceful early morning walk by a calm sea to remember the youths that died on 16 of June 1976 protests for better education in South Africa

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Long days in Finland! it is 10pm and sun still shinning as I arrive to the annual innovation meeting. A Special one as SPARK Stanford 20 years celebration and Finland 10 years of biotech and healthtech innovation.

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Significant work is being done by INRB, UVRI, IVI, and Stellenbosch University. The paper is led by JEAN NACHEGA, PLACIDE MBALA, and Jean-Jacques Muyembe. The article is openly accessible at: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

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Tulio de Oliveira @tuliodna.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

3) Delayed diagnosis and limited decentralized testing capacity; 4) Fragile health systems and gaps in infection prevention and control; 5) Absence of licensed Bundibugyo virus vaccines or therapeutics and limited outbreak research capacity; 6) Episodic financing and reactive preparedness.

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