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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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"What the hell is going on?": Man spooked by Olorato Mongale's murder as he addresses SA men

"What the hell is going on?": Man spooked by Olorato Mongale's murder as he addresses SA men

Family and Relationships

9 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"@mlungukev has a nice ring to it": Xhosa woman shows how Afrikaner hubby dances to amapiano

"@mlungukev has a nice ring to it": Xhosa woman shows how Afrikaner hubby dances to amapiano

Family and Relationships

9 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"The wife you prayed for": Asian man reacts to SA wife removing wig before going to bed

"The wife you prayed for": Asian man reacts to SA wife removing wig before going to bed

Family and Relationships

9 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"Self-doubt is loud": Woman shows incredible weight loss journey, inspires Mzansi

"Self-doubt is loud": Woman shows incredible weight loss journey, inspires Mzansi

Women Empowerment

9 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"Following our culture, they did not lose theirs": Interracial couple's traditional wedding wows SA

"Following our culture, they did not lose theirs": Interracial couple's traditional wedding wows SA

Family and Relationships

9 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"Vision is more than just sight": Visually challenged woman graduates, inspires Mzansi

"Vision is more than just sight": Visually challenged woman graduates, inspires Mzansi

Women Empowerment

9 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"Four attacks were enough": Free State farmer explains why she joined Trump's Afrikaner programme

"Four attacks were enough": Free State farmer explains why she joined Trump's Afrikaner programme

Family and Relationships

9 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Former Free State farmer Thea van Straten shares her story of leaving South Africa after four farm attacks in two years, stating that she wants to feel safe.

"I know this guy": Mzansi disturbed by creepy man in unisex bathroom making woman feel uncomfortable

"I know this guy": Mzansi disturbed by creepy man in unisex bathroom making woman feel uncomfortable

People

10 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

A video shows a man harassing a woman in a unisex bathroom, with viewers revealing he's done this before, sparking safety concerns about gender-neutral toilets.

"Their fridges are like double our size": South Africans show experiences after landing in the US

"Their fridges are like double our size": South Africans show experiences after landing in the US

Family and Relationships

10 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

A South African tourist documented his shock at American supermarkets filled with processed foods, massive portions and almost endless flavour options.

"Happy Mother's Day": 8-year-old prepares breakfast in bed for mum

"Happy Mother's Day": 8-year-old prepares breakfast in bed for mum

Family and Relationships

10 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

An eight-year-old girl from KwaZulu-Natal prepared breakfast in bed for her mother on Mother's Day without any help. Watch the sweet moment that divided viewers.

"You got far enough on your own, celebrate": gent pulls out killer moves on graduation stage

"You got far enough on your own, celebrate": gent pulls out killer moves on graduation stage

Family and Relationships

10 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

A KwaZulu-Natal graduate's spectacular dance performance during his ceremony went viral after he performed backflips and splits on stage, sparking mixed reactions.

"OK, but that's way nicer": Woman pays little bro tax when ordering dessert at restaurant

"OK, but that's way nicer": Woman pays little bro tax when ordering dessert at restaurant

Family and Relationships

10 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

Content creator ALMA Mutheu's video of her brother taking a "little brother tax" from her red velvet cake while serving her at a restaurant has viewers laughing.

"I love this... woman moving mountains": Woman shows career success in male dominated field

"I love this... woman moving mountains": Woman shows career success in male dominated field

Women Empowerment

10 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

A University of Johannesburg graduate working in the transport and logistics sector shows how women are breaking barriers in traditionally male-dominated industries.

"Fake it till you make it": Woman manifests degree, finally achieves goals and graduates

"Fake it till you make it": Woman manifests degree, finally achieves goals and graduates

Women Empowerment

10 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

A student shared how she manifested her graduation by first pretending to receive her degree, then turning that visualisation into reality before age 25.

"The beer hits different": Afrikaner men enjoy umqombothi at a traditional gathering

"The beer hits different": Afrikaner men enjoy umqombothi at a traditional gathering

Family and Relationships

10 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

A video showing Afrikaner men participating in a traditional umqombothi beer-drinking ceremony has sparked debate about cultural integration in South Africa.

Jayshri Rangasamy