Mrs. Philida Beukes is the Chief Research Technologist at SAMRC/PUDAC. With nearly 15 years of combined industry and research experience, she brings expertise in animal health, microbiology, and laboratory management, playing a key role in advancing biomedical research in South Africa. She holds a National Diploma in Animal Health from the University of South Africa (UNISA), is registered with the South African Veterinary Council (SAVC), and is currently pursuing her Laboratory Animal Science and Technology Diploma.