Biography - Dr Cilla Springer

Dr Priscilla Springer is a developmental paediatrician currently working in research in the Department of Paediatrics and Child Health at Stellenbosch University.  Her research has focused on long term neurodevelopmental outcome following childhood tuberculous meningitis, HIV-related neurodevelopmental problems, early biomarkers of autism spectrum disorder and use of child development assessment tools in low-resourced healthcare facilities. She headed the Developmental paediatric service at Tygerberg Hospital until June 2021 and now runs a weekly neurodevelopmental clinic at Karl Bremer Hospital, Cape Town.