SPOTLIGHT: Women in Health: Francesca Conradie – from HIV to groundbreaking TB research

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Dr Francesca Conradie knew she wanted to be a doctor when she was eight years old. Now, 50 years later, she is a pioneer in the field of tuberculosis and led a landmark trial that changed how drug-resistant TB is treated. Aisha Abdool Karim spoke to her...

Francesca Conradie knew she wanted to be a doctor when she was eight years old. Well, that or a truck driver.

Conradie grew up in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg in the 1960s. She is a middle child with two sisters. Her younger sister studied dramatic arts and is an author, while her older sibling is a graphic designer who also does quilting. She recalls how her father instilled in them a great appreciation of art through regular trips to galleries and the family frequently attended classical music concerts. While she says she possessed no artistic skills herself, Conradie believes this upbringing allowed her to have a broader view of the world.

 

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