Tshiamo Medupe, a 23-year-old MSc Biostatistics student from Stellenbosch University, has been selected for a prestigious research program at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland. As one of only 22 global candidates, he is conducting research focused on innovations in healthcare, specifically technologies that stimulate the brain of individuals with Parkinson’s disease. Medupe aims to leverage his skills in biostatistics to make a meaningful impact in public health, with a particular focus on gender-based violence in South Africa. Overcoming personal and financial challenges, he hopes to inspire underrepresented communities and contribute to a more inclusive future in technology and healthcare.
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