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Embrace the twists and turns of your learning journey: Becoming a medical virologist

4 February 2025
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Embrace the twists and turns of your learning journey: Becoming a medical virologist
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This week, we feature Tshegofatso Mahlangu, a medical virologist with a master’s in medical virology and currently pursuing a PhD. She is passionate about researching viruses and their impact on global health. To become a virologist, one can study at universities like Stellenbosch, Pretoria, or Witwatersrand, focusing on biomedical science and high school subjects like mathematics, physical science, and life sciences. Medical virologists work in research labs, diagnostic labs, or hospitals, with responsibilities including testing for viruses, developing cures and vaccines, and collaborating with epidemiologists to prevent pandemics. Skills needed include Good Laboratory Practice, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and resilience in the face of challenges. While the field offers the chance to make a difference, job security in research can be uncertain, requiring consistent publication and visibility. Advice for aspiring virologists includes researching the field thoroughly and gaining practical experience through shadowing opportunities.

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