Ms. Sarah Cohen

Position: Executive Officer – Southern African Laboratory Diagnostics Association (SALDA)
Categories: MedDev Speakers 2024

Ms Sarah Cohen, currently the Executive Officer at SALDA and an independent consultant, brings a wealth of expertise cultivated over a four-decade career in the medical and research industry. She obtained her Bachelors degree in Laboratory Management (Pretoria), Masters in Operations Management (Johannesburg) and MBA (Australia).
Her contributions encompass training, coaching, and mentoring thus upskilling the next generation for the MedTech industry. Sarah is a certified auditor, reflecting her commitment to maintaining high standards in the industry.
In her role as SALDA Executive Officer, Sarah has been instrumental in driving SALDA initiatives and fostering engagement with key industry stakeholders underscoring unwavering commitment to collaborative efforts within the industry
A passionate advocate for innovation in medical technology, Ms Cohen regularly speaks at conferences, and events sharing her insights on the future of IVDs (in vitro diagnostics) and their impact on medical technology.