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Award Winners at IPUF 2023
Since its inception in 1993, the aim of the Indigenous Plant Use Forum (IPUF) has been to “promote the cultural, socio-economic and scientific benefits derived from the sustainable use of the southern African flora”.
Exceptional students are recognised each year, receiving certificates and cash prizes. A sponsorship from the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) enhanced the monetary value of the student prizes, and Mr Vuyisile Hobololo, Head Indigenous Knowledge Systems (TIA) presented the certificates and money prizes to these exceptional students.
Best Paper Presentation Awards
Best Paper Presentation by a Young Scientist
Ms Gugulethu Khumalo
‘’Pro-inflammatory cytokine inhibition properties of selected southern African medicinal plants in LPS-stimulated RAW 264.7 macrophages’’
Second Best Paper Presentation by Young Scientist
Ms Ancia Cornelius
‘’Medicinal and ritual plant-use patterns in southern Africa’’
Third Best Paper Presentation by Young Scientist
Ms Sarhana Dinat
‘’South African medicinal plants and probiotics: a potential solution to Helicobacter pylori"
Best Poster Presentation Awards
Best Poster Presentation by a Young Scientist
Mr Efficient Ncube
‘’Mass spectral molecular networking to profile the phytochemical space of Cissampelos species’’
Second Best Poster Presentation by Young Scientist
Mr Muzi Buthelezi
‘’Exploring Nature’s Pharmacy toward the development and discovery of alternative antimalarial drugs from traditional medicinal plants’’
Third Best Poster Presentation by Young Scientist
Ms Zodwa Jantjies
‘’Cannabidiol and Cannabis sativa as a potential treatment in vitro prostate cancer cells silenced with RBBp6 and PC3 xenograft’’
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Paper Presentations
