UCT’s Professor Robert J Wilkinson, has been named an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE). The accolade, announced in the UK’s New Year Honours List 2025, is awarded “for services to infectious disease research” and underscores the global impact of Professor Wilkinson’s work in tackling one of the world’s most pressing health challenges: tuberculosis. Professor Wilkinson said: “Although awards are made to individuals, in my case, this reflects my fortune in working with hundreds of excellent people over many years to foster high-quality research and a good research culture.” PICTURE: SUPPLIED
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