Open To Work
MOSES LENGAI
Researcher
Arusha,Tanzania
Summary
I am self-driven, creative, and hardworking with demonstrated capacity to perform scientific investigations, interpret biological datasets, and leverage biotechnology for real world applications. Enthusiastic about improving world health through genomics, personalized medicine, and disease prevention. Distinguished Biotechnologist and Bioinformatician graduate with a robust history in spearheading innovative research under good mentorship.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bioinformatics Research Intern (Volunteer)
Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI-Selian)
Arusha, Tanzania
08.2024 - 10.2026
- Incorporated bioinformatics sequence analysis techniques to determine drought tolerance and pest resistance genes in local Staple crops to breed climate resilient crops faster for smallholder farmers.
- Improved molecular diagnostics tests (PCR) of early onset soil pathogens (Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease) to prevent widespread crop loss within trial plots.
Bioinformatics and Molecular Research Support (Volunteer)
Arusha Lutheran Medical Center (ALMC)
Arusha, Tanzania
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Aided structure and enhance Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCR) techniques to point out antimicrobial resistance patterns for regional pathogens generating evidence-based analytics for community health tracking.
- Built and managed computer-based pipelines for evaluation of genomics sequences employing bioinformatics tools such as BLAST as well as R to map the communicable diseases movement within Arusha region.
Research Assistant (Volunteer)
National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)
Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Created an automated bioinformatics pipeline to assess the genetic diversity of multidrug-resistant strains of plasmodium falciparum parasites with the goal of delivering actionable data to guide national malaria treatment decisions and drug resistance monitoring.
Education
Bachelor of science - BIOTECHNOLOGY And BIOINFORMATICS
UNIVERSITY OF DODOMA
Dodoma, TanzaniaCertificate of Secondary Education -
EDMUND RICE HIGH SCHOOL
Arusha, TanzaniaSkills
- Genomics sequencing
- Biological data curation
- Stata proficiency
- SPSS Proficiency
- MATLAB
- SQL
- Python proficiency
- Research layout and implementation
- PCR technique's
- Google Drive
- Photoshop
- Illustrator
- MS Office
- Social Media
- Spreadsheets
- Problem -solving
- Effective communication
Research Interests
- Infectious disease epidemiology
- Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)
- Bioinformatics and Computational biology
- Public health genomics
- Pharmacogenomics
Community Outreach
- Involved in Public Health awareness campaigns in rural communities in Tanzania. Helped raise awareness of disease prevention and utilization of care.
- Led a community-wide fundraising initiative supporting school infrastructure development aimed at improving educational access for children in Maasai communities.
Leadership And Academic Involvement
- Helped fellow peers learn new bioinformatics tools and molecular biology principles. I also participated in group learning sessions and knowledge dissemination.
- I actively facilitated Climate literacy seminars to my fellow Maasai to better understand climate changes regarding our nomad life and collaborated with Maasai women's at Simanjiro district for the installation of eco stoves (briquettes) for cooking. This resulted in wood consumption dropping by 50% and smoke in houses by 80%.
Other Professional Activities
Involvement in molecular diagnostics and pharmacogenomics training exercises at Arusha Lutheran Medical Center.
Professional Membership And Affiliations
- Tanzania Biotechnology Association member.
- Engaging regularly with academic peer groups in biotechnology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics fields.
- Climate Hub Tanzania, engaged as a community climate advocate.
Honors And Awards
- Best Undergraduate Research Presentation, Department of Biology, 2024
- Dean's List Academic Excellence Award, University of Dodoma, 2024
- Certificate of Recognition for Community Climate Education, Local climate initiative, 2022-2025
- Education Ambassador Recognition Award, Local Government Community Development Office, Maasai Communities, Tanzania, 2019
Fellowship
- African Bioinformatics Training Fellowship, Research Training Initiative, 2025
- Research Fellowship in Antimicrobial Resistance, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, 2026
Publications And Research Output
Evaluation of the antimicrobial properties of Moringa oleifera roots, Undergraduate Research Project Report
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01/14/01
References
Available on request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Volunteering
- Team sports
- Photography
- Environmental conservation
Aspirations
I am self-driven, creative, and hardworking with demonstrated capacity to perform scientific investigations, interpret biological datasets, and leverage biotechnology for real world applications. Enthusiastic about improving world health through genomics, personalized medicine, and disease prevention. Distinguished Biotechnologist and Bioinformatician graduate with a robust history in spearheading innovative research under good mentorship.
Research
Undergraduate research project, Assessment of the antimicrobial activity of moringa oleifera roots against various microbial strains., Conducted research in the lab including design and performance of experiments to evaluate antimicrobial activity of moringa oleifera against candida albicans, staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli., Performed microbiological methods to prepare extracts, culture organisms, and analyze inhibition., Performed data analysis; analyzed data biomedically and prepared a scientific report and outlined key results.
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Swahili
Proficient
C2
Chinese (Mandarin)
Intermediate
B1
Timeline
Bioinformatics Research Intern (Volunteer)
Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI-Selian)
08.2024 - 10.2026
Bioinformatics and Molecular Research Support (Volunteer)
Arusha Lutheran Medical Center (ALMC)
07.2023 - 11.2023
Research Assistant (Volunteer)
National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)
07.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of science - BIOTECHNOLOGY And BIOINFORMATICS
UNIVERSITY OF DODOMA
Certificate of Secondary Education -
EDMUND RICE HIGH SCHOOL