Pharmalys assigned Jeanette, GCLP Team Lead, as the official Pharmalys representative the TCIS Africa Conference, held in Pretoria, South Africa, on 4–5 May 2026. The conference brought together a diverse and highly engaged community of professionals working across laboratory sciences, clinical trials, data management, and regulatory systems, with a shared focus on strengthening clinical research capacity across the African continent.
Over the two days, discussions centred on strengthening laboratory systems, improving data integrity, and advancing quality and compliance frameworks, alongside the growing role of innovation and digital transformation in clinical research. It was an important opportunity for Pharmalys to engage with peers and stakeholders working to build sustainable, locally driven research capacity across the region.
Key themes included:
- Advancing GCLP and laboratory quality systems
- Strengthening data integrity and compliance frameworks
- Leveraging innovation and digital tools in clinical research
- Building sustainable, locally driven capacity across Africa
Reflections from Jeanette, GCLP Team Lead at Pharmalys
Representing Pharmalys at the conference, Jeanette shared several reflections from her experience:
“Quality is a continuous journey”
The discussions reinforced that maintaining high standards in clinical research and laboratory operations requires ongoing vigilance, structured training, and continuous system improvement.
“Collaboration is critical”
Cross-institutional and cross-country partnerships remain essential to addressing shared challenges and accelerating progress within African research environments.
“Innovation is reshaping the landscape”
Emerging technologies (AI), especially in data systems and diagnostics are unlocking new possibilities but also require robust governance frameworks.
“People remain at the centre”
Capacity building, mentorship, and leadership development are just as important as the systems and technologies being implemented.
Pharmalys’ participation in the TCIS Africa Conference 2026 reinforced the important for collaboration, innovation, and sustained investment in quality systems across clinical research and laboratory networks. Events such as this continue to highlight the strength and potential of the African research community, and the shared commitment to advancing standards that improve health outcomes globally.
