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Name: Andrea Josiah
Location: Office G06, Akanya Building Auckland Park Kingsway Campus
Research Capacity Development Staff Staff Members
Contact Details:
Tel: 011 559 7395
Email: andreaj@uj.ac.za
About Ms Andrea Josiah
Ms Andrea Josiah is a research and development scientist specialising in drug design and targeted drug delivery systems. With expertise in computational and experimental chemistry, biochemistry, and microbiology. In addition, data analytics and high-performance computing are employed to optimise small-molecule drug conjugates for healthcare applications.
Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences at the University of Johannesburg, her work integrates ligand-protein interaction studies, organic synthesis, and in-vitro testing to enhance drug efficacy and safety. Previously, she worked as a research scientist at The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), collaborating with biotech partners to design targeted therapeutics. Recognised for academic excellence and scientific innovation, she is passionate about translating computational insights into real-world solutions.