Busisiwe Maseko

Dr. Busisiwe Maseko is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Anatomical Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, specializing in comparative neuroanatomy with a focus on autism spectrum disorder and neurodevelopmental conditions.

Her academic credentials from the University of the Witwatersrand include:

• Bachelor of Science (BSc)
• Bachelor of Science Honors (BScHons)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Dr. Maseko's research investigates neuroanatomical substrates across species—from humans and rodents to elephants and crocodiles—with emphasis on neurochemical organization, brain structure, and autism-related pathologies. Her work bridges evolutionary biology, clinical neuroscience, and neurodevelopmental disorders through detailed morphological analyses.

Her publication record reveals a strategic evolution from foundational comparative neuroanatomy (2007-2019) examining amygdala organization in elephants and neuronal distributions in rodents, to contemporary autism-focused research (2024-2025) exploring behavioral models and pharmaceutical care frameworks. This trajectory demonstrates increasing clinical relevance while maintaining rigorous comparative methodology.

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