Astika Sewcharran

Astika Sewcharran is a seasoned professional in the field of clinical research and laboratory science, currently serving as Project Manager and Clinical Research Lead at Wits Health Consortium since January 2022. Previously, Astika worked as a Project Manager at the Wits Health Consortium's Centre of Excellence for Biomedical TB Research from March 2020 to January 2022 and held the position of Medical Laboratory Technician at the same center from September 2017 to March 2020. Additional experience includes roles as Lab Manager and Seed Analyst at Capstone Seeds and as a Student Educator at Howick Secondary School. Astika holds a Master of Science in Medical Clinical Sciences from the University of the Witwatersrand, as well as further studies in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science. Astika earned a Bachelor's degree in Genetics from the University of Kwa-zulu Natal and has pursued various educational endeavors, including courses at Columbia University and the University of Pretoria.