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Biosafety Expert
(EXP)
last updated: 24 Feb 2026
Experienced Academic with 18 years research and teaching experience in a University. Ph.D in Medical microbiology. Research has included work on surveillance of antibiotic resistance in the One Health continuum. Work has focused on indicator organisms and some ESKAPEEc (Enterobacter, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumaunii, Pseudomonasaeruginosa,Enterococcus spp and Escherichia coli) pathogens. Molecular methods have included PCR, gene sequencing, Whole Genome Sequencing, metagenomics & bioinformatics analysis. Characterization of medical and veterinary viruses using molecular techniques. Viruses worked on have included Foot and Mouth Disease Virus, Rabies Virus, Lumpy Skin Disease Virus, Newcastle Disease Virus, Infectious Bursa Disease (Gumburo) virus, Hepatitis B Virus, and Human Papilloma Virus and the SARS CoV 2. Experience with recombinant DNA technology. Experience with working in BSL1, BSL2 & BSL3 laboratories.
Person:Prof JOSHUA MBANGAPROFESSOR, APPLIED BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY14268 SELBOURNE BROOKEBULAWAYO, BULAWAYO
00263, ZimbabwePhone: +263774211463,Fax:Email: JOSHUA.MBANGA@NUST.AC.ZW,Website:
1979
Zimbabwe
- Zimbabwean
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
EN
Academic or research institute
PROFESSOR
EN
APPLIED BIOLOGY AND BIOCHEMISTRY
EN
2007-10
Academic or research institute
As Departmental Chairperson and a senior researcher in my university, l have been involved in creating and enforcing safety rules, including safe handling of pathogens, equipment, and waste disposal in our microbiology, biochemistry and biotechnology laboratories. Working with our technical staff l have been involved in exercises to identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks associated with biological materials. I have also been involved in conducting training sessions for first year students and new staff regarding laboratory safety, such as personal protective equipment. As Chairman/ Head of Department l had oversight in ensuring our laboratories adhere to Local and National safety standards.
- South Africa
University of KwaZulu- Natal
EN
Department of Pharmacy
EN
2023-06
2025-12
Academic or research institute
Research & Laboratory management
BSc in Biological Sciences
EN
University of Zimbabwe
EN
1999-08
2001-07
MSc in Biotechnology
EN
University of Zimbabwe
EN
2005-08
2007-08
Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology
EN
University of KwaZulu-Natal
EN
2018-05
2021-05
B. Other professional qualifications
- 1st TReND course on Genome Editing using CRISPR/cas9
- Introductory course to Bioinformatics
- The Fleming Fund/FAO/WHO Whole Genome Sequencing and Bioinformatics certificate
- Biotechnology research and development
- Environmental risk assessment
- Food safety
- Risk management
- J. Mbanga, D.G Amoako, A.LK Abia, M. Allam, A. Ismail, S.Y Essack. (2021). Genomic Insights of Multidrug-Resistant Escherichia coli From Wastewater Sources and Their Association With Clinical Pathogens in South Africa. Frontiers in Veterinary Science 8 https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2021.636715.
- J. Mbanga, A.L.K. Abia, D.G. Amoako & S.Y Essack. (2020). Quantitative microbial risk assessment for waterborne pathogens in a wastewater treatment plant and its receiving surface water body. BMC Microbiology 20 (346): 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-020-02036-7
- Naledi S. Masalane., Linda A. Bester, Arshad Ismail, Sabiha Y. Essack., Joshua Mbanga. (2025). Drug resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae from patients and hospital effluent: a correlation? BMC Microbiology. 25:284. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-025-03987-5
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Society of Zimbabwe (BMBSZ)
- Clinical Scientist with the Medical Laboratory & Clinical Scientists Council Zimbabwe (MLCSCZ) Reg #512510
- Infection Control Africa Network (ICAN) Reg # ICAN451
- Expert Reviewer in Antimicrobial Resistance - GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), United Kingdom. Reviewer of grant applications in the field of antimicrobial resistance
- Reference group member, Water Research Commission, South Africa. Reviewer and technical group member on projects sponsored by the WRC, SA.
- Deputy Chairperson, NUST Institutional Review Board Reviews applications for Ethical clearance.
- English
| Language | Level |
|---|---|
| English | excellent |
Google scholar: http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=SerKv94AAAAJ&hl=en
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joshua-Mbanga-2
ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Joshua-Mbanga-2
