Vanisha Munsamy Govender

Vanisha Munsamy Govender is an experienced laboratory manager currently overseeing research at The Rockefeller University, focusing on Mycobacterium tuberculosis and antibiotic resistance. With a robust background in laboratory supervision and grants management at the Africa Health Research Institute, Vanisha has demonstrated expertise in financial compliance and grant implementation. Prior experience includes roles as a research technologist at the KwaZulu-Natal Research Institute for TB and HIV, specializing in flow cytometry, and as a senior research technologist at the Medical Research Council, where clinical diagnostic testing was a key responsibility. Vanisha holds a Master of Science degree in Medical Microbiology and additional qualifications from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, along with a strong foundational education in Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology.