Meet The team

Iloke Alusala is a digital innovator with a knack for turning visionary ideas into reality. Passionate about robotics and software development, he embraces challenges and plays a key role in designing impactful solutions, including this website.

Chloe Ash, a medical student passionate about activism, is dedicated to empowering and serving others. She’s all about making meaningful connections, driving positive change in communities, and embracing growth as she overcomes challenges.

Amin Banderker is a medical student inspired by the research done by young people across Africa. He sees ARS as a platform to promote the work of such individuals and motivate others to involve themselves in research.

Danika Govender, a third-year medical student, is dedicated to advancing healthcare equity and empowering women in STEM. With a strong foundation in research and leadership, she aims to create impactful opportunities that foster collaboration and drive meaningful change within communities.

Sunmin Im is a medical student interested in learning more about the world and people’s minds. She values the vision of research and supporting innovation of Africa, and making knowledge more accessible for students. She is involved in co-ordinating events for ARS that harbour inspiration and ambition amongst aspiring researchers.

Nondumiso Nkosi is a medical student who passionately believes in the power of inclusivity. She champions the idea that success is not a solo journey—when you rise, you should lift others with you. Her vision is to strike a harmonious balance between equality and equity, recognizing that true equality is achieved through equitable practices. She embraces diversity, advocating for the appreciation of our differences by being inclusive, regardless of background or social status, because you never know the gem hidden beneath the surface.

Thompho Mathoni is a passionate medical student with a deep curiosity for the Health Sciences. Driven by curiosity and creativity, she is dedicated to the collective pursuit of saving lives and enriching communities through research and collaboration.

Raquel Mitchelson is a medical student who has a special interest in representation of marginalised communities within spaces of research. She believes in the importance of Afrocentric research and the advancement of knowledge and innovation through collaboration to achieve meaningful outcomes across the continent.

Raabia Ravat is a passionate business science student who brings creativity to life through social media content creation . Her dedication to African research and innovative ideas enhance every project she undertakes. Outside of university work, she enjoys reading and hiking.

Tsaiyu is a third-year medical student interested in exploring ways to make medical research more Afrocentric. She is passionate about integrating local context into health science knowledge, to foster inclusive and relevant research.

Sunali Parbhoo is a published author and a medical student. She has a flair for compelling narratives and often finds herself painting pictures with words, if not a paintbrush. Sunali integrates her creativity and storytelling into social media and content creation.

Kimi Pather is a driven molecular biology and anatomy student. Committed to learning about the future of work, she aims to bring about tangible change to South African communities through innovative healthcare technology solutions. She is passionate about health policy development and enforcement, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. When she needs fuel for this ambitious dream, she enjoys running and baking to blow off some steam and recharge.

Sarah Philander is a medical student driven by a deep commitment to social change. She channels her creativity and determination into crafting solutions that aim to foster a more equitable society.