Nicole R S Sibuyi
University of Western Cape, South Africa
Biography
Nicole R S Sibuyi obtained her PhD degree in Biotechnology from University of the Western Cape (South Africa) where she is currently enrolled as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow under DST/Mintek Nanotechnology Innovation Centre (Biolabels Unit). Her research interests range from biomarker discovery, proteomics, targeted nano-based therapy and drug delivery. Her research is mainly focused in identifying biomarkers for chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes and obesity. These disease-associated biomarkers will be used for the development of diagnostics as well as personalized therapy using Nanotechnology. Her research interests had advanced into Green Nanotechnology after she had received 3 months training in the application of green nanotechnology in cancer therapy at the Institute of Green Nanotechnology, Missouri University (Columbia, USA). They (Biolabels Unit) are currently using Green Nanotechnology for synthesis of biocompatible metallic nanoparticles using indigenous medicinal plants.