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Elisabeth Limunga MBOLLE

Elisabeth Limunga MBOLLE

Tübingen

Summary

Dedicated student scientist with a passion for molecular and cellular biology of infectious disease agents. Strong academic background and hands-on experience in advanced laboratory techniques. Committed to unraveling pathogen mechanisms and pioneering strategies to combat infectious diseases. Dedicated to bridging the gap between research findings and real-world applications for improved public health outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Student Intern

• Institute for Medical Virology and Epidemiology
Tübingen
03.2025 - Current
  • Task and Achievement: Establish a Dengue virus infection protocol for macrophages derived from PBMCS. Perform and evaluate the neutralization ability of nano-bodies produced against Dengue virus using macrophages.
  • Contact: Dr. Natalia Ruetalo (nataliaruetalio@gmail.com)

Research Student

Laboratory for Molecular Parasitology, University of Buea
Buea
01.2021 - 07.2023
  • Task and Achievements: Investigated the potential of Onchocerca HSP70 as a Biomarker for the Diagnosis of Onchocerca volvulus. Analysed experimental data using statistical software for accurate results and collaborated with team members on research design and methodologies. Maintained laboratory equipment and ensured compliance with safety protocols. Assisted in training new bachelor's degrees students on laboratory techniques and protocols.
  • Contact: Dr. Faustin Kamena (faustinkamena@gmail.com)

Education

Master of Science - Infection Biology and Control

University of Tübingen
Tübingen, Germany
09-2025

Master of Science - Molecular Parasitology And Vector Control

University of Buea
Buea, Cameroon
06-2023

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

University of Buea
Buea, Cameroon
08-2020

Skills

  • SDS PAGE, Western Blotting, ELISA, PCR, Gene Cloning and Recombinant DNA technique, Sequencing, Cell culture and viral propagation, Flow Cytometry, Immuno-Fluorescence, BLS 3 experience

LANGUAGES

English (Native)
French (Basic Conversational)

Publications

  • Identification and Characterization of Onchocerca volvulus Heat Shock Protein 70 (OvHSP70) as Novel Diagnostic Marker of Onchocerciasis in Human Urine. Pathogens. 2024 Mar 30;13(4):293. doi: 10.3390/pathogens13040293. PMID: 38668248; PMCID: PMC11053476.

Seminars and Trainings

  • Institute Pasteur France Digital diploma in infectious disease (2025)
  • Expert Seminars on Infectious Diseases, Jember, Indonesia (2024-04)
  • CAIDERA Conference; Trans-disciplinary approach to tackle infectious diseases in Central Africa, Gabon (2023-10)
  • Molecular Tools Workshop in Life Sciences Research, Buea (2022-11)

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Inkscape, GIMP, QtiPlots; Programming in LaTeX, R

Timeline

Research Student Intern

• Institute for Medical Virology and Epidemiology
03.2025 - Current

Research Student

Laboratory for Molecular Parasitology, University of Buea
01.2021 - 07.2023

Master of Science - Infection Biology and Control

University of Tübingen

Master of Science - Molecular Parasitology And Vector Control

University of Buea

Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

University of Buea
Elisabeth Limunga MBOLLE