Centre of Excellence

Kiah Bechoo

Level of Study

Masters

Site

DDMRI (Lab)

Hometown

Durban, South Africa

Current Research Area

My current research focuses on medical microbiology, with particular interests in the vaginal microbiome, antimicrobial resistance, biofilm biology, and host–microbe interactions. My work investigates the molecular mechanisms underlying bacterial vaginosis recurrence, specifically the role of biofilm formation and efflux pump-mediated antimicrobial tolerance in Gardnerella vaginalis. I am interested in working towards developing strategies that improve the prevention and treatment of recurrent bacterial infections.

Future Career Aspirations

My career aspiration is to make a meaningful contribution to medical science by combining medical microbiology research with bioinformatics to address challenges in infectious diseases. I aim to integrate laboratory and computational approaches to better understand microbial biology, antimicrobial resistance, and host–microbe interactions, translating these findings into innovative solutions that improve diagnostics, treatment strategies, and patient outcomes.