Genomic solutions to musculoskeletal injuries research group, HPALS research centre, Dept of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, UCT
Joined June 2023
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GenMS UCT retweeted
28 Jul 2025
🧬 New gene combo linked to ACL rupture risk!
Study of 1,279 athletes 🇦🇺🇵🇱🇸🇪🇿🇦 shows ITGB2 rs2230528 TT genotype increases ACL injury odds 3.2x (p=8×10⁻⁸)
Protective combo: ITGB2–COL5A1–VEGFA (C-C-A-G / C-T-C-G)
🧩 Small effect, big insight into injury prevention.
#OpenAccess
ALT Dlamini S, Saunders C, Cieszczyk P, et al. A novel combination of genomic loci in ITGB2, COL5A1 and VEGFA associated with anterior cruciate ligament rupture susceptibility: insights from Australian, Polish, Swedish, and South African cohorts. Biology of Sport. 2026;43(1):3-20. doi:10.5114/biolsport.2026.152346.
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19 Jun 2025
🚨 Exciting MSc/PhD Opportunity at UCT! 🎓🧬
Are you passionate about genetics, injury prevention, and sports science? Join the GenMs research group at UCT in 2026 and be part of groundbreaking work on genetic susceptibility to musculoskeletal injuries 🦵🔬
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9 Jun 2025
GenMSies in action💎🏆… Our GenMS Hons students from @humgen_uct presented their research protocols today. Well done GenMS’ for very good presentations 💪🏽👏🏾
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9 Jun 2025
🌍🎉Congratulations to Professor Alison V. September on her nomination as a member of the U.S National Academy of Kinesiology (NAK), a prestigious recognition reserved for the world’s most distinguished scholars in the field of kinesiology, physiology and exercise science. 💪🏽
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27 Mar 2025
This week on GenMS connect🧬
Masters student, Njabulo Khumalo tells us more about his research which focuses on studying the transcriptome profile of primary fibroblast cell lines that carry specific genetic variants linked to an increased or reduced risk of ACL rupture.
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14 Mar 2025
Congratulations Prof Dandara! Well-deserved!
14 Mar 2025
Huge Congratulations to our Head of Division, Prof Collet Dandara, for being awarded the Human Genome Organisation (HUGO) Africa Prize 🌍👏🏾
@humangenomeorg @DandaraCollet @UCTHealthSci @UCT_news
@AfSHG_Genetics @SAHumanGenetics
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14 Mar 2025
This week on GenMS connect 🪢.
We look at the importance of the connective tissue in our bodies.
Did you know? Connective tissue is the body’s invisible framework, supporting and connecting everything together! Yet it’s often overlooked? 🔬🔍🕵️♀️
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GenMS UCT retweeted
14 Mar 2025
Huge Congratulations to our Head of Division, Prof Collet Dandara, for being awarded the Human Genome Organisation (HUGO) Africa Prize 🌍👏🏾
@humangenomeorg @DandaraCollet @UCTHealthSci @UCT_news
@AfSHG_Genetics @SAHumanGenetics
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11 Mar 2025
GenMS stones 💎
At this week’s Journal Club, Trevor Mafu led a thought-provoking discussion on the ethical challenges of AI in genetics research!
What are your thoughts on AI in research ? 🤔❔
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11 Mar 2025
Dr Firfirey presented a talk titled "Decoding Opioid Signaling Pathways: Allele combinations within ABCB1, OPRM1 and COMT, are associated with Chronic Shoulder Pain and Disability symptoms in South African Breast Cancer Survivors" at the UCT postdoctoral fellow roadshow.
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29 Nov 2024
🌟 GenMS had the great honour of hosting Prof. Sam Ibeneme, Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State, Nigeria, and colleagues. We showcased our work and discussed exciting collaboration opportunities! 💡🤝
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GenMS UCT retweeted
28 Nov 2024
HPALS congratulates Prof Victoria Gibbon, DPT Human Biology, who received the UCT Vice Chancellors award, at the 2024 UCT awards ceremony. Global citizen 2024. @HPALS-UCT @GenMS_UCT #@uctnews @uct_bmhsl
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23 Nov 2024
🎉Huge congratulations to Dr Firfirey on earning her PHD! Her research, guided by A/Prof Shamley and Prof September, addresses chronic shoulder pain in breast cancer survivors. ✨Well done Dr Firfirey! 👏🏾
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23 Nov 2024
🎉Help us congratulate Trevor for passing his PHD. Under the guidance of Prof September and A/Prof Shamley, his thesis explored gene variants in angiogenesis & ECM pathways linked to shoulder pain post-breast cancer treatment. Well done Trevor- GenMS is proud of you! 💪🏽✨
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20 Nov 2024
GenMS connect
Fascinating facts about the body’s hidden web.
Identical twins might share DNA 🧬but they have unique fingerprints!
During fetal development, genetic and environmental factors like pressure, womb position and amniotic fluid shape these one of a kind patterns!
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16 Nov 2024
GenMS at the SAMRC fun walk. Amazing initiative by the @MRCza . Let’s inspire each other to prioritise our health! #SAMRC #HealthWalk
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13 Nov 2024
See you there! 💪🏽 🥳
Don't miss out. Come and join the SAMRC this Saturday, 16 November 2024 at the Green Point lighthouse in Mouille Point. Registration opens at 7h30am to start at 8h00am for the first 300 people
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Don't miss out. Come and join the SAMRC this Saturday, 16 November 2024 at the Green Point lighthouse in Mouille Point. Registration opens at 7h30am to start at 8h00am for the first 300 people
Health Awareness Walk - 16 November 2024
Don’t miss out and join SAMRC this Saturday!
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13 Nov 2024
🎉 Exciting news! The GenMS team will definitely be there!🏃♂️💪
Join us as we walk, connect, and share in the spirit of health and wellness. Let’s lace up, have fun, and promote health together! 👟✨
See you there!
Health Awareness Walk - 16 November 2024
Don’t miss out and join SAMRC this Saturday!
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