Mabasa Vusumuzi is a researcher focused on cancer and data science. He works as a data analyst and part-time bioinformatics lecturer, collaborating with postgraduate students on clinical cancer epidemiology. His research aims to identify genetic causes of cancer among black Africans and contribute to precision … Continue readingGENOMICS AFRICA FELLOW: Mabasa Vusumuzi
Eniafe Gabriel Opeyemi is a graduate researcher at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research, where he works on malaria genomic surveillance and bioinformatics. His research focuses on drug resistance markers and therapeutic efficacy in malaria treatment.
Chaima Hakimi is a Ph.D. student in Bioinformatics at the Institut Pasteur de Tunis, where she focuses on computational methods to predict host-pathogen protein-protein interactions. Chaima is involved in international research projects, aiming to apply machine learning in bioinformatics to advance her field.
Betselot Zerihun Ayano is a Bioinformatics Analyst at the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI). He works on genomic analysis, particularly on Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Non-tuberculosis Mycobacterium species, contributing to public health genomics in Ethiopia.
Niguse Kelile Lema is a researcher at the Bio and Emerging Technology Institute in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His research focuses on shotgun metagenomics, studying antibiotic resistance genes and biosynthetic gene clusters in microbial communities. Niguse aims to pursue a PhD in bacterial or viral metagenomics … Continue readingGENOMICS AFRICA FELLOW:
Felix Maingi is a Molecular Scientist and Bioinformatician at Connect Afya Medlynks in Nairobi, Kenya. With a Master’s degree, he works in the lab’s next-generation sequencing (NGS) division, supporting research in oncology for Kenya and East Africa. Felix is keen to attend training to enhance … Continue readingGENOMICS AFRICA FELLOW: Felix Maingi
Beatrice Njoga is a Laboratory Technologist at Aga Khan University Hospital in Kenya. She holds a Bachelor’s degree and is preparing to expand her expertise as the hospital plans to implement gene sequencing testing. Beatrice aims to enhance her knowledge of genetics through training, which … Continue readingGENOMICS AFRICA FELLOW: Beatrice Njoga
Joyce Ngoi is the Director of Technical Services at Yemaachi Biotech, based in Ghana. She holds a Master’s degree and specializes in clinical research. Joyce expressed her intent to attend the training to expand her knowledge of efficient library preparation protocols, particularly in oncology. Her … Continue readingGENOMICS AFRICA FELLOW: Joyce Ngoi
Elizabeth Gyamfi is the National Lab Manager at SYNLAB Ghana Limited, based in Ghana. She holds a PhD and specializes in diagnostic laboratory management. Dr. Gyamfi expressed her intent to attend the training to refresh her knowledge of Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) technologies. This was … Continue readingGENOMICS AFRICA FELLOW: Elizabeth Gyamfi
Michelle McCabe is a Senior Medical Scientist based in South Africa, working at the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) and the University of Pretoria. With a PhD in medical sciences, she specializes in anatomical pathology and oncology diagnostics. Dr. McCabe intended to attend the training … Continue readingGENOMICS AFRICA FELLOW: Michelle McCabe