Caroline Jane Foden is currently pursuing a PhD in Medical Immunology at the University of Pretoria, South Africa. She holds an MSc in Genetics from the University of the Witwatersrand, as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Business from the Wits Business School, and she is a Certified Financial Planner (UFS) with extensive business and finance experience. Her main research topic is the genetic basis of complex diseases, integrating whole genome analysis, bioinformatics, clinical data, and other 'omics. Her interests and skills lie in study development, problem solving, and the interaction between research and business.