Tsungai Mashingaidze

Hardworking and passionate scientist with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level research position. I bring a strong foundation in practical laboratory skills, coupled with a proficient understanding of scientific principles in both biochemistry and immunology. I am able to convey scientific concepts to diverse audiences. Skilled in research methodologies, quality control, data collection, analysis, and management. My primary objective is to expand my scientific knowledge in a company where I can fully utilize my professional skills and expertise to make a meaningful and lasting impact as a dedicated and effective researcher.

• 2019, Golden key award, Rhodes University, Top 15% of the Science faculty with an average of 80%
• 2018, Golden key award, Rhodes University, Top 15% of the Science faculty with an average of 80%
• 2018, Deans list for academic merit, Rhodes University, Achieving an overall average of 75% and above in that year of study
• 2017, Oppidan committee, vice chairperson, Rhodes University, Responsible for handling issue of students that reside off campus., Liaised with student services council on student issues., Mentored incoming first year students., Organized social events for all off campus students.
• 2017, Student parliament executive member, Rhodes University, Researching and resolving student issues, Raised awareness on various student issues., Fundraising for student campaigns

• 2023, Consequences of HIV infection in the bone marrow niche, Candice Lee Herd, Juanita Mellet, Tsungai Mashingaidze Chrisna Durandt, Michael Sean Pepper, Frontiers in Immunology, 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1163012
• 2023, 10th Tshwane District Health Research Conference, Poster, Tsungai Mashingaidze, Immature circulating haematopoietic stem and progenitor cells in a treatment naïve HIV positive cohort, Best research poster,2023
• 2022, South African Immunology IXth Society Conference, Poster, Tsungai Mashingaidze, Immature circulating haematopoietic stem and progenitor cells in a treatment naïve HIV positive cohort

• Dr. Chrisna Durandt, MSc Supervisor, University of Pretoria, +27640393304, chrisna.durandt@up.ac.za
• Dr. Juanita Mellet, MSc Co-Supervisor, University of Pretoria, +27795236401, juanitamellet@yahoo.co.u

PUBLICATIONS
2023: Consequences of HIV infection in the bone marrow niche
Candice Lee Herd, Juanita Mellet, Tsungai Mashingaidze Chrisna Durandt, Michael Sean Pepper.
Review article; Frontiers in Immunology
doi: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1163012

2023: 10th Tshwane District Health Research Conference
Poster presentation: Immature circulating haematopoietic stem and progenitor cells in a treatment naïve HIV positive cohort. Awarded Best research poster,2023.

2022: South African Immunology IXth Society Conference
Poster presentation: Immature circulating haematopoietic stem and progenitor cells in a treatment naïve HIV positive cohort
ACHIEVEMENTS & LEADERSHIP
2019: Golden key award, Rhodes University
• Top 15% of the Science faculty with an average of 80% 2018: Golden key award, Rhodes University
● Top 15% of the Science faculty with an average of 80% 2018: Deans list for academic merit, Rhodes University
● Achieving an overall average of 75% and above in that year of study 2017: Oppidan committee, vice chairperson, Rhodes University
● Responsible for handling issue of students that reside off campus.
● Liaised with student services council on student issues.
● Mentored incoming first year students.
● Organized social events for all off campus students.
2017: Student parliament executive member, Rhodes University
● Researching and resolving student issues
● Raised awareness on various student issues.
● Fundraising for student campaigns

TRAINING
2021: Bio-cabinet safety training, Esco Life sciences
● Biosafety Awareness
● Chemical Safety Awareness
● Working Safely with Laboratory Products (cold storage equipment, lab centrifuge, shakers, thermostatic products)