Dr Dr Edith Phalane MSc, PhD, BWIS Fellow, Lindau Alumni

Research Manager/Specialist Scientist

SAMRC/UJ Pan African Centre for Epidemics Research Extramural UnitSouth Africa

Research focus

My research focus entails conducting cutting edge epidemiological and public health research aimed at understanding and responding equitably, sustainably and effectively to local epidemics. The research seeks to strengthen the country’s proactive response to current epidemics and readiness for future pandemics. My research interests are in HIV, COVID-19, health disparities and non-communicable diseases.

SDG targets

3.3

Fight communicable diseases

3.B

Support research, development and universal access to affordable vaccines and medicines

3.D

Improve early warning systems for global health risks

10.2

Promote universal social, economic and political inclusion

10.3

Ensure equal opportunities and end discrimination

Projects

The Boloka Big Data Project or Boloka Data Repository Initiative: Harnessing big heterogeneous data to evaluate the potential impact of HIV responses among key populations in South Africa

The Lokishang Project: Epidemiologic analyses of the impacts of COVID-19 to inform tailoring and adaptation of implementation strategies for HIV service delivery among key populations in sub-Saharan Africa.