 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" |  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 |  Dr. Casey Overby Taylor, Ph.D.USA
Assistant Professor of Medicine and Bioengineering,
Johns Hopkins University
Post-doc: Informatics, Columbia University |  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!" |  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." |  Kaylyn ClarkUSA
Ph.D. Student/Candidate
University of Pennsylvania
Genomics and Computational Biology |  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 |  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!" |  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." |  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" |  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." |  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." |  Dr. Monica Green, Ph.D.USA
Independent Scholar
History of Medicine
Twitter: @monicaMedHist
"I'm a historian of medicine interesting in the history of the world's major infectious diseases. Phylogenetics and palaeogenetics have transformed these fields, and I incorporate their results into my historical work." |  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." |  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." |  Dr. Chipo Mashayamombe-Wolfgarten, Ph.D.United Kingdom
University of Warwick
Bioinformatics
Clinical Bioinformatician, National Health Service (NHS) |  Dr. Denise Okafor, Ph.D.USA
Assistant Professor, Biochemistry, Pennsylvania State University
Twitter: @cdokafor
Research interests: Molecular dynamics simulations on proteins |  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." |  Sarah NyakeriKenya
Master's Student
Jomo Kenya University
Bioinformatics, Science Cast
Twitter: @SaraNyancheraN
"Science Communicaton and singing. Becoming a diagnostic researcher." |  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." |  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." |  Marilyn AllenUSA
Ph.D. Student/Candidate
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Twitter: @Marilyn_Allen1
"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." |  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." |  Martha LukaKenya
Master's Student
Pwani University
Bioinformatics
Fellow, International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
Twitter: @martha_mawia
"My research interests are on genetics and genomics, virology and data visualization." |  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." |  Katelin Jackson, MS, MPHUSA
Ph.D. Student/Candidate
Washington State University
Infectious Disease and Immunology/Computational Epidemiology
Twitter: @KayJay56 |  Sam BoudeauUSA
Ph.D. Student/Candidate
Temple University
Cancer Genomics |  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 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 |  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. Chantell Evans, Ph.D.USA
Postdoctoral Fellow
University of Pennsylvania
Neurobiology
Twitter: @channyskye
"Neurobiologist interested in mitochondria and neurodegenerative diseases." |  Dr. Belinda Akpa, Ph.D.USA
Assistant Professor
North Carolina State University
Computational Systems Physiology
Twitter: @emrlab |  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. Nur Shahir, Ph.D.USA
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)." |  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." |  Dr. Vivian Chebii, Ph.D.Kenya
Graduate Fellow and Ph.D. Student
Bioinformatics
International Livestock Research Institute
Twitter: @vivienne_joe
"Bioinformatics and Data science" |  Gigi KennethNigeria
Undergraduate
University of Port Harcourt
Biochemistry
Twitter:@gigi_kenneth |  Dr. Aida Ouangraoua, Ph.D.Canada
Assistant Professor
University of Sherbrooke
Computer Science, Computational Biology |  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." |  Dr. Phillista Malaki, Ph.D.Kenya
Research Scientist
National Museums of Kenya
Degree: Conservation Science/Heritage Management, University of Nairobi
Twitter: @phillista |  Alexis KelleyUSA
Undergraduate
University of California Merced
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" |  Ritah NabunjeUganda
Master's Student
Makerere University
Bioinformatics
Twitter: @RitahNabunje |  Joyce NjugunaUSA
Ph.D. Student/Candidate
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bioinformatics |  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." |  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." |  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" |  Ndeye Marieme TopSenegal
Bioinformatician
Institut Pasteur de Dakar
Master's Student
Cheikh Anta DIop University of Dakar
Bioinformatics
Twitter: @dna_ddict |  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.." |  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" |  Azza AhmedNetherlands
Ph.D. Student/Candidate
University of Groningen
Statistics
Twitter: @azzaea_ |  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 |  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." |  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 |  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
San Francisco State University
Microbiology
"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
Ph.D. Student/Candidate MSTP
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, MSKenya
Master's Student
Pwani University
Bioinformatics
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology
Twitter: @gatuaprof
"Research Interest: Virus Evolution and phylodynamics, Human Genetics, Toxin Research, Vector Genomics." |  Dr. Angela Brooks, PhDUSA
Assistant Professor, 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
Undergraduate
Drew University
Neuroscience
"I am a varsity scholar-athlete with strong leadership capabilities, persistence, and an innate desire to excel as a student at Drew University." |  Hirut Kollech, MSUSA
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 from UC San Diego, CA
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
La Jolla Institute for Immunology
California, San Diego
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
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
PontifÃcia 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' |  Dr. Radia Johnson, Ph.D.USA
Bioinformatics Scientist, Genentech
PhD: University of Toronto
Oncology Bioinformatics
"I am an immunologists by training who has specialized in bioinformatics since my post doc and would like to grow visibility for Black scientists and share my experience with others to inspire other Black women to pursue research interests in computational [biology]." |  Gabrielle DotsonUSA
Ph.D. Student/Candidate
Computational Medicine and Bioinformatics
University of Michigan
"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 GriffenUSA
Ph.D. Student/Candidate Biomedical Sciences (Cancer Biology and Bioinformatics), Morehouse School of Medicine
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" |  Naila AdamCanada
Graduate: Ph.D. Student/Candidate
Genome Science and Technology/Single Cell Genomics
University of British Columbia |  Ruth NanjalaKenya
Graduate: Master's Student Bioinformatics
Pwani University
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, Ph.D.USA
Biomedical Informatics Evaluation Team Lead
IBM
Columbia University Alum
Twitter: @doc_b_right |  Nana KusiUSA
Undergraduate
Computational Biology
Washington University in St. Louis |  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 ..." |  Salma Abdel-Raheem, MSUSA
Data and GIS Analyst
The Whale Museum
San Francisco State University Alum
Twitter: @stabdelraheem
"I am passionate about science and I often find that I have lots of ideas of but little structure/outlets for those ideas. I'm hoping to find a community in which I can grow and develop not just as a professional, but also as an individual" |  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
MS 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 |  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 |  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..." |  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 |  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" |
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