MIMardiya Isah
@mardiyaisah
Early-career infectious disease researcher skilled in laboratory diagnostics, surveillance, and scientific reporting.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am an early-career infectious disease researcher with hands-on experience in TB, HIV, cholera and other communicable disease units from internships at Infectious Diseases Hospital Kano and Armed Forces Specialist Hospital Kano. I hold a First Class BSc in Microbiology, completed the NYSC at Nasarawa State University, and am currently advancing my expertise through an MSc in Vaccinology and Drug Development.
I have practical strengths in laboratory diagnostics, sample handling, data collection and verification, surveillance record review, and scientific writing and reporting. I am committed to ethical research practices, translational vaccine and infectious disease research, and contributing to data-driven public health interventions and field-based research assignments across Nigerian states.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Corps Member - Microbiology
Nasarawa State University, Keffi
Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Served in the Department of Microbiology supporting laboratory practicals, assisting with data collation and record keeping, participating in research discussions and seminars, and strengthening scientific documentation and coordination skills.
Student Intern - Microbiology
Infectious Diseases Hospital, Kano
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 11 months)
Rotated through TB, HIV, cholera and other communicable disease units supporting laboratory diagnostics, sample handling and documentation, and contributed to review and organisation of state-level disease statistics and surveillance reports.
Student Intern - Medical Laboratory
Armed Forces Specialist Hospital, Kano
Jan 2019 - Present (6 years 11 months)
Completed laboratory rotations with exposure to TB and HIV diagnostic sections, assisted in patient sample processing and routine lab procedures, and entered laboratory and patient data into hospital record systems.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
FLFederal University Lafia
Master of Science, Vaccinology and Drug Development
Currently enrolled in an MSc programme in Vaccinology and Drug Development focusing on infectious disease research and vaccine development.
BKBayero University Kano
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology
Grade: First Class Honours
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology with First Class Honours, gaining laboratory and research experience in infectious diseases.
KPKano State Polytechnic
National Diploma, Science Laboratory Technology
Obtained a National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology with practical training in laboratory techniques and sample handling.
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Location
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