Rehema Mukuvilani Liyai

REHEMA M. LIYAI Phone : - Email :-LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/rehema-liyai-a5772b76/ Core Competencies DNA and RNA extraction, Convectional and Real Time PCR, Sanger Sequencing (AB3130), Whole Genome Sequencing (Illumina, Miseq), Sterile microbiological techniques, Microscopy, Bacterial isolation and cultivation, electrophoresis techniques, CLC main work bench, Mothur, R and Gene Mapper bioinformatics software, Transcription, bioinformatics data Analysis and service center coordination. EXPERIENCE MARCH 2021 – DATE SERVICE CENTER ADMINISTRATOR, SCIENCESCOPE LIMITED – NAIROBI, KENYA Main duties include but are not limited to; Monitoring the different sites where we provide trainings for both equipment use, software, reagents and connectivity, establishing excellent relationships with customers and therefore ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction through timely response to mails and calls from clients. Noting the kind of errors experienced and assigning field service engineers or field application specialist to attend to them as well as doing follow ups with customers after service is provided. OCTOBER 2017 – MARCH 2021 GRADUATE STUDENT, US MEDICAL RESEARCH DIRECTORATE-KENYA BASIC SCIENCE LABORATORY- KISUMU, KENYA Duties: Covid-19 testing and data analysis, Nucleic acids extraction, Sterility and real time PCR analysis, Primer design and concentration calculations, DNA analysis by conventional PCR and gel electrophoresis, Zoonotic pathogens genotyping, SOP writing and Review, Next generation sequencing, Sanger sequencing and data analysis using R, QIIME, CLC and MEGA bioinformatics software. JUNE 2017 – SEPTEMBER 2017 INTERN, U.S ARMY MEDICAL RESEARCH DIRECTORATE-KISUMU KENYA MALARIA DRUG RESISTANCE LAB-KISUMU, KENYA Duties: Sample reception and archiving, Nucleic acid extraction and quantification using the Qubit fluorometer, Real-Time PCR and Conventional PCR, Gel electrophoresis, Leukocyte depletion, Fragment analysis via Capillary, electrophoresis, Sanger sequencing, Mass Array and microsatellite, genotyping, Malaria parasite culture and drug sensitivity testing. MARCH 2021 – DATE VOLUNTEER, FAMILY AIDS CARE AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (FACES) LUMUBA SUB-COUNTY HOSPITAL-KISUMU KENYA Duties: Conducting routine clinical tests including Malaria diagnostic tests, sCrag, CD4 and Cd3 counts, VDRL tests, Phlebotomy, collecting sputum samples for TB testing and supporting the Anti Natal laboratory for urine analysis tests, microscopy and blood grouping. APRIL- MAY 2016 INTERN, ARMED FORCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES DEPERTMENT OF ENTETIC DISEASES-BANGKOK THAILAND Duties: Bacteria cultures, PCR assays, Elisa Tests, Bacteria species identification, Biochemical Test reactions, Micro scan machine reading, Media preparation. APRIL – JUNE 2012 INTERN, RATCHABURI GENERAL PROVINCINAL RATCHABURI- THAILAND Duties: Culture media preparation, Microscopy, specimen preparation, Preparation of report results to the medical providers, microscopic investigation bacterial isolation and culture, Sterile microbiological techniques, Managing the growth of bacterial and yeast cell cultures, Preparing the UV mutagenesis, Western blot analysis, Agarose gel preparation electrophoresis. EDUCATION AUGUST 2016 – APRIL 2021 MSC, MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, MASENO UNIVERSITYKENYA Core units included research methods, cell and molecular biology, genomics and bioinformatics, advances and techniques in cell and molecular biology and biostatistics and bioanalysis. Thesis: ‘A surveillance study on the spleen microbiome of wild rodents and shrews; case of Marigat, Baringo County, Kenya’ JUNE 2011- MAY 2015 BSC BIOSCIENCE, ASIA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY- THAILAND Core unites included general biology, calculus for life, general and organic chemistry, genetics immunology, global and indigenous public health, current issues in life sciences and computer information systems- KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (KCSE), S HILL SCHOOL PRIMARY- ELDORET, KENYA SKILLS • • • • • • Communication Teamwork Problem solving Leadership Willingness to learn. Adaptability ACTIVITIES Workshops and Trainings 2021: Legal transcription – Adept Technologies, Nairobi Kenya 2018: Next generation sequencing and Bioinformatics workshop- USAMRD-K, Kisumu Kenya 2018: Agilent 4200 Tape-Station training- USAMRD-K, Kisumu, Kenya 2018: Malaria Microscopy Training- USAMRD-K, Kisumu, Kenya 2018: Basic Life support training- USAMRD-K, Kisumu, Kenya 2017: Scientific Symposium (IAS & NACC Kenya), Nairobi Kenya 2012: CPR and First Aid Training- Bangkok Thailand Conferences and Publications 1. Conference: February 12th, 2020 – 14th February 2020- Kemri Annual Scientific Conference – Symposium (KASH) – Safari Park Hotel Nairobi Kenya 2. Conference: November 20th, 2019 - November 24th, 2019- Poster presentation at the ASTMH 68th Annual Meeting- Gaylord National Harbor Resort and Convention Ctr in National Harbor, MD USA. 3. Publication: “A surveillance study on the spleen Microbiome of Wild Rodents and Shrews Caught in Marigat county, Kenya: (In Progress peer J Journal) Certifications • • • Biomedical research -Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Microscopy Training- USAMRD-K, Kisumu, Kenya CPR and First AID Training ACHIEVEMENTS 1. Part of Covid-19 response testing team 2020. 2. Presented my research Findings on “A surveillance study on the spleen microbiome of small wild mammals caught in marigat county, Kenya” in the annual American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) Conference, in Maryland USA OTHER EXPERIENCES Nov- Dec 2019: Volunteer Care giver St. Michaels Day Support Program- Williamsburg, Virginia USA May 2015- Aug 2016: Teacher of English Damnoen Wittaya School- Ratchaburi Thailand English & Science Tutor Genie School Tutoring Center, Muak lek, Saraburi-Thailand Jun 2011- Apr 2015: Dec 2010- Apr 2011: Teacher of English Nareevetaya School, Ratchaburi Thailand HOBBIES AND INTERESTS In my spare time, I enjoy playing frisbee because this sport keeps me fit, challenges my physical limits and apart from that, it strengthens my team working skills. I also enjoy working as a volunteer, reading books, singing, travelling, shooting and editing Videos. REFEREES Dr. Waitumbi John Njenga Laboratory Research Director USMRD - Kenya P.O. BOX 54, Kisumu kenya Tel:- Email:- Dr. David Miruka Onyango Associate Professor Cell, Molecular Microbiology & Biotechnology Box- Maseno, Kenya Cell: - Email:- DR.Beth Kinya Mutai. Research Officer/Lab Manager, Basic Science Laboratory, United States Army Medical Directorate - Kenya, Tell: +254 - Email:-