Van Rensburg-Medlen, CEJ
Professor
University of Pretoria
South Africa
Biography
Connie Medlen obtained a BSc (agric) in Microbiology in 1964, an MSc in 1982 and a Ph.D in Immunology in 1986 (at the age of 43). Up till now she has been employed by the University of Pretoria for 43 years after which she retired. Twenty nine MSc and nine PhD completed their studies under her supervision. After 4 years of retirement she returned to the University of Pretoria, Faculty of Medical Sciences as Research Mentor. She has published 128 research papers in ISI accredited international journals and presented at 44 International Conferences.
Research Interest
Natural products (including plants and herbs), Development of anti-cancer agents