Youth Month Interview - Dr Alison Ridel and Hafiza Parkar

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In today's Youth Month interview we have two dynamic researchers who are turning futuristic science into real-world impact. From the Department of Anatomy and the Department of Pharmacology, we welcome:
Dr Alison Ridel – anatomy expert, 3D imaging guru and educator.
Hafiza Parkar – pharmacologist, wound-healing innovator and PhD candidate.
Together, they’re asking: What if we could 3D print skin?
26 Jun 2025 English South Africa Society & Culture

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