Dr Muki Shey
Dr Muki Shey, Chief Research Officer (Associate Professor Level), PhD (University of Cape Town)
Chief Research Officer and Wellcome Intermediate Fellow, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences; contributing investigator, Wellcome Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Africa (CIDRI-Africa); C2-rated Researcher, National Research Foundation (NRF), South Africa; Member, Institute for Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine, University of Cape Town (UCT).
Muki Shey's main research interest is investigating the immunology and the intersection with genetics (Immunogenetics) of infectious diseases and the contribution of MAIT cells to resistance to Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (M. tb) infection (and TB disease) in highly exposed healthcare workers. He is also interested in how HIV and other viral diseases, including COVID-19, affect immune responses to M. tb infection.
Key areas of expertise: Immunology, infectious disease, clinical research
Selected publications:
See publications and profile on Research Gate.
Contact details:
CIDRI-Africa
N2.09B, Wernher & Beit North
IDM Building, Health Sciences Faculty
Anzio Road Observatory
University of Cape Town
Rondebosch
South Africa
7701
Tel: +27 21 650 1731
Email: muki.shey@uct.ac.za (alternate: sheyson.shey@gmail.com)
Group members:
| Member | Position |
| Avuyonke Balfour | PhD Student |
| Samuel Alobwede | PhD Student |
| Phelele Bhengu | PhD Student |
| Nompumelelo Mthimkhulu | PhD Student, based at CSIR in Pretoria |
| Sr Rachel Dielle | Research Nurse and Study Coordinator |
| Nomawethu Masina | PhD Student |
| Fuzeka Mdulwa | Clinical Research Worker |
| Abulele Bekiswa | MSc Student |
Collaborations:
International:
Prof David Lewinsohn (Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, United States of America (USA))
Prof Thomas Hawn (University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, USA)
Prof Katalin Wilkinson (The Francis Crick Institute, London, United Kingdom)
Local:
Prof Ambroise Wonkam (Human Genetics, UCT)
Dr Charlotte Schutz (Department of Medicine, UCT)
Prof Charles Wiysonge (SA Medical Research Council)
Prof Graeme Meintjes (Mentor, Department of Medicine, UCT)
Dr Kabamba Alexandre (Council for Scientific & Industrial Research, Pretoria, South Africa)