Chantal NYIRAKANANI
Boston,MA
Summary
Goal-oriented postdoctoral research fellow with a strong track record in biological sciences. Passionate about using interdisciplinary expertise to advance understanding of disease development, diagnostics, prevention, and treatment. Recognized for reliability and adaptability, with a proven ability to quickly learn and apply new skills. Committed to contributing to team success and supporting organizational growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
11.2023 - Current
- Generate clonal resources for ~100,000 coding variants across every Mendelian disease using scaled mutagenesis and gateway cloning techniques
- Characterize missense variant of unknown significance across Mendelian Proteome
- Develop a high throughput method of studying protein interactions using yeast two hybrid
- Systematically measure the impact of Mendelian coding variation on protein-protein interactions
- Collaborate with others on assessing how Mendelian coding variations affect cellular phenotypes, including protein stability, subcellular localization, cell viability, and morphology.
Assistant Lecturer
Catholic University of Rwanda
01.2017 - 10.2023
- Leveraged interpersonal and communication skills to mentor undergraduate students.
- Mentored and supervised over 10 undergraduate students providing guidance and support to enhance their academic and professional development.
Head of the Department of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
Catholic University of Rwanda
08.2017 - 09.2018
- Ensure the effective scheduling of classes and the seamless implementation of the curriculum.
- Ensure quality standards within the department.
- Managed laboratory resources efficiently, ensuring optimal use of time and materials for successful students training.
- Excellent communication abilities in both English and French.
- Master of Ceremonies for the 8th Catholic University of Rwanda Graduation.
Education
PhD - Agricultural Sciences and Bioengineering
University of Liege, Faculty of Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech
10.2023
Master of Sciences - Medical Microbiology
University of Nairobi
12.2016
Bachelor of sciences - Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
University of Rwanda
08.2013
Skills
- Infectious Disease Diagnosis: Sample handling, processing and reporting
- Microscopy, Cell culture, Immunoassays and molecular technics
- Molecular Biology: PCR, molecular cloning, Blotting techniques, and Protein analysis
- Research protocol and SOPs development
- Quality Control and Assurance
- Interdisciplinary Coordination
Affiliations
- Harvard Medical School
- Registered in Rwanda Allied Health Professionals
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Research funds and awards
- 2022, €6,000, University of Liege and the Walloon-Brussels Federation
- 2018, €30,000, Ph.D. scholarship funded by ARES « Academy of Research and Higher Education «
- 2017, $1,500, Research Excellence Fellowship Awards (REFA) Conference on Translational Science and Biotechnology Advances in Africa
- 2017, $1,200, Global travel award, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Keystone Symposia Conference on malaria from innovation to eradication
Publications
- Nyirakanani C, Bizimanan J pierre, Vanderschuren H, Massart S., Going beyond consensus genome sequences: an innovative SNP-based methodology reconstructs different Uganda cassava brown streak virus haplotypes at a nationwide scale in Rwanda., Virus Evol., 2023, 38, August, 253–62
- Shakir S, Zaidi SS-A, Hashemi FSG, Nyirakanani C, Vanderschuren H., Harnessing plant viruses in the metagenomics era: from the development of infectious clones to applications., Trends Plant Sci, 2022, 1–15, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tplants.2022.10.005
- Nyirakanani C, Bizimana JP, Kwibuka Y, Nduwumuremyi A, Bigirimana V de P, Bucagu C, et al., Farmer and Field Survey in Cassava-Growing Districts of Rwanda Reveals Key Factors Associated With Cassava Brown Streak Disease Incidence and Cassava Productivity., Front Sustain Food Syst., 2021, 5, December, 1–14
- Chibvongodze R, Dupwa T, Ngoma F, Nyirakanani C, Muchiri L., The utility of p16 Ink4a /Ki67 dual immunostain to triage women with Hr-HPV positive and negative Pap smear results (NILM) in Harare, Zimbabwe., Int J Clin Diagnostic Pathol., 2021, 4, 4, 100–4
- Nyirakanani C, Chibvongodze R, Habtu M, Masika M, Mukoko D, Njunwa JN., Prevalence and risk factors of asymptomatic malaria among under-five children in Huye District, Southern Rwanda., Tanzan J Health Res., 2018, 20, 1, 1–7
- Chibvongodze R, Tafadzwa D, Ngoma F, Nyirakanani C, Muchiri L., The utility of p16 Ink4a /Ki-67 dual immunostain to triage women with Hr-HPV positive and negative Pap smear results (NILM) in Harare, Zimbabwe., International Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Pathology., 2021, 4, 4, 100–104, https://doi.org/10.33545/pathol.2021.v4.i4b.430
Timeline
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Dana Farber Cancer Institute
11.2023 - Current
Head of the Department of Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
Catholic University of Rwanda
08.2017 - 09.2018
Assistant Lecturer
Catholic University of Rwanda
01.2017 - 10.2023
PhD - Agricultural Sciences and Bioengineering
University of Liege, Faculty of Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech
Master of Sciences - Medical Microbiology
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of sciences - Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
University of Rwanda
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