Adolf Oyesigye Mukama
Mbarara
Summary
Resourceful individual with Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory science and a special interest in biomedical research and harnessing the potential of machine learning and artificial intelligence in improving disease diagnosis and patient care. I have an ardent interest in the Teaching Assistant- Biochemistry position at Kabale University because i believe this will afford me further experience, mentorship and training in horning my research skills and passing on knowledge to students under my supervision. Am bringing expertise in biochemical, molecular, and immunological techniques for disease diagnosis. Also coming with excellent research skills and great verbal and written communication skills
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer Laboratory Scientist
Epicentre Mbarara Laboratory Research Center
Mbarara
09.2022 - Current
Participating in planning laboratory experiments and projects
Conducting immunology and molecular biology laboratory Conduct assays and analysis of results, with the support of supervisors
Ensuring that required reagents and supplies are in sufficient stocks and are stored appropriately
Finding and reading literature relevant to the work, participate in sharing knowledge through laboratory meetings and journal clubs
Preparing and reviewing standard operating procedures
Assisting in capacity building by demonstrating practical procedures to new staff and to students on attachments Implement GCLP practices and engage in proactive problem prevention of GCLP practice
Laboratory Scientist
Lancet Laboratories Uganda Ltd
Mbarara
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Performed pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processing procedures.
- Tested specimens and blood products in accordance with GCLP guidelines and standard operating procedures.
- Documented test results using computerized and manual transcription methods.
- Operated laboratory equipment, maintaining strict adherence to prescribed safety guidelines and operational instructions.
- Performed complex troubleshooting and assisted in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
- Read literature related to scientific area of expertise to remain current in knowledge.
Project Coordinator
Mbarara University of science and technology Faculty of medicine seed funding AI-DIA team
Mbarara
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Kept the project on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
- Generated the idea and contributed to concept development and Proposal writing
- Liaised between team members to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Protocol execution
- Development and review of necessary documents,
- Assisting in data analysis and manuscript development
Research Team Member
HEPI-TUITAH Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Mbarara
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Performed research on community engagement in curtailing the prevalence of dementia and its associated factors among the Elderly in Kyabugimbi, Bushenyi district
- Gathered and organized information from study participants in order to achieve the objectives of the study
- Collaborated with team members to initiate best practices to achieve our research objectives and goals.
- Interacted with study participants by preparing for obtaining consent and collecting the required information.
Education
Master of Science in Biochemistry - Biochemistry
Mbarara University Of Science And Technology
Mbarara City11.2023
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science - Clinical Chemistry
Mbarara University of Science And Technology
Mbarara05.2022
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
Merryland High School
Wakiso11.2016
Uganda Certificate of Education -
Kitabi Seminary
Bushenyi11.2014
Skills
- Flexible and Multitasking Abilities
- Planning and Coordination
- Self-Motivated
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Excellent Communication
- Clinical research: Co-investigator of the study on the “Antimicrobial Activity of Warburgia Ugandensis on selected standard organisms that cause urinary tract infections” (July 2021 – May 2022)
Research Co-ordinator AI-DIA team of the study on “Improving Tuberculosis Diagnosis in Children less than 10 years using Artificial intelligence” (December 2021 to June, 2022) - Data analysis Support: undergraduate students on the study on the “Prevalence of intestinal helminths and associated factors among children attending OPD at Kibiito health centre IV Bunyangabu District” (May, 2021)
- Technology: Clinical chemistry, PCR, ELISA, Microbiological tests, hematological tests
- Computer Skills: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power point, MS Access, STATA, R Programming Language, Kobo toolbox data collection Software etc
Awards and Grants
Award name: SEED grant AI_DIA group
Awarder: Faculty of medicine (FOM) Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Dates: Dec 2021 – June 2022
Topic: "Improving Tuberculosis Diagnosis in Children less than 10 years using Artificial intelligence"
Award name ARDHePTI grant No:3R25TWO11210363
Awarder: Health-professional education partnership Initiative-Transforming Ugandan institutions Training against HIV/AIDS under the ARDHePTI grant No:3R25TWO11210363
By National institute of health (NIH) USA
Dates: November 2021 – January 2022
Topic: "Community Engagement in curtailing the prevalence of dementia and its associated factors among the Elderly in Kyabugimbi, Bushenyi district"
Certification
Feb, 2022: Responsible conduct of research (RCR) by Mbarara University Research Ethics Education Program (MUREEP)
2021- 2022 Google data analytics professional certificate.
Oct, 2021: Good clinical laboratory practice certificate (GCLP)
July 2021: Education for inter-professional HIV service delivery in Uganda (EIPHIV) certificate
2019-2020: Health professionals education partnership initiative- transforming Ugandan institutions training against HIV/AIDS (HEPI-TUITAH) funded by the National institute of health USA.
Dec, 2019: Online course on the Role of Diagnostics in the Antimicrobial Resistance Response from London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) https://www.futurelearn.com/certificates/2guza2e
References
1. Dr. Deusdedit Tusubira Phd, Msc.(Molecular Biology of Parasites and Disease Vectors), Bsc.(Hons) Biochem
Head of Department, Biochemistry Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Email: dtusubira@must.ac.ug
Tel: 0772388036
2. Mr. Ezinga Richard Msc. Biochemistry, BMLS
Teaching assistant Biochemistry department at Mbarara University of Science and Technology
Email: erichard@must.ac.ug
Tel: 0706087552/0785425686
3. Mrs. Deborah Nanjebbe Kasumba, Msc. Microbiology, BMLS
Main Laboratory Manager Epi-Center Mbarara
Email: Deborah.Nanjebe@epicentre.msf.org
Tel: 075887723/0774255653
Timeline
Volunteer Laboratory Scientist
Epicentre Mbarara Laboratory Research Center
09.2022 - Current
Laboratory Scientist
Lancet Laboratories Uganda Ltd
03.2022 - 07.2022
Project Coordinator
Mbarara University of science and technology Faculty of medicine seed funding AI-DIA team
12.2021 - 07.2022
Research Team Member
HEPI-TUITAH Mbarara University of Science and Technology
11.2021 - 02.2022
Master of Science in Biochemistry - Biochemistry
Mbarara University Of Science And Technology
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science - Clinical Chemistry
Mbarara University of Science And Technology
Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education -
Merryland High School
Uganda Certificate of Education -
Kitabi Seminary
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