{
  "id": 19314215,
  "title": "Stellenbosch scientists win Nature Awards AI for Discovery in London",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/stellenbosch-scientists-win-nature-awards-ai-for-discovery-in-london",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-10T08:45:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/stellenbosch-scientists-win-nature-awards-ai-for-discovery-in-london/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A collaborative team from Stellenbosch University’s Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI) has been honoured with the Health and Life Sciences award at the Nature Awards AI for Discovery event in London. The recognition acknowledges their pioneering use of artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle some of the world’s most dangerous infectious diseases. Leading the research effort is Prof Houriiyah Tegally, alongside a dedicated team of scientists committed to advancing our understanding of disease evolution and transmission.\n\nProf Tegally expressed her profound gratitude, stating, “It’s truly remarkable to receive this award, especially as it underscores the transformative power of artificial intelligence in addressing the most pressing global health challenges. Our interdisciplinary approach integrates AI, genomics, epidemiology, and environmental data to unravel the complex dynamics of infectious diseases—from their origins to potential outbreak hotspots.” By leveraging AI, the team can sift through vast datasets, uncovering hidden patterns and accelerating scientific discovery in a way that was previously unimaginable.",
  "summary": "The award recognises the scientists application of artificial intelligence (AI).",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}