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Biosafety Expert
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last updated: 24 Feb 2026
Dr. Vimbai Samukange is a multidisciplinary biologist and biotechnology researcher serving as Director of the Biotechnology Research Institute and Head of the Agricultural Cluster at the Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre. Her expertise spans enzymology, molecular biology, genetics, and translational biotechnology, integrating fundamental science with applied innovation in health, agriculture, and industry.
She holds a BSc in Food Science and Technology from the University of Zimbabwe, and both an MSc and Doctorate in Agricultural Science from Kyoto University, where she researched Matrilysin (MMP-7) in cancer progression. She completed postdoctoral research at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology on the nmr-1 gene in C. elegans, and later conducted ageing research in Romania.
Her work focuses on synthetic biology, crop improvement, drug discovery, algal biotechnology, and low-cost diagnostics. She is a Member of the African Academy of Sciences.
She holds a BSc in Food Science and Technology from the University of Zimbabwe, and both an MSc and Doctorate in Agricultural Science from Kyoto University, where she researched Matrilysin (MMP-7) in cancer progression. She completed postdoctoral research at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology on the nmr-1 gene in C. elegans, and later conducted ageing research in Romania.
Her work focuses on synthetic biology, crop improvement, drug discovery, algal biotechnology, and low-cost diagnostics. She is a Member of the African Academy of Sciences.
Person:Dr Vimbai Netsai SamukangeDirector, Biotechnology Research Institute157 Chiremba Road, QueensdaleHarare, Harare
0000, ZimbabwePhone: +263778563173,Fax:Email: vsamukange@sirdc.ac.zw,Related OrganizationScientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre (SIRDC)Academic or research institute1574 Alpes Road HatcliffeHarare, Harare
00000, ZimbabwePhone: +263 867 700 9670, +263 867 700 906, +263 867 700 9663,Fax:Email: pr@sirdc.ac.zw,Website: https://sirdc.ac.zw/contact/,
1985
Zimbabwe
- Zimbabwean
Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre (SIRDC)
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Academic or research institute
Director
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Biotechnology Research Institute
EN
2023-06
Academic or research institute
- Management of SIRDC’s Agricultural programs (plant and livestock breeding programs, seed production).
- Grant writing and supervision.
- R & D work on Seed Development, Animal feed & Enzymes.
- Management of collaborative research programs with developmental partners.
- Provision of consultancy and advisory work
- Supervision of MSc students in collaboration with Chinhoyi University of Technology
- Supervision of students on attachment
- Japan
- Romania
- United Arab Emirates
- Zimbabwe
University of Zimbabwe
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Biological Sciences and Ecology
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2022-08
2023-05
Academic or research institute
Lecturing, Research and Coordinating Departmental Exams
BSc in Food Science and Technology
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University of Zimbabwe
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2004-08
2007-08
MSc in Agricultural Science
EN
Kyoto University
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Doctorate in Agricultural Science
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Kyoto University
EN
B. Other professional qualifications
- Statistics based on SPSS
- Biotechnology research and development
- Capacity development
- Food safety
- Public awareness, education and participation, including access to information
- Sampling and detection of living modified organisms
- Plant breeding
- Matei, I., Samukange, V., Bunu, G., Dmitri, T., Ghenea, S., and Tacutu, R., Knock-down of odr-3 and ife-2 additively extends lifespan and healthspan in C. elegans. Journal of Ageing. 13: 1-26, 2021
- Chibage, F., Nyoni, M., Murashiki, C., Samukange, V., Muzerengwa, R., Mahuni, C., and Deckster, S. Cisgenesis and Intragenesis: An Innovative Tool for Crop Improvement. Springer, Cham. 43-65, 2022
- Nyoni, M., Murashiki, C., Samukange, V., Savadye, D., and Muzerengwa, R. Delivery of Drugs and Vaccines through Plant Molecular Farming. Springer Nature Singapore. Ch12, 324-346, 2024
- TWAS-UNESCO
- African Academy of Sciences
- Zimbabwe Plant Breeder Association
- SIRDC budgetary Committee : Development of the life Sciences Program Budget; Allocation of government fund to SIRDC programs
- Shona
| Language | Level |
|---|---|
| English | excellent |
| Japanese | fair |
