Ms. Bianca Rossouw

Bianca Rossouw is a South African researcher in medical genetics whose work spans clinical genomics, hereditary cancer, and ethical dimensions of genomic research. Affiliated with initiatives such as DDD-Africa and involved in diagnostic genomic studies, her scholarship integrates molecular analysis with patient-centered perspectives, contributing to the advancement of precision medicine within resource-constrained settings.

Her publications highlight expertise in chromosomal microarray analysis, next-generation sequencing, and the interpretation of variants in hereditary breast cancer and developmental disorders. She has reported a landmark African case of HDR syndrome confirmed by chromosomal analysis and examined the clinical implications of double heterozygosity in homologous recombination repair genes, strengthening understanding of complex cancer susceptibility.

Rossouw also addresses the ethical and counseling challenges of genomic medicine, exploring participant perspectives on the return of secondary findings in African research contexts. Based on a limited body of currently available publications, her work demonstrates a commitment to translating genomic discoveries into clinically and socially responsible practice.