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The Status and Promotion of Biophysics in Eastern Africa

The Status and Promotion of Biophysics in Eastern Africa

The Status and Promotion of Biophysics in Eastern Africa

Event date: Wednesday, Nov 22, 2023 - Wednesday, Nov 22, 2023 Export event

Bondo, Kenya, Africa

This event will be held on November 22, 2023, at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology in Bondo, Kenya. 

The event is organized by BPS member Dr. John O. Agumba, JOOUST. 

Event Speakers

Prof. Trevor Sewell - Cape Town, South Africa
Prof. Tsingalia Mutgasia, MMUST-Kenya
Prof. Tjaart Krüger-University of Pretoria, South Africa
Dr. Philip Amuyunzu-Ambassador and President BPS Africa and BPS Kenya
Dr. Agumba OJ (JOOUST-Kenya)
Mr. Festo Kiraga-President BPS-Uganda
D. .M. Shadrack (SJUT, Tanzania)

 

Event Schedule

8:30 - 8:45 am Arrival and Registration - Everlyne Cherop & Laureen Njoga
8:45 - 9:15 am Conference guidelines and housekeeping: Dr. Abibo Jack
Opening remarks: 
Dr. Agumba OJ, COD Physical Sciences
Prof. Benard Okelo, Dean SBPMAS
Dr. Walter Akuno, Registrar Academic Affairs (JOOUST)
Prof. Emily A. Akuno (Vice Chancelor)
9:15 - 9:35 am Dr. Phiip Amuyunzu, BPS Ambassador Kenya
Caitlin Simpson, BPS USA: About BPS
9:35 - 10:35 am Session Moderator: Dr. Jack A. Adem
1. Introduction to Biophysics - Dr. Agumba OJ (JOOUST)-Kenya
2. Biophysics Research: Biophysical Tools and Techniques- Prof. Tsingalia Mutgasia, MMUST-Kenya
10:35 - 11:00 am Health break, Irene Tsindoli & Yvonne Akinyi
11:00 - 12:30 pm Session Moderators: Dr. Okumu Fred (JOOUST) & Joy Kendi
1. Developing biomolecular imaging in Africa- Prof. Trevor Sewell - Cape Town, South Africa
2. Status of Biophysics in Africa- Mr. Festo Kiraga
12:30 - 1:15 pm Moderator: Dr. John Nyongesa (JOOUST-Kenya)
Prospects of Biophysics in Africa- Dr. Philip Auyunzu -  Ambassador and President BPS Africa and BPS Kenya
1:15 - 2:00 pm Health/Lunch Break, Irene Tsindoli/Yvonne Akinyi/Lilian Jabedo
2:00 - 4:00 pm Session Moderators: Dr. Godfrey Barasa, JOOUST, Kenya & Jingo Nenjamin, Uganda
1. Promotion of Biophysics in Africa- Prof. Tjaart Krüger - University of Pretoria, South Africa
2. Abstracts, Exhibits and Poster Presentation
4:00 - 4:30 pm Membership Mobilization
1. Dr. Collins Mweresa-CoD Physical Sciences
2. Dr. Livingstone Ochilo
3. Mr. Timothy Manda
4. Dr. Agumba OJ
4:30 pm Closing remarks - Prof. Dennis Ochuodho-DVC (ASAR)