I am currently a postdoctoral researcher focusing the detection of environmental Mycobacteria in the Animal TB research group, under the supervision of Prof. Michele Miller and Prof. Wynand Goosen at the department of biomedical sciences at Stellenbosch University. I started in April 2023 and have been actively involved in the department, supporting fellow colleagues and students and attending available skill development workshops, conferences and forums. I studied at Stellenbosch university (2013-2022), gaining a strong background in molecular biology and microbiology. I endeavor to keep learning and aspire to do research that improves the health of animals, humans and our shared environment.