Adj Georgia Demetriou

Georgia Demetriou is a South African clinical researcher affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand and Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. Her work sits at the intersection of medical oncology and infectious diseases, with a strong focus on breast cancer care in settings heavily affected by HIV. She contributes to collaborative initiatives such as the SABCHO study and engages in research addressing cancer outcomes across sub-Saharan Africa.

Her publications examine the impact of comorbid HIV infection on chemotherapy delivery, toxicity, and outcomes in breast cancer, highlighting myelotoxicity risks while demonstrating comparable treatment intensity. She has also advanced patient-centered oncology through validation of the PRS-SA instrument, enabling direct reporting of distress and chemotherapy-related symptoms in South African clinics.

Demetriou’s broader contributions include participation in international breast cancer trials, biosimilar evaluation, hematologic research, and oncofertility initiatives in resource-limited settings. Collectively, her scholarship emphasizes equitable cancer care, integration of infectious disease and oncology research, and practical strategies to strengthen cancer systems in Africa.