Sandile Cele

Sandile Cele is a Scientist at The Aurum Institute since March 2023, previously serving as a Research Laboratory Supervisor at the Africa Health Research Institute from October 2014 to March 2023. Responsibilities included maintaining BSL3 and BSL2 laboratories, processing and storing human samples, conducting experiments in immunology and molecular biology, and managing research documentation and administrative tasks. Prior experience includes a Research Scientist Intern position at the Technology Innovation Agency and various roles at the University of KwaZulu-Natal as a Teaching Assistant, Student Demonstrator, and SMarT Tutor. Sandile Cele holds a PhD in Medical Microbiology, an MSc in Biochemistry, a BMed Honours in Medical Microbiology, and a BSc in Biomedical Sciences, all from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Also, Sandile Cele has a degree in Project Management from Humentum.