TIMOTHY NZOMO

A Laboratory Specialist with a track record of working to strengthen health and laboratory systems to support diagnostics, surveillance and outbreak response. Demonstrated expertise in the use of NGS and bioinformatics tools for genomic surveillance. Successfully implemented NGS, bioinformatics, RT-PCR, Serology and Rapid Diagnostic Tests during outbreaks such as COVID-19, Dengue, RVF, Mpox, Chikungunya, Rabies and RSV epidemics among others. Proficient in conducting research, documenting findings, writing reports and research papers, and supervising laboratory staff. Strong leadership and management skills, problem solving and ability to work under pressure.

Laboratory scientist skilled in conducting experiments, analyzing data, and maintaining lab equipment. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Expertise in molecular biology techniques, chemical analysis, and laboratory safety protocols. Adaptable to changing needs and reliable in high-pressure environments.

• Travel grant for the 2019 HIV diagnostics conference, Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL), 03/31/19
• Global Health Travel Award Winner, HIV Cure: Mechanisms of HIV persistence, Keystone Symposium, Boston, MA, US, 04/30/15

• Project Management in Global Health, University of Washington, 09/30/22
• Leadership and Management in Health, University of Washington, 06/30/22
• 27th International Bioinformatics Workshop on Virus Evolution and Molecular Epidemiology (VEME), Stellenbosch University/Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation-CERI, 08/31/23
• Bioinformatics analysis for pathogen genomic surveillance, Africa Centre for Disease Control, 03/31/23
• Genome sequencing and bioinformatics analysis, Africa Centre for Disease Control, 03/31/22
• Mobile lab operations including field deployment, molecular and serological diagnosis of BSL3&4 priority pathogens, EAC Mobile Labs Project (BNITM, Hamburg Germany), 06/30/19
• Rapid genome sequencing for One Health management pathogen surveillance using MinION, Universities of Glasgow/Nairobi/Washington State, 02/28/19
• Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity Training, University of Maryland/CDC/NPHL Biosafety Office, 06/30/16
• Next Generation Sequencing/Advanced Bioinformatics and Applications to Infectious Diseases Units, J. Craig Venter Institute/International Livestock Research Institute, 07/31/13

• Genomic characterization of Dengue virus outbreak samples on the Kenya Coast, 2019, In Preparation
• Malaria outbreak investigations reveal high seroprevalence of arbovirus infections among febrile cases in Baringo County, Kenya, In preparation
• Evaluation of Transfix-treated blood as a potential test material in an external quality assessment (EQA) program for CD4 T-cell enumeration, In Preparation
• Genotypic variability of HIV-1 Reverse Transcriptase gene from long-term antiretroviral-experienced patients in Kenya, AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses, 05/31/15
• Multi-Drug resistant HIV-1 in Kenyan patients undergoing highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, Under Review
• Increasing Diversity of HIV-1 Based on Envelope and Pol-RT Sequences of Viruses Circulating among Antiretroviral Experienced Kenyans, AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses, 10/31/14
• Correlates of Adherence and Treatment Failure Among Kenyan Patients on Long-term Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy, Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, 06/01/15

• Data Analysis & Interpretation Skills Certificate – Coursera or edX platforms offer various courses by accredited institutions.
• Fundamentals in Epidemiology Certificate – Various Public Health Associations and Universities offer this certification.