Experienced scientists and administrators driving research excellence at BRTI.
Director General
As Director-General of BRTI, Dr. Munyati oversees overall leadership, direction, and day-to-day activities of the institute. She has over 20 years of experience in research administration and project management, having administered fellowships and coordinated training grants for capacity building to support postgraduate training across Africa.
Laboratory Director
Professor Gwanzura directs BRTI's laboratory operations, overseeing ISO 15189 accreditation, quality assurance programmes, and molecular diagnostics services across the institute's laboratory network.
Senior Research Scientist
Professor Zijenah is a leading immunologist whose research focuses on HIV immunology, co-infections, and translational biomedical research. She has contributed extensively to BRTI's clinical trials and laboratory science programmes.
Laboratory Systems Strengthening Lead
Mr. Vere has over 18 years of professional experience in clinical laboratory, public health, and health research practice in Zimbabwe and Botswana. He has been program lead for PEPFAR-supported laboratory systems strengthening programmes for over 7 years.
TB Programme Expert
Dr. Matambo is a public health specialist and accomplished researcher with over 25 years of experience in public health, project management, and research. He leads BRTI's tuberculosis research and programme activities.