General Info
Professional Track
- Biotechnology
Country
RwandaAreas of Expertise
- Health Sciences and Technology
- Biotechnology
Professional Interests
- Assisted Reproduction and Embryology
- Genetic screening
- Human Gametes and Embryo Vitrification
Age
42The Top Three Things I Would Like to Learn or Experience During my Mentorship
- Pre-implantation genetic screening
- Human gametes freezing and embryo vitrification
- Quality Control in IVF laboratory
Ideal Company Type
I would like to spend my mentorship time in Embryology lab/IVF where I will be able to meet my objectives. I am also interested in start-ups and navigating public/private partnerships to give me insight as to how to start my own IVF clinic. A company that conducts academic research would also be of interest as this will enhance my scientific capacity in article writing and publications.
Certifications
- LABCC100: Embryology Certification Course (American Society for Reproduction Medicine (ASRM), May to November 2018)
- Medical Laboratory Sciences, Integrated Physiopathology (Kigali Health Institute, March 2004)
What are three adjectives that best describe you in the work place?
- Passionate
- Self-motivated
- Committed
What impact will your mentorship have on your career and professional path?
This mentorship will make a huge difference in my career and professional development; I hope to advance my knowledge and skills in Pre Implantation Genetic Screening (PGS) and Embryos vitrification. The PGS will contribute to the genetic profiling of oocytes prior to fertilization and embryos prior to implantation. This prenatal screening is very important not only because it enhances the rate and quality of pregnancy rate but also it minimizes conception of babies with genetic problems. Therefore I hope not only to improve my skills, but also gain new ones.
After participating in the TechWomen program, how will you leverage your mentorship experience to make an impact in your home country?
When I return home from the TechWomen program, I will do everything in my power to share my knowledge with colleagues. I will share my experience in current networks but also form new networks. I will strive to train more Embryologists especially young ladies in the field and promote and expose them to the new precious technologies. I am interested in having my own community serving infertility clinic coupled with a patient/client-centered counseling center that is welcoming. This will restore happiness in couples and promote the fertility field in my country, and the entire Africa.
Work History
Years of Full-time Work Experience
12Primary Professional Focus
- Bio or medical technology
- QA and testing
Current/Most Recent Job
- Title and Company: Senior Embryologist, Rwanda Military Hospital
- Direct Reports: 3
- Type: Full-time
- Location: Kigali, Rwanda
- Dates: July 1, 2017 –
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Responsibilities:
Perform In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) procedures such as Egg Retrieval; Oocyte assessment; Egg preparation; Egg insemination (IVF) and Intracytoplasmic sperm injection; Performing embryo grading as well as embryo transfers; Conduct Sperm Analysis; Ensure proper and timely distribution of patient's laboratory results to physicians; Maintain quality control of IVF lab activities (such as write, review, and improve embryology standard operating procedures (SOPs); Appropriate handling of laboratory machines and equipment; Stock management; Supervise, train and mentoring junior embryologist and lab technologists.
Job #2
- Title and Company: Lab Technologist in Microbiology Service, Rwanda Military Hospital
- Type: Full-time
- Location: Kigali, Rwanda
- Dates: July 1, 2017 – May 31, 2019
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Responsibilities:
Receiving, processing and analyzing microbiological and parasitological samples; Preparation of culture Media; Perform microbiology sample culture and anti-sensitivity tests; Wet Mount examinations (urine, stool and body fluids); Perform Quality Control; Reagents and equipment; Recording and Interpreting Results; Daily reports to the Head of department.
Job #3
- Title and Company: Lab Technologist in charge of Demographic Health Survey (DHS) sample analysis, Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC)
- Type: Full-time
- Location: Kigali, Rwanda
- Dates: December 1, 2014 – December 30, 2015
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Responsibilities:
Sample management: Receiving, scanning, mapping and proper storage of HIV/AIDS samples; Lab work: Analysis ofHIV/DHS-5 samples on ELISA and PCR; Report & presentation skills: interpreting the results, weekly reporting to the DHS senior consultant as well as RNRL Division manager; Organizing and supervision: Preparation of weekly duties and guiding others lab technicians on ELISA testing technics
Education History
Highest Level of Education Completed
Master'sInstitution #1
- Institution: University of Johannesburg
- Degree Awarded: Master's
- Major: Biomedical Technology
- Minor: Mycology
- Location: South Africa
- Completion Date: October 1, 2013
Institution #2
- Institution: University of Johannesburg
- Degree Awarded: Bachelor's
- Major: Biomedical technology
- Minor: Microbiology, Molecular biolog
- Location: Rwanda
- Completion Date: May 1, 2011
