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Get to know the diverse team of researchers, clinicians, bioinformaticians, staff and students who drive COIN’s research and impact forward.

Dr Melissa Nel
Dr Melissa Nel
Director
Erin Kinghorn
Ms Erin Kinghorn
Research Communications Officer
Saifeldeen Elshahawy
Mr Saifeldeen Elshahawy
MSc Candidate - Genomics and Bioinformatics
Gideon Wiafe
Mr Gideon Wiafe
MSc Candidate - Genomics and Bioinformatics
Nabeelah Peerbhai
Ms Nabeelah Peerbhai
Genetic Counsellor
Zama Mngadi
Ms Zama Mngadi
MSc Candidate - Genomics and Bioinformatics
Nomakhosazana Monnakgotla
Ms Nomakhosazana Monnakgotla
PhD candidate
Waheed Amanjee
Mr Waheed Amanjee
MSc Candidate - Genomics and Bioinformatics
Amokelani Mahungu
Ms Amokelani Mahungu
PhD candidate

Past staff & students

Mohammed Farahat
Dr Mohammed Farahat
Senior Bioinformatician

Clinical Omics & Informatics Unit

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