Unit
Research Office Health Sciences
About
The Research Office Health Sciences supports and coordinates research activities within the faculty, including ethics, grants, and research administration.
Profile AI
Research Office Health Sciences is a public health research unit based in South Africa, operating within an academic and clinical environment to advance evidence-informed health policy and practice. Established in the early 1990s, it functions as a multidisciplinary research office supporting epidemiology, health economics, and biomedical science across the region.
Its research portfolio centers on HIV, tuberculosis, and health system performance. Prominent work evaluates cost and effectiveness of novel TB regimens such as BPaL, PrEP delivery models, and diagnostic strategies, shaping policy on infectious disease control. Studies on post-TB health and integrated HIV and cardiovascular care highlight a commitment to long-term patient wellbeing and system efficiency.
Complementary strengths include molecular oncology, genomic analysis, and drug delivery innovation, reflecting translational capacity from bench to bedside. Contributions in cancer biology, antimicrobial resistance, and community health economics demonstrate leadership in addressing Africa’s dual burden of infectious and noncommunicable diseases while informing regional and global health strategies.
Latest publications
Most recent scholarly works and contributions.