Khadija Juma Nyendesi

About

MSc Bioinformatics researcher with interdisciplinary experience in genomics, molecular biology, entomology, and bioinformatics. Skilled in whole-genome sequencing analysis, variant discovery, functional annotation, and reproducible workflow development using Linux, Bash, R, and HPC environments.

Experience

• MSc Researcher - Genomics, Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, and Vector Biology
  University of Nairobi & International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe)
  2024 – Present
• Laboratory Technologist
  Kenya Animal Genetics Resources Centre (KAGRC)
  2019 – 2024
• Teaching & Mentorship
  Mt. Sinai Academy, Kenya | TechWomen Organisation
  2018 – 2019

Education

• MSc Bioinformatics
  University of Nairobi
  Bioinformatics · Sep 2022 – Sep 2026
• BSc Biotechnology
  Kenyatta University
  Biotechnology · May 2011 – Dec 2015

Skills

• Git
• GitHub
• Bioinformatics
• Linux
• DNA Extraction
• Bash
• Molecular Biology
• PCR
• RNA Extraction
• R
• qPCR
• Genomics
• HPC
• Gel electrophoresis
• Gatk
• Samtools
• Whole-genome sequencing
• Comparative genomics
• Bwa
• Bcftools
• Snpeff
• Ggplot2
• Pheatmap
• Snp Discovery
• Indel Discovery
• Functional Annotation
• Resistance Genomics

Courses & certifications

• Single-Cell Omics Workshop · International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology · 2025
• Bioconductor Course · International Livestock Research Institute · 2025
• ENEZA Data Science Residential Training · International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology · 2025
• Bioscience Laboratory Safety & Dual-Use Technology · University of Nairobi · 2024
• Pipette Masterclass Clinic · International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology · 2024
• Oxford Nanopore Data Analysis Workshop · International Livestock Research Institute · 2023

🗣️ Languages

• English · Fluent
• Swahili · Native

🏆 Achievements & awards

• Most Innovative Research & Scientific Contribution Award · 2025

  icipe Governing Council Science Week, Nairobi, Kenya.

• Poster presentation - Vector Control Working Group (VCWG) 21st Workshop · 2026

  Nairobi, Kenya.

📚 Publications

• Density-dependent Microsporidia MB shapes delayed insecticide-associated mortality in malaria vectors · 2026