At UKZN, one of our research goals is Excellence and High Impact research.
The research that we produce should enable Healthcare policies that uplift
the lives of the communities we serve. Health research has high value to
society and we should never forget this.
Having reviewed several of the studies that will be presented today, I am
pleased with the standard and I’m confident that this new generation of
scientists will be at the forefront of significant discoveries, the development
of new therapies, and a remarkable improvement in health care and public
health.
Science today is rapidly changing with technological advancements and it
is becoming more complex with the rampant burden of diseases. Globally,
scientists recognise the importance of working together, in diverse teams of
excellence and expertise to find solutions to the ever changing healthcare
landscape.
Revolutionary advances in the study of genetics, epigenetics and other
markers of health and disease are now making it possible to identify, study
and create more personalized approaches to health care which will lead to
improvements in both the effectiveness and safety of therapies. It is important
for you to recognise and embrace these changes in your research endeavours
in order to make healthcare accessible to all. I want to wish you all the best
as you present your studies and I want to encourage you to participate fully
in the sessions.
– Professor Anil Chuturgoon