Stellenbosch University gets first X-ray microscopy scanner in Africa

Singularity University empowers the global community with the mindset, skill set and network to create an abundant future. For the first time in South Africa, leading-edge speakers from SingularityU will join South African leaders, change makers,entrepreneurs and innovators for an unforgettable experience on 23-24 August 2017 in Johannesburg. The summit will include three sessions on biotechnology and medical advances. Raymond McCauley will be speaking on how to hack the code of life using digital biology, while Dr Divya Chander, a neuroscientist, will be speaking about groundbreaking medical technologies, such as wearable neural devices and brain monitors. The medical fireside session will be in conversation with Dr. Ryan Noach, deputy CEO at Discovery Health....

X-ray computed tomography (CT), also called X-ray microscopy, is a non-destructive technique for visualising interior features within solid objects and for obtaining digital information on their 3-D geometries and properties. The first nanoCT scanner in Africa will be officially launched on 15 September 2014 at Stellenbosch University's Central Analytical Facilities.