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Head of Department: Professor F Haffejee
Tel: 031 373 2395
Email: firozah@dut.ac.za
Qualification(s): PhD

Bio: Professor Haffejee is currently the interim HOD for the Department of Basic Medical Sciences at DUT, where she lectures undergraduate Epidemiology and Physiology. Prof Haffejee has supervised over 20 Masters and Doctoral students as well as an international postdoctoral fellow. With a PhD in Women’s Health, she is an avid researcher in Public Health, with particular emphasis on HIV, Women’s Health Issues and disease prevention. She has authored 50 peer reviewed publications and two book chapters, resulting in her receiving numerous research awards and an NRF rating as an established researcher. As an educator, she implements new teaching styles in her classroom in order to enhance the learning experience of her students. Her work has earned her two scholarships in Teaching and Learning as well as a Teaching Advancement at Universities (TAU) fellowship. Professor Haffejee is also passionate about upliftment of impoverished communities and has been involved in community engagement projects in the greater Durban area. Her recent work in the Warwick Avenue Markets have earned her two community engagement awards, which she is using to further advance impoverished communities. In addition, Prof Haffejee has served on several university committees. Publications F Haffejee
Nondumiso Manyathi Secretary: Miss Nondumiso Manyathi
Tel: 031 373 2406
Fax: 086 506 4828
Email: nondumisom@dut.ac.za
Location: Gate 6, Steve Biko Road, Mansfield Site Area
Campus: Ritson Campus

Qualification(s): ND: Human Resources Management (DUT) 2013; B.Tech: Human Resources Management (DUT) 2015; Masters Degree: Management Sciences (DUT) 2021

Bio: Miss Manyathi completed her National Diploma in Human Resources Management in 2013. Completed Bachelor of Technology in Human Resources Management in 2015 graduated cum laude. Completed Master’s Degree in Management Sciences Specializing in Human Resources Management. She joined DUT as a staff member in 2009 and is currently appointed as a departmental secretary in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences.
Dr N Govender Senior Lecturer – Physiology: Dr N Govender
Discipline co-coordinator
Tel: 031 373 2796
Email: nalinip@dut.ac.za
Qualification(s): PhD
Publications

Bio: Dr Nalini Govender obtained a PhD from the Optics and Imaging Centre at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Her doctoral research focused on the role of angiogenic and anti-angiogenic factors in pre-eclampsia development in women infected with HIV. She is currently involved in animal models of preeclampsia development as well as the prevalence of uncontrolled diabetes, and identifying its sociodemographic and clinical determinants. Her undergraduate teaching embraces the use of different teaching styles in the classroom. She also supervises both MSc and PhD students in the faculty of Health Sciences as well as mentors interns in the field of basic medical sciences, who are funded by the National Research Foundation. Dr Govender has an intradepartmental collaboration with Dr F Ally in medical education. In addition, she has interdepartmental collaborations with colleagues within DUT, as well as national and international collaborative links and with the University of KwaZulu-Natal and the University of Iowa. Her publications are in the areas of HIV related pre-eclampsia, and medical education.
T yasmeen Senior Lecturer – Pharmacology: Dr Y Thandar
Discipline Coordinator
Tel: 031 373 2402
Email: yasmeent@dut.ac.za
Qualification(s): PhD Pharmacology (UKZN), B.Pharm, M.Med.Sc (Clincal Pharmacology)

Bio: Dr Yasmeen Thandar holds a Doctorate in Pharmacology, a Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree and a Masters in Medical Science with a speciality in Clinical Pharmacology, all from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal.
She is a registered Pharmacist with the South African Pharmacy Council.After spending a number of years in clinical practice in academic hospitals and the private sector, she joined the Durban University of Technology as a Senior lecturer in Pharmacology in the year 2000.Since then she has accumulated over 20 years of teaching experience at various reputable universities. She has taught as a part-time lecturer at the University of Witwatersrand to Pharmacy, Medical, Dental and Nursing students, as well as at the University of Johanneburg to Podiatry, Homoepathy and Chiropractic students. She also pioneered an innovative remote learning project in the early 2000’s for Nursing students, long before the current technologies and connectivity was conceived.After a few years in Johannesburg, and taking time to start her family, Yasmeen rejoined Durban University of Technology in 2007, and is currently a full time academic, lecturing in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences to students at both Durban and Pietermaritzburg campuses.Her speciality and passion is teaching pharmacology to various allied health professions, including postgraduate nursing, emergency medical care and rescue, homoeopathy, chiropractic, medical orthotics and prosthetics,  and dental assisting students.She is also co-author of two South African focused pharmacology textbooks, specifically developed for allied healthcare students and professionals, and for nurses.  
Dr Thandar’s research and supervision has reflected the diversity of her various disciplines, with special interests in Dermatology, Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Evidence based medicine and Chiropractic.She has been published in noteworthy international journals, including the British Journal of Dermatology as well as local journals. She has presented and participated in internationally recognised  conferences in Pharmacy, Dermatology, Learning and Pharmaceutics, including in  Milan (Italy), Brisbane (Australia), Seoul (South Korea), Vienna (Austria), Vancouver (Canada), Cape Town and Johannesburg (South Africa). Her research has been widely cited and she has reviewed articles for numerous local and international journals. She has and continues to  supervise Masters and Doctoral candidates, and to is an external examiner and moderator for other academic institutions.
VLUU L210 / Samsung L210 Lecturer – Physiology and Histology: Mrs J Ducray
Tel: 031 373 2396
Email: jenniferd@dut.ac.za
Qualification(s): M Med Sci

Bio: Mrs. Ducray began her studies at Wits Medical School where she completed her medical BSc Hons degree. She joined the staff of the (then) Technikon Natal as a lecturer in 1992 where she has lectured in anatomy, physiology, histology, and general pathology. With the institutional change to the Durban University of Technology, and the resulting increasing focus on research, Mrs. Ducray registered for her Masters in medical Science at UKZN Medical School exploring the morphometry of placentae from normotensive and hypertensive pregnancies. She is currently completing her PhD in Health Sciences investigating current practices and experiences of patients and oncologists in the use of TCAM (Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine) in breast cancer, with a view to contributing to the debate on integrative oncology. Mrs. Ducray has presented at both local and international conferences, published several articles in peer-reviewed journals, and reviewed papers for international journals. Her areas of interest include Women’s health as well as Teaching and Learning. Her passion remains the classroom and the privilege of leading students on journeys of discovery and learning.
C Kell Lecturer – Pathology: Dr C Kell 
Tel: 031 373 2393
Email: colettek@dut.ac.za

Qualification(s): MTech Hom
Publications

Bio: Dr Kell holds a Masters of Homoeopathy degree and practices as a Homoeopath with an interest in women’s health. She joined DUT in 2009 as a pathology lecturer and completed her post graduate certificate in education in 2017, graduating cum laude. She lectures pathology to four programmes across the Faculty of Health Sciences. Other educational interests include the use of technology in education and academic integrity.Dr Kell is currently studying towards a PhD in Health Sciences investigating the adoption of non pharmaceutical protection interventions by young people with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic. She has presented at PHASA 2021 and will again present as PHASA 2022.
Dr Ally Lecturer – Anatomy: Dr F Ally
Discipline Coordinator
Tel: 031 373 2398
Email: fazilaa@dut.ac.za
Qualification(s): PhD

Bio: Dr Ally holds a PhD in Anatomy and a Masters degree in Education with a speciality in Higher Education from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. She is currently a Fellow of the Teaching Advancement at University (TAU) Fellowship, which aims to improve teaching and learning at universities across South Africa. Dr Ally has over thirty years teaching experience, with a speciality in teaching gross anatomy (via body dissection and prosected specimens) to Chiropractic, Homoeopathy, Radiography and Medical Orthotics and Prosthetics students. She has also taught anatomy, anatomy and physiology, physiology and pharmacology to Clinical Technology, Environmental Health, Somatology, Emergency Medical Care and Rescue as well as Food and Food Service Management students. Dr Ally is also interested in new and innovative teaching, learning and assessment strategies. She has implemented these methods in her classes and has mentored students in terms of their learning styles and matching appropriate study methods on an individual basis. In addition to teaching undergraduate students in the Health Sciences, she also supervises and co-supervises Honours, Masters and PhD students from various Health Science departments.
Lecturer – Physiology & Biology: Mrs B Mbhele
Tel: 031 373 2400
Email: bongiwen2@dut.ac.za
Qualification(s): B.Sc. (Biological Sciences) (UKZN); B.Med Sci (Hons: cum laude)(UKZN); M.Med Sci (Medical Micro)(UKZN)

Bio: Mrs Mbhele completed her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences in the former Natal University. She then furthered her education with an Honours degree in Biomedical Sciences at UKZN and then her Masters degree in Medical Microbiology at UKZN with a research projects in typing Multi Drug Resistant-Tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Her research looked at finding a faster molecular technique for diagnosing MDR-TB. She then worked at UKZN TB and HIV laboratories where she gained experience in tissue culture diagnostic techniques for TB and molecular techniques in HIV typing and gene sequencing. Mrs Mbhele joined DUT in 2012 as a Physiology laboratory technician and was promoted in 2019 to a lecturer position. She teaches Biology to Chiropractic and Homeopathy students as well as Anatomy and Physiology to Somatology students. She is currently completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education at DUT and hopes to start with her doctoral studies soon.
Lecturer – Anatomy: Dr AK Bhundoo
Tel: 031 373 3099
Email: adeller@dut.ac.za
Qualification(s): MTech: Chiropractic

Bio: Dr Bhundoo qualified as a Chiropractor from Durban University of Technology in 2014. She began her journey as an academic in 2019 when she joined BMS as a contract lecturer. She was appointed as a permanent member of the team in 2020. She is involved in the lecturing of Anatomy, Pharmacology, and Basic Pathology to various programs in the Health Sciences Faculty. She is currently in the process of completing her PhD in Health Sciences. 
M Mkhize Senior Laboratory Technician – Anatomy: Mr A M Mkhize
Tel: 031 373 2420
Email: adreasm@dut.ac.za
Qualification(s): MTech. Biotech (MLST); BTech. Biotech (MLST); BSc. (UNIZULU)

Bio: Mr Mkhize joined DUT as a staff member in 2011 as the Anatomy Senior Technician in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences after having acquired Anatomy experience from previous employment with special skills such as Embalming of cadavers and various Plastination Techniques. He is also currently in charge of the Willed Body Donation Programme in the BMS department.
Y Padayachee Laboratory Technician – Physiology: Mrs Y Padayachee
Tel: 031 373 2394
Email: yashmithap@dut.ac.za
Qualification(s): B.Sc. (Micro, Zoology) (RU)

Bio: Mrs Padayachee completed her BSc at Rhodes University in 2005, with majors in Microbiology and Zoology. She joined DUT as a staff member in 2006 and is currently a Physiology Technician in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences.
Laboratory Technician – Physiology: Dr GM Zondi
Tel:031 373 2404
Email: gugulethuz@dut.ac.za
Qualification(s): MTech: Homoeopathy

Bio: Dr G M Zondi holds a master’s degree in homoeopathy. She joined DUT in 2014-2017 as tutor/demonstrator for the basic medical science department. She started her journey in academics in 2018 when she was appointed a part time contract as a lecturer for the Homoeopathy department. In 2020 Dr G M Zondi was appointed a permanent post as Physiology Technician in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences.

 

Ninela 29-10-18 Mr Shadrack Ninela
Technical Assistant: Anatomy