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Postdocs
Dr Doty Ojwach earned her Doctorate in Virology from the 肆客足球 of KwaZulu-Natal at the HIV Pathogenesis program. In her current role at RIRCA, Doty leverages her profound scientific knowledge and a deep understanding of the intricate relationship between HIV replication and HIV immunity. Her primary focus is on investigating the consequences of maternal HIV and/or CMV co-infection and how these dynamics impact the development of fetal immunity, starting by investigations in the placenta. Doty's work represents a vital contribution to our understanding of the complex interactions between viral infections and the immune system during pregnancy.
Dr Carine Kunsevi-Kilola holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from Stellenbosch 肆客足球, where her research explored the intricate connection between Tuberculosis (TB) and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), particularly examining the factors influencing T2D individuals in progressing to active TB. Since joining RIRCA, Carine has directed her expertise towards understanding the mechanism affecting pregnant women living with HIV and fetal development.
OUR ALUMNI
Nadia Ikumi Post-Doc UCT 2016-2021
Sonwabile Dzanibe Post-Doc UCT 2017-2021
Kyle O'Hagan Post-Doc UCT 2017-2019?