Dr Dawson is a Consultant Pulmonologist who leads our team at the CTBRI .He is an experienced tuberculosis clinician and his special interests include new drug development and developing standardized radiology reporting systems for patients with tuberculosis.
Dr Kim Narunsky
Research Scientist
Dr Narunsky is a medical doctor with extensive experience in primary health care and tuberculosis. She is well known and highly regarded in our local communities for her longstanding work in tuberculosis. She is responsible for the medical management of our clinical trials.
Sr Donette Baines
Clinical Research Manager
Sr Donette Baines brings a wealth of experience in clinical trial management and is responsible for the day to day co-ordination of research activities of the Clinical Trials division of the Centre for Tuberculosis Research Innovation.
Sr Evreva is responsible for clinical trial recruitment and patient care. She has extensive experience in managing Phase III clinical trials.
Sr Fezeka Gagayi
Clinical Research Sister
Sr Gagayi has worked for many years in primary care and tuberculosis management. She is responsible for patient recruitment and the management of the Langa Clinical research site.
E/N Ella Nelson
Clinical Research Nurse
Nurse Nelson has extensive local knowledge of tuberculosis and is responsible for recruitment and patient care at the Chapel Street clinic.
Mr Alvin Sass
Clinical Research Manager
Mr Sass is a valued member of our team responsible for co-ordination and transport of patients and clinical trial samples.
Sr Jessica Phillips
Clinical Research Sister
Sr Phillips is the newest member of our growing team. She co-ordinates the recruitment and management of patients recruited for grant- funded academic research at the CTBRI.
Richard Meldau
Research Technician
Mr Meldau is our research technician responsible for processing laboratory samples for a large number of research protocols to the highest international standards.
Judy Gershman
Research Pharmacist
Ms Gershman is an experienced primary care pharmacist who co-ordinates drug prescription requirements for our various clinical trial protocols.