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Silviane Miruka

@silvianemiruka

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PhD student and drug discovery enthusiast dedicated to improving health.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I seek a collaborative environment focused on innovative drug discovery and health improvement.

I am a passionate PhD student at Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, specializing in drug discovery and development. My journey in the field began with a BSc in Biomedical Technology, followed by an MSc in Bioinformatics, where I honed my skills in molecular analysis and bioinformatics techniques. My research experience spans various prestigious institutions, including the Centre for Research in Therapeutic Sciences and the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology, where I contributed to significant advancements in drug repurposing and protein target determination.

Throughout my career, I have been recognized for my contributions to science, receiving awards such as the WISE/One Health grant and the MEXT Japanese PhD Scholarship. My work has led to several publications, showcasing my commitment to advancing knowledge in the field. I am particularly skilled in protein modeling, molecular docking, and high-throughput screening, and I thrive in collaborative environments where I can share my expertise and learn from others. I am eager to leverage my skills and experiences to make a meaningful impact in drug discovery and health improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Intern

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Artificial Intelligence Research Centre

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 5 months)

Currently involved in drug repurposing using graph-based neural networks, contributing to innovative approaches in drug discovery.

Drug Repurposing Research Methodology Data Analysis Python

Research Scientist

Centre for Research in Therapeutic Sciences

Jan 2020 - Feb 2022 (2 years 1 month)

Conducted research on drug protein targets, including 3D modeling, molecular docking, and manuscript writing, enhancing therapeutic science knowledge.

Molecular Docking 3D Protein Modeling Proposal Development Bioinformatics

Research Assistant

International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology

Feb 2015 - Nov 2017 (2 years 9 months)

Characterized malarial vector species and studied their blood meal sources, contributing to malaria research and vector control strategies.

Vector Biology Malaria Data Collection Species Identification

Volunteer

Centre for Disease Control-Kenya

Dec 2014 - Dec 2014 (0 months)

Performed microscopy for malarial screening and blood culture for bacteremia, supporting public health initiatives.

Blood Cultures Malarial Screening

Intern

United States Army Medical Research Unit

Nov 2013 - Apr 2014 (5 months)

Received training in various laboratory techniques including ELISA and PCR, enhancing skills in medical research methodologies.

RNA DNA Extraction Cell Culture

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine

PhD, Protozoan Diseases

2022 -

PhD student in the National Research Centre for Protozoan Diseases focusing on high throughput drug screening, development of a pipeline for drug-protein interaction determination, and molecular characterization of potential drug targets in Apicomplexans.

Hokkaido University

Exchange Program, Language Studies

2022 - 2022

Participated in a Summer Exchange Program focusing on the study of the Japanese language.

University of Nairobi

Master of Science, Bioinformatics

2015 - 2019

Grade: First Class Honours

Completed a Master of Science in Bioinformatics, analyzing Staphylococcal bacteriophage and S. aureus genome to determine common genetic biomarkers and developing a molecular technique for detection of pathogenic S. aureus.