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
Bianca Sansom is the CEO of GeneWay Laboratory in South Africa, holding a PhD. With 4–8 years of experience as a Laboratory Director, she is focused on implementing advanced workflows and exploring solutions like the KAPA Roche panel for diagnostic applications. This training was hosted … Continue readingGENOMICS AFRICA FELLOW: Bianca Sansom
Voke Toye is a Research Director from Nigeria working at Biologix Laboratories. Specializing in genetics and oncology, she focuses on advancing Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) techniques for cancer research. This training was hosted in collaboration with Roche Diagnostics
Elminah Saru is a Research Associate from Kenya working at the KEMRI Wellcome Trust. She leads laboratory operations for the IHCoR study, focusing on hypertension genetics and its link to organ damage. This training was hosted in collaboration with Roche Diagnostics
Mutsa Takundwa is a Senior Researcher from South Africa, working at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), a leading institution in scientific and industrial research. With a PhD specializing in Genetics and Oncology, her work focuses on gynaecological cancers, particularly ovarian and uterine … Continue readingGENOMICS AFRICA FELLOW: Mutsa Takundwa