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Prof Jean Anderson Eloy, MD, FACS
Vice Chair and Professor of Otolaryngology at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School- SESSION 3 (Diamond Auditorium)
- SESSION 5 PANEL DISCUSSIONS (Ruby Auditorium)
- SESSION 2.1 (Emerald Room)
As a head and neck surgeon at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey at University Hospital, Dr Eloy is committed to research, education and excellence in patient care. His clinical/surgical interests include medical and surgical management of refractory rhinosinusitis, endoscopic management of sinonasal neoplasia, cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea, ventral skull base lesions, endoscopic revision sinus surgery, and computer-aided sinus surgery. He serves also as Vice Chair and Professor of Otolaryngology at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.
In 2016, he became the youngest recipient of the prestigious Edward J. Ill Physician’s Award, a lifetime achievement award presented annually to one New Jersey physician who merits recognition for distinguished service as a leader in the medical profession and in the community.
His contributions to the fields of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and Neurological Surgery include over 320 peer-reviewed journal articles and numerous book chapters in the subfield of Rhinology, Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery, over 300 scientific presentations at regional, national, and international otolaryngologic and neurological surgery meetings, as well as over 200 invited lectures and oral presentations.
Dr Eloy is a member of the American Rhinological Society, The Triological Society, American Academy of Facial Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, and the North American Skull Base Society. He is also the Vice President of the New Jersey Academy of Otolaryngology/New Jersey Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery.
Dr Derek Bosman
Paediatric Otolaryngologist at James Cook University Hospital South Tees Hospitals NHS, EnglandDerek Bosman is a senior ENT consultant in paediatric Otolaryngology, at the James Cook
University Hospital, South Tees Hospitals NHS, England.
His clinical activity is dedicated to full-time NHS practice in children's Otolaryngology with a
special interest in paediatric airways. He also undertakes the ENT lead role for cleft palate at
South Tees.
He has served on the specialist training committee as regional representative for several terms.
He has undertaken the senior management position of Clinical Director for Otolaryngology
Head & Neck surgery at South Tees for over 10 years, and acts as the chairman to the Eye, Ear,
Nose & Throat Research charity.
Dr Neil Gross, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Department of Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Centre- SESSION 2.2 (Diamond Auditorium)
- SESSION 5 PANEL DISCUSSIONS (Diamond Auditorium)
- MAIN PLENARY - DIAMOND AUDITORIUM
- SESSION 2.1 (Amathyst Room)
- SESSION 4 (Diamond Auditorium)
Neil D. Gross, M.D., FACS, is a surgeon-scientist with a very active clinical practice solely devoted to treating head and neck cancer patients. He currently serves as the Director of Clinical Research in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center with a focus on surgery-related clinical trials. He has a strong clinical and research interest in squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) including oropharynx cancer. He has managed a range of observational and therapeutic clinical trials for patients with head and neck cancer. Dr. Gross’s research efforts continue to focus on the epidemiology of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancers of the head and neck, development and validation of improved prognostic tools for head and neck cancer patients, the study of the molecular basis of carcinogenesis in humans and the application of novel molecular therapeutics in cutaneous SCCHN and transoral robotic surgery (TORS).
Prof Adrian James
Paediatric Otorhinolaryngologist at University of Toronto, Canada- SESSION 2.1 (Diamond Auditorium)
- SESSION 2.2 (Ruby Auditorium)
- SESSION 5 PANEL DISCUSSIONS (Emerald Room)
Dr. Adrian James is a Professor and Head of the Division of Otology & Neuro-otology in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Toronto, Canada. He works at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto where he has a practice specialising in surgery for chronic middle ear disease. He is a member of the board of the International Working Group in Endoscopic Ear Surgery and Secretary of the International Otology Outcome Group working to deliver higher quality evidence to guide otologic practice.
Prof Stephen Y Lai, M.D., Ph.D., FACS
Dept of Head & Neck Surgery, Div of Surgery at MD Anderson Cancer CentreStephen Y. Lai, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor of Head and Neck Surgery at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and board-certified head and neck cancer surgeon. He serves as the Quality Officer for the Department of Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Lai received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and his medical and doctorate degrees from The University of California, San Francisco. He performed his residency at The University of Pennsylvania and completed his fellowship in oncologic head and neck/cranial base surgery at The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. His clinical expertise is in head and neck cancers with a special emphasis on oral cavity cancer, thyroid and parathyroid disease, salivary gland neoplasms, conservation laryngeal surgery and stereotactic radiosurgery. Dr. Lai takes a multidisciplinary approach to the management of head and neck cancer patients with active participation in cutting-edge treatment protocols.
Dr. Lai’s research focuses on both clinical and basic science, including identifying novel targeted therapies for anaplastic thyroid carcinoma, monitoring functional treatment response and normal tissue toxicity with functional MRI, developing a multi-institutional prospective trial to evaluate sentinel lymph node biopsy for early-stage oral cavity cancer, and defining the role of microRNA in the progression of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Dr. Lai has received research awards and funding from the National Institutes of Health, American College of Surgeons, American Head and Neck Society, American Academy of Otolaryngology, The Thyroid Head and Neck Cancer (THANC) Foundation and the Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas.
Assoc Prof Tsu-Hui (Hubert) Low
Otolaryngologist, Head & Neck (ENT) Surgeon at Fourth Avenue ENT Clinic- SESSION 2.2 (Diamond Auditorium)
- SESSION 5 PANEL DISCUSSIONS (Diamond Auditorium)
- SESSION 3 (Ruby Auditorium)
- SESSION 2.1 (Amathyst Room)
- SESSION 4 (Diamond Auditorium)
Associate Professor Hubert Low is a distinguished Otolaryngologist and Head & Neck Surgeon, renowned for his expertise in managing head and neck oncology, as well as his proficiency in reconstructing head and neck defects/ facial nerve palsy. A/Prof Low completed his ENT training in 2013 and subsequently pursued post-fellowship training both locally and internationally.
A/Prof Low holds Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) appointments at several prestigious institutions, including the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, Macquarie University Hospital, and the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. At the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, he serves as the Chair of the Head and Neck Multidisciplinary team and is the Programme Director of the Facial Nerve Services. Additionally, he is the Clinical Lead for the Head and Neck Database at the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, which currently has over 18,000 patients. Notably, the Facial Nerve Service under his leadership is one of the largest service in Australia.
Beyond his contributions to head and neck and facial nerve surgery, A/Prof Low is the co-founder of the Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Multidisciplinary Clinic at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, one of only two such clinics in Australia. His role in establishing and advancing this clinic underscores his dedication to providing comprehensive care for complex conditions.
A/Prof Low is also deeply committed to education and mentorship. He actively mentors medical students, ENT registrars, and Head and Neck Fellows from various surgical disciplines, fostering the next generation of medical professionals. He holds conjoint academic appointments at both Macquarie University and the University of Sydney, contributing to the academic community through teaching and research.
His research achievements are prolific, with over 120 peer-reviewed journal publications in both local and international journals. His research interests encompass outcome research in mucosal and cutaneous malignancies, head and neck reconstruction, and the field of facial nerve disorders/ surgery.
Outside of his professional endeavors, A/Prof Low is passionate about gardening and enjoys playing music with his three very talented children, balancing his demanding career with fulfilling personal interests.
Prof Waleed Moneir
Professor of ORL-Head & Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine at Mansoura University- SESSION 2.1 (Diamond Auditorium)
- MAIN PLENARY - DIAMOND AUDITORIUM
- SESSION 4 (Emerald Room)
- SESSION 5 PANEL DISCUSSIONS (Emerald Room)
Prof Waleed Moneir is an Ass. Prof. Of Otology Neurology and lateral skull base surgery, Mansoura University, Egypt. General Secretary of the Pan African Endoscopic Ear Surgery Federation (PAEESF) and one of the main founders of it.
- General Secretary of the Egyptian Working Group of Endoscopic Ear Surgery (EWGEES) and one of the main founders of it.
- Member of the International Working Group of Endoscopic Ear Surgery.
- Member of the Egyptian ORL Sosciety.
He has 21 publications and moderated many workshops and conferences in Egypt. He was as a guest speaker in many national and international conferences in Egypt and abroad.
Prof Prepageran Narayanan
Professor and Head of Department of OHNS at Universiti Malaya- SESSION 2.1 (Diamond Auditorium)
- SESSION 3 (Diamond Auditorium)
- LIVE DISSECTION
- LIVE DISSECTION
- SESSION 4
- SESSION 3 (Amathyst Room)
Prof Prepageran Narayanan, is a prominent figure in the field of otolaryngology, particularly specializing in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery. He is known for his expertise in various ENT procedures, including endoscopic sinus surgery and cochlear implantation.
Prof Prepageran Narayanan has contributed significantly to research in his field and has published numerous articles in reputable medical journals. He has also been actively involved in teaching and training medical students, residents, and fellow ENT surgeons.
Prof Prepageran Narayanan is affiliated with the University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where he holds the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.
Dr Zara Patel, M.D.
Professor of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery (OHNS) at Stanford University- SESSION 3 (Diamond Auditorium)
- SESSION 4
- MAIN PLENARY - DIAMOND AUDITORIUM
- SESSION 5 PANEL DISCUSSIONS (Ruby Auditorium)
- SESSION 2.2 (Amathyst Room)
Head & Neck Surgeon, Otolaryngologist, Rhinologist, Smelling Disorders Specialist
Director of Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery, Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the Stanford University, California,USA
Dr. Zara M. Patel is Director of Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery and a Professor of Otolaryngology and, by courtesy, of Neurosurgery at Stanford. She was born and raised in St. Louis, completed her MD at the Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland, Oregon and completed her residency training in otolaryngology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, NY. After pursuing fellowship training in rhinology and endoscopic skull base surgery at Stanford University, she was recruited to join the Emory University faculty in Atlanta in 2011. After four years, the rhinology division recruited her back to the West coast to rejoin the department here at Stanford University in 2015.
Dr. Patel is an expert in advanced endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery. She treats patients with a wide variety of rhinologic complaints, including chronic sinus infection or inflammation, sinus disease that has failed medical therapy, sinus disease that has failed prior surgical therapy, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, benign and and malignant sinus and skull base tumors, as well as olfactory disorders.
She has served as Chair of the Education Committee and Member of the Board of Directors for the American Rhinologic Society, is current Chair of the Rhinology and Allergy Education Committee for the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery and has developed a multitude of educational materials for both physicians and patients to help them better understand rhinologic disorders. She is passionate about educating patients to allow them to make the best decisions about their own care, leading to better outcomes.
Dr. Patel has published widely in topics such as avoiding complications in endoscopic sinus surgery, chronic rhinosinusitis in the immunosuppressed patient population, new devices and techniques for endoscopic skull base surgery, and olfactory dysfunction. She continues to perform research in these areas and is currently collaborating with neuroscientists and engineers to develop technology that she hopes will eventually help cure patients with smell loss, and potentially even help those with neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.
Clinical Prof Shyan Vijayasekaran
Otolaryngologist, Head & Neck Surgeon at Perth Children’s Hospital I University of Western Australia- SESSION 2.2 (Ruby Auditorium)
- SESSION 5 PANEL DISCUSSIONS (Emerald Room)
- SESSION 2.2 (Amathyst Room)
- SESSION 5 (Amathyst Room)
Originally from Perth, is a distinguished otolaryngologist with a medical degree from the University of Western Australia. He trained in Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery in both London and Perth, and completed a prestigious fellowship in Paediatric Otolaryngology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. He was awarded the Charles Ferguson prize by the American Society of Paediatric Otolaryngology in 2005 and earned a PhD focusing on complex airway and swallowing disorders in children. Currently the president of the Australia and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Otolaryngology, Shyan works at Perth Children's Hospital and other institutions, and is on the faculty of The University of Western Australia, Curtin University in Australia, and Kasturba Medical College in India. His clinical and research interests include sleep, airway, voice, swallowing disorders, hearing loss, chronic otitis media, and language delay.
With over 140 publications, Shyan is a frequent speaker at national and international conferences. He dedicates one month annually to providing voluntary medical care in low and middle-income countries. He is also a father of four young humans, and enjoys travel, reading, yoga, and meditation.
Dr Peter C Weber, M.D.
Otolaryngologist & Professor of Otolaryngology at Boston Medical Centre- SESSION 2.1 (Diamond Auditorium)
- WORKSHOP SESSION 1
- WORKSHOP SESSION 2
- WORKSHOP SESSION 3
- WORKSHOP SESSION 4
- SESSION 4 (Ruby Auditorium)
- SESSION 2.2 (Emerald Room)
- SESSION 3 (Emerald Room)
- SESSION 3 (Amathyst Room)
Dr Peter Webber is an Otolaryngologist & Professor of Otolaryngology at the Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine.
He specialises in cochlear implants and other implantable hearing devices, hearing loss disorders, acoustic neuroma, cholestearoma, otoscelerosis, facial nerve disorders, chronic ear infections, tinnitus, vertigo, dizziness, glomus and other shull base tumors.
Dr Sze Wai Chan
Medical Oncologist at Sandton OncologyDr Chan obtained her MBBCh (Wits) in 2001. She completed her internship and community service at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital and Elim Hospital respectively. She worked in the UK for one year as resident medical officer before returning to South Africa to specialize in internal medicine. She obtained her FCP(SA) in 2008.
Dr Chan received the Discovery Foundation Sub-Specialist Award in 2009 and sub-specialised in Medical Oncology at Wits and obtained her qualification, Cert Medical Oncology(SA) Phys, in 2010. She served and taught at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital until the end of 2013 before joining Sandton Oncology Centre.
In 2014, she obtained her MMed (Wits), with a research focus in lung cancer, entitled "EGFR mutations in non-small cell lung cancer patients in South Africa". This work was presented in the European Lung Cancer Conference in 2015, in Geneva, Switzerland.
Dr Chan is the Director and head of the clinical trial research unit at Sandton Oncology. She is the principal and sub-investigator in many current and past global and local clinical trials. She is passionate in the molecular advances of cancer and in immunotherapy and strives to make these novel treatments available locally. She has a special interest in lung cancer and melanoma, among various cancers types.
Dr Chan believes that if we do not stay on top of the game with cancer, then cancer will get ahead of us and win.
Dr Chan actively participates in various local and international congresses and gives lectures and talks to doctors and communities regularly. She participates in advisory board meetings with various pharmaceutical companies. She is a member of SASMO, SAOC, ICON, IASLC, ESMO and ASCO.
Dr Louis Hofmeyr
Ear, Nose & Throat Surgeon at Private PracticeDr LM Hofmeyr (Louis Murray Hofmeyr) qualified as a medical doctor (MBChB) at the University of Pretoria (UP) in 1993. He has managed more than 600 patients with vestibular schwannomas (acoustic neuromas), one of Africa’s most extensive case series. He has performed over 400 cochlear implants, including all three devices currently on the South African market. He also described and managed the first patient in South Africa with superior canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS) in 2006 and has since treated and operated on more than 200 patients with SCDS.
Dr Hofmeyr is a member of the South African Society of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (SA ENT Society) and The South African Cochlear Implant Group (SACIG).
He is a founder member and director of Cape Hearing Implants (CHi), a non-profit company specialising in implantable hearing devices. His other interests include vertigo, dizziness, balance problems, ear disease, hearing loss, Bell’s palsy, tinnitus and the rare genetic condition sclerosteosis. Dr Hofmeyr has a particular interest in all types of inner ear surgery.
Dr Johann Kluge
Head & Neck Surgeon I OtolaryngologistDr. Johann Kluge is a distinguished Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Surgeon who completed his specialist training in 2010 at the University of Pretoria. His career has been marked by a commitment and a passion for advancing the field of Head and Neck surgery.
After initially working in private practice at Life Groenkloof Hospital, Dr. Kluge expanded his professional endeavors in 2020 by opening a practice at Cintocare Hospital. Notably, Cintocare Hospital holds the distinction of being the first Green-Star hospital in South Africa and the fifth of its kind globally.
Dr. Johann Kluge’s expertise encompasses a wide range of ENT surgeries, but his true passion lies in the diagnosis and treatment of Head and Neck cancers, with a specific focus on Thyroid surgery with the new multidisciplinary Thyroid clinic also based at Cintocare . His commitment to advancing his skills led him to complete a fellowship in head and neck surgery through the International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies.
Dr. Johann Kluge’s leadership extends to professional societies as well. He currently serves as the President of the South African Head and Neck Oncology Society, demonstrating his commitment to the local medical community. Furthermore, his dedication to the global advancement of Head and Neck Oncology is underscored by his recent selection to serve on the executive committee of the International Federation of Head and Neck Oncologic Societies.
Prof Darlene Lubbe
Associate Prof & Head of Unit in the Div. of Otolaryngology at Groote Schuur Hospital, Univ of Cape TownDarlene Lubbe is an Associate Professor and Head of Unit in the Division of Otolaryngology at Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town.
Her main interests are endoscopic sinus, skull base and transorbital surgery, with more than 16 years postgraduate tertiary level clinical experience in endoscopic sinus surgery. Prof Lubbe now focuses mainly on patients with complex sinus, skull base and orbital pathology.
She is part of the interdisciplinary anterior skull base team that pioneered endoscopic anterior skull base surgery/pituitary surgery and, more recently, transorbital surgery in South Africa. She also currently runs the Karl Storz training programme in endoscopic sinus and skull base surgery for sub-Saharan Africa.
She has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and authored multiple book chapters on endoscopic sinus surgery and transorbital surgery. She has also been a keynote speaker at various international conferences.
On the innovation front, Prof Lubbe was a consultant to Karl Storz in the development of what is now known as the Lubbe Surgical set, and to Disa Medinotec/Disa Vascular for the Trachealator/Lamprey dissector.
She is an ENT, Skullbase & Transorbital Surgeon in private practice based at Cape Town Mediclinic in Oranjezicht.
Dr Alida Naudé
Director of Amtronix DiagnosticsDr Alida Naudé is an experienced clinical audiologist specialising in vestibular assessment and rehabilitation. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Pretoria. Currently, she is the Director and Clinical Audiologist at Amtronix Diagnostics and a Research Fellow at the University of Pretoria. She is also in private practice in Pretoria and part of the Multidisciplinary Dizziness, Vertigo and Imbalance clinic at Cintocare Private Hospital. With over 20-years in audiology, Dr Naudé is recognised for her expertise in vestibular care and her leadership in healthcare, including receiving the ASAIPA NMA 2021 Healthcare Leadership Award.
She is actively involved in research, personal development workshops, and the use of innovative approaches like virtual reality in vestibular rehab.
Dr. Naudé is affiliated with several professional organizations, including SASLHA, and SAAA, and continues to contribute to advancing clinical practice in South Africa and beyond.
Dr Andile Sibiya
ENT Specialist & Chief Specialist & Head of Department at University of KwaZulu-NatalDr Andile is an ENT Surgeon with special interest expertise & training in advanced otology and laryngology. She is passionate about developing & implementing strategies for improving clinical service delivery and access to specialised care.
She has experience in Medical Education, Strategic Planning, Business Unit Development and Clinical Research.
Dr Thulja Trikamjee
Paediatrician and Certified AllergistThulja is a Paediatrician and Allergologist, and one of a handful of fully accredited allergy specialists on the African continent. She holds a sub-specialty Certificate in Paediatric Allergy, Diploma in Allergy, and the Union of European Medical Specialists Allergy and Immunology Certificate. She is currently a consultant at the University of Cape Town Lung Institute, where she is actively involved in research in the field of paediatrics, allergy, and immunology and has co-authored several publications in international peer review journals.
Thulja is currently serves on the boards of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, and the World Allergy Organization, and is also involved in several international Task Force Groups.
Prof Estelle Verburgh
Clinical Haematology at University of Cape TownEstelle Verburgh is associate professor in Clinical Haematology at the University of Cape Town and director of the bone marrow transplantation unit at Groote Schuur Hospital. She is a registered physician haematologist with dual qualification in clinical and laboratory haematology.
Her clinical vision is to devise timely and cost-effective strategies for haematological care in South Africa and to make haematological diagnostic approaches more accessible to non-specialists. Her research passion is implementing best care observational and interventional research pathways for the diagnosis and treatment of benign and malignant disorders in a collaborative environment.
She is a member of a number of haematological societies, including the American Society of Haematology (ASH) and the European Haematology Association (EHA). Nationally she is chairman-elect of the South African Stem Cell Transplantation Society (SASCeTS), treasurer of the South African Clinical Haematology Society (SACHaS) and Chairperson of the South African Bleeding Disorders Registry Working Group.
Dr Kathryne Wright
ENT Consultant at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital
Prof Martin Brand
Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgeon: Head of Unit at Gauteng Department of HealthDr. Martin Brand is a distinguished surgeon with extensive experience in hepatopancreaticobiliary surgery and a strong commitment to education, research, and professional leadership within the medical community.
Academic Achievements:
Co-founder, South African Society for Surgeons in Training (SASSiT)
- Mentor, Tuks Student Surgery Society
- Initiated HPB Fellowship program at UP
- Co-convenor for various surgical exams
Research Contributions:
- Supervised multiple graduate and postgraduate students
- Principal Investigator for several pharmaceutical trials
- Editor of the South African Gastroenterology Journal
- Authored 44 peer-reviewed publications
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Dr Abeda Dawood
Division Manager: Research Capacity Development at South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)Abeda Dawood is the Division Manager of the Division of Research Capacity Development at the South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC). In this role, Abeda is responsible for overseeing various research capacity development programmes aimed at supporting the growth of health research capacity. These programmes include strategic capacity development grants and scholarships aligned with national research priorities, directly contributing to national targets for research capacity development and transformation.
Before joining SAMRC, Abeda worked in various capacities, including academia, funding administration, and management for more than 25 years. As a scientist, Abeda has a strong interest in molecular systematics and has been always passionate about research capacity, postgraduate student development, and education in South Africa.
Dr Maurice Goodman
Chief Medical Officer at Discovery HealthAfter obtaining his medical degree, Dr Goodman worked for several years in emergency medicine and trauma surgery. He participated in the South African rescue missions to Phuket and Haiti.
Having completed his MBA, Dr Goodman headed up the Southern Africa healthcare practice of a leading international consulting organisation before moving into the healthcare funding industry. Dr Goodman joined Discovery Health shortly after its inception and is currently the Chief Medical Officer of Discovery Health.
Dr Goodman is a Trustee of the Discovery Foundation which is investing in excess of R300 million into the training of medical specialists in South Africa in identified areas of need. He is also a Trustee of the Discovery Fund which is dedicated to improving individuals’ quality of life through the provision of primary health care services in indigent communities.
Dr Goodman serves on the Executive Committees of the Wits Business School Association and the Medical Advisors Group. He is the current Vice-Chair and Immediate Past Acting President of Convocation of the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits). He also serves on the Wits Council. Dr Goodman is a Branch Counsellor on the SA Medical Association South Gauteng Branch. He is also a Member of the SAMA Human Rights, Law and Ethics Committee.
Nadine Grunder
Training Manager UK, ROI at Oticon Medical & RHADNadine Grunder is Hearing Aid Audiologist with broad experience in all aspects of Adult Audiology in the private sector and the NHS. She has direct experience with managing an Audiology team and providing advice and direction with setting up new Retail Audiology sites on a National level.
Nadine is experienced at Clinical Auditing & Patient & Customer Care. She is experienced at providing training and support to colleagues, students and giving presentations to large groups at conferences & manufacturer events.
Nadine has experience as a Regional Sales Manager for hearing aid manufacturing, managing and growing the sales in her area, and working to KPI’s. She is tenacious, determined and self-motivated.
Specialties: Hearing Assessments, Hearing Aid fitting, Sales, Customer Service, Patient Care, Retail Trade, Professional Auditing, Team Management, Presentations, Training, Audiology Support, Regional Sales Management.
Dr Nonkululeko Blesset Nkambule
Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection SocietyDr. Blesset Nkambule is a multifaceted medical professional with a distinguished career spanning various fields. She began her journey by earning her medical degree from the University of Pretoria, followed by extensive experience in South Africa's Public Healthcare Sector.
Driven by a passion for medical law, Dr. Nkambule pursued a Bachelor of Law Degree from UNISA. She further expanded her expertise by acquiring a Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health from Wits University, becoming a registered Occupational Medical Practitioner. She provides contractual services to both public and private sectors.
Venturing into clinical research, Dr. Nkambule serves as a Principal Investigator in the private sector. Her pursuit of excellence led her to earn an MBA from UNISA's School of Business Leadership, enhancing her strategic leadership and corporate governance acumen.
Currently, Dr. Nkambule holds the position of Medicolegal Consultant at Medical Protection, where she utilizes her comprehensive knowledge and skills to make a positive impact.
Lesego Makhafola
Senior Coordinator: Research Commons, UP Library Services at University of PretoriaI am a motivated, enthusiastic, and hard-working individual. I enjoy learning new skills as well as sharing my knowledge with others. When not busy learning or working, I like to watch movies, explore the outdoors, and read. In addition to my professional work life, I love to travel, visit new places, organise events, bake, and spend time with my family. There is nothing better than seeing a great piece of history (in various forms) or literature in one's mind.
Ninette Kotzee
Research Grants Manager, Department of Research & Innovation at University of PretoriaI have the best job on earth! I prepare fund-raising documents and manage the Department of Institutional Advancement’s (DIA) communication platforms.
I write and tailor fund-raising documents for project leaders and academics from the nine faculties at the University. These documents include proposals, letters of inquiry, application forms and sponsorship propositions. As the only proposal consultant at UP, I prepare submissions for foundations, CSI and government agencies.
I am often roped in the beginning phases to facilitate the project development among academics through a Log Frame Analysis. I also use this technique to determine the fund-ability of a project.
I am the editor of the DIA’s blog. This blog targets our project leaders. Here I publish calls for proposals, entries on the theory of fund-raising and departmental news. The blog has an average hit rate of 1,990 bi-weekly. Most of our readers (51%) are from the University, but we often receive comments from other fund-raisers. In fact, this blog has become a tool of forging partnerships with the communities surrounding our projects.
• I wrote the proposals that secured R28 million to advance nursing scholarship at the University of Pretoria and the University of Limpopo (Medunsa).
• I conceptualised and initiated a partnership between the Vision 2020 Eye Care Clinic in Pretoria West and a national optometry company to implement a sustainability plan for the clinic. We will never need to raise funds for the clinic again, thanks to this strategic partnership.
• In 2011 I had a success ratio of 1:2, i.e. for every two proposals I write one is successful!
• I was invited to present a workshop on proposal writing and portfolio target setting for Inyathelo. I developed the course material, presented the workshop and had a great time. This is an experience I will pursue in the future!
Dr Lindokuhle Ndlandla
Project Manager: Research Capacity Development at South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC)A professional skilled in research and innovation management. Experienced in overseeing research awards and postgraduate (Masters and Doctoral) scholarships pre- and post-award administration, contract and financial management processes. I have a strong academic background in the health sciences and work exceptionally well in both collaborative and self-starting environments. I am passionate about research capacity development.
Dr Simon Strachan
Chief Executive Officer at SAPPFSimon obtained his MBChB from The University of Cape Town in 1987 and graduated as a Fellow of the College of Paediatricians through WITS in 1995. He started in general private Paediatric practice in Bedfordview, Johannesburg in 1996 and is now in his 28th year of private practice.
Dr Strachan has publications in international Journals and has been an invited speaker at both local and international conferences.
Simon is the co-author of “Feeding Sense” published by Metz Press and this is in its 2nd edition.
Simon is an examiner for the CMSA FCPaed II, A lecturer on the MSc Vaccinology at Wits and an APLS Instructor.
He is the current CEO of the South African Private Practitioners Forum and a director of the Paediatrician Management Group.
Simon advocates for all children and is passionate about improving access to healthcare while maintaining standards of excellence in the provision and delivery of healthcare services. He believes that the private sector is integral to the successful achievement of universal access to healthcare.
He is married and has lots of children and grandchildren.
Adv Vanessa van Niekerk
Founder & Director of Medico-Legal HubAdv Vanessa is an Admitted Advocate of the High Court of South Africa and a member of the National Bar Council of South Africa. She holds an LLB and currently practice in the field of Medical Law, Family and Insurance Law. Vanessa has a passion for Medical Law and the Children’s Court.
She is a member of Access to Justice which deals with Gender and Racial based violence matters.
Vanessa is also a qualified and licensed Financial Planner and owner of a Financial Service Practice, which affords me valuable insight into Insurance Law, including matters involving Medical Schemes.
She’s been a panelist and facilitator for the Alternative dispute Resolution Network of South Africa; Registered Mediator & Arbitrator including court annexed mediation in terms of Rule 41 A of the High Court Rules; Registered SAMLA (South African Medico Legal Association) Mediator; and Founder & Director of Medico-Legal Hub.