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Riana Cockeran is a seasoned molecular biologist and immunologist with extensive experience in infectious diseases, cell processing, and growth laboratories. As a Senior Manager at the South African National Blood Service, she oversees cell processing and growth laboratories, while also managing a team of researchers at the Medical University of Sofia, where she conducted pioneering work on dental pulp-derived mesenchymal stromal cells.
Throughout her career, Cockeran has held key positions at the University of Pretoria and the National Health Laboratory Service, including Head of the Department of Immunology and Associate Professor and Senior Medical Scientist. She holds a PhD in Medical Immunology from the University of Pretoria and has also earned a Master of Science in Immunology and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Pretoria and the University of the Free State, respectively.
With expertise in PCR, infectious diseases, and lifesciences, Cockeran brings a unique blend of scientific knowledge and leadership experience to her work.
Experience
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South Africa
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Manager
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Cell Processing and Growth Laboratories Head
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Sep 2019 - Present
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Medical University of Sofia
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Bulgaria
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Researcher
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Feb 2018 - Mar 2019
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Bulgaria
Isolation, expansion and characterisation of dental pulp derived mesenchymal stromal cels
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University of Pretoria and the National Health Laboratory Service
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Pretoria, South Africa
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Head: Department of Immunology
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Jan 2013 - Dec 2016
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Pretoria, South Africa
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University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
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University of Pretoria and Tshwane Academic Division of the NHLS
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Associate Professor and Senior Medical Scientist
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Oct 1995 - Dec 2012
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University of Pretoria and Tshwane Academic Division of the NHLS
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Education
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University of Pretoria
PhD, Medical Immunology -
Hoerskool Linden
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University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria
Master of Science - MS, Immunology -
University of Johannesburg
Honours, Biochemistry -
University of the Free State
Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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