Get to know some of the researchers at the University of the Free State whose work is inspiring excellence and transforming lives globally.
In addition to the experts listed below, the UFS also boasts a unique research centre: The International Studies Group (ISG), which comprises a wide network of postgraduate researchers each with their own specialist field.
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Prof Derek Litthauer
Area of expertise: Biological Products
Faculty/Department: Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Prof Derek Litthauer is a specialist in the areas development, manufacturing, evaluation and regulation of vaccines and other biological medicines and he holds a PhD in Biochemistry.
Prof Litthauer, who is currently a Director of the University of the Free State-based National Control Laboratory for Biological Products is a C3 NRF-rated researcher and is also a member of the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority expert committee on Biological Medicines. In this capacity he advises SAHPRA regarding biological medicines and conducts reviews of biological medicines for registration with the South African Health Products regulatory Authority.
He has done research on the microbial diversity of extreme environments where he uses molecular biology and bioinformatics to assess the microbial diversity in extreme environments. Professor Litthauer’s main activities are in vaccinology.
Contact Details:
Telephone: +27 51 401 3015
E-Mail: LitthaD@ufs.ac.za
