GLORIA AWUOR WANDERA

I am a dedicated and accomplished Research Scientist with experience and a proven track record in molecular laboratory work. I am familiar with a wide range of lab equipment and techniques in molecular biology such as extraction of nucleic acids, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), and electrophoresis analysis of sequence data. I am a self-motivated, conscientious individual with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills, and can work in a diverse environment. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to excellence, I consistently deliver accurate and reliable results. I aspire to learn, grow, and be in a space where I can improve people’s lives and well-being by conducting human research, diagnostic testing, and capacity building.

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) optimization, Poly-Acryl amide gel electrophoresis, Serology skills, Reagent preparation, Centrifugation, Quality Management, Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Endnote), Stata, Secretary Students Empowerment Team Kenya Club (2018 – 2019), Head of Hospitality JKUAT Christian Union (2017 – 2018), Head girl Musoli Girls Primary School (2008 – 2009), Deputy Laboratory Manager in a molecular laboratory (2021-To date), Wandera, G., P. Bwana, and M. Mwau, Usability of HIV-1 Assay Using DBS for Early Infant Diagnosis in Field Settings in Kenya. The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine, 2022., Tracking the Sars-cov-2 pandemic in selected counties from wastewater, Orthopoxviruses seroprevalence in Western Kenya, Covid-19 Vaccine Acceptance and Hesitancy among Healthcare Workers in Kenya, Abstract e-poster presentation “Usability of Xpert HIV-1 Qualitative Assay Using Dried Blood Spots for Early Infant Diagnosis in Field Settings in Kenya” ASLM2021 virtual conference,15-18 November 2021., Abstract poster presentation “Exposure to orthopoxviruses is common on the slopes of Mt. Elgon in Western, Kenya.” ASLM2023 Conference Cape Town,11th-15th December 2023., Member, African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM), Reading, traveling, volunteering, Attending scientific Seminars and Conferences

• Prof Matilu Mwau Moses, Director, CIPDCR, +254 728 073633, matilu.mwau@gmail.com
• Dr. Daniel Okun, Lecturer, JKUAT, +254 722 318288, dnlokun@gmail.com
• Priska Bwana, Project Coordinator, KEMRI Laboratory for Molecular Biology, +254 720105528, priska.bwana@gmail.com