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Umar Diarra

Umar Diarra

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  • About me

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  • Education

    • The University of the South Pacific

      2024 - 2027
      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Biology (Microbiology)

    • The University of the South Pacific

      2021 - 2022
      Master of Science - MS Biology (Microbiology) A+ (Gold medal recipient for most outstanding Master of Science thesis)

      Activities and Societies: International Student's Association (ISA) vice-president MSc by Research. Thesis title: Exploring the potential of hymenopteran-associated actinomycetes as a source of bioactive natural products.

    • The University of the South Pacific

      2020 - 2020
      Postgraduate Diploma Biology/Biological Sciences, General GPA- 4.25/4.5

      Activities and Societies: Postgraduate students representative, member of Chemical Society of the South Pacific, member of Titans football club Research projectsProject 1: Biotechnological applications of bacteria isolated from the tissue of the marine snail Tenguella granulata.Project 2: Chemical characterization and Antimicrobial activity of Salpidobolus amphelictogon defensive secretionLiterature review: Gene editing using programmable nucleases: History, Mechanisms, and Applications

    • The University of the South Pacific

      2017 - 2019
      Bachelor of Science - BS Biology and Chemistry GPA- 3.7/4.5

  • Experience

    • SROS

      Jan 2023 - Jan 2024
      Intern

      Led a project focused on bioactive natural product discovery from termite-associated bacteria collected in Samoa.Key Responsibilities:Bacterial Isolation and Maintenance: Conducted selective isolation of bacteria from termite tissue and nest material, and employed meticulous laboratory techniques to ensure the viability of these microorganisms.Bioactivity Screening: Conducting thorough screening of isolated actinomycetes to evaluate their bioactivity against a spectrum of human pathogens, with a particular emphasis on resistant strains.Compound Characterization: Using chromatographic techniques to purify bioactive compounds present in crude extracts and characterizing bioactive compounds using spectroscopic techniques. Show less

    • The University of the South Pacific

      Feb 2024 - now
      Doctoral Student

      Studying antipathogenic defense mechanisms and pathways to mutualism breakdown in fijian ant-plants

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Chemical Biology

      University of Geneva
      Jul 2023
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    • Whole genome sequencing of bacterial genomes - tools and applications

      DTU - Technical University of Denmark
      Jul 2023
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    • Antimicrobial resistance - theory and methods

      DTU - Technical University of Denmark
      Jul 2023
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    • Introduction to Algae

      UC San Diego
      Jan 2024
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    • Effective Management of Doctoral and Master's Research

      Epigeum
      May 2024
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    • 2nd runner up- Smart city challenge

      Asian Development Bank (ADB)
      Jul 2018