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Thursday 4 September 2025

Dr Reddy's Symposium

Prof Pieter Fourie

Pieter Rousseau Fourie has completed his BSc in Electrical Engineering, MB ChB and PhD in Medical Physiology and Pediatric Specialty (MMed), all from the Stellenbosch University, South Africa. He holds an Associate Professorship in the Department of Critical Care and Anesthesiology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University and runs a pediatric practice at Cape Gate Mediclinic, Brackenfell, South Africa. As Head of the Bio-Engineering Research Group (BERG) at the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering, Stellenbosch University, he oversees postgraduate students involved in biomedical engineering research projects.

Acino Symposium

Prof Jeffrey Newcorn

Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics; Director of the Division of ADHD and Learning Disorders, and the Center for Excellence in ADHD and Related Disorders; Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Newcorn is a highly regarded researcher in the areas of ADHD, aggression, descriptive psychopathology of child and adolescent disorders, and child and adolescent psychopharmacology, whose work spans both clinical and translational topics. Over the course of his career, he has published over 350 articles and book chapters on these and related subjects. Dr. Newcorn has received numerous awards for his work, including the Hulse Award for lifetime achievement from the New York Council on Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (2002), and the Elaine Schlosser Lewis Award for Research in Attention Deficit Disorder (2018). He was elected to the CHADD Hall of Fame in 2014. Dr. Newcorn has been the Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on several NIH-funded grants that examine the clinical, genetic, neuroanatomic and neurophysiologic basis of ADHD its treatment, as well as the neurobiological basis of substance abuse risk. He also directs an active clinical trials program, and has studied many of the recent medication treatments for ADHD. Dr. Newcorn is an internationally recognized educator and mentor, and is an editorial board member of several leading child psychiatry/psychology and psychopharmacology journals. He was a member of the steering committee of the NIMH-funded multicenter study “Multimodal Treatment of Children with ADHD (MTA)” and the DSM-IV advisory committees on child and adolescent disorders and disruptive behavior disorders. He was a founding member of the board of directors of the American Professional Society for ADHD and Related Disorders (APSARD), and served as President from 2020-2022.

Friday 5 September 2025

Acino Symposium

Dr Frans Korb

Dr Frans August Korb received the following university qualifications: B.Sc. (Hons) (UFS), M.A. Clinical Psychology (Wits), M.B. Ch.B. (UCT), M.Med. Psychiatry (Wits). He is currently in full-time private practice as a Psychiatrist and Clinical Psychologist in Sandton and consults for SASOL. For Life Healthcare he consults at both Baneng Care Centre and Waverley Care Centre. Yearly he has been an invited lecturer at the Departments of Psychology at the University of Johannesburg and the University of Pretoria. He has been involved with the CMSA FCPsych Part 1 exams for the last 21 years. He is the immediate past Board Chairman of the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG). He has participated in many clinical trials for various pharmaceutical companies. He regularly attends and presents at local and international conferences, workshops, presents posters, courses and CPD Programmes. Past executive appointments include the University Science Students’ Association of Southern Africa (USSASA), Associated Scientific and Technical Societies of South Africa (AS&TS), Southern African Association for the Advancement of Science (S2A3), University of the Witwatersrand Psychiatry Registrars’ Association, South African Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (ACAPAP), South African Society of Psychiatrists (SASOP), Southern African Society of Biological Psychiatry, the Rotary Club of Sandown, South African Sexual Health Association (SASHA), South African Medical Association (SAMA) and the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG). Currently he is editor of ‘Mental Health Matters’ (Journal for general practitioners on mental health) and on the Editorial Board of ‘Neuron SA’. He has published in both peer-reviewed journals and in the daily press and enjoys doing regular radio and TV interviews. In 1989 and 1992 he received a Certificate of Merit from the Southern African Association for the Advancement of Science.

Genetix Symposium

Prof Pieter Fourie

Dr George Rebello

As the Technical Director at Genetix George brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in both academia and diagnostics. George gained his PhD from the University College in London in 1997, which was on a small part of the actual Human Genome Project and has worked in the field of Human Genetics for almost 40 years! George’s real passion is in pharmacogenomics which is growing exponentially as he realises the real value to both patients and clinicians. True successes have been achieved in psychiatry, oncology and patients with complicated medical conditions, treatment plans and a number of adverse reactions to medications. To quote one example of an eleven-year-old child, who after undergoing a PGx test and having her medication regimen adjusted has had a marked decrease in her anxiety levels and is participating in class activities for the first time in her school career. In George’s words “this is my Why”

Saturday 6 September

Adcock Ingram Symposium

Dr Clementine Chawane

Dr. Clementine Chawane is a distinguished psychiatrist in private practice located in Johannesburg, where she provides comprehensive mental health care to both adults and children. With a strong commitment to psychoeducation, she hosts the Mind Vault Podcast, a platform designed to disseminate medical and psychological information to the public. Through this initiative, Dr. Chawane aims to enhance understanding of mental health issues and reduce stigma associated with mental disorders. Dr. Chawane has a particular interest in child and adolescent psychiatry, focusing on the unique challenges faced by younger populations. Her expertise extends to neurodivergent disorders, where she employs evidence-based approaches to ensure personalised care for her patients. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Chawane offers mental wellness programs tailored for corporate environments, schools, and community organisations, including church groups. These programs are designed to promote mental well-being and resilience, equipping participants with the tools necessary to navigate life's challenges effectively. Dr. Chawane’s multifaceted approach to mental health care reflects her dedication to fostering a supportive and informed community, bridging the gap between clinical practice and public awareness.