Lecturer | Researcher | Course coordinator

I am a dedicated and experienced Lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand, specializing in Pharmacy and Pharmacology education and mentorship. As an accomplished researcher with an h-index of 3 and over 45 citations in peer-reviewed journals, I am currently pursuing a PhD in Pharmacy (Neuropsychopharmacology). I hold a Masters in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a BPharm (Honours), complemented by certifications in Research, Health Science Education, and various Pharmacy practice areas. My advanced research spans both Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, with a primary focus on Neuropsychopharmacology, Medicinal Chemistry, and Drug Delivery Systems. I have numerous publications, including books, book chapters, reviews, and original articles in reputable journals. My main research interests include: (1) Rational design of multi-target molecules, (2) Brain-targeted drug delivery systems, (3) Artificial intelligence in drug discovery, (4) Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, (5) Pharmaceutical Analyses, (6) Pharmacovigilance and drug safety, (7) Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research, (8) Clinical trials in Pharmacology (Design, implementation, and analyses), (9) Gut-Brain Axis in the pharmacology of neuroactive molecules. Currently, I serve as the lead in Wits Neuropharmacology research, and Course Coordinator for the Wits Pharmacology course for BPharm IV students. With over seven years of expertise across academia, regulatory affairs, community pharmacy, and clinical ward pharmacy, I am proficient in quality assurance, quality control, quality management, drug discovery and development, and pharmaceutical analysis. I am passionate about advancing scientific knowledge, delivering innovative healthcare solutions, and contributing to the pharmaceutical industry. I am adaptable, collaborative, and committed to excellence, with a strong work ethic and a drive to make meaningful contributions to healthcare and education.