Profile details
University of the Witwatersrand, SA (2003 to 2007) - PhD Microbiology:
University of Nairobi, Kenya (1992 to 1995) - MSc. Microbiology
University of Ghent, Belgium (1996 to 1998) – MSc. Nematology
University of Nairobi, Bachelor of Science in Biology (1985 to 1987) – BSc. Upper Second Class Honors Degree
Dr. MIRIAM MUSAMIA JUMBA
Snr. Lecturer, Department of Biology Faculty of Science & Technology,
University of Nairobi
Email: Miriam.jumba@uonbi.ac.ke
PROFFESIONAL SUMMARY
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a strong background in scientific research, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating projects from conception to completion. Skilled in medical microbiology; environmental microbiology; food microbiology; nematology; molecular biology; data analysis, and scientific communication. Passionate about health/hygiene, biocontrol of diseases using phages, biological control of disease vectors using Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), Zoonotic diseases and Antimicrobial resistance research.
Research Interests
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a strong background in research, project management, and stakeholder engagement. Experienced in leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating projects from conception to completion. Skilled in microbiology, molecular biology, and scientific communication. Passionate about one Health, Tropical disease research and Antimicrobial resistance research.