Principal researcher
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
Tshwane, Gauteng, South Africa
Mohammed, a principal researcher at South Africa's CSIR, heads the Bio-polymer Modification & Advanced Therapeutics Laboratory. An expert in biochemistry and organic chemistry (BSc, MSc, PhD), his key interest lies in the research and development of innovative treatment options for infectious diseases like malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS plaguing Africa and low/middle-income countries. He has published over 40 peer-reviewed research articles and serves on the editorial board of the journal Applied Research.
Mohammed's interdisciplinary team of researchers leverages advanced techniques like biopolymer modification and nanotechnology to create powerful antimicrobial materials. They also conduct research into the cellular and biochemical impact of these materials to optimize their design and effectiveness.
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Global Health and Special Populations
Thursday, July 11, 2024
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CET
