Dr. Lindokuhle Goqwana

Lindokuhle Goqwana is a clinical researcher in hematology with a focus on plasma cell disorders and lymphoid malignancies, contributing to studies spanning South Africa and international cohorts. This work centers on improving diagnostic accuracy and equity in diverse populations, particularly in relation to monoclonal gammopathies and related hematologic conditions.

Recent research in Blood examines serum free light chain reference ranges in racially diverse populations, highlighting the risk of overdiagnosis when standards are derived from predominantly White cohorts. The study proposes ancestry-informed reference intervals, advancing more equitable laboratory diagnostics and influencing how monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance is defined and managed.

Additional scholarship includes a detailed case report on extranodal NK/T-cell lymphoma in a resource-limited South African setting, underscoring diagnostic challenges and the need for collaborative pathology infrastructure. Based on limited available publications at present, the work reflects strengths in clinical hematology, diagnostic refinement, and advocacy for context-sensitive cancer care in African populations.