Janice Limson

Prof Janice Limson is a Professor of Biotechnology and Director of the Rhodes University Biotechnology Innovation Centre (RUBIC), as well as the SA Research Chair in Biotechnology Innovation & Engagement. She leads the DSI Nano-Micro Manufacturing Facility and serves as Chairperson of the Rhodes University School of Biotechnology. Her career includes roles as Head of Department (HOD) and Associate Professor at Rhodes University, alongside postdoctoral research in Neuroscience and Cellular Biology.

• Educations:
• PhD (implied via career progression)
• Postdoctoral work at Rhodes University (1999–2002) and University of Texas Health Science Center (1998).

Research Interests: Focuses on Biosensors, Paper-Based Diagnostics, and Engaged Research. Key goals include developing disease/pathogen detection technologies, aptamer generation for diagnostics, and community-engaged innovation.

Awards: SARChI Chair (2015).

• Advising & Grants:
• Advises over 10 PhD and Master’s students listed in her group.
• Leads research facilities with potential grants tied to her directorships.

Labs/Teams: Heads the BioSENS Research Group and directs RUBIC, focusing on nanotechnology and diagnostics.