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Jayshri Rangasamy

Education: MSc Pharmacology (2015), University of Pretoria BSc Hons Pharmacology (2012), University of Pretoria (UP) BSc Human Physiology (2011), UP Drug Development & Approval (2020), Harvard Medical School

Experience: Clinical Team Lead (2022-Present), Fortrea Sr CRA I (Oncology) (2021-2022), Fortrea CRA II (Oncology) (2019-2021) Sr CRA I (2017-2019), IQVIA CRA I (2015-2017), IQVIA Trainee CRA (2015-2017), IQVIA Faculty Teaching Asst (2014), Univ of Pretoria

Awards: Member, South African Society for Basic and Clinical Pharmacology and Golden Key International Honour Society 3rd Prize, MSc Research (2015, Wits & UP) Honorary Academic Colours (2012-2013, UP) Best Student, Pharmacology Honours (2012, UP)

Jayshri Rangasamy, Fortrea's Clinical Operations Delivery Leader, oversees the company's Clinical Team. She has extensive experience in both infectious diseases (tuberculosis, Ebola, COVID-19) and non-infectious diseases (cardiovascular, endocrinology, and gastroenterology), as well as oncology (lung cancer, hematologic malignancies). Rangasamy, who holds a MS and BS in Pharmacology and Human Physiology from the University of Pretoria, is an advocate for empathetic leadership. She's also a certified Latin and ballroom dancer.

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"Winners of the challenge": Eastern Cape seniors doing the Magumba dance challenge melts hearts

"Winners of the challenge": Eastern Cape seniors doing the Magumba dance challenge melts hearts

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"We barely sleep": South African woman shares her eye-opening experience of working in the US

"We barely sleep": South African woman shares her eye-opening experience of working in the US

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"They knew but promoted it": SA medical student in Russia weighs in on controversial Alabuga start

"They knew but promoted it": SA medical student in Russia weighs in on controversial Alabuga start

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6 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"My car": Durban gent's stunt with moving car goes wrong in viral video

"My car": Durban gent's stunt with moving car goes wrong in viral video

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6 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"Your parents must be proud": Doctor performs happy dance after successful surgery, SA moved

"Your parents must be proud": Doctor performs happy dance after successful surgery, SA moved

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6 months ago by Bongiwe Mati

"Give this guy a Bells": Asian gent vibing in front of an ATM goes viral and has Mzansi dancing

"Give this guy a Bells": Asian gent vibing in front of an ATM goes viral and has Mzansi dancing

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6 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

“We cooked”: Polish dance teacher and 2 students bring out killer moves for Amapiano dance challenge

“We cooked”: Polish dance teacher and 2 students bring out killer moves for Amapiano dance challenge

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6 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Polish dance teacher and students deliver killer Amapiano moves that have South Africans offering to pay for live performances. Their skills rival the Mzansi dancers

“It can’t be R2,300”: Young woman’s caregiver alleged salary leaves SA in disbelief

“It can’t be R2,300”: Young woman’s caregiver alleged salary leaves SA in disbelief

Women Empowerment

6 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

A 28-year-old caregiver's monthly salary has shocked South Africa. Fellow caregivers are sharing their earnings and offering advice on better-paying opportunities.

"Marry for love at your own risk": Johannesburg woman shows hardships of a woman marrying for love

"Marry for love at your own risk": Johannesburg woman shows hardships of a woman marrying for love

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6 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

A Johannesburg woman shared a video showing a family walking from SA to Zimbabwe on foot, highlighting the financial hardships of marrying for love versus money.

"I am proudly South African": Musician shows how Mzansi vibes and music take over Miami party scene

"I am proudly South African": Musician shows how Mzansi vibes and music take over Miami party scene

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6 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

A musician shared footage from Miami showing Americans and South Africans dancing with SA flags to his hit "Eyadini". Mzansi music dominates overseas party scene.

"We will die": Joburg woman shows how she ended up with a twisted ankle after filming content

"We will die": Joburg woman shows how she ended up with a twisted ankle after filming content

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6 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

A Johannesburg content creator went viral after sharing the moment she twisted her ankle while rushing across a road during a video shoot for content.

"So sweet?": SA reacts to Rachel Kolisi's clip of a student receiving specs and being able to see

"So sweet?": SA reacts to Rachel Kolisi's clip of a student receiving specs and being able to see

Family and Relationships

6 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Rachel Kolisi shared a touching clip of a student receiving specs and being able to see clearly. The video shows the girl's amazement at clear vision for first time.

"This is too easy": Cape Town gent brings awareness, showing kids trusting strangers too easily

"This is too easy": Cape Town gent brings awareness, showing kids trusting strangers too easily

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7 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

A Cape Town man shared a viral video showing how easily children get into strangers' cars, sparking important conversations about child safety education.

"They broke our door": Woman shows what criminals did to her home in Kraaifontein

"They broke our door": Woman shows what criminals did to her home in Kraaifontein

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7 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

A woman shares shocking footage of criminals breaking into her Kraaifontein home, damaging doors and windows as they try to get into the house in the Western Cape.

"Challenge accepted and closed": Joburg domestic worker nails the viral Nicki Minaj challenge

"Challenge accepted and closed": Joburg domestic worker nails the viral Nicki Minaj challenge

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7 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

A Johannesburg domestic worker completed the viral Nicki Minaj challenge while balancing on a brick, eating cake, and carrying a laundry line on her head.

Jayshri Rangasamy