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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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"It's not right": Woman with failed marriage throws ring in bin as rubbish collectors pull up

"It's not right": Woman with failed marriage throws ring in bin as rubbish collectors pull up

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"Is this pink or green?": Real colour of shoes sparks a debate

"Is this pink or green?": Real colour of shoes sparks a debate

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"Don't animals have like public hospitals?": Woman shows hardships of owning a pet due to vet bills

"Don't animals have like public hospitals?": Woman shows hardships of owning a pet due to vet bills

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"Everyone was hugging their partners": Marriage conference warms hearts as SA pities cameraman

"Everyone was hugging their partners": Marriage conference warms hearts as SA pities cameraman

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"Sharks eat their siblings and you think you can tame it": Woman pets shark, no consequences

"Sharks eat their siblings and you think you can tame it": Woman pets shark, no consequences

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"Go away, I'm cooking": Man fights off alligator with frying pan

"Go away, I'm cooking": Man fights off alligator with frying pan

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11 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

"If you can't run, then crawl": Marathon runner's dramatic finish line struggle goes viral

"If you can't run, then crawl": Marathon runner's dramatic finish line struggle goes viral

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11 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

A woman running a marathon collapsed before the finish line and had to crawl on her belly to complete the race, with two people eventually helping her across.

"I thought it was an allergy": Woman thinks she has skin reaction, turns out to be bed bug bites

"I thought it was an allergy": Woman thinks she has skin reaction, turns out to be bed bug bites

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11 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

A content creator believed she was having an allergic reaction until she discovered bed bugs were responsible for the itchy red marks covering her legs.

“From renting to owning a home”: Woman shows how she transformed iron structure into modern home.

“From renting to owning a home”: Woman shows how she transformed iron structure into modern home.

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11 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

A content creator showed how she moved from renting a flat to owning her own shack home, which she's transformed with modern furniture into a stylish living space.

“I found out that he got married on Saturday”: Woman shows heartbreaking physical state after mjolo

“I found out that he got married on Saturday”: Woman shows heartbreaking physical state after mjolo

Family and Relationships

11 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

A woman shared a video showing her devastated physical and emotional state after discovering her partner had married someone else without her knowledge.

“How many animals did you have?”: Woman shares effective cockroach-killing hack

“How many animals did you have?”: Woman shares effective cockroach-killing hack

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11 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

A content creator shared her simple yet effective cockroach-killing solution using washing powder, Dettol, and water that eliminated her pest problem immediately.

“Will he still like me?”: Woman shows before and after results of bleaching cream, SA concerned

“Will he still like me?”: Woman shows before and after results of bleaching cream, SA concerned

Family and Relationships

11 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

A woman's before-and-after video showing dramatic results from skin bleaching has sparked debate after she worried her partner might reject her natural appearance.

“Mufasa vs forest cobra”: Lion attacking snake doesn’t end well in scary encounter

“Mufasa vs forest cobra”: Lion attacking snake doesn’t end well in scary encounter

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11 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

A viral video from Zimbabwe captures the dangerous moment when a curious lion approaches a defensive forest cobra, resulting in a lightning-fast strike.

“I wish I’ll have her energy”: SA captured by Afrikaner grandma’s infectious Amapiano vibes

“I wish I’ll have her energy”: SA captured by Afrikaner grandma’s infectious Amapiano vibes

Family and Relationships

11 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

A heartwarming video of an Afrikaner grandmother dancing to amapiano music has gone viral, showing her transition from secretly grooving to proudly performing.

“This is not products, it’s stress”: Woman shows physical changes from 10-year sales job

“This is not products, it’s stress”: Woman shows physical changes from 10-year sales job

People

11 months ago by Nerissa Naidoo

A woman revealed severe balding and hair loss after a decade in sales, pointing to workplace stress as the culprit while rejecting traditional employment.

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