Assoc Prof Alina Esterhuizen

Dr Esterhuizen’s research interests lie in the genetics of neurological diseases, specifically epilepsy and neuromuscular disorders. As a scientist heading the molecular diagnostic service for Human Genetics at the NHLS/UCT, her research focus is strongly translational, aiming to gain insights into the aetiology of genetically complex disorders, through relevant and translatable genomic research whose outputs can be used to design effective laboratory and clinical protocols.