Division of Molecular Biology and Human Genetics

22/10/2026

🎀 Take care of yourself. Support someone else🩷

This October, Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences staff and students can book a FREE clinical breast examination at Tygerberg Campus Health.

🩺 Book: 021 938 9590
📍 3rd Floor, TSS
💕 Free Project Flamingo lip balm while stocks last!



🎀 Take care of yourself. Support someone else🩷

We’re collecting clean, gently-used bras in good condition for our iLoveBoobies donation drive. 👙

📍 Drop-off: BMRI Reception or Cups & Saucers
A little support can make a big difference🩷

13/10/2026

💕 Move a little. Make a little. Make a difference. 👟🎀

Looking for a way to get involved with ? We got you covered. Tuesdays we create. Wednesdays we walk.

🩷 TUESDAYS | THE PINK BRACELET PROJECT

Join us from 14:00–16:00 for an afternoon of bracelet-making in support of Project Flamingo. 🦩🎗️

The idea is simple: make two – keep one and give one.🥹 Your donated bracelet will be included in a care hamper for someone beginning their breast cancer treatment journey.



💕 Move a little. Make a little. Make a difference. 👟🎀

👟 WEDNESDAYS |

Grab your colleagues, wear something pink and meet us at the BMRI main entrance at 12:30 for a relaxed 2.5 km walk around campus.

We’re walking to raise awareness and show our solidarity with breast cancer patients and survivors – and if you’re participating in our October Challenge, those 2.5 km count! 👀👟

No special skills. No fitness requirements. Just show up, wear a little pink and be part of it. 🩷

All October, we show up. 🎀

12/10/2026

🧁🩷 Sweet treats and generous hearts! 🎉

WOW! What an incredible start to our fundraising efforts! Our first Bake Sale & Raffle was a HUGE success, raising over R8000 for Project Flamingo! 🦩💕

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who contributed delicious homemade treats and goodies, helped organise and run the sale, purchased raffle tickets, or stopped by to satisfy their sweet tooth for a good cause! 🧁🎟️

We are continuously blown away by the generosity and unwavering support of our incredible community. It’s moments like these that remind us just how much we can achieve when we come together for a shared cause. 🩷

And the best part? We’re not done yet! 👀

📅 Join us for our SECOND Bake Sale on 26 October as we keep the momentum going and continue raising funds in support of Project Flamingo!

Together, we’re making a difference, one sweet treat at a time! 🧁🦩

09/10/2026

🧁 Doing good has never tasted this sweet… 🩷

Join us for our Bake Sales on 12 & 26 October, and don’t forget to grab a raffle ticket while you’re there! 🎟️

R15 per ticket could win you our fabulous prize hamper, including a R1,000 Regal Rose Wellness Spa voucher, R500 Saltwater Grill voucher + more goodies! 👀

🦩 All proceeds go to Project Flamingo

Eat cake. Buy a ticket. Support an incredible cause🧁

08/10/2026

🩷A powerful start to our BCAI Spotlight Talk Series!🎀

Last Friday, we had the privilege of welcoming MEGAN JANE JACOBS, who shared her personal journey with breast cancer in an incredibly honest, moving and inspirational talk.

Her story reminded us why conversations like these matter, and why breast cancer awareness goes far beyond the pink ribbon. 🩷

A heartfelt thank you to Megan for sharing her experiences so openly, and to everyone who joined us for this special start to !

Here’s to a month of learning, listening and making a difference. 🎀

08/10/2026

🎤 Let’s talk about breast cancer🎀

Every Friday this October, our BCAI Spotlight Talk Series brings together lived experience, research, clinical expertise, genetic counselling and advocacy.

🗓️ Fridays | 11:00–12:00
📍 BMRI, Tygerberg Campus
💻 Online attendance available

Follow along as we introduce each of our speakers throughout the month. 🩷

Come curious. Leave informed. Keep the conversation going.

07/10/2026

🎀 October has officially arrived, and our calendar is PACKED! 🩷

The Societal Impact Task Team (SITT) is back with our annual Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative ( ) – bringing our BMRI community together through awareness, education, community and action.

From Spotlight Talks and to bracelet-making, bake sales and more, there are plenty of ways to get involved this October!

🦩 All proceeds raised through our BCAI fundraising activities will be donated to Project Flamingo.

🗓️ Swipe through, save the dates and join us as we turn the BMRI pink! 🎀

17/09/2026

15/09/2026

🎓 With graduation season filling our feeds once again, we’re looking back at a milestone worth celebrating.

Earlier this year, our community celebrated the March 2026 graduation, marking the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance, discovery and growth for our graduates.

We took the opportunity to ask some of our graduates what it meant to them and to reflect on the journeys that brought them to this unforgettable milestone✨

11/06/2026

📍One team. One mission. Countless conversations driving us closer to a TB-free future.

We are proud to have staff and students represented at the 9th SA TB Conference — showcasing our research, sharing knowledge, building partnerships, and contributing to important discussions shaping the future of TB prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care.

Conferences like these remind us that progress against TB is powered not only by scientific excellence, but by collaboration, mentorship, and the collective efforts of passionate people committed to making a difference.

Thank you to every member of our team who represented MBHG and DOI with excellence. We return inspired, connected, and energised for the work ahead. 🧬🫁

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