Our experienced team
The Connectomix team is a diverse and dedicated group of professionals who share a passion for patient care, neuroscience and advancing our understanding of the human brain.
Comprised of talented doctors, psychologists, and experts from various disciplines, our team collaborates seamlessly to drive innovation and push the boundaries of brain mapping technologies.
With a shared commitment to excellence and a relentless pursuit of knowledge, we work diligently to unravel the complexities of the brain and contribute to advancements in healthcare, technology, and beyond.
Together, we are shaping the future of neuroscience and paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries that have the potential to transform lives.
Chief Medical Officer
BBiomed Sci Hon (Mon), MA(Cantab), BM BCh(Oxon), MRCS (Eng), FC Neurosurg (SA), MMed Neurosurg (Wits), CMIN C Teo Fellowship (Sydney)
Dr Christos Profyris completed his pre-clinical medical studies at the University of Cambridge with a Double First Class and went on to finish his medical degree with Distinction at the University of Oxford.
He completed his Neurosurgical training at the University of Witwatersrand and achieved his Neurosurgery Fellowship qualification from the The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa. He also holds a Master of Medicine in Neurosurgery from the University of the Witwatersrand.
During the completion of the esteemed Aesculap Charles Teo Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery Fellowship at The Centre for Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery in Sydney, Australia, Dr. Profyris had the opportunity to pursue advanced training in brain mapping techniques and TMS applications.
This additional expertise was acquired under the guidance of Professor Mike Sughrue, a globally renowned expert in brain mapping. Notably, Professor Sughrue has an extensive publication record of over 250 peer-reviewed publications and is the founder of Omniscient Neurotechnology.
Being a super-specialist in brain tumour and vascular neurosurgery Dr Profyris has been has published over 20 peer-reviewed publications.
He has an active research interest in the application of connectome based TMS treatment.
Netcare Group
Netcare is the largest provider of private health care in South Africa. The Netcare Group run 53 hospitals and 12 mental health facilities throughout South Africa.
Netcare, through Jacques du Plessis, Managing Director of the Netcare Hospitals, enhance Connectomix through their extensive experience in healthcare and in introducing new healthcare related technology to South Africa.