Networking on Youths and Women Scholars as Agents for Strengthening Biophysics Education and Research in Africa
Event date:
Friday, Nov 24, 2023 - Friday, Nov 24, 2023 Export event
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This event will be held on November 24, 2023 from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, EAT. The event will be held at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) in Kakamega, Kenya. The event is organized by BPS member and BPS Ambassador, Dr. Philip Amuyunzu Mang'are, MMUST.
This event brings together young scientists, with special emphasis to women who will in turn become agents for spreading and strengthening biophysics education and research in Africa. The participants will come from diverse areas in Africa, allowing blended presentation in order to cut down on cost of traveling and upkeep. Our emphasis will be on face to face for optimal interaction.
Renowned speakers will be invited to mentor the young scholars, professionals and researchers in areas of biophysics. Biophysical research techniques will be emphasized in order to spur quality research. Equipment essential in biophysical research will also be explored. Emphasis will be placed on key thematic areas such as medical biophysics, biomechanics, acoustics and nanoscience. Participation will include posters, abstract presentations, plenary sessions, topical exposure and exhibits.
Event Speakers
Dr. Emmanuel Nji, Cameroon
Prof. Majid Hayati Ashtiani, University of Kashan, Iran
Prof. Anthony Watts, University of Oxford, UK
Prof. Catherine Ngila, AAS.Kenya
Henry Kyangulanyi, Gulu University, Uganda
Dr. Sabella Kiprono, MMUST, Kenya
Event Schedule
| 8:30 - 8:45 am |
Arrival and Registration - Gamaliel Kidaha and Penninah Innocent Atieno |
| 8:45 - 9:15 am |
Conference guidelines and housekeeping: Dr. Rapando Wakhu
Opening remarks:
Dr. Maxwell Mageto, COD Physics
Dr. Joseph Owino, Dean SONAS
Prof. Sakwa, Registrar Academic Affairs (MMUST) (Act)
Prof. Hussein Golicha, DVC (A&SA) |
| 9:15 - 9:35 am |
Dr. Philip Amuyunzu, BPS Ambassador Kenya
Prof. Anthony Watts, University of Oxford, UK: About IUPAB
Leann Fox and Caitlin Simpson, BPS, USA: About BPS |
| 9:35 - 10:35 am |
Session Moderator: Loyce Namanya, Uganda BPS Chapter Deputy President, Kyambogo
1. The Role of Youths and Women in Biophysics Education and Research, Dr. Emmanual Nji, Cameroon
2. Biophysics Research: Thematic areas, Equiment and Techniques (Nanotechnology), Prof. Majid Hayati Ashtiani, University of Kashan, Iran |
| 10:35 - 11:00 am |
Health break, Antonate Sarai/Phylis Wekesa |
| 11:00 - 12:30 pm |
Session Moderator: Ann Thirika Mwende (Egerton University) & Joy Kendi (MMUST), Kenya
1. Writing Competitve Grant Proposals and Possible Funding Agencies, Prof. Anthony Watts, University of Oxford, UK
2. Worldwide Professional Opportunities for Young Scholars in Africa, Prof. Catherine Njila, AAS.Kenya |
| 12:30 - 1:15 pm |
Moderators: Festo Kiragga, BPS Uganda Student Chapter President & Dr. Eng. Jared Ombiro, Maasai Mara University, Kenya
Strengths and Challenges Experienced by Youths and Women in Advancement of Biophysics, Henry Kyanguylanyi, Gulu University, Uganda & Dr. Sabella Kiprono, MMUST, Kenya |
| 1:15 - 2:00 pm |
Health/Lunch Break, Antonate Sarai/Phylis Wekesa |
| 2:00 - 4:00 pm |
Session Moderators: Dr. John Agumba, JOOUST, Kenya & Jingo Nenjamin, Uganda
Abstracts, Exhibits and Poster Presentation |
| 4:00 - 4:30 pm |
Membership Mobilization:
1. Prof. Samuel Rotich - BPS Student Chapter Sponsor
2. Dr. Philip Amuyunzu Mang'are: BPS Ambassador
3. Dr. Sabella Kiprono
4. Gamaliel Kidaha - BPS MMUST Student Chapter
5. Dr. Bernard Rapando
6. Prof. Tsingalia Mugatsia |
| 4:30 pm |
Closing remards and website launch: Dean SONAS |