
Mrs
Kitsiso
Gaboiphiwe
Mrs
Kitsiso
Gaboiphiwe
Antigen production manager
Botswana Vaccine Institute
Biography
Kitsiso Gaboiphiwe is an experienced biotechnology professional with over 13 years of expertise in vaccine manufacturing and production leadership. She currently serves in a top management role, overseeing the production of vaccine active ingredients and ensuring compliance with rigorous global standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Her career reflects a strong commitment to advancing animal health through innovation in biological sciences and operational excellence.
Kitsiso holds a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of Botswana (2010) and a Master of Science in Biological Sciences and Biotechnology from the Botswana International University of Science and Technology. To complement her scientific expertise with business acumen, she is also undertaking a Master of Business Administration (MBA), with a focus on management, logistics, and supply chain strategies in the pharmaceutical industry.
Beyond her technical and academic pursuits, Kitsiso is passionate about leadership and professional development. She is particularly interested in how strategic leadership styles influence organizational decision-making and competitiveness in the global healthcare sector. In addition to her professional life, Kitsiso enjoys reading, exercising, and watching films activities that nurture both her intellectual curiosity and personal well-being.
Research interests
Cell biology, virology, and Bio- process Projects you're working on
- development of a cells line for propagation of Southern African territory strains of foot and mouth disease virus. Discipline
Bacteriology Bio-manufacturing Cellular biology Virology Host species
Buffalo Cattle Pigs Small ruminants Wildlife Pathogen
Viruses Viruses›Foot-and-mouth disease virus Stage of vaccine development
Commercialisation