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Laboratories & Programmes

OUR RESEARCH ECOSYSTEM

Three connected areas to support research, training, and clinical programmes

01

Hair & Skin Research Laboratory (HSR)

Analytical Unit 

Indegenous Plants for Health Unit 

ARISE Laboratories 

02

Hair and Fibre Lab

Wound Healing & Skin Biology Lab

Cosmetic Formulation Lab

Photobiology Lab

03

Clinical Programmes

Clinical Service 

Research Clinics 

Clinical Trials Unit 

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The Africa Research Initiative for Skin Health (ARISE) is based at the University of Cape Town and works in close partnership with the Hair and Skin Research Lab.

 

Led by Prof. Nala Khumalo and Prof. Ardeshir Bayat from the Division of Dermatology, ARISE combines traditional knowledge, scientific excellence, and innovation to position Africa at the forefront of globally relevant research and development in skin and hair health.

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