SCIENCE WISE
On Science Wise we chat with scientists, bust myths, and explain how that lab stuff actually affects your life — from your phone battery to the food you eat. Smart conversations, zero snooze.
6 Episodes
IN CONVESATION WITH Kgothatso Mpolokeng
Kgothatso Mpolokeng is a South African health sciences researcher specialising in molecular and genetic epidemiology. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences and a Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in Chemical Pathology, both from the University of the Witwatersrand. Her work focuses on the relationship between genetic variation…
IN CONVESATION WITH Prof Gillian Drennan
About: Prof Gillian Drennan is an Associate Professor in the Wits School of Geosciences, with a PhD in Geology and Geochemistry from the University of the Witwatersrand. Her research interests include gold and uranium mineralisation, coal geology and geoscience education, with particular interest in understanding the concept of deep time…
IN CONVESATION WITH Shudufhadzo Vhengani
Shudufhadzo Vhengani is a Laboratory Technician in the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology at the University of the Witwatersrand. She holds a BSc Honours in Genetics and Developmental Biology, with research focused on neuropsychiatric genetics and schizophrenia. Beyond the laboratory, she is the Founder and Chief Director of a non-profit…
IN CONVERSATIOPN WITH Ms Benedicta Tshabalala and Jeffery Kgopane
Benedicta Tshabalala is a passionate primary school educator at John Mitchell Primary School and STEM mentor who is committed to nurturing scientific curiosity from an early age. She has guided learners to participate in the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists through the Johannesburg Inner City District Expo at the Sci-Bono…
IN CONVERSATION WITH Dr Tom Boyles
Dr Tom Boyles’ research interests relate to the improvement in care for patients with HIV and TB in resource-limited settings. He has worked as a clinician in South Africa, directly contributing to the care of people with HIV and TB. He worked on a rural HIV programme which led to…
IN CONVERSATION WITH Dr Bilal Bobat, a Specialist Gastroenterologist and Transplant Hepatologist at the Wits Donald Gord
Dr Bilal Bobat, a Specialist Gastroenterologist and Transplant Hepatologist at the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre and a lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand. His work focuses on the care of patients before and after liver transplantation, with clinical interests in autoimmune liver disease and liver cancer. Alongside his…