Country of origin: South AfricaCurrently in: South Africa, PretoriaGeneral field of specialization: Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
Academic Background
Degrees
2010DoctorateStructural, Cell and Molecular Biology
Research and Profession
Current Research Activities
Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
Cellular and Molecular Basis of Cartilage Regeneration and Osteoarthritis. Tissue Engineering of bone and cartilage on biomaterials and biotechnology. Stem cells of Bone and Cartilage based on signals, medicinal plants, stem cells and scaffolds. Role of Extracellular Matrix and Growth Factors in Cell Differentiation and Morphogenesis of Bone and Cartilage, Hormonal Regulation of Cartilage, Bone and Bone Marrow Development. Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation of Research. Noncommunicable diseases associated with osteoarthritis such as obesity.
