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Embracing Biophysics in Africa: Challenges and Strengths

Embracing Biophysics in Africa: Challenges and Strengths

Embracing Biophysics in Africa: Challenges and Strengths

Event date: Friday, Aug 21, 2020 - Friday, Aug 21, 2020 Export event
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Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Biophysical Society (Kenya Chapter) together with the Biophysical Society (USA), have the pleasure to invite you to participate in a two-hour Virtual Networking event (online) on “Embracing Biophysics in Africa: Challenges and Strengths" scheduled for August 21 2020, from 3:00 pm-5:00 pm EAT. The networking event will provide you with an opportunity to establish collaborations and linkages for academic and professional growth, and knowledge to be cascaded in your respective institutions.

 

This event will be held on August 21, 2020 from 3:00 - 5:10 pm East Africa Time
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Event Schedule

TIME TOPIC/ACTIVITIES PRESENTER
2:55 pm EAT
7:55 am EST		 - Participants log into the Zoom platform Dr. Odari, MMUST
3:00 pm EAT
8:00 am EST		 - Opening Prayer - Priscah Akhonya, Msc. Student
- Conference Guidelines and house keeping - Deputy President: Dr. Kamweru, Chuka University
3:10 - 3:15 pm EAT
8:10 - 8:15 am EDT		 - Opening of the Remarks 1. Dr. Ndinya - COD PHY, MMUST
2. Prof. Shivoga, DEAN, MMUST
3:15 - 3:30 pm EAT
8:15 - 8:30 am EDT		 Global trends in Biophysics Prot. Rotich - Moi University
3:30 - 4:00 pm EAT
8:30 - 9:00 am EDT		 Abstract presentations Session Chair:
Dr. Ing. J. Ombiro - Maasai Mara University
Presenters:
1. Stephen Tavasi Ndombi
2. Dr. Bernard Omogo
3. Philip Amuyunzu
4:00 - 4:05 pm EAT
9:00 - 9:05 am EDT		 HEALTH BREAK
4:05 - 4:25 pm EAT
9:05 - 9:25 am EDT		 Embracing Biophysics in Africa: Challenges and Strengths Session Chair: Dr. J. Makatiani, Moi University
Guest Speaker: Dr. Onesmus Maweu, South Eastern Kenya University (SEKU)
4:25 - 4:35 pm EAT
9:25 - 9:5 am EDT		 Research trends in Covid 19 in Africa: Biophysical Perspective Prof. Tsingalia, JOOUST
4:30 - 4:50 pm EAT
9:30 - 9:50 pm EDT		 Biophysical Society, Kenya Chapter
- Establishment of BPS(K) Chapters in Partner Universities
- BPS Membership and Activities		 Session Chair: Philip Amuyunzu
Lead Facilitators
Executive Committee
4:50 - 4:57 pm EAT
9:50 - 9:57 pm EDT		 CLOSURE OF CONFERENCE Dr. Jacqueline Makatiani, Moi University
Prof. Thomas Sakwa, AA Registrar MMUST
5:00 pm EAT
10:00 am EDT		 CLOSING PRAYER Dr. Rapando Wakhu