NALEDI TROY GONNYE
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Summary
Innovative life scientist with background in developing and implementing experimental studies across various biological systems. Skilled in data analysis, scientific writing, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to advance research objectives. Demonstrated ability to innovate in laboratory settings, leading to improvements in research methodologies and contributing to published findings. Committed to solving complex biological problems through rigorous experimentation and critical thinking.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Botswana (Cell Culture Laboratory)
Gaborone
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintained and cultured HeLa and MCF-7 cell lines under sterile conditions, ensuring optimal growth and viability.
- Performed cytotoxicity assays (e.g., MTT) to assess the effects of bioactive compounds on cancer cell lines.
- Ensured sterility of laboratory equipment and consumables through regular autoclaving and adherence to aseptic techniques.
- Analyzed experimental data using specific tools/software, and prepared detailed lab reports.
- Assisted undergraduate students with cell culture techniques and experimental troubleshooting.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for research design and data interpretation.
Research Assistant
Botswana International University of Science and Technology
01.2020 - 07.2022
- Project title: Investigating the potential of indigenous plants in alleviating symptoms of cancer
- Research on information pertaining to the use of indigenous plants in different regions of Botswana
- Refined data collection protocols to increase precision and accuracy of test results
- Prepared written technical documentation to detail research findings and interpretations
- Prepared graphs and spreadsheets to portray experimental results
- Scheduled appointments with test subjects over phone and through email
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys, and leading focus groups
Teaching Assistant
Botswana International University of Science and Technology
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Assisted lectures with in-class activities by grading assignments, tutoring, and proctoring examinations
- Conducted one-on-one and group tutoring to assist students
- Setting up laboratory equipment and preparing reagents needed for laboratory experiments
- Trained undergraduate students on laboratory proper methods, procedures, and techniques
- Demonstrated and explained laboratory procedures and assays to students
Student Research Intern
Botswana Harvard AIDS Institute Partnership
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Worked in the research lab as a student research intern
- Performed polymerase chain reactions, gel electrophoresis and Sanger sequencing on buffy coat and plasma samples extracted from HIV positive whole blood
- Made PowerPoint research presentations and compiled research write ups
- Presented research findings at internal meetings
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Botswana International University of Science and Technology
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Devoted multiple studies to working with scorpions, centipedes, bats, and spiders with successful research into behavior, collection, venom extraction and proteomics
- Performed DNA extraction, polymerase chain reactions (PCR), gel electrophoresis, data analysis and bioinformatics on samples
- Offered to assist with additional tasks to keep projects on-task and meet tight deadlines
- Microbial culturing of bat and chicken guano to isolate microbes of interest
Laboratory Scientist Intern
Botswana Vaccine Institute
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Company Overview: Attached at OIE Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Reference
- Performed foot and mouth (FMD) diagnostic tests (molecular and serological) such as virus isolation & typing; PCR & sequencing; antibody detection by ELISA and VNT on samples
- Presented research findings at internal meetings
- Attached at OIE Sub-Saharan Africa Regional Reference
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
Botswana International University of Science And Technology
Palapye01-2025
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
Botswana International University of Science And Technology
Palapye11-2019
Skills
- Biomedical research
- Project Management
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Cell Culture
- GC-MS
- ELISA
- Data Analysis
- Research and Development
- Research Paper Writing
- Problem-Solving
- Field Research
- Recordkeeping
- Sample Collection
Certification
- Collaborative Institutional Training Program Courses (2019 - 2024)
Biomedical Research - Basic/Refresher
Clinicians and Other Researchers IPS
OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Training - Veld Carrying Capacity Assessment Training (2019)
- Contrast Enhanced Microholography Diagnostic Device Training (2019)
- Student Governance and Leadership Development Training (2018)
- CAF Proteomics Winter Training (2018)
Languages
Setswana
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Botswana (Cell Culture Laboratory)
06.2023 - 11.2023
Research Assistant
Botswana International University of Science and Technology
01.2020 - 07.2022
Teaching Assistant
Botswana International University of Science and Technology
01.2020 - 03.2020
Student Research Intern
Botswana Harvard AIDS Institute Partnership
03.2019 - 07.2019
Laboratory Scientist Intern
Botswana Vaccine Institute
09.2018 - 10.2018
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Botswana International University of Science and Technology
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Collaborative Institutional Training Program Courses (2019 - 2024)
Biomedical Research - Basic/Refresher
Clinicians and Other Researchers IPS
OSHA Personal Protective Equipment Training - Veld Carrying Capacity Assessment Training (2019)
- Contrast Enhanced Microholography Diagnostic Device Training (2019)
- Student Governance and Leadership Development Training (2018)
- CAF Proteomics Winter Training (2018)
MASTER OF SCIENCE - BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
Botswana International University of Science And Technology
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
Botswana International University of Science And Technology
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