Nonkululeko Mkwanazi

Hardworking and action orientated scientist with over 5 years experience in molecular biology laboratory techniques. I am a self-motivated and independent decision maker with demonstrated history of working in multidisciplinary teams. Cancer subject matter expert. Eager to use scientific expertise and skills to make a difference in health care.

R&D Scientist ( Afrigen Biologics & Vaccines, mRNA Vaccine Hub): Cape Town- Present

-Testing vaccine drug product for stability tests.

-SOP development.

-Laboratory instrument testing and validation.

Scientific Officer (Dep of Human Genetics Pharmacogenomics, UCT): Cape Town- March- Aug 2023 

- General Lab Management- ordering reagents, maintaining lab instrumentation and cleanliness.

-Training and supporting postgraduate students. 

-Writing- Annual grant report, meeting minutes and uploading research outputs. 

• Medical Biochemistry (PhD), Integrative Biomedical Sciences, University of Cape Town 07/2018 – 02/2023 | South Africa

Thesis: Investigating the role of seminal fluid on cervical cancer progression

• Medical Biochemistry (MSc), Integrative Biomedical Sciences, University of Cape Town 02/2016 – 12/2017 | South Africa

Thesis: Characterising the anticancer effects of a small molecule of KpnB1 nuclear import.

• Chemistry (BSc Hons), Department of Chemistry, University of Cape Town 01/2015 – 12/2015 | South Africa.

•Project: Investigating Ajoene (garlic derivative) as an inhibitor of COX-2 enzyme.