Amanda P. Nsubuga

Amanda P. Nsubuga

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    PhD Student| University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)| Interested in the vaginal microbiome and drug discovery research.

  • Education

    • Waterford Kamhlaba UWCSA

      2018 - 2019
      International Baccalaureate

      Activities and Societies: Africa Week Hospitality team, Community service at three Spay/Neuter clinics, Advertising team for Glam trash fashion bash(environmental fundraising event), head organizer of a classical concert, head organizer of the fundraiser (24-hour run), head of Africa week workshop

    • University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB)

      2024 - 2029
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
    • University of Oklahoma

      2020 - 2024
      Bachelor's degree Microbiology, General Graduated

      Activities and Societies: Co-Founder and career development chair in the East African Alliance, Treasurer in the African Women's League, Vice President of East African Alliance, and Advocacy Officer in Women's Health Advocacy

  • Experience

    • University of Oklahoma

      Jun 2021 - May 2024

      Working at the Wastewater-Based Epidemiology Lab Working at the OU Lawson LabMastering cultivation techniques in microbiologyAnaerobic microbiology techniquesCharacterization of bacterial isolates Working with Sooner card: the official identification card for faculty, students and staff. Worked at the Laboratories of Molecular Anthropology and Microbiome Research (LMAMR lab) as an Undergraduate Research Assistant Directing people around the building and assisting students in their moving in.Issuing resources and keys to students in need and answering and/or forwarding phone calls to resident assistants Shelving books, shelf reading, becoming familiar with the Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal system, and data entry for departmental statistics and tracking the accuracy of shelving at the Bizzell Memorial Library

      • Undergraduate Lab Assistant

        Jun 2023 - May 2024
      • Undergraduate Research Assistant

        Jun 2023 - May 2024
      • Student Office Assistant

        Feb 2023 - May 2024
      • Mentored Research Experience

        Jan 2023 - May 2023
      • Student Weekend Desk Assistant

        Aug 2022 - May 2023
      • Student Supervisor

        Jun 2021 - Feb 2023
    • Makerere University

      Jun 2022 - Jul 2022
      Student Intern

      Worked under the Biomedical Engineering department at Makerere University. I designed a protocol using various microorganisms to test the efficacy of new Ultra-violet lamps on sterilization of hospital surfaces, taught an introduction lecture on environmental microbiology, and presented on Schistosomiasis from a scientific point of view to stress the importance of a paper done by a public health masters student working in the department.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • International Baccalaureate Diploma

      International Baccalaureate
      Jan 2020
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Amanda P. Nsubuga
      Advocacy Committee Member of the Year Women's Health Advocacy at OU May 2024 An award for recognition of exemplary dedication and unwavering commitment to empowering communities through impactful advocacy initiatives.
    • Awarded to Amanda P. Nsubuga
      Campus Life Award University of Oklahoma Apr 2024 An award presented to 30 juniors and seniors who have excelled in areas of scholarship, character, leadership, and service to the university community.
    • Awarded to Amanda P. Nsubuga
      Letzeiser Honor Award University of Oklahoma Apr 2024 An award that recognizes good citizenship and achievement.
    • Awarded to Amanda P. Nsubuga
      Provost's Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Fellowship Recipient - May 2023
    • Awarded to Amanda P. Nsubuga
      Dr. Larry and Terri Cartmell Scholarship for Medical Technology University of Oklahoma Apr 2023
    • Awarded to Amanda P. Nsubuga
      Dodge Family College of Arts & Sciences Dean's Honor Roll University of Oklahoma May 2022
    • Awarded to Amanda P. Nsubuga
      Joel & Carol Jankowsky Scholarship University of Oklahoma May 2022 Financial aid Scholarship
    • Awarded to Amanda P. Nsubuga
      Robert E. and Mary B Sturgis Scholarship University of Oklahoma May 2022 Financial aid scholarship
    • Awarded to Amanda P. Nsubuga
      2022 George L. and Cleo S. Cross Endowed Scholarship University of Oklahoma Mar 2022
    • Awarded to Amanda P. Nsubuga
      Dodge College of Arts and Sciences Honor Roll University of Oklahoma Dec 2021
    • Awarded to Amanda P. Nsubuga
      University of Oklahoma Dean's College Honor Roll University of Oklahoma Dec 2020
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      Davis United World Scholar - Aug 2020
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      President's Honor Roll Fall 2022 University of Oklahoma
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Advocacy Officer

      Issued by Women's Health Advocacy at OU on Jan 2024
      Women's Health Advocacy at OUAssociated with Amanda P. Nsubuga
    • Consultant

      Issued by The Oklahoma Group on Aug 2023
      The Oklahoma GroupAssociated with Amanda P. Nsubuga
    • Vice President

      Issued by The East African Alliance OU on Aug 2022
      The East African Alliance OUAssociated with Amanda P. Nsubuga
    • Career Development Chair and Co-Founder

      Issued by The East African Alliance OU on Mar 2021
      The East African Alliance OUAssociated with Amanda P. Nsubuga
    • Treasurer

      Issued by African Women's League OU on Dec 2021
      African Women's League OUAssociated with Amanda P. Nsubuga
    • Member

      Issued by OU Integrity Council on Jan 2022
      OU Integrity CouncilAssociated with Amanda P. Nsubuga
    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Uganda Society for Protection and Care of animals, (USPCA) on Feb 2020
      Uganda Society for Protection and Care of animals, (USPCA)Associated with Amanda P. Nsubuga