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Biotech & Data Science Specialist | Bioinformatics, Machine Learning, Vaccine & Drug Development

Profile Summary

I am a Molecular Biologist and Data Scientist with strong interdisciplinary expertise spanning experimental biology, bioinformatics, statistical analysis, and machine learning. My work focuses on transforming complex biological and biomedical data into actionable insights for vaccine development, infectious disease research, and translational science. I hold advanced training in molecular biology and immunology, complemented by formal certification in data science and machine learning. This dual background allows me to work comfortably across wet-lab experiments, in silico analyses, and data-driven modeling. Research & Technical Expertise Vaccine research and development: subunit and live-attenuated vaccine design, antigen discovery, immunogenicity assessment, and preclinical analysis Bioinformatics & immunoinformatics: antigen prediction, epitope mapping, sequence alignment, phylogenetics, population genetics, and diversity analysis Data science & machine learning: statistical modeling, time-series forecasting, predictive analytics, deep learning concepts, and data visualization Experimental biology: recombinant protein expression and purification, ELISA (competitive & sandwich), murine models, histopathology, SOP and protocol development Scientific writing & analysis: theses, dissertations, grant proposals, patents, systematic reviews, and technical reports Previous & Ongoing Work Identified and validated novel antigenic proteins as potential vaccine candidates against parasitic and viral pathogens, with successful immunogenicity demonstrated in animal models Contributed to patent-ready research involving vaccine antigens and diagnostic reagents Designed machine learning–driven approaches for disease surveillance, epidemiology, and experimental data interpretation Applied time-series analysis and statistical methods to real-world datasets for prediction and decision support Integrated AI approaches into biological research workflows, emphasizing augmentation of laboratory science rather than replacement What I Offer Clients End-to-end scientific data analysis (raw data → insights → publication-ready results) Bioinformatics pipelines and interpretation for genomics, proteomics, and immunology projects Statistical analysis for experimental and clinical datasets Scientific and technical writing with clarity, rigor, and adherence to journal or funding standards Thoughtful research consulting, especially for early-stage biotech, academic labs, and health-focused startups I am particularly interested in projects involving infectious diseases, vaccines, antimicrobial resistance, epidemiology, and AI-enabled biomedical research, with a strong focus on real-world impact, especially in low- and middle-income settings.

Subject Matter Expertise

• ☆ Microbiology
• ☆ Microbiome Research
• ☆ Parasitology
• ☆ Industrial Microbiology
• ☆ Microbiological Assays
• ☆ Biostatistics
• ☆ Molecular Biology
• ☆ Biomarkers
• ☆ Genetics
• ☆ Microarrays
• ☆ Molecular Evolution
• ☆ PCR
• ☆ Molecular Cloning
• ☆ Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
• ☆ Synthetic Genomics
• ☆ Gene Expression Analysis
• ☆ Recombinant DNA
• ☆ Cell Biology
• ☆ Cell-Based Assays
• ☆ Gene Regulation
• ☆ Pathogenesis
• ☆ Clinical Microbiology
• ☆ Cell Surface Receptors
• ☆ Immunohistochemistry
• ☆ Phylogenetics
• ☆ Population Genetics

Services

• Writing
• Research
• Consulting
• Data & AI
• Product Development

Writing Medical Writing, Technical Writing

Research Meta-Research, Feasibility Study, Technology Scouting, Fact Checking

Consulting Healthcare Consulting

Data & AI Predictive Modeling, Statistical Analysis

Product Development Formulation, Recipe Development, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Evaluation, Material Sourcing

Work Experience

Co-Researcher/Research Assistant

Jagiellonian University

October 2025 - Present

Consultant

International Livestock Research Institute

August 2021 - October 2021

Education

PhD fellow (Department of Analytical Biochemistry)

Jagiellonian University

November 2025 - October 2029

MSc Molecular Biology

Makerere University

August 2020 - January 2025

Bsc Biomedical Laboratory Technology

Makerere University

August 2016 - January 2020

Certifications

• Certified Data Scientist - Associate/Practitioner

  Datamites

  May 2024 - Present

Publications

JOURNAL ARTICLE

David Nalumenya, Steven Kakooza, Paul Ssajjakambwe, Rebecca Nalubega, Betty Namazi, Aisha Nantume, Geoffrey Ssentamu, Esther Nabatta, Mariam Wanyana, Damien F. N. Munyiirwa, et al. (2025). Cockroaches as Reservoirs, Vectors, and Potential Sentinels of Multidrug‐Resistant Bacteria in Ugandan Communities: A Retrospective Analysis . Global Health, Epidemiology and Genomics.

Etiang P, Atim SA, Nkamwesiga J, Nalumenya D, Byaruhanga C, Odongo S, Vudriko P, Ademun AR, Biryomumaisho S, Erume J, et al.(2024). Identification and distribution of Rhipicephalus microplus in selected high-cattle density districts in Uganda: signaling future demand for novel tick control approaches . BMC veterinary research.

Etiang P, Musoba A, Nalumenya D, Ndekezi C, Bbira J, Ochwo S, Tweyongyere R, Muhanguzi D(2024). Distribution and prevalence of ixodid tick species (Acari: Ixodidae) infesting cattle in Karamoja region of northeastern Uganda . BMC veterinary research.

Nkamwesiga J, Lumu P, Nalumenya DP, Korennoy F, Roesel K, Wieland B, Perez A, Kiara H, Muhanguzi D(2023). Seroprevalence and risk factors of Peste des petits ruminants in different production systems in Uganda . Preventive veterinary medicine.

Kasozi KI, Zirintunda G, Ssempijja F, Buyinza B, Alzahrani KJ, Matama K, Nakimbugwe HN, Alkazmi L, Onanyang D, Bogere P, et al.(2021). Epidemiology of Trypanosomiasis in Wildlife-Implications for Humans at the Wildlife Interface in Africa . Frontiers in veterinary science.

Kasozi KI, Laudisoit A, Osuwat LO, Batiha GE, Al Omairi NE, Aigbogun E, Ninsiima HI, Usman IM, DeTora LM, MacLeod ET, et al.(2021). A Descriptive-Multivariate Analysis of Community Knowledge, Confidence, and Trust in COVID-19 Clinical Trials among Healthcare Workers in Uganda . Vaccines.

Kasozi KI, Welburn SC, Batiha GE, Marraiki N, Nalumenya DP, Namayanja M, Matama K, Zalwango KK, Matovu W, Zirintunda G, et al.(2020). Molecular epidemiology of anaplasmosis in small ruminants along a human-livestock-wildlife interface in Uganda . Heliyon.