Mashudu Mthethwa is a Senior scientist. She has a PhD in Medical Physiology from Stellenbosch University and a Masters in Public Health from the University of Cape Town. Her interests include epidemiology, biostatistics and evidence-based healthcare. She has previously worked on HIV projects, including multimorbidity in people living with HIV/ART and the effects of HIV/ART on cardiovascular function. She is currently involved in various projects including priority setting for universal healthcare, vaccine equity and clinical practice guidelines for newborn and child health.