Dr Ndlovu holds a Senior Lecturer position in the Pharmacology and Therapeutics department. She earned her PhD in Pharmacology from Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University in 2023. With over 20 years in research and 12 years of teaching and learning experience within the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Dr Ndlovu has successfully supervised and mentored postgraduate students at both Master’s and Honours levels. Her research spans over two decades and focuses on nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems and biological molecules derived from renewable resources. She has published nine peer-reviewed articles in accredited scientific journals and has presented her work at international conferences. She currently serves as a reviewer of the Undergraduate Research Health Journal, Pharmacology Department Research Ethics Committee and Adjudication Committee. Dr Ndlovu was previously awarded a R500 000 research and development grant in recognition of her work. Beyond her academic responsibilities, she is committed to mentoring SMU graduates and postgraduates by creating opportunities for exposure and engagement in pharmacology research. She is a full member of the South African Society of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (SASBCP) and also played a key role in the organizing committee for the 57th Annual Conference of the SASBCP in 2024.
School of Medicine Annual Research Day
