Caryn Upton

Dr. Caryn M. Upton is a clinician-researcher with experience in clinical trial leadership, clinical pharmacology, and translational research focused on infectious diseases, respiratory health, and underserved patient populations. She holds medical degrees (BHSc, MBBCh) from the University of Witwatersrand and is completing her PhD at Radboud University Medical Center, exploring cerebrospinal fluid penetration of tuberculosis treatments. Caryn is skilled in strategic leadership of complex research projects, scientific communication, trial design, and stakeholder collaboration. Currently, she serves as a Clinical Project Lead at the University of Cape Town Lung Institute, working with Prof Jonny Peter on integrating environmental exposure and health outcomes data in patients with asthma to develop early-warning systems for communities and guide health policy. Her passion lies in improving patient outcomes through rigorous science, evidence-based policy, and meaningful research translation.