Aspro Elise Schapkaitz

Elise Schapkaitz is a South African hematologist and laboratory medicine specialist affiliated with leading academic hospitals in Johannesburg and the National Health Laboratory Service. Her work bridges clinical hematology, coagulation, and diagnostic laboratory science, with a strong emphasis on improving patient care in resource-constrained and high HIV-prevalence settings.

Her research focuses on anticoagulation management, thrombosis, and hemostasis, including warfarin pharmacogenetics in African populations, direct oral anticoagulant monitoring, and point-of-care INR testing. She has advanced understanding of anticoagulation in pregnancy, heavy menstrual bleeding on oral anticoagulants, and aviation-related thrombosis, contributing practical guidance for complex and high-risk groups.

Schapkaitz also leads diagnostic validation and quality assurance studies in hematology, evaluating automated analyzers and external quality programs to strengthen laboratory performance. Her work on cost-effective lymphoma diagnostics and laboratory quality systems highlights a commitment to equitable, evidence-based diagnostics and translational impact across sub-Saharan Africa.