Dr. Ramokone Lisbeth Lebelo is a Black South African Medical Virologist who holds a joint PhD in Medical Science and Medical Virology from the University of Antwerp (Belgium) and the University of Limpopo (South Africa). She is currently a Principal Medical Scientist at the National Health Laboratory Service and a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Virology at Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University. Her research focuses on vaccine-preventable diseases and cancer-associated viruses, particularly Human papillomavirus (HPV). She investigates HPV epidemiology, cervical cancer screening methods, HPV genetic diversity, and co-infections with other STIs and the cervicovaginal microbiome. Dr. Lebelo has served in various academic leadership roles, including Acting Head of Department, Head of the HPV and STIs Training Centre for Africa, and former manager of the HIV and Hepatitis Research Unit. She was deputy leader of the VLIR-IUC collaborative research programme between UL and SMU from 2014 to 2021. She is an active member of the School of Medicine Board, the NHLS HIV Drug Resistance Committee, and serves as a portfolio assessor for intern medical scientists under the HPCSA. Dr. Lebelo is a dedicated lecturer, mentor, and supervisor passionate about empowering young scientists, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. She has received multiple national and international awards, scholarships, and grants, and frequently presents her work at scientific conferences.