Professional experiences
Research fellow
Botswana Harvard Health Partnership , Gaborone - Fixed-term contract
From May 2021 to Today
Coordinating a prospective HBV study, managing timelines and resources
Student supervision, providing guidance on research projects, laboratory techniques, and analysis
Preparing and delivering abstracts at international scientific conferences
Conducting statistical analyses for viral hepatitis research projects using STATA and R
Contributing to competitive collaborative grant proposals
Led a comprehensive study on the prevalence and genetic diversity of hepatitis B virus in Botswana
generating four first-authored publications
Performed ELISA, DNA extraction, PCR and sequencing, ensuring high-quality data for analysis
Co-authored multiple research articles advancing the field of viral hepatitis research in the region
Teaching assistant
University of Botswana , Gaborone - Fixed-term contract
From April 2022 to April 2024
Delivered lectures in molecular diagnostics and virology
Developed and implemented detailed protocols for laboratory sessions
Led hands-on laboratory sessions to reinforce theoretical concepts
Supervised final-year students, providing mentorship and technical guidance on their projects
Graded assignments, ensuring constructive feedback to enhance student learning outcomes
Invigilated examinations, maintaining academic integrity and adherence to institutional policies
Additionals trainings
BSc Biological Sciences
University of Botswana
2011 à 2015
MSc Medical Biosciences
University of Bradford
2018 à 2019
PhD
University of Botswana - Medical Sciences (Virology)
2021 à 2024
My project title was "Prevalence and diversity of hepatitis B virus among people living with HIV in rural and peri-urban communities in Botswana". This is the largest HBV study in Botswana among people living with HIV that screened for various HBV markers in 30 Botswana villages. Technical skills applied include ELISA, PCR, next generation sequencing, statistical and bioinformatic analyses, manuscript writing and scientific presentations. I published four first-authored articles in international journals from my PhD research and co-authored eight other publication in other viral hepatitis project during my PhD journey.
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