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And finally, we are proud to announce that the winner of #FameLabSA2023 is… Taskeen Hasrod!🥇

Let’s hear from Taskeen Hasrod from @WitsUniversity Painting a detailed image of how contaminated water from mining can damage the environment, she then twists this into an opportunity to recycle this wastewater using AI thanks to her research⛏️💧 #FameLabSA #FameLabSA2023

Now it’s time for Caleb Swanepoel from @UCT_News His bold delivery style shows the seriousness of antibiotic resistance before telling the audience how his promising phage therapy research aims to tackles this important problem head on 🦠💊 #FameLabSA #FameLabSA2023

And finally, we have Amos Rakgoale from @ULvarsity With his exciting props in hand, he acts out the process of how hormones can be used to grow fish populations. This could be a promising source of protein for low-income communities 🐟💉 #FameLabSA #FameLabSA2023

The judges have deliberated and here is their final decision…🎉 Our 1st and 2nd place runner-ups are Ayesha Osman and Caleb Swanepoel! #FameLabSA

We have now heard from all our finalists. Well done to our Top 10!🌟 Our judges will go off to deliberate where they have the tough task of choosing the winner of #FameLabSA2023 🥇 Stay tuned! #FameLabSA #SciComm @SAASTA @FameLab

Our next finalist is Jessica More from @AHRI_News Utilising a range of gaming and pop culture rivalries, she shows us how TB attacks the human body before explaining how her research can help prevent damage to the lungs of those infected 🫁😷 #FameLabSA #FameLabSA2023

Now we have Jason Pillay from @UPTuks Using conversational language and engaging hand gestures, he explains how his estimation method research can be used in dealing with real world problems and to improve those outcomes 📊📈 #FameLabSA #FameLabSA2023

Carla Horn from @theNWU has taken the stage! With an array of props, she throws the audience straight into an emergency situation! Then she boldly acts out how her research will help medical professionals when dealing with a disaster 🚨🏥 #FameLabSA #FameLabSA2023

Up next is Kaylan Reddy from @StellenboschUni With his calm yet confident presence, he uses easy-to-understand language and a fun bean bag metaphor to explain how his research can help those with mental illness by using indigenous plants 🌿🌱 #FameLabSA #FameLabSA2023

Now we have Ayesha Osman from @UNISA Her engaging facial expressions and humorous storytelling captures the audience immediately! She tells us exactly how precious metals are the perfect ingredients for lasting dental implants 🦷🪥 #FameLabSA #FameLabSA2023

Next on stage is Nombali Gumede from @UKZN Her alien invasion metaphor helps us understand how HIV attacks the immune system before showing with her props how they would benefit for more convenient treatment rather than daily medication 💊💉 #FameLabSA #FameLabSA2023

First up, we have Goratileone Oepeng from @NITheCS Wearing a beekeeper’s suit, he utilises colourful props to explain the impact that bees have on our environment and food supply and how we can increase our bee population with pheromones 🐝 #FameLabSA #FameLabSA2023

Next up is Nombali Gumede, a MSc student from @UKZN Using medication as a visual prop, she shows her knowledge of how current treatments have their limitations and how her research will help lift the burden for those affected by HIV. #FameLabSA #FameLabSA2023

Here’s Collen Nepfumbada, a PhD candidate from @UNISA Immediately focusing on the crux of the issue, he explains the importance of his research to ensure that our environment water sources are protected from harmful chemicals, aided by visual props. #FameLabSA #FameLabSA2023

Now it’s time for @UPTuks Master’s student, Jason Pillay. In an engaging and upbeat manner, Jason uses his conversational tone to explain the many areas in which his research could be used as a tool to improve the accuracy of predicting outcomes. #FameLabSA #FameLabSA2023

The spotlight is on Sonja Du Toit from @UPTuks Painting an elaborate opening story, she details with confidence how her research is vital to protect occupants of high-rise buildings during earthquakes and high winds. #FameLabSA #FameLabSA2023