Exploits the application of metabolomics techniques and modelling to alleviate inherited health disorders
The Platform exploits the application of metabolomics techniques and modelling to alleviate inherited health disorders and disorders due to infectious diseases that plague the South African society. The Platform is part of North West University’s Centre for Human Metabolomics Programme.
Key Focus areas
- Diagnostic services
- Newborn screening
- Metabolic screening
- Precision medicine
- Contract research services
- Rare metabolic disease biobanking
Key Projects
Rare Diseases Biobank
The Biobank for rare metabolic diseases is intended to be a national asset and has already attracted national and international interest – with several research projects already registered. The first of its kind on the African Continent, the rare metabolic diseases Biobank was established in 2019. The Biobank stores and provides access to biological samples and clinical data from patients with rare metabolic diseases which will help researchers to develop new diagnostic tests and treatments for these conditions.
