Biospherea (formerly Science Café)

Four years of bioscience excellence! For four years, we’ve been spreading the passion for bioscience across Africa and beyond. Join us today as we reflect on our growth so far and the exciting future ahead. Link is in the comments! #BiosphereaAtFour #BioscienceCommunity #CelebratingGrowth

Happy November! A new month brings fresh opportunities for discovery. Remember, the best investment you can make is in yourself. What are you excited to explore this month? Share with us below! #November2024 #InvestInYourself #NewMonth #NewIdeas

The spotlight today is on Prof. Oyewusi Gureje 🎉 Oyewusi Gureje, NNOM, is a prominent Nigerian psychiatrist affiliated with the University of Ibadan. He serves as the Director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Mental Health, Neurosciences, and Drug and Alcohol Abuse at the institution. He is known for his contributions to #epidemiology and global #mentalhealth and is a leading advocate for mental health services and policy development in #Africa. Since 2004, he has been recognized among the "top 1% cited researchers in #psychiatry and #psychology" and has established programmes that train mental health specialists, carers, and policymakers. This programme develops mental health capacity across 5 anglophone countries. Gureje has served in leadership roles across different mental health organisations and bodies, including the African Association of Psychiatrists and Allied Professions. He is also a recipient of several honorary awards in recognition of his scientific contributions. The scientific world celebrates you, sir. 👏 #AfricanScientists #ScienceCelebrity

Enzymes are life sustainers. Moreover, for every chemical reaction in the body, there are enzymes responsible. #Enzymes #Life #Biochemistry #ScienceFact

Don't stop exploring. There is a pure excitement in uncovering something entirely new. It's a wonderful week. 🥂 #Discovery #Motivation #Science

Stop doing it the wrong way! There are certain ethics that guide the use of animals in research and even for consumption. Unfortunately, many people don't consider these ethics. Don't be one of them. Join us today for a broad enlightenment on this topic. w/Abdulbasit Hamza See comment for details. #AnimalWelfare #Research #Science

Why do giraffes have such long necks? Let's find out here: https://lnkd.in/eKajr2Va #Giraffes #Evolution #Science

We celebrate Dan J. Stein today 👏 Dan Joseph Stein is a psychiatrist who serves as a professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health at the University of Cape Town. He is also the Director of the South African Medical Research Council Unit on Risk & Resilience in Mental Disorders. Dan has a background in biochemistry and psychology. His research focuses on anxiety and other related disorders like #PTSD. He integrates neuroscience research techniques, clinical research, and public health approaches into his work. Dan actively collaborates with researchers worldwide and has mentored early career scientists to leadership positions in psychiatry and neurosciences. His work has been supported by numerous extramural grants, including from The National Institutes of Health. He is a recipient of the International College of Neuropsychopharmacology's Max Hamilton Memorial Award and the World Federation of Societies of Biological Psychiatry's Lifetime Achievement Award. #MentalHealth #ScienceCelebrity

#ScienceFacts This was the first proof that chemical reactions take place within the bodies of living things. #DYK #Enzymes #Science

To light up the world, we must first seek knowledge. Wishing you a fantastic week, fellow scientists! #Knowledge #Impact #Science #NewWeek