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MARIANNE ADHIAMBO ORWA
moadhiambo2007@gmail.comTELL: +254 723691879, P.O Box 152-80108,Kilifi, Kenya
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Astute people person with practical experience and passionate about research.
2011-2014: Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
Technical University of Mombasa
Grade: Second Class Honors (Upper Division)
2008 – 2010: Diploma in Industrial Microbiology and Biotechnology
The Mombasa Polytechnic University College
Overall Grade: Credit
2003 - 2006: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Hospital Hill High School
Grade: C (Plain)
1994 - 2002: Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE)
Nairobi Primary School
Grade: B+
January 2017 - Date: Online training and research on scientific projects.
August 2015 – December 2016: Internship at the Kenya Medical Research Institute- Center for
Microbiology Research.
Work Done:
 Preparation of the project's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
 Reading and recording temperatures of laboratory freezers, fridges and incubators
 Field work including aseptic sample collection techniques, sample recording and sample
storage for transport to the laboratory.
 Enrichment of clinical stool samples from children, transported in Cary
PERSONAL PROFILE
WORK EXPERIENCE
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

2. CURRICULUM VITAE
MARIANNE ADHIAMBO ORWA
moadhiambo2007@gmail.comTELL: +254 723691879, P.O Box 152-80108,Kilifi, Kenya
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Blair transport media to selenite F broth and later MacConkey and Bismuth agar plates by
streaking technique (Sample Processing in the lab).
 Biochemical tests for the identification of enteric microorganisms.
 Identification of Salmonella and Shigella species by serological tests.
 Identification and isolation of Salmonella species from stool and blood samples.
 Recording samples and results in the laboratory books.
 Stocking Salmonella species, E. Coli, Shigella species for future studies.
 DNA extraction, PCR and Gel electrophoresis for identification of enteric pathogens.
 Progress Report writing and writing of minutes in regular laboratory meetings.
 Presentation of reports in meetings.
April 2014 - December 2014: Internship at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
working on Mosquito Repellency Project.
Work Done:
 Development of procedural standards and test procedures for the study.
 Mosquito rearing
 Sorting Mosquitoes
 Setting up of repellency, larvicidal, pupicidal and ovicidal studies
 Repellency studies
 Data entry and management of data
 Report writing
 Training students in industrial attachment and visiting students in academic trips
January2013- April 2013: Work Experience attachment at KEMRI, Center for Biotechnology
Research and Development, Nairobi
Work done:
 Good laboratory Practice.
 Preparation of culture medium.
 Animal care and handling.

3. CURRICULUM VITAE
MARIANNE ADHIAMBO ORWA
moadhiambo2007@gmail.comTELL: +254 723691879, P.O Box 152-80108,Kilifi, Kenya
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 DNA extraction methods.
 Use of PCR base techniques in detection of point mutationsinP. falciparum.
 Preparation of agar gels for electrophoresis in basic molecular techniques.
 Applications of flow cytometry using 4 color FACSCalibur and FACSCount.
 Conduct laboratory testing and monitoring of HIV i.e. Baseline CD4 count.
 Culturing of malaria parasites and microscopy.
 Kato techniques for diagnosis of schistosomiasis (S mansoni).
 Lymphocytes proliferation assays / cells culture.
January 2012- April 2012: Work Experience attachment at KEMRI, Center for Microbiology
Research, Nairobi.
Work done:
 Laboratory safety and sterilization procedures.
 Washing of glassware.
 Media and reagent preparation and quality control.
 Isolation and identification of enteric pathogens.
 Antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
 Molecular identification of virulent factors of Campylobacter and E.coli species and a
PowerPoint presentation of the findings.
May 2009- August 2009: Work Experience attachment at Kenya Bureau of Standards, Nairobi.
Work done:
 Sterilization of lab surfaces.
 Preparation of media and diluents for sample analysis.
 Preparation of samples for analysis.
 Determination of moisture content in samples.
 Determination of microbial content in different samples e.g food products, cosmetics,
detergents,etc.

4. CURRICULUM VITAE
MARIANNE ADHIAMBO ORWA
moadhiambo2007@gmail.comTELL: +254 723691879, P.O Box 152-80108,Kilifi, Kenya
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2016: Certificate of Attendance in a Workshop for P3 Laboratory Training NUITM- KEMRI
Project.
2016: Certificate of attendance in Biostatistics Training titled "BUILDING YOUR BIOSTATISTICS
TOOLBOX" held at the Kenya Medical Research Institute Headquarters Conference hall.
2016: Certificate of Attendance in Occupational Safety and Health awareness training course at
KEMRI/ CMR- Kenyatta work station.
2016: Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) reports.
2013: Certificate of Attendance in a four days training on Laboratory Biorisk Management held at
CBRD, KEMRI HQs Nairobi.
2013: Certificate of Participation in the 3rd
KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health (KASH)
Conference.
2012: Certificate of Participation in The Best Just got Better Symposium launch of Hain
Life science genotype MTBDR PLUS VERSION 2.0!, Nairobi.
2012: ICDL, International Computer Driving License Certificate.
2008: Certificate of PC competence at Institute of Advanced Technology.
2003: Best student in Computer Skills at Hospital Hill High School.
2000: Certificateof Proficiency in First Aid.
To offer outstanding services in my line of career and to initiate positive changes in
Microbiology and Biotechnology related fields.
1. Jennifer Akinyi Orwa, Joyce Atisa Ambiche, Marianne Adhiambo Orwa, Job Isaac Jondiko,
Achilles Ssewaya, Robert Karanja. Repellent and larvicidal potential of essential oil from
Toddaliaasiatica fruits against anopheles gambiae. International Journal of Phytotherapy Vol
5/ Issue 3/ 2015/ 118- 123.
AWARDS AND TRAININGS
AFFILIATIONS
CAREER OBJECTIVES
PUBLICATIONS

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MARIANNE ADHIAMBO ORWA
moadhiambo2007@gmail.comTELL: +254 723691879, P.O Box 152-80108,Kilifi, Kenya
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2. Orwa M. A., Mwenga A. and Kimbiti C.Prevalence of microbial contamination in different
water sources in Nairobi city. Pharmaceutical Journal of Kenya.ISSN 0378-228X, 2015: 22
(2), 38-42.
3. M. A. Orwa. The prevalence of different strains of microorganisms in sources of water in
Nairobi. A project submitted in partial fulfillment of Diploma in Industrial microbiology and
biotechnology of the Mombasa Polytechnic University College, Mombasa 2010.
4. M. A. Orwa. Entrepreneurship Project: KORWA AUTO TYRES. A project submitted in
partial fulfillment of Diploma in Industrial microbiology and biotechnology of the Mombasa
Polytechnic University College, Mombasa 2010.
Travelling and reading articles or books.
Playing football
Engaging in social activities i.e. charity work
Dr. Joseph Baya Msanzu,
Technical University of
Mombasa,
Deputy Director, School of
Graduate Studies.
P.O. Box 90420-80100,
Mombasa.
Tel: +254722327381
Email: jmsanzu@gmail.com
Mr. Douglas Waudo,
United Nations Population Fund,
Communications Analyst.
P.O Box 30218-00100,
Nairobi.
Tel: +254723911145
Email: waudo@unfpa.org
Dr. Robert Karanja,
Senior Research Officer , Kenya
Medical Research Institute.
P.O Box 54840 – 00200 00200
Nairobi, Kenya.
Tel: +254722915838
Email:robertkaranja@villgrokeny
a.or.ke karanja@kemri.org or
rmuhia@strathmore.edu
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