Country of Residence
Discipline(s)
GYA Roles
Institution
University of the Witwatersrand
Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Wits Medical School, 7 York Road, Parktown, Johannesburg, South Africa
Research Interests
Molecular engineering of precise systems
Biomaterials
Biometals
Topics to speak on:
Targeted Drug Delivery
Biography
Associate Professor / Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Thashree is an Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform research unit at the Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology in the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS), South Africa. Her current research is focused on the molecular engineering of precise systems for therapeutic applications, with demonstrated expertise in the fields of biomaterials and biometals. She is a recognised mentor, who draws upon modern pedagogy and innovative teaching and learning practices. She is a persistent yet patient academic who strives to maintain genuine engagement in her research, teaching and social responsiveness.
Awards
1st runner-up for the Distinguished Young Women Researchers in the Engineering and Natural Sciences category at the 2023 South African Women in Science Awards: 2023
Friedel Sellschop Award: 2022
National Research Foundation (NRF) Y2 rating: 2019
Activities