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Dr Edgar Phukubje – Cardiovascular Researcher
Is a cardiovascular researcher and physiologist with a strong focus on
hypertension, cardiometabolic health, and disease prevention in South
African populations. He holds a PhD in Physiology from the University of the Witwatersrand, where his research centred on hypertension phenotypes, cardiovascular dysfunction, and non-pharmacological interventions, particularly within Black South African communities.
30 Mar English South Africa Health & Fitness · Education

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