Victor Agevi Muhoma

Agevi Victor Muhoma is a highly analytical research and laboratory technologist with over 8 years of exemplary and successful experience. He has a strong passion for understanding how things work and why things happen. His extensive experience spans across clinical & medical, veterinary, and wildlife research settings. Victor has consistently been recognized for his performance excellence and contribution to success in laboratory and research environments. He possesses strong communication skills and excels at working positively with diverse scientific teams. His expertise lies in molecular diagnostics, serology, hematology, parasitology, in vitro & in vivo formulations and stimulations, viral & microbial culture, tick & Glossina spp rearing and identification, vaccine research/production processes, research, and project management. Victor is a reliable individual who is committed to delivering exceptional results. Victor\'s research interests include veterinary entomology, focusing on Trypanosomiasis, Glossina species, and tick-borne diseases. He is also interested in immunology, veterinary and human vaccine development processes, including diseases such as East Coast Fever, heartwater, and cervical cancer. He is involved in one health research, studying zoonotic viral, bacterial, and fungal diseases. Additionally, Victor conducts research on human papilloma oncology, HIV prevalence, immunosurveillance, prenatal and drug resistance. He is experienced in laboratory animal modeling programs and small lab animal care, as well as veterinary, clinical, and medical molecular and serological diagnostics. He also has knowledge in plant tissue culture and integrated pest management activities, quality control and assurance, and laboratory management systems. Victor obtained his BSc in Biomedical Science (Medical Laboratory Science with IT) from Maseno University in December 2015. He has also completed various trainings and short courses in security and crime management, neglected tropical diseases in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, immunization, and prenatal mother HIV/AIDS transmission. Currently, Victor works as a Research Technologist at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization VSRI Muguga North. His responsibilities include collecting samples and analyzing data using serological tests and nucleic acid extraction techniques. He performs molecular diagnostic techniques such as Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Gel Electrophoresis, and cultures viruses and microbes. Victor also rears, identifies, and dissects ticks, as well as inoculates, produces, characterizes, and fills vaccines. He liaises with stakeholders and external researchers, supervises and mentors junior researchers, and ensures project deadlines are met. He is responsible for laboratory equipment maintenance, result preparation and organization, database updating, and communication of findings. Victor also contributes to scientific presentations and publications. Prior to his current role, Victor worked as a Laboratory Technologist Intern at the Trypanosomiasis Research Centre-KALRO-TRC Alupe, where he conducted hematological, serological, and biochemical testing, as well as Glossina spp dissection and strains identification. He also served as a Field Assistant Volunteer at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization-FCR-Kitale, promoting integrated pest management activities and providing technical training to farmers. Victor has also worked as a Molecular Biologist Contract at the Institute of Primate Research, where he conducted studies on fertility control, spermicidal development, and in vitro fertilization techniques. He was also involved in the molecular characterization of Baboon Papilloma Virus (BPV). Additionally, he volunteered as a Research Assistant at the Kenya Medical Research Institute Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (KEMRI-CDC), where he conducted sample analysis, STIs analysis, and participated in various research projects. Victor possesses a diverse range of skills, including expertise in molecular biology techniques, laboratory management, cell culture and tissue analysis, animal handling and care, data analysis, and research design