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She went on to earn a [[Bachelor of Science|BSc]] in chemistry and mathematics and then a [[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]] in chemistry at the [[University of Cape Town]].<ref name=sajr>{{cite web |url=http://www.sajr.co.za/docs/default-source/pdf/14-jaa-winner-valerie-miizrahi.pdf?sfvrsn=2 |title=Jewish Report Art, Sport, Science & Culture Award |work=South African Jewish Report}}</ref> From 1983 to 1986, she pursued post-doctoral studies at [[Pennsylvania State University]]. Mizrahi then worked in research and development for pharmaceutical company [[Smith, Kline & French]].<ref name=twas/> In 1989, she established as research unit at the [[South African Institute for Medical Research]] and [[University of the Witwatersrand]], remaining there until 2010. Her research has been focused on the treatment of [[tuberculosis]], and drug resistance.<ref>[http://www.k-rith.org/staff/valerie-mizrahi Valerie Mizrahi, Ph.D.]. KwaZulu-Natal Research Institute for Tuberculosis and HIV</ref> In 2011, she became director of the Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine at the University of Cape Town.<ref>[http://www.idm.uct.ac.za/members_full.htm#vmizrahi FULL MEMBERS] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160725070416/http://www.idm.uct.ac.za/members_full.htm#vmizrahi |date=2016-07-25 }}. Institute of Infectious Disease & Molecular Medicine</ref> Mizrahi is director of a research unit of the [[South African Medical Research Council]] and leads the University of Cape Town branch of the Centre of Excellence in Biomedical TB Research.<ref name=sajr/>
She went on to earn a [[Bachelor of Science|BSc]] in chemistry and mathematics and then a [[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]] in chemistry at the [[University of Cape Town]].<ref name=sajr>{{cite web |url=http://www.sajr.co.za/docs/default-source/pdf/14-jaa-winner-valerie-miizrahi.pdf?sfvrsn=2 |title=Jewish Report Art, Sport, Science & Culture Award |work=South African Jewish Report}}</ref> From 1983 to 1986, she pursued post-doctoral studies at [[Pennsylvania State University]]. Mizrahi then worked in research and development for pharmaceutical company [[Smith, Kline & French]].<ref name=twas/> In 1989, she established as research unit at the [[South African Institute for Medical Research]] and [[University of the Witwatersrand]], remaining there until 2010. Her research has been focused on the treatment of [[tuberculosis]], and drug resistance.<ref>[http://www.k-rith.org/staff/valerie-mizrahi Valerie Mizrahi, Ph.D.]. KwaZulu-Natal Research Institute for Tuberculosis and HIV</ref> In 2011, she became director of the Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine at the University of Cape Town.<ref>[http://www.idm.uct.ac.za/members_full.htm#vmizrahi FULL MEMBERS] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160725070416/http://www.idm.uct.ac.za/members_full.htm#vmizrahi |date=2016-07-25 }}. Institute of Infectious Disease & Molecular Medicine</ref> Mizrahi is director of a research unit of the [[South African Medical Research Council]] and leads the University of Cape Town branch of the Centre of Excellence in Biomedical TB Research.<ref name=sajr/>


Mizrahi received the [[L'Oréal-UNESCO Awards for Women in Science|L'Oréal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science]] in 2000. In 2006, she received the Gold Medal from the South African Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology for her contributions to the field and the Department of Science and Technology's Distinguished Woman Scientist Award. She is a fellow of the [[Royal Society of South Africa]], a member of the [[Academy of Science of South Africa]]<ref name=twas>{{cite journal |url=http://twas.org/sites/default/files/nl22-1.pdf |pages=35–40 |title=Targeting TB in South Africa |journal=TWAS Newsletter |year=2010 |volume=22 |issue=1}}</ref> and a fellow of the [[American Academy of Microbiology]] since 2009.<ref>[http://www.tuberculosis.org.za/team.htm Meet the team]. Centre of Excellence for Biomedical Tuberculosis (TB) Research</ref> She was named to the [[Order of Mapungubwe]] in 2007. From 2000 to 2010, she was an International Research Scholar of the [[Howard Hughes Medical Institute]]; in 2012, she was named a Senior International Research Scholar for the Institute until 2017.<ref name=sajr/> In 2013, she was awarded the [[Institut de France]]'s Christophe Mérieux Prize for her work in tuberculosis research.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fondation-merieux.org/prof-valerie-mizrahi-winner-of-the-2013-christophe-merieux-prize |title=Prof. Valerie Mizrahi Winner of the 2013 Christophe Mérieux Prize |publisher=Fondation Mérieux |access-date=2015-11-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151022182718/http://www.fondation-merieux.org/prof-valerie-mizrahi-winner-of-the-2013-christophe-merieux-prize |archive-date=2015-10-22 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
Mizrahi received the [[L'Oréal-UNESCO Awards for Women in Science|L'Oréal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science]] in 2000. In 2006, she received the Gold Medal from the South African Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology for her contributions to the field and the Department of Science and Technology's Distinguished Woman Scientist Award. She is a fellow of the [[Royal Society of South Africa]], a member of the [[Academy of Science of South Africa]]<ref name=twas>{{cite journal |url=http://twas.org/sites/default/files/nl22-1.pdf |pages=35–40 |title=Targeting TB in South Africa |journal=TWAS Newsletter |year=2010 |volume=22 |issue=1}}</ref> and a fellow of the [[American Academy of Microbiology]] since 2009.<ref>[http://www.tuberculosis.org.za/team.htm Meet the team]. Centre of Excellence for Biomedical Tuberculosis (TB) Research</ref> She was named to the [[Order of Mapungubwe]] in 2007. From 2000 to 2010, she was an International Research Scholar of the [[Howard Hughes Medical Institute]]; in 2012, she was named a Senior International Research Scholar for the Institute until 2017.<ref name=sajr/> In 2013, she was awarded the [[Institut de France]]'s Christophe Mérieux Prize for her work in tuberculosis research.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.fondation-merieux.org/en/christophe-merieux-prize/christophe-merieux-prize-2013/ |title=Prof. Valerie Mizrahi Winner of the 2013 Christophe Mérieux Prize |publisher=Fondation Mérieux |access-date=2021-03-31 }}</ref>


==Honours and awards==
==Honours and awards==

Revision as of 18:59, 31 March 2021

Valerie Mizrahi
Born1958
Salisbury, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe)
CitizenshipSouth African
Known forTuberculosis
AwardsL'Oréal-UNESCO Award, 2000

Order of Mapungubwe, 2007

Christophe Mérieux Prize, 2013
Scientific career
FieldsMolecular biology

Valerie Mizrahi (born 1958) is a South African molecular biologist.[1]

Biography

The daughter of Morris and Etty Mizrahi, she was born in Harare, Zimbabwe and was educated there. Her family is a sephardic jewish family from the Greek island of Rhodes.[2]

Career

She went on to earn a BSc in chemistry and mathematics and then a PhD in chemistry at the University of Cape Town.[3] From 1983 to 1986, she pursued post-doctoral studies at Pennsylvania State University. Mizrahi then worked in research and development for pharmaceutical company Smith, Kline & French.[1] In 1989, she established as research unit at the South African Institute for Medical Research and University of the Witwatersrand, remaining there until 2010. Her research has been focused on the treatment of tuberculosis, and drug resistance.[4] In 2011, she became director of the Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine at the University of Cape Town.[5] Mizrahi is director of a research unit of the South African Medical Research Council and leads the University of Cape Town branch of the Centre of Excellence in Biomedical TB Research.[3]

Mizrahi received the L'Oréal-UNESCO Award for Women in Science in 2000. In 2006, she received the Gold Medal from the South African Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology for her contributions to the field and the Department of Science and Technology's Distinguished Woman Scientist Award. She is a fellow of the Royal Society of South Africa, a member of the Academy of Science of South Africa[1] and a fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology since 2009.[6] She was named to the Order of Mapungubwe in 2007. From 2000 to 2010, she was an International Research Scholar of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute; in 2012, she was named a Senior International Research Scholar for the Institute until 2017.[3] In 2013, she was awarded the Institut de France's Christophe Mérieux Prize for her work in tuberculosis research.[7]

Honours and awards

Personal life

Valerie has two daughters, and her father is the honorary president of the Johannesburg Sephardic Hebrew Congregation. She grew up speaking Judeo-Spanish at home.[2]

Publications

Scholia has a profile for Valerie Mizrahi (Q22006961).
  • Effects of Pyrazinamide on Fatty Acid Synthesis by Whole Mycobacterial Cells and Purified Fatty Acid Synthase I. Helena I. Boshoff, Valerie Mizrahi, Clifton E. Barry. Journal of Bacteriology, 2002
  • The impact of drug resistance on Mycobacterium tuberculosis physiology: what can we learn from rifampicin?. Anastasia Koch, Valerie Mizrahi, Digby F Warner. Emerging Microbes & Infections, 2014

References

  1. ^ a b c "Targeting TB in South Africa" (PDF). TWAS Newsletter. 22 (1): 35–40. 2010.
  2. ^ a b Valerie Mizrahi – woman scientist and mother. ESefarad
  3. ^ a b c "Jewish Report Art, Sport, Science & Culture Award" (PDF). South African Jewish Report.
  4. ^ Valerie Mizrahi, Ph.D.. KwaZulu-Natal Research Institute for Tuberculosis and HIV
  5. ^ FULL MEMBERS Archived 2016-07-25 at the Wayback Machine. Institute of Infectious Disease & Molecular Medicine
  6. ^ Meet the team. Centre of Excellence for Biomedical Tuberculosis (TB) Research
  7. ^ "Prof. Valerie Mizrahi Winner of the 2013 Christophe Mérieux Prize". Fondation Mérieux. Retrieved 2021-03-31.
  8. ^ "Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award". University of Cape Town. Retrieved 13 May 2020.
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