MSc Epidemiology (Public Health Informatics)

Nomonde Myeka is a biomedical scientist with a Biomedical Science degree and Honours degree in Chemical Pathology from the University of the Witwatersrand (2025). She is enrolled in the MSc in Epidemiology (Public Health Informatics) program for 2026. Her academic journey bridges molecular diagnostics and public health, with a strong commitment to improving health systems and equity in Africa. Research Interests - Public health informatics and epidemiology - Disease surveillance and diagnostics - Digital health tools for clinical decision support and usability Skills & Expertise - Molecular diagnostics: PCR, ELISA, chromatography (TLC, HPLC, LC-MS), gel electrophoresis - Biomedical data analysis: Statistica - REDCap survey design and optimisation (calculated fields, branching logic, usability enhancements) - Critical appraisal and synthesis of scientific literature - Professional scientific writing and presentation - Mentoring and leadership (First-Year Experience Mentor) - Community engagement and volunteerism (student poverty alleviation initiatives)