Quinette Louw

Biography:

Professor Quinette Louw is the Executive head of the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Studies at Stellenbosch University, South African Research Chair in Innovative Rehabilitation, and adjunct professor at the University of South Australia. Her qualifications include a BSc from the University of the Western Cape, a MASP as well as PhD from the University of South Australia. She published 180 research papers and supervised 100 postgraduates (masters and doctoral).  Her research aims to optimize human functioning and advance rehabilitation in low and middle-income settings. Her specific research activities include the contextualization of evidence-based rehabilitation, the development of innovative methods and clinical guidance tools to facilitate the translation of evidence for enhanced capacity, access and quality of rehabilitation services within the health system. Prof Louw is acknowledged by the National Research Foundation as a B2-rated scientist. She regularly serves on national and international expert and guideline panels (e.g., WHO). Prof Louw has fostered long-term, productive linkages with national and international research institutions, professional bodies and relevant government departments.