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Youth
Empowerment in
African Pharma
Manufacturing
The Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform The results speak clearly. From the first three cohorts,
(BRIP) at the SAMRC coordinated the programme, more than 70% of participants secured positions in
working closely with the bioprocessing departments at industry, while 18% continued with postgraduate studies.
Stellenbosch University and the University of Cape Town. The fourth cohort achieved 85% internship placement
This collaboration ensured that academic training reflects in six-month paid roles. Industry participation has also
what industry expects in practice. grown. In 2021, only two industry partners were involved.
22 THE SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL
