MSc Student

Louis is a Molecular Biologist with a background in microbiology and biochemistry, currently pursuing his MSc in Microbiology. His Honour’s research centered on the gut microbiome in long COVID patients, particularly focusing on individuals from South Africa. This study aimed to investigate the composition of the gut bacteriome and virome, thereby contributing to a deeper understanding of the African gut microbiome and its relationship to disease.

Currently, his MSc research aims to understand the relationship between diet, gut health, and skin health, with a specific focus on bacteriophages and their role in the gut-skin axis. Louis is particularly interested in Medical Microbiology, with a focus on the gut microbiome’s role in human health, and he also has an interest in bioinformatics.