Aspro Julitha Molepo

Julitha Molepo is a dental academic and biomedical researcher whose work bridges oral health, microbiology, and molecular pathology. Affiliated with South African academic and clinical institutions, her scholarship reflects a strong commitment to translational research in maxillofacial and oral sciences, integrating laboratory diagnostics with clinically relevant challenges in infectious diseases and oncology.

Her research focuses on antifungal drug development, particularly phytochemical derivatives such as eugenol congeners against Candida species, including drug-resistant strains. She has explored mechanisms of action, apoptosis induction, and combination therapies, alongside broader analyses of antifungal resistance and innovation strategies. Additional contributions address microbial contamination in dental settings, head and neck infections, and diagnostic tools for tuberculosis, underscoring expertise in applied microbiology.

Molepo has also advanced understanding of squamous cell carcinoma through microRNA expression profiling, linking molecular signatures to differentiation patterns and lymphovascular invasion. This work highlights strengths in molecular diagnostics and prognostic biomarker research. Complementing her biomedical focus, she has examined dental education and curriculum development, reflecting a holistic engagement with both scientific inquiry and professional training.