Lize van der Merwe

Lize van der Merwe is a distinguished academic and researcher affiliated with Stellenbosch University in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, with prior roles at institutions such as the University of the Western Cape, University of Cape Town, and Universitetet i Bergen. Her work bridges genetics, immunology, and public health, focusing on infectious diseases and mental health impacts.

• Primary Affiliation: Stellenbosch University, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
• Collaborations: South African Medical Research Council, Forschungszentrum Borstel, Tygerberg Hospital

Her research explores:

• Genetic variations influencing disease susceptibility (e.g., tuberculosis, HIV)
• Psychological impacts of childhood trauma
• Public health interventions (antenatal care, drug resistance)
• Immunogenetics in sub-Saharan African populations

Key funding collaborators include the National Institutes of Health, Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, and the National Research Foundation. Her publications span journals like Carcinogenesis, Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, and BMCGenetics, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to global health challenges.

She contributes to institutions across South Africa and Norway, with affiliations including:

• Stellenbosch University
• University of the Western Cape
• Universitetet i Bergen
• Tygerberg Hospital
• TASK Applied Science
• Forschungszentrum Borstel