Mariama A Kujabi
Higher Scientific Officer
Banjul
Summary
Experienced Scientific Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the research industry for 9yrs. Motivated Biomedical Scientist with expertise in Molecular Biology techniques, Microbial Genomics Sequencing (Illumina and Nanopore Platforms), QC, and analyses of genomic data post-sequencing. Passionate about using various bioinformatics tools to analyze and interpret large data sets for continues research and breakthroughs in the scientific community.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Higher Scientific Officer, Genomics
MRCG at LSHTM
Banjul
11.2019 - Current
Major task:
- Conduct research in Genomics laboratory using molecular techniques and Next Generation Sequencing(NGS) tools applicable to whole genome sequencing (WGS), Metagenomics and even target amplicon sequencing of microbial genomes
- Develop new sequencing applications or customize existing applications to meet specific project needs
- QC of sequencing data from sequencing platforms both illumina and Nanopore data using basic bioinformatics pipelines and tools
- Perform data analysis of microbial genomes dataset eg. Metagenomics and WGS with bioinformatics software and tools
- Isolation of single-cells from varying specimens in the lab using Single-cell supported instruments and to carry out Single-Cell RNASeq NGS techniques.
Scientific Officer
MRCG at LSHTM
Banjul
11.2014 - 11.2019
Major task:
- Nucleic acids (both DNA/RNA) extractions from clinical samples and isolates for NGS application
- Culture, isolation and identification of pathogens from clinical samples and Antimicrobial susceptibility testing
- QC of data post sequencing and analysis of SARS-CoV-2 data from Nanopore sequencing platform
- Management of laboratory reagents/consumables stock and supply
- Train colleagues and collaborators on SARS-CoV-2 sequencing using Nanopore sequencing platform and Metagnomics NGS on illumina techniques
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology And Bioengineering
Yuan Ze University
Taoyuan, Taiwan 09.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of The Gambia
Banjul, Gambia 12.2010 - 05.2014
Skills
Basic Python and R programming languages
undefinedPublications
1. Kanteh A, Jallow HS, Manneh J, Sanyang B, Kujabi MA, Ndure SL, Jarju S, Sey AP, Damilare K D, Bah Y, Sambou S, Jarju G, Manjang B, Jagne A, Bittaye SO, Bittaye M, Forrest K, Tiruneh DA, Samateh AL, Jagne S, Hué S, Mohammed N, Amambua-Ngwa A, Kampmann B, D'Alessandro U, de Silva TI, Roca A, Sesay AK. Genomic epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 infections in The Gambia: an analysis of routinely collected surveillance data between March, 2020, and January, 2022. Lancet Glob Health. 2023 Mar;11(3):e414-e424. doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(22)00553-8. PMID: 36796985; PMCID: PMC9928486.
2. Saikou Y Bah, Mariama A Kujabi, Saffiatou Darboe, Ngange Kebbeh, Bunja FK Kebbeh, Abdoulie Kanteh, Ramatouille Bojang, Joy Elizabeth Lawn, Beate Kampmann, Sesay Abdul Karim, Thushan I de Silva, Brotherton Helen. EARLY ACQUISITION AND CARRIAGE OF GENETICALLY DIVERSE MULTI-DRUG RESISTANT GRAM-NEGATIVE BACILLI IN HOSPITALISED SMALL VULNERABLE NEWBORNS IN THE GAMBIA. medRxiv 2022.11.16.22282268; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.11.16.22282268
3. Kanteh A, Manneh J, Jabang S, Kujabi MA, Sanyang B, Oboh MA, et al. (2021) Origin of imported SARS-CoV-2 strains in The Gambia identified from whole genome sequences. PLoS ONE 16(8): e0241942. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0241942
4. Kanteh, A., Manneh, J., Sanyang, B., Kujabi, M. A., Jallow, H. S., K, D. D., Ndure, S. L., & Sesay, A. K. (2022). Simple and structured model to build sequencing capacity in west Africa. The Lancet. Global Health, 10(9), e1240. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(22)00319-9
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Quote
There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin
Timeline
Higher Scientific Officer, Genomics
MRCG at LSHTM
11.2019 - Current
Master of Science - Biotechnology And Bioengineering
Yuan Ze University
09.2016 - 06.2018
Scientific Officer
MRCG at LSHTM
11.2014 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of The Gambia
05.2014 - 05.2014
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