Angus Nassir Amolo
Biomedical Scientist
Nairobi
Summary
Determined and well-rounded individual with more than eight years working as Scientist within the biotechnology sector. Sharp and focused professional offering skills in bioinformatics, genomics, molecular biology and biomedical research.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Scientist
Bioinformatics Institute Of Kenya
Nairobi
05.2015 - Current
- Headed and supervised a team of scientists committed to the improvement of healthcare through the novel use of bioinformatics, systems biology, integrated functional genomics, and health informatics.
- Took part in and supervised bioinformatics analysis in the following areas: NGS data analysis, metagenomics, metabolomics, proteomics, phylogenetics, and transcriptomics.
- Initiated and oversaw the operatons of Kenclust, a high computing cluster (HPC) resource
- Took part in several mult-disciplinary research projects
- Conducted experiments in laboratory environment
- Developed novel diagnostic test kits using bioinformatics and molecular biology methods
- Documented changes during experiments, noting unexpected issues arising during research activities.
- Conducted moderately complex analysis to support process development.
- Evaluated and implemented new technologies and laboratory techniques to improve quality and robustness of sample analysis.
- Read literature related to scientific area of expertise to remain current in knowledge.
Intern
The Nairobi Hospital
Nairobi
05.2003 - 08.2023
- Rotation in the Microbiology, Mycobacteriology, Media & Sanitation, Special Chemistry, Hematology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Histopathology & Cytopathology laboratories of the Pathology Department.
- Assisted Laboratory Technologists to run diagnostic tests
Freelance Bioinformatics Expert
Freelance Work
Nairobi
06.2011 - 05.2015
- Assisted professionals and companies in different parts of the world to actualize their projects by providing expert bioinformatics analysis
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Freelance Research Writer
Freelancer
Nairobi
07.2007 - 06.2011
- Analyzed developments in field to update instruction literature.
- Crafted thorough, well-written scientific content for different companies and individuals worldwide.
- Presented new technology and drafted white papers and other technical documents to complete packages.
- Communicated with customer representatives for feedback and distribution.
- Assisted PhD level scientists to write publication-grade articles, systematic reviews, essays, theses, term papers, research proposals and dissertations.
Medical Representative
Omaera Pharmaceuticals
Nairobi
08.2004 - 07.2007
- Arranged appointments with doctors, pharmacists and medical teams to raise awareness of latest product launches.
- Analyzed market to identify new opportunities and strengthen relationships with hospitals, medical centers and primary provider physicians.
- Conducted research to stay up-to-date with industry trends, prices and market competition.
- Developed marketing materials such as case studies and product brochures to promote and educate buyers on product offerings.
- Collection of payments and distribution of statements of account
- Planning and administration of sales promotion incentives.
- Organizing C.M.E.S, seminars and product launches
- Pharmacy calls
- Maintaining good customer relations and customer follow up
- Expanded territorial sales by 236%
- Best performer in our team for 11 out of 12 months in 2007
- Awarded Best Performance Award (Marketing) for the quarters ended March 2005, April and August 2007
- Outstanding performance in meeting set KPI’s
Senior Hygiene Supervisor
Homegrown (K) Ltd.
Nairobi
02.2004 - 08.2004
- Headed a team of 40 in maintenance of hygiene and phytosanitation standards set by EU in 3 state of the art facilities.
- Duties included:Coordination of the activities of hygiene supervisors and cleaners , ensuring that cleaning operations are conducted efficiently and effectively, monitoring use of cleaning chemicals and equipment and ensuring its appropriate use, ensuring stool samples, hand swabs, and environmental swabs are taken according to the required frequency and procedures, taking part in and supervising hand and environmental swab activities.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Medical Laboratory Intern
The Nairobi Hospital
Nairobi
05.2003 - 08.2003
- Prepared reagents and solutions, calibrating pipettes and related activities to support experiments.
- Collaborated with team members and stakeholders to successfully complete project work.
- Compared laboratory data against specifications to determine if results met requirements.
- Leveraged personal protective equipment to maintain safety in lab.
- Assisted Laboratory Technologists to run diagnostic tests.
- Rotation in the Microbiology, Mycobacteriology, Media & Sanitation, Special Chemistry, Hematology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Histopathology & Cytopathology laboratories of the Pathology Department
Education
MSc Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics
Jomo Kenyatta University (JKUAT)
Juja,Kenya 01.2009 - 01.2011
BSc Biomedical Science & Technology
Maseno University
Maseno, Kenya 09.1999 - 12.2003
High School Diploma -
Ofafa Jericho High School
Nairobi,Kenya 01.1994 - 11.1997
Martin Luther Primary School
Nairobi, Kenya 01.1986 - 11.1994
Skills
Research and experiments
undefinedAccomplishments
- Invented a rapid test kit for COVID-19 diagnosis (patent pending)
- Developed a diagnostic kit for the rapid detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis using multiplex CRISPR/Cas9
- Invented a method for the early detection of gender from as early as the eighth gestational week (patent pending)
- Invented a method for the rapid determination of paternity using nanopore enrichment
- Took part in several research projects
Publications
1. Musanabaganwa C, Mazarati JB, Ruhangaza D, et al. Epidemiological characterization of hormonal receptor profiles and associated histopathological characteristics in Rwandan women with breast cancer: a retrospective study. Research Square; 2023. DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-2820749/v1.
2. Angus A. Nassir, Mazarati Jean Baptiste, Ivan Mwikarago, Majidi R. Habimana, Janvier Ndinkabandi, Anthere Murangwa, Thierry Nyatanyi, Claude Mambo Muvunyi, Sabin Nsanzimana, Mutesa Leon, Clarisse Musanabaganwa. (2020). RPA-Based Method For The Detection Of SARS-COV2. medRxiv 2020.09.17.20196402; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.09.17.20196402
3. Angus A. Nassir, Clarisse Musanabaganwa, Ivan Mwikarago. (2020). Mutation Landscape of SARS COV2 in Africa. bioRxiv 2020.12.20.423630; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.12.20.423630
4. Musanabaganwa, C.; Byiringiro, F.; Mutesa, L. & Nassir, A. (2013). UCP2 INTERACTOME AS TARGETS FOR NOVEL ANTI-DIABETIC DRUGS
Rwanda Medical Journal, Vol. 70, No. 4, 2013, pp. 6-11.
Timeline
Chief Scientist
Bioinformatics Institute Of Kenya
05.2015 - Current
Freelance Bioinformatics Expert
Freelance Work
06.2011 - 05.2015
MSc Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics
Jomo Kenyatta University (JKUAT)
01.2009 - 01.2011
Freelance Research Writer
Freelancer
07.2007 - 06.2011
Medical Representative
Omaera Pharmaceuticals
08.2004 - 07.2007
Senior Hygiene Supervisor
Homegrown (K) Ltd.
02.2004 - 08.2004
Intern
The Nairobi Hospital
05.2003 - 08.2023
Medical Laboratory Intern
The Nairobi Hospital
05.2003 - 08.2003
BSc Biomedical Science & Technology
Maseno University
09.1999 - 12.2003
High School Diploma -
Ofafa Jericho High School
01.1994 - 11.1997
Martin Luther Primary School
01.1986 - 11.1994
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