Marie Therese Mendy
Brikama
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Project in Biology
University of The Gambia
- Prevalence and risk factors of diseases and disease conditions in animals reported to Abuko veterinary clinic.
Worker
Afrimed Clinic
11.2024 - Current
- Responsible for collecting, preparing, and analyzing body fluids such as blood, urine, and tissue samples
- Operate laboratory equipment, including microscopes and automated cell counters.
- Use automated equipment capable of analyzing multiple samples simultaneously.
- Record data from medical tests and enter results into patients’ medical records.
Intern
Medical Research Council Unit in The Gambia (MRC)
04.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: at The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine – Molecular Biology Laboratory
- Works at Medical Research Council Unit in The Gambia (MRC) at The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine – Molecular Biology Laboratory
Secretary General
Biology Students’ Association (BSA)
2022 - 01.2023
- Coordinated executive board meetings and maintained accurate records of decisions, action items, and strategic initiatives.
- Managed official correspondence, ensuring effective communication between student members, faculty advisors, and external partners.
- Organized and supervised academic seminars, workshops, and outreach events, enhancing student engagement and professional development.
- Oversaw membership documentation and reporting, contributing to organizational transparency and efficient administration.
Teaching Assistant
The University of The Gambia
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Taught Parasitology and Molecular Biology.
- Engaged with students individually during office hours and post – class sessions to address their academic challenges.
- Promptly responded to students inquires via emails, providing solutions to their concerns.
- Assessed and graded students’ assignment to constructive feedback.
- Supervised and administered students’ quizzes and examinations, ensuring a fair and secure testing environment.
Summer Voluntary Teaching Experience (UTG – SSA)
Methodist High School
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Summer Voluntary Teaching Experience (UTG – SSA) Methodist High School, General Biology
Education
Bachelors of Science - Biology
University of The Gambia
01-2025
High School - undefined
Saint Joseph High School
01.2019
Skills
- Software and Online editors: Excellent skills in Microsoft Office
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
LANGUAGES
English: Fluent
French: Basic
Manjako: Fluent
Mandinka: Fluent
Wolof: Fluent
Timeline
Worker
Afrimed Clinic
11.2024 - Current
Intern
Medical Research Council Unit in The Gambia (MRC)
04.2024 - Current
Teaching Assistant
The University of The Gambia
01.2022 - 01.2023
Summer Voluntary Teaching Experience (UTG – SSA)
Methodist High School
01.2021 - 01.2022
Research Project in Biology
University of The Gambia
High School - undefined
Saint Joseph High School
Secretary General
Biology Students’ Association (BSA)
2022 - 01.2023
Bachelors of Science - Biology
University of The Gambia
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Prevalence and risk factors of diseases and disease conditions in animals.
- Interaction between pathogenic oomycetes and their hosts (plant and aquatic animals such as fish and crayfish).
- The effects of fragmentation and small population size on the genetic diversity of wild species.
- The identification of evolutionary significant units for conservation and natural resource management.
- The effects of abiotic variable and perturbations from invasive species on aquatic community structure.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE TAKEN
Molecular Biology, Mycology, Principles of Genetics, Research Project, General Chemistry II, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, etc.