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, Germany09-2025
Master of Science - Molecular Parasitology And Vector Control
University of Buea
Buea, Cameroon06-2023
Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Buea
Buea, Cameroon08-2020
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
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