Ms Elsie Salano | Food Security | Best Researcher Award
PhD Candidate at Egerton University, Kenya
Education Background
- 📚 Ph.D. in Plant Biotechnology
Egerton University, August 2017 – Present (In Progress) - 🎓 M.Sc. in Biochemistry
Egerton University, August 2012 – December 2015
Graduated on 4th December 2015. - 🎓 B.Sc. in Biochemistry (First Class Honours)
Moi University, August 2005 – May 2009
Graduated on 10th December 2009. - 🏫 Secondary Education
Moi High School, Kabarak, 2000-2003 (Mean grade A) - 🏫 Primary Education
Musingu Primary School, 1991-1999 (K.C.P.E total score 598 out of 700)
Work Experience
- 👩🏫 Part-Time Lecturer, Egerton University, Kenya
September 2015 – Present
Courses Taught: Basic Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Forensic Science, and more. - 👩🏫 Part-Time Lecturer, University of Kabianga, Kenya
January 2017 – April 2019
Courses Taught: Biotechnology, Molecular Genetics, Biochemical Pharmacology, and more. - 👩🔬 Research Assistant, Mycotoxin Research Project, Egerton University
June 2015 – December 2015 - 👩🔬 Attachment to Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Laboratories
June 2008 – July 2008
Awards
- 🏆 National Commission for Science, Technology, and Innovation Research Grant
(NACOSTI/RCD/ST&I 5th Call MSc 085). - 🎓 Best Student in the Biochemistry Class
Moi University, 2009.
🔍 Research Focus:
- 🥜 “Peanut (Arachis hypogea) accessions differentially accumulate aflatoxins upon challenge by Aspergillus flavus: Implications for aflatoxin mitigation”
Authors: Salano, E.N.; Mulwa, R.M.; Obonyo, M.A.
Journal: Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2024, 15, 100923Abstract: This study investigates the differential accumulation of aflatoxins in peanut accessions when exposed to Aspergillus flavus, offering crucial insights for effective aflatoxin mitigation strategies. - 🌽 “Perennial and seasonal contamination of maize by aflatoxins in eastern Kenya”
Authors: Obonyo, M.A.; Salano, E.N.
Journal: International Journal of Food Contamination, 2018, 5(1), pp. 1–5, 6Abstract: Addressing the perennial and seasonal contamination of maize by aflatoxins in eastern Kenya, this research by Obonyo and Salano sheds light on the challenges and potential solutions for enhancing food safety in the region.