A. Current position
Tell us your current position/s and the Institute and country you are based in.
R/ I am an assistant researcher at the University of Venda
Explain to us your current research/work Link to a recent publication of yours?
R/ My work involves researching how a person's genetics and their nutrition affects their survival rates in cancer
Writing about your typical day gives students a sense of what working as a scientist is like.
R/ My typical day involves attending a seminar, marking tutorials and running experiments in the laboratory
B.Personal Info
Where did you grow up?
R/ I grew up in the Eastern Cape in Butterworth
Who is your role model
R/ tata Nelson Mandela
Do you have any pets/ hobbies?
R/ I like cooking and inviting friends over for a meal
Tell us a joke.
R/ Teacher asks "If you have 3 soomas and a friend asks for one how many samoosas do you have left?" Me: 3.
C. Education
Education:
R/ Bridge Primary School, Butterworth, Eastern Cape
Qualifications:
R/ BSc (Biochemistry), BSc (Med) Honours (Human Genetics), MSc (Biochemistry), PhD (Public Health
If you could tell your younger self (in high school) one thing, what would it be and why?
R/ Drop your friend who doesn't like school, you might not repeat Matric if you hang around friends who are focused