In this episode the host Nyasita Ondari has a riveting conversation with Dr Aneth David. Aneth David is an academic and research scientist in the field of biotechnology. She works as a lecturer at University of Dar es Salaam on the broad areas of biotechnology and bioinformatics.

Aneth holds a PhD in Biology from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and has a background on molecular biology of research. She is a Bioinnovate Women in Science fellow where she is working to understand policies affecting research, innovation and commercialization of microbial products for agriculture.

Aneth is a science communicator and advocate who envisions science taking a more prominent role in not only the daily lives in our community but also in policy development and decision making. When not in the lab or writing, she enjoys reading and spending time in nature.

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 6! The Science in Real Life Podcast’s host Nyasita L. Ondari and BWCB founder Jenea I. Adams discuss Jenea's journey to founding one of the most impactful networks for black women in computational biology and her science career.

Jenea is a creator, community architect, and computational biologist. Jenea is also a Janssen Oncology Scholar, Penn Presidential PhD Fellow, and PhD candidate in Genomics and Computational Biology. Experienced in developing and improving computational tools that leverage RNA biology for targeted cancer immunotherapy. Recognized community advocate for minoritized computational biologists.

Check out BWCB: https://www.blackwomencompbio.org/

Check out the paper by BWCB: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pcbi.1010528

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Welcome to Season 2 Episode 4! The Science in Real Life Podcast’s co-host Sharon Otieno and Study abroad consultant Nduta Wambura discuss her journey from clinical nutrition to getting into tech, what you should know before undertaking your studies abroad, and student dilemmas (should i come back home after studies abroad or should i stay?).

Nduta Wambura is a dynamic professional with a 12-year career that spans project and product management, health tech, study abroad programs, dietetics, and expertise in Natural Language Processing (NLP). As a seasoned speaker, she frequently presents at international conferences and webinars, sharing her insights in various domains. In her current role at Google, Nduta excels as a Search Language Specialist, enhancing Swahili search experiences and advancing her skills in NLP. She has also made notable contributions in the hospitality industry, particularly with Airbnb's HotelTonight app in Portugal, and serves as an influential consultant and Erasmus Country Representative. Outside of her professional life, Nduta is passionate about cooking, puzzle-solving, traveling, and delving into audibles and podcasts

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