Dr. Prinisha Pillay

Prinisha Pillay is a South African clinician-researcher whose work centers on HIV medicine and its neurological complications. Affiliated with academic and public health institutions in South Africa, her scholarship bridges clinical care and molecular investigation, with a sustained focus on improving outcomes for people living with HIV in resource-limited settings.

Her research prominently examines HIV-associated sensory neuropathy, integrating genetic, clinical, and psychosocial approaches. Studies on TNF-block and CAMKK2 polymorphisms highlight host genetic susceptibility across diverse populations, while prospective cohort work in the post-stavudine era clarifies neuropathy incidence under tenofovir-based therapy. She has also explored psychological correlates of neuropathic pain and quality of life.

Beyond neuropathy, her contributions include evaluations of antiretroviral regimens, systematic reviews comparing efavirenz- and nevirapine-based therapies, and policy-focused commentaries on access to treatment and ethical practice. Collectively, this body of work reflects expertise in HIV therapeutics, translational neurovirology, and health systems advocacy.