Anele Mdunyelwa
@anelemdunyelwa
Medical Biological Scientist specializing in molecular diagnostics, gene therapy, and viral genomics.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
I am a Medical Biological Scientist with an MSc (cum laude) in Molecular Medicine and extensive experience in molecular diagnostics, gene therapy research, and viral genomics. I have performed PCR, NGS, and diagnostic workflows across clinical and research laboratories, and contributed to peer-reviewed publications.
My career includes roles in high-throughput diagnostic environments where I conducted SARS-CoV-2 testing and variant identification, implemented assay verification and validation, and supported accreditation and SOP training. I have hands-on expertise with platforms such as GeneXpert and Panther and with laboratory techniques including qPCR, NGS, Sanger sequencing, cloning, cell culture, and viral transduction.
I am committed to rigorous laboratory practice, mentorship, and scientific communication, demonstrated by multiple conference presentations and co-authorship on studies evaluating respiratory virus assays and SARS-CoV-2 molecular epidemiology.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Medical Biological Scientist
Toga Laboratories (Pty) Ltd
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Perform molecular diagnostic testing including PCR, nucleic acid extraction, HIV viral load and TB LAM antigen detection; operate Panther and GeneXpert systems for respiratory virus detection and ensure compliance with laboratory SOPs and quality standards.
Medical Biological Scientist
Ndlovu Laboratories (Pty) Ltd
Jan 2021 - Aug 2023 (2 years 7 months)
Performed SARS-CoV-2 RNA extraction, PCR testing and NGS-based variant identification; contributed to assay development and verification and co-authored peer-reviewed publications on molecular epidemiology.
Conducted SARS-CoV-2 molecular diagnostics, supported assay validation and accreditation tasks, and trained staff on SOPs and quality procedures to maintain laboratory compliance.
Medical Biological Scientist Intern
National Health Laboratory Services
Feb 2018 - Jan 2020 (1 year 11 months)
Performed diagnostic PCR assays for respiratory and bacterial pathogens, participated in internal audits and instrument verification, and conducted fungal identification research using PCR and sequencing.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of the Witwatersrand
Master of Science in Medicine, Molecular Medicine / Gene Therapy
2015 - 2017
Grade: Cum laude
Activities and societies: Dissertation research in antiviral gene therapy; presentations at Wits Research Day (2016) and SASBMB (2016).
Master of Science in Medicine (Antiviral Gene Therapy Research Unit) with a thesis on inhibition of Hepatitis B virus using helper-dependent adenoviral vectors expressing pri-miRNAs from a liver-specific MTTR promoter; graduated cum laude.
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Science Honours, Biochemistry
2014 - 2014
Activities and societies: Undergraduate research and laboratory coursework.
BSc Honours in Biochemistry focusing on advanced biochemical techniques and research methods.
University of Johannesburg
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry and Botany
2010 - 2013
Activities and societies: Coursework and laboratory practicals in molecular biology and botany.
Bachelor of Science degree with majors in Biochemistry and Botany covering molecular biology, genetics, and plant sciences.
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