Dona_ld Machaka

Trainee and Innovative biomedical scientist with significant internship experience and a strong background in data analysis and interpretation specialising in clinical microbiology with demonstrated experience of optimising data/ sample collection procedures to prove accuracy. Experienced in conducting experiments and writing reports. I hold a IBMs accredited biomedical science degree and a postgraduate master's in biomedical science focusing on clinical microbiology and Infectious diseases.

Research Intern at Sampson laboratories Ltd. (2022-06 – 2022-08)

Completed a 3-month internship in RQ department at Sampson Laboratories leading biotech company in the UK. Assisting the development and testing of novel cell-based therapies for cancer.

• Analysed data using statical methods programming code R/SAS
• Contributed to development and optimisation of experimental protocol
• Wrote scientific reports, including experiment al designs, results and conclusions
• Conducted invitro requirement to research and evaluate the efficacy of novel cell-based therapies for cancer patients
• Collaborated with a team of researchers to optimise protocol for call culture and drug screening resulting in 27% increase in efficiency and accuracy
• Conducted an independent research project investigating the effects of a new drug on a cancer cell proliferation, resulting in private presentation at university annua research Simpson clinical research intern at NHS trust London (2021-06 – 2021-09)

Competed a 4-month clinical science internship with the leading NHS trust in London assisting the diagnosis and treatment of infectious disease.

• Conducted diagnosis tests including PCR, ELISA and flow cytometry for infectious disease
• Assisted with analysis of clinical data interpretation of laboratory results
• Maintained laboratory records, including tests results and specimen tracking
• Diagnosed/tested several cases of antibiotic-resistant infections

BSc in biomedical science – University of the West of England (2017-09 – 2020-06)

MSc in biomedical science (Clinical microbiology and infectious disease) – Swansea University (2022-09 – 2023-10)