Kgomotso Sibeko-Matjila

Professor
Kgomotso
Sibeko-Matjila

Associate professor
University of Pretoria
Biography

I am a molecular biologist by training and have been working in the field of Veterinary Parasitology for the past 16 years. I have worked extensively on haemoparasites of livestock, especially Theileria parva. My research focus has been on molecular characterization of Theileria parva, development of diagnostic assays and identification and characterization of disease control candidates. 

Research interests

Molecular characterization of haemoparasites

Development of diagnostic tests

Identification and characterization of disease control candidates 

 

Discipline
Molecular biology Parasitology
Host species
Cattle Wildlife
Pathogen
ParasitesTheileria parva
Stage of vaccine development
Antigen discovery and immunogen design