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Wonkam, Ambroise

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Current nationality
Cameroon
Current country of residence
United States of America (the)
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Wonkam is a professor of genetic medicine, and director of the McKusick-Nathans Institute and Department of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, US. He is also director of GeneMAP (Genetic Medicine of African Populations), and immediate past-deputy dean of research at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Cape Town, South Africa. After an MD training with the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University of Yaoundé I, Cameroon, he has completed a doctorate in medical sciences (cell biology) at the University of Geneva, Switzerland, and a PhD in human genetics at the University of Cape Town, South Africa. Wonkam also trained as a medical geneticist in genetic medicine at the University of Geneva. His scientific results are reflected in more than 230 peer-reviewed publications. His research focuses on genetic and genomic variations in the African population with a focus on 1) Genomics modifiers of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD); 2) Genetics of hearing Impairment, and 3) Ethical, Equity, and Educational Issues in Genetic Medicine Research. Wonkam is president of the African Society of Human Genetics.
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(+1 410) 955-3378
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McKusick-Nathans Institute and Department of Genetic Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 733 N. Broadway, MRB 439, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
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Last updated on 13/08/2024

Okoh, Anthony Ifeanyin

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Current nationality
South Africa
Current country of residence
South Africa
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Okoh holds a PhD in microbiology from Obafemi Awolowo University in Nigeria, with over 30 years of experience in the university system. He was the head of the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Fort Hare, South Africa for seven years, leader of the Water Research Niche Area, deputy dean, and acting dean, as well as director of a research centre of excellence of the South African Medical Research Council, University of Fort Hare, South Africa. His research interests regard applied and environmental microbiology. He has published over 500 journal articles and graduated 59 PhD and 70 Master’s students. He is a recipient of the Gold Scientific Achievement Award of the South African Medical Research Council, amongst others. He also served as the president of the South Africa Society for Microbiology (2011–2013) and is a member of the board of trustees of the Biotechnology Society of Nigeria and a Fellow of seven national and international societies and academies. In the recent World Scientist and University ranking 2024, in the discipline microbiology, Okoh was ranked #1 in the University of Fort Hare, #3 in South Africa and Africa, and #130 globally.
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(+27 40) 602-2365
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SAMRC Microbial Water Quality Monitoring Centre, University of Fort Hare, Alice, South Africa.
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Last updated on 01/07/2024

TWAS-FAPESP Postgraduate Fellowship Programme

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The Research Support Foundation of the State of São Paulo (FAPESP) in Brazil and TWAS offer sandwich postgraduate fellowships to young scientists from developing countries (other than Brazil) who wish to pursue research towards a PhD in selected fields of the natural and engineering sciences.

Opening date of this fellowship call: 18 December 2023

Closing date of this fellowship call: 18 March 2024

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TWAS-LUMS Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme

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 TWAS-LUMS Postdoctoral Fellowships are tenable at the departments of The Syed Babar Ali School of Science and Engineering (SBASSE) of the Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan – for a minimum period of six months to a maximum period of twelve months in the fields of Natural Sciences and Engineering.

TWAS-LUMS Postgraduate Fellowship Programme

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Application must be made on the LUMS portal for PhD applications (see Submitting your application below).  Students must apply online using this portal, and upon selection, will then be given an official admission offer letter from the Office of Admissions at LUMS.


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Adebo, Oluwafemi Ayodeji

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Current nationality
Nigeria
Current country of residence
South Africa
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Oluwafemi Adebo is a professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), in South Africa. He received both his master’s and doctoral degree (Food Technology) at UJ. In addition to teaching responsibilities, he leads the Food Innovation Research Group involved with the improvement of various traditional food processes, enhancing food-health-promoting constituents, development of nutrient-dense food products, and value addition to underutilized food sources using conventional, novel and innovative approaches including 3D food printing, all in an effort to ensure zero hunger as well as good health and well being. He has contributed to over 100 journal articles, 23 book chapters and lead editor of a book. He has received over 15 million South African rands in grant funding and won prestigious awards, including the 2019 Institute of Food Technologists Emerging Leader Award, 2021 National Research Foundation Emerging Researcher of the Year, 2021 UJ’s Vice Chancellor’s Distinguished Award as an Outstanding Young Researcher, and UJ's Faculty of Science Top Research Award (Lecturer/Senior Lecturer Category) in 2021, among others.
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Food Innovation Research Group, Department of Biotechnology and Food Technology – University of Johannesburg – PO Box 17001 – Johannesburg – South Africa
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Last updated on 25/04/2024

Momba, Maggy Ndombo Benteke

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Democratic Republic of the Congo (the)
Current country of residence
South Africa
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Momba is a citizen of the Democratic Republic of the Congo living in South Africa since 1991. She is a full research professor and holds the South African National Research Chair of Water Quality and Wastewater Management at Tshwane University of Technology. Her core research in these areas includes drinking water treatment, industrial wastewater and municipal wastewater treatment, health-related water microbiology, nanotechnology, environmental biotechnology, bioremediation and microbial ecology. After 31 years of specializing in the field of water research, she is a C1 rated scientist in South Africa, and an elected Member of the Academy of Science of South Africa. Her research has attracted global recognition as evidenced by numerous awards, publications in peer review journals, collaborations she has established with other universities beyond the borders of South Africa, and the number of students originating from many parts of Africa who obtained their master and PhD degrees under her guidance and mentorship. Momba is a member of 13 scientific committees and reviewer of about 15 refereed journals. She is a mother.
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(+27 82) 513-7395
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546b Gerard Marais Street, Constantia Park Ridge, 0181 Pretoria South Africa
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Last updated on 12/07/2023

TWAS-CNPq Postgraduate Fellowship Programme

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Timeline of the Call:

  • Launch of the Call:  8 October 2024.
  • Deadline for challenging the Call: 18 October 2024.
  • Deadline for submission of proposals: 31 January 2025.
  • Trial Period: March 2025.
  • Disclosure of the preliminary result of the trial: April 2025.
  • Deadline for filing an administrative appeal: 10 calendar days after the disclosure of the preliminary results.
  • Disclosure of final selection: May 2025.

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