Biological Sciences Department - MUST

#Training and #Research for Impact. This is the official twitter page for the Department of Biological Sciences at Malawi University of Science and Technology

[Academy of Medical Sciences - AMS - MUST @mustams2024]

On Tuesday Oct 8, 2024 we had engaging presentations by Mr. Lovemore Afune and Year 3 Immunology students

This session also marked the end of this semester’s Journal Club series. A very big thank you to everyone who took part, looking forward to seeing you next semester!

#AMS

[Academy of Medical Sciences - AMS - MUST @mustams2024]

The MTAMBO Study team held a team-building session on Oct 3 at Arrows Lodge, Thyolo, led by PI Dr. Anneka Hooft. This collaboration between UCSF, MUST, and Thyolo District Hospital focuses on non-malaria febrile illnesses in children. #MTAMBOStudy #ChildHealth #TeamBuilding

[Biological Sciences Department - MUST @BioMUST]

𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!
Join us for the AMS Journal Club at the Malawi University of Science and Technology Teaching Block B Room 2 (B2) from 13:00 to 14:00.
More details on the poster.
#medicalsciences #whereexcellencereigns #ResearchInnovation

[Academy of Medical Sciences - AMS - MUST @mustams2024]

Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) hosted a meeting on Oct 2, 2024, organized by the Malawi Surveillance Network (MSuN). Biomedical scientists & traditional healers discussed collaboration to detect emerging infections & strengthen pandemic preparedness.
#MUST

[Biological Sciences Department - MUST @BioMUST]

Under the supervision of Dr. Gama Bandawe, they presented their work on the Isolation of Bacteriophages to Streptococcus Pneumoniae—a study pushing boundaries in microbial research, taking home the Best Poster Presentation award. Congratulations to this outstanding team.

[Biological Sciences Department - MUST @BioMUST]

Our final-year Medical Microbiology students Patricia Banda, Bertha Manyela, and Shalom Phariwa showcased their research at the KUHeS Research Dissemination Conference, held at Amaryllis Hotel on Friday, October 4, 2024.

[Academy of Medical Sciences - AMS - MUST @mustams2024]

Highlights from the AMS Journal Club

On October 1, 2024, we had engaging presentations by Dr. Elizabeth Joekes.
Thank you to all who attended and contributed to the insightful discussion. See you next week!

#whereexcellencereigns #radiology #worldhealth

[Academy of Medical Sciences - AMS - MUST @mustams2024]

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛!

𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: MUST Library Auditorium, 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 1 October 2024, 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 13:00 - 14:00 CAT.

More details on the poster.

#WhereExcellenceReigns #MedicalSciences

[Academy of Medical Sciences - AMS - MUST @mustams2024]

Dr. Gama Bandawe engaged clinical, nursing, and lab teams at Partners In Hope Clinic in Lilongwe on the NIH-funded MPIRA Study, which uses next-gen sequencing to explore respiratory illnesses in children across urban and rural Malawi.
#MedicalResearch #mustams

[Academy of Medical Sciences - AMS - MUST @mustams2024]

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛!

𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: MUST Library Auditorium, 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 17 September 2024, 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 13:00 - 14:00 CAT
More details on the poster.

#WhereExcellenceReigns #MedicalSciences

[Academy of Medical Sciences - AMS - MUST @mustams2024]

Great turnout at the AMS Journal Club! Thanks to Mr. Madalitso Muhakeya for sharing his research on Exploring new antifungal agents from Artemisia annua plant extracts. Here are some moments from the event! #ResearchInnovation #MedicalScience #WhereExcellenceReigns

[Academy of Medical Sciences - AMS - MUST @mustams2024]

Exploring antifungal agents from Artemisia annua! �� Join us at the AMS Journal Club today on 10th Sept 2024. 13:00-14:00. #Research #MedicalScience #WhereExcellenceReigns

[Biological Sciences Department - MUST @BioMUST]

On 29th August 2024, the Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS) held a training workshop in Blantyre. Dr. Chanunkha from BISCH was the guest speaker, and Dr. Madanitsa, the Executive Dean for AMS, led the school meeting. We concluded by celebrating recent staff birthdays.
#teamAMS

[Gama Bandawe 🇲🇼 @GamaBee]

Sharing the story of @mustmalawi with our friends and collaborators. I'm very grateful for the opportunity @IGHSatUCSF

[MUST @mustmalawi]

Opening dates for continuing students
The University is pleased to announce opening dates for continuing students. Please follow the link for a press release on the same: https://t.co/16YEdKUHTD

[Gama Bandawe 🇲🇼 @GamaBee]

On Tuesday, Prof Lodish gave a lecture on gene editing technologies for sickle cell disease to our immunology and medical microbiology students. He then shared his experience starting biotech companies in a public lecture. We learned so much. What a legend.

[Gama Bandawe 🇲🇼 @GamaBee]

It has been a great pleasure to welcome Prof Harvey Lodish to @mustmalawi. He had great discussions with our VC Prof Address Malata on Monday. This was followed by some incredible lectures and interaction with undergraduate and postgraduate students from @BioMUST

[Gama Bandawe 🇲🇼 @GamaBee]

Please join us on Tuesday for this exciting public lecture @mustmalawi by Prof Harvey Lodish

[Biological Sciences Department - MUST @BioMUST]

From today 29th Sept to 30th Sept @mustmalawi will hold the MUST cultural and research innovation festival. #culture #Malawi

[Biological Sciences Department - MUST @BioMUST]

We are excited to host Prof. Harvey Lodish @mustmalawi this october for a #publiclecture on "The Business and Science of Biotechnology and Interactions with faculty and students within the Univerisity.