Linda‐Gail Bekker

This study finds low neutralizing antibody prevalence to GRAd32 in southern African populations, suggesting its potential as an HIV vaccine vector despite prior Ad26 vaccination.

The paper characterizes vaginal Lactobacillus isolates from South African women to identify biotherapeutic candidates that can optimize the vaginal microbiome and reduce HIV risk.

This study examines circulating T cell immunity to Chlamydia trachomatis in South African adolescents and young women, finding that immune response magnitude and quality correlate with infection clearance and mucosal inflammation.