WHO WE ARE
Synergy Biomed Research Institute (SBRI), a diverse black-and-women-led organisation, was established in 2020 in East London, South Africa, to address the critical need for clinical research capacity in the Eastern Cape province. Situated strategically in East London’s CBD, SBRI boasts a dedicated Research Team.
WHAT WE DO
Specialising in clinical trials related to Infectious Diseases, Non-Communicable Diseases, and Paediatrics, SBRI has become a beacon of excellence with world class facilities, hoping to achieve our vision to be a renowned global player in clinical research, with a mission to expand into being a multi-faceted research centre priding itself on the highest quality standards.
THE NEED
In the Eastern Cape, health challenges persist at alarming rates. The region faces a complex health landscape.
SBRI was founded to bridge the research capacity gap in the region, aiming to tackle these challenges head-on through clinical trials and community engagement.
14% HIV prevalence
was recorded in the buffalo city metro in 2018
743 per 100 000
tb cases were reported in 2015
81% females
50 years and older are recorded for non-communicable diseases in the eastern cape
OUR SOLUTION
Our state-of-the-art facilities are designed to facilitate excellence in clinical trials. With a focus on building research capacity and fostering collaborations, SBRI aims to make a lasting impact on the health landscape of the region.
OUR IMPACT
At SBRI, our diverse portfolio of clinical trials encompasses a range of global health concerns, including but not limited to, HIV, TB, Influenza, RSV and COVID-19.
top 5 recruiters
in all our trials to date
12 Advisory Board Members
as part of the community advisory board representing the buffalo city metro
2163 participants
enrolled across our current studies
SINCE 2020
of sbri within the buffalo city metro and east london community
95—100%
average retention rate for all trials
LATEST NEWS
SBRI Welcomes a New Era in HIV Prevention
Our mission to serve our communities begins with supporting our own team. That’s why we are thrilled to announce the launch of the LYRA Wellbeing Programme at SBRI, a new
Introducing the LYRA Wellbeing Programme: Putting Our Team’s Mental Health First
Our mission to serve our communities begins with supporting our own team. That’s why we are thrilled to announce the launch of the LYRA Wellbeing Programme at SBRI, a new
Multistakeholder Clinical Trial Dialogue: Building Trust Through Conversation
At SBRI, we believe clinical research succeeds when communities are true partners. That’s why we hosted a Stakeholder Engagement Dialogue, sitting down with government officials, youth leaders, civil society, and