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Charwan Iwanette Du Preez

Charwan Iwanette Du Preez

LiveDNA ID: 264.16196
4 Publications
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About

Professional Summary

C. Iwanette du Preez is a senior researcher at the Multidisciplinary Research Centre (MRC), University of Namibia (UNAM). She is a PhD graduate from the UNAM Department of Biological Sciences. Together with Dr. Mumbengegwi, she leads the Drug Discovery and Development Programme which conducts research on documentation and valorisation of indigenous medicinal plants. Her main research focus is on the safety and effectiveness of medicinal plants as complementary/alternative medicines for malaria, cancer, diabetes and microbial infections in Namibia using cell-based and small animal models.

Education

Academic Background
  • Ph.D. University of Namibia, Namibia Biotechnology | Completed: 2016

Publications (4)

Selected Scholarly Contributions
Antiplasmodial activity of indigenous Ganoderma lucidum and Terfezia pfeilii mushrooms of Namibia.
Kadhila-Muandingi, N.P., O. Nametso, I. Du Preez and D.R. Mumbengegwi,
J. Parasitol., | Journal Article
Self Charwan Iwanette Du Preez
2013
Phytochemical investigation on Namibian plants for anti-malaria compounds.
Du Preez, I.C. and D.R. Mumbengegwi,
J. Stud. Humanities Social Sci., | Journal Article
Self Charwan Iwanette Du Preez
2012
Qualitative phytochemical screening and in vitro antimicrobial effects of plant extracts of Searsia tenuinervis.
Dushimemaria, F., D.R. Mumbengegwi, I. Du Preez and R.A. Bock,
J. Res. Microbes, | Journal Article
Self Charwan Iwanette Du Preez
2012
Evaluation of Tarchonanthus camphorates plant extracts for antimicrobial activity against food-borne pathogens.
Auala, J.R., D.R. Mumbengegwi, I. Du Preez and R.A. Bock,
J. Res. Microbes, | Journal Article
Self Charwan Iwanette Du Preez
2012