On PubMed Mr Nguweneza is PhD student in the Division of Human Genetics, University of Cape Town. His project is looking at genetic and non-genetic factors that are associated with blood pressure variation among sickle cell patients. Prior to joining the Division of Human Genetics, Mr Nguweneza worked as a Data Analyst at the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) from 2014 to 2018 and Epidemiology Fellow at Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office from 2013 to 2014. Mr Nguweneza holds MSc. in Epidemiology from Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa.
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Ms. Chandré Oosterwyk (Postgraduate Student)
On PubMed Chandré Oosterwyk received her BSc in Medical Bioscience and microbiology at the University of the Western Cape in 2018. In 2018 she completed her Honours degree in Human Genetics. Her honours project involved investigating the role of the SFRP4 causing Pyle disease in a South African patient, which was under the supervision of Professor Ambroise Wonkam. Chandré is currently registered as a Masters student at the University of Cape Town. Her MSc project is aimed at investigating the microbiome profile in patients with sickle cell disease.
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Dr. Kambe Banda (Postgraduate Student)
On PubMed Dr. Kambe Banda is a medical doctor by profession. Currently a PhD student at the University of Cape Town in the division of Human Genetics.
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Mr. Kevin Esoh (Research Fellow)
On PubMed Mr. Esoh is a SADaCC Research Fellow in Human Genetics.
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Mrs. Nabeelah Samie (Research Fellow)
On PubMed Mrs. Samie is a first-year Masters student, specializing in Human Genetics, at the University of Cape Town. She obtained both her Bachelors and Honors degrees studying at the University of Cape Town. Mrs. Samie is the second eldest of two siblings and is married to Sage Davids. Some of her goals include publishing her first journal article, obtaining her Master’s degree and finally getting her driver’s license. Mrs. Samie enjoys spending her free time reading, hiking and playing with her dogs.
