KATHRYN WANJIKU NDERITU
NANYUKI
Summary
I am a dedicated worker with excellent scientific abilities. I work independently and with little supervision since I am self-motivated and determined to succeed in all I do. I also believe that any endeavor may be successful with teamwork.
I am also experienced with advanced scientific research methodologies and data analysis and have a strong understanding of experimental design and their application in scientific investigations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Research Scientist Fellow
Kenya Institute of Primate Research
01.2025 - Current
Associate faculty
Kirinyaga University
09.2018 - 04.2024
- Company Overview: Department of Clinical Medicine
- Courses taught include: Biochemistry: Introduction to biomolecules, metabolism, Forensic toxicology I and II, Genetics 1, Clinical chemistry, Applied Bioinformatics, Bioanalytics, Forensic techniques 1 and 2, Medical genetics and genomics, Medical biochemistry
Part-time lecturer
Mount Kenya University
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: Department of Biochemistry
- Courses taught include: Cellular basis of life, Carbohydrate metabolism and introduction to biomolecules
Intern / Master’s Research
Institute of Primate research
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Endometriosis Project: Collecting specimen for analysis such as: laparoscopy tissues, saliva (1ml), Plasma (10 ml), urine (5 ml) and peritoneal fluid from Papio Anubis.
- Filling the reproductive cycle chart for Papio Anubis
- Wound healing project: Assisted in labelling and creating incisions on the tail of the different non-human primates Papio anubis, Chlorocebus aethiops and Cercopithecus mitis.
- Monitored the wound healing period and assisted in measuring the wound length
- Rotavirus project: Performing ELISA on the faecal samples and running gel electrophoresis
Trainer
Cera Right – Nanyuki Branch
02.2013 - 08.2013
- Training female commercial sex workers on PMTCT. Counseling and testing HIV patients. Training female commercial sex workers and matatu touts and drivers on HIV/AIDS prevention. Mobilizing the most risk populations to participate in project activities. Training target clientele on enterprise development and alternative livelihoods.
Education
Ph.D. - Biochemistry
University of Nairobi
09.2023
Master of Science - Biochemistry
University of Eldoret
01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Moi University
01.2011
O level - undefined
Nyeri Baptist High School
01.2006
Skills
- Bioinformatics: RNA sequence, Metagenomics (16 sRNA, 18 sRNA, ITS) and Genomics (fastq analysis, Plant Extraction, fractionation and purification of compounds from natural products, chromatographic techniques, DNA Isolation, Gel electrophoresis, Conventional and real time Polymerase chain reaction, ELISA technique, Microbial media culture preparations, Microscopy and Histopathological tissue processing, Differential blood count, flow cytometry use, Centrifugation, spectrophotometry, RNA extraction, Western blotting, Immunofluorescence microscopy, DNA recombination (ligating) and Protein extraction and purification
- Information Technology: I am a confident user of Microsoft packages, data analysis software such as R studio, Mega11, Bio Edit, Minitab and graph pad
Websites
Certification
University of Nairobi: Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry, 2023
References
Atunga, Nyanchieo, Chief of Research, anyachieo@yahoo.com, +254-724-306-688, Institute of Primate Research, P.O. Box 24481-00502, Karen, NAIROBI
Interests
My primary research focus is on Non-Communicable diseases (NCD), particularly those associated with metabolic disorders I also have expertise in bioinformatics approaches/computational biology for understanding the biological systems in the body, especially the interactions between genetics that occur during the pathogenesis of obesity
Publications
- Kathryn wanjiku Nderitu, Njagi Sm, Ndegwa Jm, Barasa Ss, Ngugi Mp, Anti-obesity activities of methanolic extracts of Amaranthus dubious, Curcurbita pepo, Vigna unguiculata in progesterone-induced obese mice (2017)
- Three traditional veges that can beat obesity (9th Sep 2017)
- Nderitu, K. W., Mecha, E., Opiyo, S. O., & Nyachieo, A. (2022). Effects of Solanum Nigrum on caecal microbiome of high fat fed rats in a randomized control study. East African Medical Journal, 99(11).
- Nderitu, K. W., Ager, E., Mecha, E., & Nyachieo, A. (2023). DNA barcoding using its2 and RBCL markers for Solanaceae species identification. East African Medical Journal, 100(1), 5567-5574.
- Nderitu, K. W., Mecha, E., & Nyachieo, A. (2023). Solanum nigrum show anti-obesity effects on high-fat diet-fed Sprague Dawley rats in a randomized study. Scientific African, e01713.
Training
- 7th Kemri Annual Scientific & Health Conference (KASH)
- 18th International IPR biomedical Conference
- Implementation research methodology and application workshop (APHRC,2019)
- Building capacity for writing Scientific Manuscripts- KAVI-ICR (July 2021)
- Kirinyaga University 5th annual international virtual conference (2022)
- International learning (COIL) and virtual Exchanges in Higher Education Institutions in Kenya, Workshop (May 9-11, 2022)
- Advanced laboratory based practical training on Molecular and Biotechnology workshop (30th May -10th June 2022)
Timeline
Research Scientist Fellow
Kenya Institute of Primate Research
01.2025 - Current
Part-time lecturer
Mount Kenya University
09.2019 - 12.2019
Associate faculty
Kirinyaga University
09.2018 - 04.2024
Intern / Master’s Research
Institute of Primate research
06.2015 - 12.2016
Trainer
Cera Right – Nanyuki Branch
02.2013 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Biochemistry
University of Eldoret
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Moi University
O level - undefined
Nyeri Baptist High School
Ph.D. - Biochemistry
University of Nairobi
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