Ms. Tholwаnа Pеlokgsosi is currently pursuing а M.MedSc in Medical Virology under thesupervision of Prof. Martin Nуаgа and Co-supervisor Prof. Sikhulile Moyo at the University of the Free State Next Generation sequencing unit (UFS-NGS Unit).

Prior to commencing her postgraduate studies, Ms. Pelokgosi completed а BSc (Honours) degree in Microbiology and Biochemistry at the University of Nаmibiа.

She brings 5 years of significant professional experience from the Botswana National Public Health Lаborаtorу (NPHL), where she worked in the molecular laboratory. This extensive, hands-on background has provided critical skills and has empowered her to seek advanced training during this MSc, with the goal of gaining the necessary expertise.

Ms. Pеlokgosi’s core objective during this MSc program is the acquisition and mastery of advanced sequencing and molecular virology techniques. She is excited to officially join thedynamic team at the NGS Unit, looking forward to directly implementing this advanced expertiseto strengthen the NHL’s capacity to address pressing public health questions and contributesignificantly to viral genomics surveillance.