Dr Omolara Olujimi Baiyegunhi who graduated with her Doctor of Philosophy degree in Immunology.
UKZN PhD graduate, Dr Elizabeth M Joseph-Shehu, whose research led to the development of a healthcare promotion mobile app. A UKZN PhD study conducted by Dr Elizabeth M Joseph-Shehu identified health promotion as key in the control and prevention of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs); leading to the development of an Android mobile application that can enhance healthcare promotion amongst university workers.
Dr Edson Panganayi Sibanda who graduated with a PhD in Philosophy in Health Sciences.
Dr Pragalathan Naidoo graduated with a PhD in Philosophy in Health Sciences.‘I feel ecstatic because it was always my dream to obtain a PhD qualification in Health Sciences. I am truly grateful and blessed to have such amazing, kind and humble parents who made major sacrifices to educate me and who instilled in me the importance of hard work and perseverance.’
Dr Abdul Yakasai is conferred with his PhD degree at the Health Sciences Graduation ceremony.
Dr Agness Farai Nhidza who graduated with a PhD in Medical Microbiology.
PhD graduate, Dr Bilen Gebrekidan Teklezgi, who investigated the distribution and localisation of heroin and other drugs in the brain.
From left: Dr Eyesu Gebreegziabher, Professor Johan van Heerden, Dr Leyetad Gebru and Dr Ashenafi Tariku. Also pictured with Professor van Heerden is Ms Ireen Munekani.UKZN’s Professor Johan van Heerden from the Sport Science Discipline at UKZN graduated three PhD students and one Master’s student during the Spring Graduation ceremonies.
The three PhD students hail from Ethiopia, while the Master’s student is from Zimbabwe.
Dr Cherinet Hailu Balami graduated with a PhD in Sports Science.
PhD in Health Sciences graduate, Dr Raadhiya Osman.
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences graduate, Dr Nikita Naicker.‘Completing this degree has sparked a multitude of feelings. I am proud of my triumph; one which bared both struggle and success,’ so said Dr& Nikita Naicker upon completion of her Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences (Medical Biochemistry) in the School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences.
Dr Margaret Glynnis Matthews who graduated with a PhD which emphasised the importance of communication in healthcare.A concern with regards to communication in healthcare - whilst being included now as a graduate competency in health professions education - being somewhat neglected in South Africa was the basis upon Dr Margaret Glynnis Matthews built her PhD study
Dr Yashodani Pillay who received a PhD in Philosophy in Health Sciences.‘I have feelings of relief, excitement and gratitude. It’s been a difficult journey but I am so grateful to all who were a part of it. I’m unsure of what the future holds for now, but I’d like to use what I’ve learnt to help others and make a positive impact - possibly through evidence-based policy and initiatives.’
Dr Eyasu Merhatsidk Gebreegziabher who graduated with a PhD in Sport Science.Ethiopian national, Dr Eyasu Merhatsidk Gebreegziabher, is thrilled to have graduated with a PhD in Sport Science following his study which investigated anthropometric profile and physical performance of youth players as well as challenges in the Ethiopian football talent identification programme.
Dr Sona Narayanan Ayanikalath who graduated with a PhD during the recent UKZN Spring Graduation ceremonies.
Dr Fathima Nuzha Ishak graduates with a PhD in Speech Language Pathology.