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There are currently 202 members in The Network.
 Jenea I. AdamsUSA BWCB Founder, Director Ph.D. Candidate, University of Pennsylvania Genomics and Computational Biology Twitter: @JeneaIA "Excited about building community for Black women like me in STEM. I enjoy practicing photography, outdoor adventures, and cooking for my loved ones in my free time. I also have a lot of plants." |  Dr. Nyasha Chambwe, Ph.D.USA Senior Bioinformatics Scientist, St. Jude Children's Hospital Ph.D. from Weill Cornell Medicine, Computational Biology/Bioinformatics Twitter: @doc_nyasha "I'm a genomic data scientist with wide ranging research interests in cancer (epi)genomics. I'm a precision medicine enthusiast and have ambitions of addressing the unequal representation of minority populations in genomic studies. I'm passionate about STEM education and mentoring." |  Dr. Tracy Johnson, Ph.D.USA Professor, University of California, Los Angeles RNA processing, Chromatin biology, Gene expression PhD: UC Berkeley Twitter:@TheTracyLab "Other interests: Parenting, cooking, STEM education and inclusion, yoga" |
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 Dr. Stacey Finley, Ph.D.USA Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Biological sciences University of Southern California PhD: Northwestern University, Chemical Engineering Research interest: mathematical oncology |  Mokun Fatukasi, PSM, MSUSA Associate Scientist, Johnson & Johnson Master’s Graduate University of Delaware Bioinformatics/Biotechnology “I am a travel enthusiast with a sunny disposition who loves helping people. I enjoy having deep conversations about anything from existentialism to video games. I am also a huge science nerd and love learning about advances in medicine and psychology as well as robotics!” |  Dr. Casey Overby Taylor, Ph.D.USA Assistant Professor of Medicine and Bioengineering, Johns Hopkins University Post-doc: Informatics, Columbia University |
 Mélise EdwardsUnited States of America Ph.D. Student/Candidate University of Massachusetts Amherst Neuroscience and Behavior PhD Twitter: @Meliseymo “I am a second year PhD student studying the role of hormones in age-related cognitive decline. I am the founder of @musementorship and a Ford Fellow. |  Rispah N. Ng'ang'aKenya Intern, FAO Master’s Student University of Nairobi Genetics Twitter: @HapsirN “I am a diligent, adaptive and fast-learning person with experience in molecular biology techniques.” |  Brenda Oongo, MSKenya Statistician/Data analysis Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Kenya National Highway Authority Twitter: @brendaoongi “I am a graduate in bachelor of science in statistics. I have 3 years plus experience in statistical analysis and data analysis.” |
 Janeen Braynen, MSUSA Ph.D. Student/Candidate Zhengzhou University Bioinformatics |  Rossie Clark-Cotton, Ph.D.USA Postdoctoral Scholar Cell biology Stanford University / Duke University Ph.D. in Cell biology Duke University School of Medicine Twitter: @rclarkcotton "Mississippi native and cell biologist studying cell and organelle division in algae" |  Christine AmuzieUSA Master’s Student Johns Hopkins University Bioinformatics/Metablomics Twitter: @BroaderImpact "Texan. Trekkie. Python nerd interested in alt-ac data science careers." |
 D'Angela Pritchett-RoweUSA Post-Bac Humboldt State University Kinesiology, Computational Neuroscience Twitter: dangela_pr "I recently earned my BS in Kinesiology with emphasis in Pre-Physical Therapy but I’ve decided to make a big change into Computational Neuroscience! I’ve been learning computer programming on my own for several years and have been learning more about combining my love for biological processes esp in the brain with technology and language through coding!" |  Nzinga Mack, PhDUSA Postdoctoral Fellow Johns Hopkins University Computational biology, pharmacology, oncology Twitter: @NzingaMack, PhD "My background is in pharmacology and oncology and I am new to computational biology, and I'd love to connect with other like minded individuals!" |  Nellie CampbellUSA Master's Student The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Biomedical Informatics Twitter: @NellieACampbell “Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology” |
 Jennifer Jones, MSUSA Graduate Student: Master's Degree Morehouse School of Medicine Immunology and Bioinformatics Twitter: @jennyknowitall |  Annette Obika, MBAUSA Program Specialist - AI for Science, DeepMind Master’s Graduate Winchester Business School |  Wangui Mbuguiro, PhDUSA PhD Candidate Johns Hopkins University Biomedical Twitter: @WanguiMbuguiro |
 Yustinas MayungaTanzania Undergraduate Graduate University of Dar es Salaam Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Twitter: @Mayunga_yustina “I'm currently a third year student in University of Dar es salaam taking bachelor of science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. I've grown profound interest in Bioinformatics and Biostatistics. I hope to learn more” |  Robin FidelUSA Undergraduate Student University Of Rhode Island Biotechnology and Data Science "My name is Robin Fidel and I am currently an undergraduate student at the University Of Rhode Island. I am currently double majoring in Biotechnology and Data Science. I'm a problem solver by nature and I love to tackle problems head on." |  Creea Shannon, MSUSA Family Champion, Meharry Medical College Master’s Graduate Lipscomb University Data Science Twitter: @Cre_Shannon “I love STEM, Health, and Medicine. I`m a STEM advocate. I also advocate for curbing racial disparities in medicine and social determinants of health for Black women.” |
 Pauline King'oriPauline King'ori Kenya Master's Student Pwani University Bioinformatics Twitter: @paulah_kings "Research interests: Genomic epidemiology Other interest: Cycling" |  Ilenna JonesUSA Ph.D. Student/Candidate University of Pennsylvania Neuroscience Twitter: @IlennaJ "I'm interested in working at the intersection of Neuroscience and Machine Learning." |  Rose Wambui, BScKenya Research Intern, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (Icipe) Undergraduate Graduate Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Medical Biochemistry |
 Dhynasah Cakir, MSUSA Grand Valley State University Bioinformatics "I am very passionate about the environment, health, and I love all things life science." |  Bayden MohamudUSA Master's Student Bioinformatics and Molecular Biochemistry George Washington University "I love film photography and a huge coffee fiend. I love trying new things that are out of my comfort zone and can't wait to see what this year offers me!" |  Brenda Karumbo, MSKenya Undergraduate Student Pwani University Bioinformatics Student KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme Twitter: @brendaksi |
 Keisha Hardeman, PhDUSA Postdoc UTSW Medical Center Cancer and mitochondrial dysfunction Twitter: @DrMitoOxPhos "I'm a postdoc interested in an academic career (tenure-track faculty). Did my PhD in a Systems Biology lab and was exposed to R, python, and coding. Would love to add more computational methods to my current work." |  Tanisha MaitreUSA Ph.D. Student/Candidate Biomedical Sciences/ Cancer Biology and Genetics Temple University |  Kaylyn ClarkUSA Ph.D. Candidate University of Pennsylvania Genomics and Computational Biology |
 Jennifer Vélez Segura, M.S.Colombia Field Application Specialist Sanitas S.A.S. Master in Bioinformatics National University of Colombia Twitter: @jevelezse "I'm a geneticist at heart but bioinformatics is my passion. I love python, language, and the cinema." |  Parcelli Jepchirchir, BScKenya Bioinformatics intern International Center of Insect Physiology and Ecology (Icipe) Undergraduate Graduate Biomedical Science and Technology Chuka University |  Dominique CantaveUSA Graduate Harvard University Applied Mathematics and Biology Post graduation: Associate Consultant "I have collected computer programming and mathematical skills through college and research. As well as business experience through internships. I hope to be in a product manager role in a biotech company a few years post college." |
 Melyssa MintoUSA Ph.D. Student/Candidate Duke University Computational Biology and Bioinformatics Twitter: @MelyssaMinto "I am interested in genomics and epigenomics. I hope to take the skills I am learning in graduate school to study health disparities as it relates to (epi)genomics." | Vivian JacksonUSA Undergraduate Student Colombia University Biophysics |  Kauthar Omar, BScKenya Bioinformatics Intern, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Applied Bioengineering (Genetics) |
 Brenda Kamau, BScKenya Bioinformatics intern International Center of Insect Physiology and Ecology (Icipe) Undergraduate Graduate Biochemistry Pwani University |  Dorcus Namikelwa, BScKenya Bioinformatics intern International Center of Insect Physiology and Ecology (Icipe) Undergraduate Graduate Biochemistry Kenyatta University Twitter: @selinenams "I've been passionate about science since I was a kid. I would love to pursue a masters and better yet a PhD in Bioinformatics and be an expert in this field and be part of the scientists who will bring a big dynamic shift in health sciences towards employing Bioinformatics in problem-solving." |  Dr. Keisha Cook, Ph.D.USA Ph.D. from The University of Alabama Applied Mathematics and Computational Biology Postdoctoral Researcher, Tulane University "I have been searching for a place to find Black Women in Computational Biology. This website is absolutely perfect! I study applied mathematics and computational biology; specifically single particle tracking, Bayesian inference methods, Markov processes, stochastic processes, and more." |
Dr. Folami Ideraabdullah, Ph.D.USA Assistant Professor, Genetics University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Genetics/Epigenetics/DOHAD Twitter: @Fidera25 "Right now just excited about joining this network!" |  Simone WebbUnited Kingdom Ph.D. Student Newcastle University Bioinformatics/ Immunology Twitter: @SimSci9 "I am very excited to be a part of this much needed network - thank you for the initiative! For my PhD work, I analyse single-cell RNA sequencing data to further understand how babies form their immune systems. I am interested in auto-immunity, B/T cell immunology and host/pathogen interactions" |  Nyasita L. OndariKenya Graduate Student: Master's Bioinformatics Pwani University ICIPE Twitter: @_nyasita "Curious, go-getter, problem solver" |
 Tendai Muronzi, MScSouth Africa PhD candidate Bioinformatics Rhodes University "Baker-/feminist-/bioinformatician in the making." |  Cynthia Otieno,BScKenya Postbac Biochemistry and molecular biology Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Twitter: @cynthia_orinda "My name is Cynthia Orinda, Upcoming Researcher with an interest in Genomics and Molecular breeding/Photography" | Krizia Chambers, MSUSA PhD Candidate Biomolecular Engineering and Bioinformatics University of California-Santa Cruz |
 Hafsa Mire, BAUSA Research Technician Broad Biomedical Post-baccalaureate Scholars Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Smith College Biochemistry "I am a post-bac at the Broad Institute working in a cancer biology lab at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Also, a biochemist and self-taught/motivated in computational biology. Currently applying/pursuing graduate studies in computational biology." |  Eman AbdelrhmanEgypt Biochemist Ain Shams University Biochemistry |  Dr. Teofilia Acheompong, Ph.D.USA City Research Scientist, City of New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Post-doc: Columbia University, Epidemiology Ph.D. from University of California-Irvine, Epidemiology Twitter: @Epiteephd "My interests are at the intersection of statistics and methodology of social and chronic disease epidemiology." |
 Khadijah Jack, MEd, MSUSA Graduate Research Assistant Arizona State University Biomedical Informatics |  Dr. Heather Pinkett, Ph.D.USA Assistant Professor, Northwestern University Biophysics/Structural Biology of Membrane Proteins Twitter: @LabPinkett "Interested in bioinformatics/phylogenetics/ancestral sequence reconstruction." |  Stella Esther Nabirye, MSUganda Laboratory technologist Master's Student Makerere University Bioinformatics Twitter: @StellaNabirye1 “I'm a growing bioinformatician, passionate about learning and collaboration in science particularly genomics and human health” |
 Courteney MattisonUSA Undergraduate Student New York University Biology, Genomics and Bioinformatics “I am Courteney Mattison and I study Biology and Bioinformatics at New York University. I am currently a junior living in the East Village and outside of class I enjoy teaching health to high school students with an organization called Peer Health Exchange.” |  Taylor Ferebee, MSUSA Ph.D. Student/Candidate Cornell University Computational Biology Twitter: @Ferebee2PhD "...In short, I like to use math and biology to patterns! Outside of research, I am excited about discussing bioethics, adding the beauty back into science education, and representation in STEM. If you ever need a recommendation for a podcast, music from nearly any genre, or a film, I am your girl." | Vanessa Mwebaza MuwangaSouth Africa Ph.D. Student/Candidate University of Cape Town Clinical Science & Immunology South African Tuberculosis Vaccine Initiative (SATVI) Twitter: @muwitheninja4xt "My research interests are centered around infectious diseases majorly TB and HIV. After graduation, I hope to work for a research organization that will allow me to be involved in projects that help me merge my love for Immunology with my fascination for computational techniques and Bioinformatics methods." |
 Nashwa AhmedUSA post-baccalaureate research fellow NHGRI/NIH Washington University in St. Louis Computational biology, microbial genomics |  Franceen Eshun-Wilson, MSUSA Staff Research Associate II University of California San Francisco Master's Graduate University of California San Francisco Evolutionary Biology "Passionate biologist interesting in using science to empower underrepresented groups around the world" |  Christina WilliamsUSA Undergraduate Student Morgan State University Sociology/Data Science Twitter: @tinatailorwill “I am a sociologist who wants to work in AI Ethics. I am currently a Morgan state senior who will soon be getting her masters. I like volunteering and helping my community.” |
 Brenda NyarangoKenya Undergraduate Student Pwani University Bioinformatics |  Kayla Pennerman, MS, PhDUSA Postdoctoral Research Associate, USDA Rutgers University PhD in Microbial Genomes “I'm into bioinformatics, machine learning, microbial genomes, language learning, crocheting and rollerblading.” | Shamim OsataKenya Master's Student University of Nairobi Bioinformatics Twitter: @chadni254 "I'm currently doing a project on RNA 3D modelling for my masters. I have great interest in neuroinformatics." |
 Falande AlexandreUSA CUNY - Hunter College Biology, conc. Bioinformatics “My name is Falande Alexandre, I am Haitian and 21 years old. I'm currently a senior at Hunter College studying Biology. Currently I work in an oncology lab studying MDM2 and MDMX and I have an interest pursuing computational Biology! :^)” |  Krystelle JoinvilleUSA Undergraduate Graduate Lehman College (CUNY) Major: Biology , tract: Biomedical science “I was born and raised in Haiti and moved to the United States in my junior year of High school. I love spending time with my family and find joy in helping others. I love art and like to draw in my free time, I also love to dance.” |  Hawa Coulibaly, MSUSA Master's Student The George Washington University Bioinformatics |
Dr. Chipo Mashayamombe-Wolfgarten, Ph.D.United Kingdom University of Warwick Systems Biology Clinical Bioinformatician, West Midlands Regional Genetics Laboratory |  Dativa Pereus, MSTanzania Master's Graduate Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics Twitter: @dativapereus "Interested in studying human genomics and Bioinformatics. Looking for a PhD position in similar field." |  Rhondene WintUSA Ph.D. Student/Candidate University of California-Merced Neurogenetics/Computational Genomics Twitter: @RWinty "I am an optimist and a 3rd year PhD candidate. These days I obsess over the role of transfer RNAs in brain development. I believe that losses can serve as lessons, and everyone has something worthwhile to give." |
 Tafadzwa Machipisa, MPhilCanada PhD candidate University of Cape Town/ McMaster University Statistical genetics & genetic epidemiology Twitter: @mach_taffy "Passionate about genetics" | Dr. Denise Okafor, Ph.D.USA Assistant Professor, Biochemistry, Pennsylvania State University Twitter: @cdokafor Research interests: Molecular dynamics simulations on proteins |  Katelin Jackson, MS, MPHUSA Ph.D. Student/Candidate Washington State University Computational Epidemiology/Mathematical Modeling Twitter: @KayJay56 |
 Angela BaltesUSA Ph.D. Student/Candidate Rutgers University Biomedical Informatics Researcher, The University of New Mexico |  Christal KyukaNigeria Research Fellow Sheda Science and Technology Complex Master's Graduate University of Ibadan Plant Genetics and Molecular Biology Twitter: @kryskyuka "I'm Christal, I love research and travelling. I'm interested in bioinformatics and enthusiastic about food security and herbal medicine." | Marisol DothardUSA Ph.D. Student/Candidate Boston University Microbiome/Bioinformatics @microbiomarisol "My name is Marisol and I am interested in microbial ecologies broadly! My goals are to really figure out how to connect with and strengthen the community of minority voices in STEM. My outside interests are singing opera, ballet dancing, reading, and writing." |
 Gladys RotichKenya Master's student Pwani University Bioinformatics International Center for Insect Ecology and Physiology (ICIPE) Twitter: @jerono7_gladys "My name is Gladys Rotich. I am a second year MSc bioinformatics student at Pwani university, Kenya. Currently working on developing a mathematical model for the transmission of African trypanosomiasis in Shimba hills, Kenya." |  Sarah NyakeriKenya International Livestock Research Institute, ILRI Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics | Science Communication Twitter: @TheSarahNyakeri "Science Communicaton and singing. Becoming a diagnostic researcher." |  Dr. Nur Shahir, Ph.D.USA Postdoctoral researcher Pennsylvania State University Bioinformatics and Computational Biology - PhD University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Bioinformatics and Computational Biology/Microbiome Twitter: @Gigiomics "I'm a recently defended doctorate from UNC. My interests include: gut brain axis, host-microbe interactions, and D&D (yes, the game)." |
 Dr. Ariangela Kozik, Ph.D.USA Postdoctoral Fellow University of Michigan Microbiology/Bioinformatics/Microbiome/Respiratory Microbiome in Asthma and COPD Twitter: @dr_kozik "I’m fascinated by the human microbiome, variation across populations, and its role health and disease. Currently, my research focuses on understanding how the microbiome is involved in the presentation and pathogenesis of asthma..." |  Dr. Vivian Chebii, Ph.D.Kenya Graduate Fellow and Ph.D. Student Bioinformatics International Livestock Research Institute Twitter: @vivienne_joe "Bioinformatics and Data science" | Dr. Jaimie Marie Stewart, Ph.D.USA Post-Doctoral Researcher California Institute of Technology Bioengineering "I am a postdoctoral scholar at the California Institute of Technology conducting research project in Paul Rothemund's lab focusing on the design, synthesis, and characterization of DNA and RNA structures for the detection of biomolecules. I am a NSF AGEP." |
 Dr. Marilyn Allen, PhDUSA Senior Scientist/Staff Scientist University of Maryland, Baltimore County Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Twitter: @MarilynAllenPhD "As a researcher, I integrate engineering and immunology to design therapeutics for diseases such as lupus. I am also passionate about patient advocacy and input in the research process." |  Delissa McMillen, M.S., M.B.A.USA University of Maryland University College Biotechnology, Bioinformatics Research Associate Allen Institute for Brain Science Twitter: @delissa76 |  Dr. Belinda Akpa, Ph.D.USA Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Knoxville TN Chemical Engineering Twitter: @emrlab |
Martha Luka, BSc, PgD, MScUnited Kingdom Senior Scientist/Staff Scientist University of Glasgow Phylogenetics |Viruses | Genomics Fellow, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Twitter: @martha_mawia "My research interests are on genetics and genomics, virology and data visualization." |  Seble NegatuUSA Ph.D. Student University of Pennsylvania Immunology "My research interests are focused on host-pathogen interactions during viral infections. I plan to obtain a career that incorporates my knowledge about infectious diseases into real world public health scenarios." Twitter: @simplyseble |  Quindel JonesUSA Ph.D. Student/Candidate Virginia Commenwealth University Mathematics BS; Systems Modeling & Analysis "I was born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi. I graduated from Jackson State University with my Bachelor’s in Mathematics in May 2019. I just completed my first year as a doctoral student at VCU. I will be specializing in mathematical biology." |
 Dr. Chantell Evans, Ph.D.USA Principle Investigator Duke University Cell Biology Twitter: @channyskye; @EvansLab "Neurobiologist interested in mitochondria and neurodegenerative diseases." | Sam BoudeauUSA Ph.D. Student/Candidate Temple University Cancer Genomics |  Thais Del Rosario HernandezUSA Graduate Carleton College Biology, Computer Science |
 Kimberly DeasUSA Ph.D. Student/Candidate Rutgers University Biomedical Informatics Health Data Scientist Twitter: @DataKimist "My personal and professional interests center on addressing health disparities in cancer and HIV, morbidity and mortality." | Lucy NjokiKenya Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Biostatistics Twitter: @lucy_njokinjuki "I am a data analyst by profession. My interest include providing solutions to health problems such as infectious diseases. R nerd. Biostatistics enthusiastic. My goal is to be a Biostatistician by profession. I enjoy gaming and reading scientific papers" |  Alexis Kelley, BSUSA Undergraduate Graduate University of San Francisco Applied Mathematics ~ Computational Biology Twitter: @penguin_chika |
 Eva AkurutUganda Master's Student Makerere University Bioinformatics/Biochemistry "I am currently pursuing a MSC in Bioinformatics from Makerere University, hold a Bsc in Biochemisty. Passionate about Bioinformatics and Genomics with bias in vaccine and drug development against Mycobacterium Tuberculosis" | Alexis ThorntonUSA Ph.D. Student/Candidate University of California Santa Cruz Bioinformatics Twitter: @AlexisThornton_ "My interests include using and creating bioinformatics tools to understand the role of alternative splicing in cancer and identify potential biomarkers for cancer immunotherapies. I love to surf in my free time." |  Jane NjeriKenya Graduate: Master's Student Pwani University Bioinformatics Twitter: @NjeriAquila "I'm interested in viral epidemiology, data visualisation, biomarker identification and statistical genomics. A salsa lover and dog enthusiast" |
Michelle MukonyoraSouth Africa Ph.D. Student/Candidate University of Cape Town Trochology, Bioinformatics Twitter: @nyenyedzibio |  Wittney Mays, MSUSA Computational Biologist Sandia National Laboratories Degree: Bioinformatics, University of Illinois "I am a recent graduate of the University of Illinois with a interest in understanding how genomics can contribute to the bioenergy production." |  Gigi KennethNigeria College graduate/Postbac University of Port Harcourt Biochemistry Twitter:@gigi_kenneth |
 Dr. AidaOuangraoua, MEng, PhD.Canada Professor University of Sherbrooke Computer Science| Computational Biology| Comparative Genomics| Computational RNA Biology Twitter:@aidaouangraoua | Dr. Phillista Malaki, Ph.D.Kenya Research Scientist National Museums of Kenya Degree: Conservation Science/Heritage Management, University of Nairobi Twitter: @phillista |  Dr. Asia Mitchell, Ph.D.USA Medical Affairs, Clinical Bioinformatics Analyst at Invitae Degree: Molecular and Medical Genetics, Oregon Health and Science University "Love to cook and spend time outdoors with my family of 3" |
 Ritah NabunjeUganda Master's Student Makerere University Bioinformatics Twitter: @RitahNabunje |  Azza AhmedNetherlands Ph.D. Student/Candidate University of Groningen Statistics Twitter: @azzaea_ |  Ndeye Marieme TopSenegal Bioinformatician Institut Pasteur de Dakar Master's Student Cheikh Anta DIop University of Dakar Bioinformatics Twitter: @dna_ddict |
Joyce NjugunaUSA Ph.D. Student/Candidate University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Bioinformatics | Jupiter Marina KabahitaUganda Master's Student, Lab Technologist Makerere University Bioinformatics |  Dr. LaShanda Williams, Ph.D.USA Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Albert Einstein College of Medicine Degree: Rutgers University Ecology and Evolutionary Genomics Twitter: @DrCoolSci "Human evolutionary genetics, microbial genomics, translational research." |
 Alisha Blake, BSUSA Tech 1/Laboratory Assistant Northwestern University Undergraduate Graduate Northern Illinois University Biological Sciences "I am black woman inspired to make a difference in medicine, especially for the black community. I am interested in medicine, community service and social inequality." |  Markia SmithUSA Ph.D. Student/Candidate UNC Chapel Hill Cancer Genomics, Environmental Epidemiology Twitter: @MarkiaASmith "I am a first gen PhD student studying the interplay of the environment and genetics and their effect on cancer health disparities. I plan on becoming a MD/PhD, and I hope to tackle health disparities affecting minorities both in the clinical and research." | Hezel AndahwaKenya Undergraduate Pwani University Physics Twitter: @HezelAndahwa "I'm currently a fourth year student in Pwani University taking bachelor of science in physics, lately I've grown profound interest in the tech world and I've taken up online course on python, machine learning and artificial intelligence.." |
 Josette Pierre, MSUSA Master’s Graduate New Jersey Institute of Technology Biology "I have a masters in biology and currently looking to enter the field of computational biology." | Immaculate NaherezaZimbabwe Master's Student Chinhoyi University of Technology Pharmaceutical Biotechnology "I am greatly interested in structure based drug design for diseases that afflict developing countries like TB, Malaria and HIV" |  Dr. Meg Pirrung, Ph.D.USA PhD: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Comutational Bioscience Sr. Product Designer, Collective Medical Twitter: @megalodonatron "product designer, ai explainer, data visualizer, prehistoric shark robot, PhD." |
Elana PyfromUSA PhD Student/Candidate University of Pennsylvania Cell and Molecular Biology: Genetics & Epigenetics; Environmental Toxicology Twitter: @elanapyfrom "As a black woman in a PhD program at a PWI, my main goal is to finish what I started. I have a lot of scientific interests--pretty much everything--which is what brings me to this group." |  Khadija WilsonUSA PhD Student/Candidate Neuropharmacology University of Pennsylvania Twitter: @KhadijaDeniece | Dr. Sparkle Russell-Puleri, Ph.D.USA PhD: The City College of New York, Machine Learning in Healthcare |
Dr. Shelina Ramnarine, Ph.D.USA Senior Manager Janssen Business Development Diagnostics & Emerging Technologies Janssen Pharmaceuticals PhD: Washington University in St. Louis, Human and Statistical Genetics | Brenda Karumbo, MSKenya KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme Pwani University Bioinformatics Twitter: @brendaksi | Dr. Halima Moncrieffe, Ph.D.USA Associate Scientific Director, Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson PhD: Imperial College London, Immunology Data Science "Driven to improve the outcome using science. Life long career focus on chronic diseases like lupus, and arthritis." |
Dr. Marion Adebiyi, Ph.D.South Africa Researcher/Senior Lecturer Durban University of Technology PhD: Durban University of Technology, SA/ Landmark University, Nigeria, Computer Science/Bioinformatics "I'm black and blessed, I do bioinformatics/ Organism's inter-pathway analysis and High throughput data analytics of various data types." |  Candace ClarkUSA Master's Student Microbiology San Francisco State University Twitter: @CandaceClark20 "Wisdom is something I value each and every day. I am always a team player and desire to help in anyway I can in the fight for diversity." | Georgiana WrightUSA Undergraduate Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University Computer Science Twitter: @georgie_gif |
 Aneth David, MSTanzania PhD Student Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences Assistant Lecturer Master's Graduate: University of Dar es Salaam, Agricultural Biotechnology "I am an assistant lecturer at University of Dar es Salaam with a major focus on agricultural biotechnology. I'm also a PhD student at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences studying try-trophic interactions between soil microbes, plants and..." | Taylor Thompson, MSUSA MD/PhD candidate Albert Einstein College of Medicine Genetics "I’m dedicated to using my degrees to study and understand health disparities to help end them." |  Dr. Amanda Alexander, Ph.D.USA PhD: Yale University, Biomedical Engineering Twitter: @A_man_duh225 "Just finished my PhD at the end of May 2020 and looking for black womxn in my field to connect with." |
Taylor WilliamsUSA Undergraduate Southern University at New Orleans Forensic Science/Biology (Chemistry Minor) Twitter: @glamorousgigi__ "Aspiring Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist, passionate about drug delivery to the BBB & DIPG." | Maryam HassanMaster's Student UWC Bioinformatics Twitter: @Miimssssss | Marvelous ChikeremaZimbabwe Graduate: Master's Student Chinhoyi University of Technology Pharmaceutical Biotechnology "I am greatly interested in structure based drug design for diseases that afflict developing countries like TB, Malaria and HIV." |
Dr. Regina Cordy, Ph.D.USA Assistant Professor of Biology Wake Forest University Biology, Parasitology, Computational Biology "I recently started my own lab focused on malaria host-pathogen interactions. I am interested in multi-omic studies to better understand complex biological systems. I teach Parasitology. My goals are to network with other black women in a similar field of [study]." | Dr. Ivy Dambuza, Ph.D.United Kingdom Postdoctoral Research Fellow University of Exeter Immunology and Infectious Disease Twitter: @ivy_dambuza | Dr. Crystal Humphries, Ph.D.USA Senior Data Scientist Zymergen PhD: University of Miami Human genomics and genetics "Love math, learning, politics, causality and helping others" |
 Winfred Gatua, MSUnited Kingdon Graduate Student: Ph.D. University of Bristol Molecular Genetics and Lifecourse Epidemiology Twitter: @gatuaprof "Research Interest: Virus Evolution and phylodynamics, Human Genetics, Toxin Research, Vector Genomics." |  Dr. Angela Brooks, PhDUSA Principle Investigator, Biomolecular Engineering University of California, Santa Cruz Postdoc: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute/Broad Institute Twitter: @TheBrooksLab "Very excited that this network exists! My expertise is in the area of RNA splicing regulation and high-throughput transcriptome sequencing analysis." |  Violet KimbleUSA PhD student Yale University Neuroscience Twitter: @violet_kimble "I am interested in applying bioinformatics, genetics, behavioral science to understand complex brain disorders and diseases." |
 Hirut KollechUSA Ph.D. Student/Candidate University of Pittsburgh Computational Modeling and Simulation (in ocular biomechanics) Twitter: @hirutkollech | Dr. Emily Jepyegon Chemoiwa, Ph.D.Kenya University of Eldoret Animal Ecology | Monsurat Olaosebikan, MSUSA Ph.D. Student/Candidate Tuts University Computer Science |
 Blessing KolawoleUSA Ph.D. Student Candidate Tufts University Computer Science |  Dr. Stephanie Fotsing, Ph.D., MScUSA PhD Bioinformatics and Biomedical informatics from UC San Diego, California La Jolla Institute for Immunology Alumn Bioinformatic Scientist II Ambry Genetics Interest: Personalized genomics. Investigating the role of genetic variants on phenotypes. "I am a black scientist in a field that sees very little of us and am happy to contribute as much as I can to elevate the beautiful young black minds who come after me..." |  Tafadzwa MachipisaCanada Ph.D. Student/Candidate (Medicine): project in cardiovascular genetics University of Cape Town / McMaster University Medicine (Genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics and bioinformatics) |
 Paula Littlejohn, MHSCanada Ph.D. Student/Candidate University of British Columbia Microbiology Twitter: @paulalittlej "I am studying the impact of micronutrient deficiency on the gut microbiome. I’m interested in learning how to better handle my data. The future me would like to dispel the myths around race and health using multiple 'omics' research." | Dr. Bridget Bannerman, Ph.D.United Kingdom Researcher University of Cambridge PhD: University of Cambridge, Systems Bioinformatics, Drug Discovery | Thayana Tavares, MSBrazil Researcher, Universidade Federal de São Carlos (UFSCar) Machine Learning |
Kemi ThomasUSA Software Engineer Graduate, University of Florida, Software Engineering Twitter: @keminaturally | Olivia HudsonUSA Undergrad: Texas Tech University, Management Information Systems "I used to be a software engineer for Motorola for 18 years about 13 years ago until they started downsizing in the Phoenix AZ area in 2007. I consulted for Viasat in Mesa AZ for a short time in 2008..." | Mona Aman, BCASudan Undergraduate University of Khartoum Computer Science Twitter: @Darmione "I’m very passionate about sciences and specially computational science and i’m hoping to find guidance and resources to be a computational scientist...i’m also interested in physics ,my goal Is to become a computational physicist." |
 Dr. Myla Spencer, Ph.D., MSUSA Research Scientist, CRO, Cancer Genomics PhD: Catholic University of America "Precision medicine, mentoring, cancer research, ngs" | Isadora Teresa França Pereira, MSBrazil Master's Graduate Pontifícia Universidade católica do Rio Grande do sul Bioinformatics, Genomics, E-Learning "I'm an evolutionary biologist with focus in genomics, evolution and bioinformatics." | Oluwaranti OniNigeria Undergraduate University of Lagos Cell Biology and Genetics Molecular Geneticist "I am a goal driven lady who’s interested in genomic medicine, data science and machine learning. My goal is to become a genomic data scientist." |
 Jasmine Mack, MPHUSA Master's Graduate, University of Michigan Biostatistics Twitter: @jasamack "My interests include defining genetic variation (GWAS) that contribute to disparities in maternity outcomes, such as preterm birth, preeclampsia, and gestational diabetes. I am an aspiring PhD, also the only Black person at UM Biostat, so looking to [connect with people here]." | Brea HamptonUSA Graduate: Ph.D. Student/Candidate, Quantitative Genetics University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Twitter: '@bkhamp' |  Gabrielle DotsonUSA Ph.D. Student/Candidate Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics University of Michigan Twitter: @gabdotson "I earned my Bachelor's in Bioengineering from Stanford in 2017, but I dabbled in bioinformatics through undergraduate research experiences.I have a passion for genomics research, especially as it relates to cancer and the immune system." |
 Dr. Claudineia Costa, Ph.D.USA Postdoctoral Research Fellow at University of California, Riverside twitter: @claupcosta "I am a geneticist. I use field- and lab-based behavioral assays, physiology, and behavioral transcriptomics to understand how sensory differences are shaped by development in bumble bees and, how this ultimately impacts floral visitation and pollination" | Dr. Lavida Rogers, Ph.D.Virgin Islands, USA Non-post-doc, working Professional (Academia, Industry, Consulting, etc.) Microbiology and Molecular Genetics /Bioinformatics University of the Virgin Islands Twitter: @LavidaBrooks "I am a young black scientist, wife and mother. I am from the Caribbean. I enjoy stem outreach and creating opportunities for students. I aspire to grow as a scientist, learn more each day and contribute to my community." | Fathia Idiris, MS.cGermany Graduate: Ph.D. Student/Candidate, Computational Biophysics Karlsruhe Institute of Technology |
 Ti’ara Griffen, PhDUSA Precision Medicine Oncology Morehouse School of Medicine Genentech twitter: @blkstemhero "I'm interested in becoming a precision medicine scientist, improving the awareness of clinical trials, and serving as a role model for students interested in STEM careers" |  Kalen CliftonUSA Graduate: Ph.D. Candidate, Johns Hopkins University Applied Math, Biomedical Engineering, Computational Cardiology twitter: @kalen_clifton "Interested in using math and programming to study biology (currently making virtual heart models). Involved in supporting STEM education and career development. Visual arts enthusiast. Frequent TV viewer. Infrequent painter." | Olayinka Adebayo, MBBSUSA Graduate: Ph.D. Student/Candidate Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA "I am a physician by training but under going a dual degree in PhD in biomedical sciences and MSCR to become a physician scientist with translational approach to cancer prevention." |
Yaa Adarkwa Darko, MsUSA Graduate: Master's Student, Bioinformatics Virginia Commonwealth University "I am interested in genetic research, mainly disease related, and I am looking to connect with women in the Bioinformatics community" | Dr. Letisha Wyatt, Ph.D.USA Assistant Professor, Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Twitter: @dr_lrwyatt "I am a trained neuroscientist and pharmacologist currently working as a data professional working with computationalists to identify better diagnostic tools and therapeutics in biomedicine." |  Lindsay HopsonUSA Graduate Master's Student; Research Assistant The George Washington University, "My goals include developing stronger coding skills, finding a hobby, and consistently workout." |
Dr. Tanya Nauvel, Ph.D.USA Post-Doctoral Fellow Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai "I am a computational neuroscientist hoping to pursue a career in academia. Currently studying the effects of deep brain stimulation on whole brain networks using quantitative electroencephalography." |  Kalisse HorneUSA Graduate: Master's Student, Genomics University of the Sciences "I recently graduated from Rutgers University with a B.S. in Marine Science. However, I decided to pursue a master's degree in genomics to be more aligned with my with my passion for studying complex disorders. Outside of science I enjoy baking, hair styling" | Sarahna Moyd, MPHUSA PhD student Emory Environmental health sciences "Rising data scientist in reproductive health and computational toxicology" |
 Naila AdamCanada Graduate: Ph.D. Student/Candidate Genome Science and Technology/Single Cell Genomics University of British Columbia |  Ruth Nanjala, M.S.Kenya Pwani University Bioinformatics ICIPE Twitter: @Ruthnanje | Amanda Bell, MSUSA Research associate, Cancer Bioinformatics George Washington University HIVE-Lab Twitter: @amandab930 "I am very interested in cancer biochemistry, video games and comic books." |
Beulah Agyemang-BarimahUSA Graduate: Ph.D. Student/Candidate, Computational Biology Cornell University, New York | Hanna AbeUSA Graduate: Ph.D. Student/Candidate Human Genetics, Vanderbilt University |  Lisa-Monique EdwardCanada Bioinformatician Bachelor's Degree/Post-Bacc The University of Western Ontario Twitter: @_LisaMonique "I primarily work as part of a paediatric precision medicine program aimed at integrating NGS into clinical oncology care. I am also currently preparing to apply to MD/PhD programs with the ultimate goal of performing true bench-to-bedside research." |
Alice Kamau, MScKenya DPhil student University of Oxford KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme Twitter: @pony_alice "I have vast experience and in-depth knowledge in big data handling and processing with interest in statistics, epidemiology, infectious diseases modelling and mapping. I am a young innovative and result oriented person who is willing and ready to learn ... " | Gabriela Flores Gonçalves, BScBrazil Graduate Master's student Biomedical Informatics/Current program: Cell and Molecular Biology/Area: Bioinformatics Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) Twitter: @gabrielafgon "Other than student, tv show marathonist is one of my primary occupation. Taking care of 6 dogs is also on the top of that list. I have been a vegetarian for almost half of my life and I'm finally transitioning to veganism." |  Dr. Tiffani Bright, PhD.USA Biomedical Informatics Evaluation Team Lead IBM Columbia University Alum Twitter: @doc_b_right |
 Nana-Agyeman KusiUSA Undergraduate Computational Biology and Genomics Washington University in St. Louis Twitter:@n_agyemankusi |  Christiana Chinedu Awajimimam JohnNigeria Undergraduate, Biomedical technology University of Port Harcourt Twitter: @MimamKristina "I love reading, writing, thinking and finding patterns. I also believed that my ability to spot out a pattern was common until mentor of mine commented on this natural ability and suggested I consider data science. I just recently getting familiar with ..." |  Coco StarrUnited Kingdom Birkbeck Master’s Student Bioinformatics “I am a mixed Afro Caribbean lady from London. I did a bachelors in maths at Warwick. Biology has always been my favourite science, so I am excited to return to it through my masters in Bioinformatics.” |
Maya LoganUSA AbbVie Clinical Trial Operations Intern Undergraduate Quantitative Biology/Computational Biology University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill "Hi Ladies! I am passionate about Black Womxn in STEM and closing the STEM education attainment pipeline. You can find me in the Carolinas trying to change the world!" |  Nadia Harerimana, BAUSA Ph.D. Student Emory University Genetics and Molecular Biology Twitter: @Nharerimana Nadia is an international student from Rwanda and received her Bachelor's Degree in Human Ecology from College of the Atlantic, ME. She is currently a graduate research trainee in the Wingo Lab at Emory University, GA. |  Genevieve BaddooUSA Master's Student Loyola University Chicago Biology/Bioinformatics "I'm excited to help build a community for black female scientists in STEM! My interest in computational biology has led me to pursue my masters degree in Bioinformatics. I love learning about microbial genomics, and I'm excited to expand on my research..." |
Faith TaliaferroUSA Research Associate (NGS, inflammatory memory) Boston Children's Hospital Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania, Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics Twitter: @faithbtee "I am interested in fellowship and community-building, where I can find support and give support to individuals on similar trajectories." | Deona GriffinUSA Undergraduate Kent State University Biology |  Sophonie Omeler-Fenaud, M.S.USA Evaluation Manager, Spectrum Health/Lakeland Master's Graduate Biomedical Science, Auburn University Twitter: @blackgeneticist "I am an evaluator, researcher, and data analyst. I have a profound interest in health disparities and equity in the Black/African American community. I work to educate the community using data visualization/informatics." |
Gabrielle NoblesUSA Undergraduate in Biology Houston Baptist University |  Virginiah Periah KengaraKenya B.Sc. Microbiology and Biotechnology University of Nairobi Currently Bioinformatics Intern at ICIPE "My name is Virginiah Periah , A Bioinformatics and Tech Enthusiast. My passion is to leverage technology in solving and understanding molecular questions. My passion and pursuit for technology in science made me enroll for a software development course so" |  Margaret ChifweteKenya BSc Biotechnology and Health Research Pwani University Currently Bioinformatic intern at ICIPE (International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology) "I am a budding scientist. I am so passionate about scientific research precisely on molecular biology and Bioinformatics.I love music, I enjoy board games, I love making new friends meeting new people and so enthusiastic with nature." |
 Dr. Sandra Murray, PhDUSA PhD from University of Iowa, Computational Cell Modeling Professor of Computational Cell Modeling, University of Pittsburgh, Dept. of Cell Biology, School of Medicine "I am working to understand the turnover and trafficking of proteins that regulate cell-cell communication and cell behavior. In my research lab we are using experimentally collected data to models that will allow us to mathematically determine how changing..." |  Nabwire Asatsa, BScKenya Student, Pwani University, Marine Biology "I am mind-blown by the molecular biology and bioinformatic potential and its application in marine and environmental research in East Africa. I am interested in marine genomics and microbiomes and I am passionate about ensuring environmental research impact..." |  Dr. Tia Tate, PhDUSA PhD from North Carolina Central University Bioinformatics Post Doctoral Computational Biologist US Environmental Protection Agency |
 Vee MadamombeUnited Kingdom Graduate: Master's Student, Biomedical Science, Anglia Ruskin University Research Technician, AstraZeneca "To continue to challenge my capabilities and be intrigued by scientific discovery." |  Bettenia Cole, MT,MLTMedical Technologist II Boston Children's Hospital Master's Student, TBD "To utilize health data to create computational models to predict patient outcomes." | Linda Paulo, MD,MScTanzania Graduate Student / Ph.D. Candidate, Nutrition and gut microbiota Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences |
 Martine Seignon, BSc, Post-BaccUSA BSc Biological Sciences/Molecular Biology/Bioinformatics Smith College Research Data analyst The Jackson Laboratory | Skylar RobinsonUSA Undergraduate Student University of Texas at Arlington Public Health “I’m kind, and during my free time, I enjoy spending time with family.” |  Willysha Jenkins, MS/ Post-MastersUSA MS Biological and Biomedical Sciences North Carolina Central University Professor of Computer Science Fisk University twitter: '@stemque3ns' Website: https://www.stemque3ns.com/ "Co-CEO of STEMQue3ns LLC aiming to redefine the roles of women of color in STEM." |
Jasia King, B.Eng, MScNetherlands Ph.D. Candidate Mechanical Engineering/Transport Phenomena MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Maastricht University Website: https://merlninstitute.com/merln/jasia-king Twitter: '@jasia_93' "I am a PhD candidate from Saint Lucia living in the Netherlands researching computational and experimental techniques to investigate the design parameters of proximal tubule fluidic platform. My ultimate dream/goal is to contribute to reducing the cost..." |  Adedoyin Adesoye, MScNigeria MSc Cell and Molecular Biology University of Lagos Twitter: '@adedoyinsoye' "I'm new to the Bioinformatics field and I'd like all the help/support I can get. I'm interested in Cancer Genomics" | Kezia JemisonUSA Undergraduate, Biochemistry Duquesne University "I intend to pursue a PhD in biochemistry after graduation and continue computational work while delving into experimental work, of which both will be used in drug design or disease research." |
 Dr. Tamica Collins, PhDUSA PhD Genetics, cancer biology, bioinformatics, University of Chicago Postdoctoral Fellow University of Chicago Twitter: '@DrmicaC' "My interest and goal is to learn how I can utilize bioinformatics to combat breast cancer health disparities." | Atinuke Ogungbayi, B.Pharm, MSUSA Bachelors of Pharmacy, MS Biological Science (in view) Youngstown State University Twitter: '@estheratinuke' "I am a goal oriented person, I am deeply interested in advancing my career in bioinformatics and computational biology. My long term goal is to be a researcher in Bioinformatics and computational biology." |  Dr. Alicia Foxx, PhDUSA PhD Plant Biology from Northwestern University Postdoctoral Researcher, USDA - ARS "I'm a plant ecologists with interests in root interactions and moving into understanding microbial communities that closely associate with plants using bioinformatics and machine learning. I'm also interested in collaborations and research aimed at improv..." Website: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=nlWrL0YAAAAJ&hl=en |
Dr. Erin Reichenberger, PhDUSA PhD Biomedical Engineering/Bioinformatics, Drexel University Bioinformatics Engineer Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Khadija Wharton, MAUSA Dartmouth College Neuroscience " A post-bacc student doing computational drug design at Fox Chase Cancer Center " |  Lannawill CaruthUSA Multicultural Leadership Council Vanderbilt University Undergraduate Graduate Vanderbilt University Engineering Science (Minor: Data Science) " I am a first-generation West Indian American interested in learning more about computational biology. My core values are equity and community building and I want everything I do to reflect that. " |
 Muriana FlemingUSA Undergraduate student Towson University Molecular Biology & Bioinformatics "Somehow I fell in love with Science! As a kid I conducted experiments in my bedroom and taught an imaginary class. Dually, I've always been highly creative and love writing, music, cooking and fashion. My interests in Bioinformatics in Nutrional Genetics stemmed from personal struggles with nutrition, and my curious mind wanting to figure out how our genes, enviornment, and ancestry correlated." |