Our Team
Head of Division
Head: Division of Medical Virology
Prof Wolfgang Preiser
Pathologist / Consultant Virologist
Tel: 021 938 9353
Room 8080
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Administrative Officer
Mrs Sal van Zyl
Administrative Officer
Tel: 021 938 93534
Room 8078
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Pathologists / Consultants / Medical Scientists
Pathologist / Consultant Virologist
Prof Gert van Zyl
Tel: 021 938 9691
Room 8082
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Pathologist/Consultant Virologist
Dr Paula Deport
Tel: 021 938 9057
Room 8047
Email: [email protected]
Pathologist / Consultant Virologist
Dr Devon Muir
Tel: 021 938 9057
Room 8047
Email: [email protected]
Principal Medical Scientist
Prof Corena de Beer
Tel: 021 938 9453
Room 8002
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Senior Medical Scientist
Dr Tongai Maponga
Tel: 021 938 9356
Room 8089
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Registrars
Virology Registrar
Dr Yoliswa Chili
Tel: 021 938 9347
Room 8035
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Virology Registrar
Dr Menzi Nkosi
Tel: 021 938 9347
Room 8035
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Virology Registrar
Dr Chris Coetzee
Tel: 021 938 9347
Room 8035
Email: [email protected]
Supernumerary Virology Registrar
Dr Berit Platt
Tel: 021 938 9347
Room 8035
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Research Coordinator/Assistants
Research Coordinator
Mr Devon Allies
Tel: 021 938 9744
Room 8103
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Research Assistant
Mr Jan de Wit
Tel: 021 938 9745
Room 8103
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Research Assistant
Ms Nicola Coetzee
Tel: 021 938 9356
Room 8089
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Extraordinary Appointments in Medical Virology
Emeritus Professor
Prof Susan Engelbrechtz
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Extraordinary Lecturer
Dr Kamela Mahlakwane
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Extraordinary Senior Lecturer
Dr Jean Maritz
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Extraordinary Professor
Prof Stephanie Plön
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Extraordinary Associate Professor
Prof Eftyxia Vardas
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Extraordinary Associate Professor
Prof Monique Andersson
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Extraordinary Associate Professor
Prof Megan Shaw
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NHLS diagnostic Services
NHLS Laboratory Manager
Ms Tania Stander
Tel: 021 938 9355
Room 8086
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Medical Technologist
Mr Adam Clark
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Medical Technologist
Mrs Amanda Moelich
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Laboratory Assistant
Mr Adrian van Rooi
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Medical Scientist
Medical Technologist
Mr Iviwe Diko
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Medical Technologist
Mrs Renata Oelofse
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Laboratory Clerk
Medical Technologist
Medical Technologist
Medical Technologist
Mrs Ivoné Snyders
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Medical Techologist
Medical Technologist
Ms Ziyanda Mngeni
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Medical Technician
Mrs Gilda Dlani-Bam
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Research Interns
HPCSA / NHLS Intern Scientist
Ms Bronwyn Roberts
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HPCSA / NHLS Intern Scientist
Ms Khomotso Maremane
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General Assistants
NHLS General Assistant
Ms Donna Mbewu
NHLS Cleaner
Mrs Portia Bhexesha