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Current research projects within the 'molecular and cellular basis of sport and exercise medicine' research thrust


Research project

Current Status

Principal Investigator (PI)
and co-investigators
International co-investigators and/or collaborators

A five year clinical audit of concussive head injuries in 418 male collegiate athletes – the Stellenbosch University experience
Publication in review


ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Dr L Kunorozva (PI)

Dr J Brown
CHS, Stellenbosch University
Dr P Viviers



Immune response following spinal cord injury 
Ethics approved
Awaiting funding response
​Recruitment commenced

ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Dr L Kunorozva (PI)

​​Department of Immunology, SU
Prof G Walzl




Presenting symptoms from concussive head injuries in female collegiate athletes - the Stellenbosch University experience
Writing up

ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Dr R van Tonder (PI, MSc Student)
Dr L Kunorozva
Dr J Brown

CHS, Stellenbosch Uni
Dr P Viviers



What is the incidence and prevalence of acute respiratory illnesses in athletes? A systematic review
Writing up
ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Dr L Kunorozva (PI)
Prof W Derman
Dr J Brown


What risk factors are associated with acute respiratory illnesses in athletes? A systematic review
Writing up
ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Dr L Kunorozva (PI)
Prof W Derman

Dr J Gomez-Ezeiza


How do spinal cord injuries affect immune function in human?
Writing up
ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Dr L Kunorozva (PI)
Prof W Derman

Department of Immunology, SU
Prof G Walzl
Sports Science Department, SU
Dr C Vermaak

Does air travel increase the incidence of respiratory infections in athletic and non-athletic populations? A systematic review
Writing up
ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Dr L Kunorozva (PI)
Prof W Derman

Dr J Gomez-Ezeiza

Is there an increase in the number of pathogens that one comes into contact with when travelling? A systematic review
Writing up
ISEM, Stellenbosch University
Dr L Kunorozva (PI)
Prof W Derman

Dr J Gomez-Ezeiza


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