Aneth Bella David is a scientist, researcher in biotechnology, and a lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam.[1] Her expertise includes the use of biotechnological tools for sustainable development in agriculture and health. She teaches and conducts research on living organisms, antimicrobial resistance, and microbial technology.[2]

She is also the co-founder of the Tanzania Human Genetics Organization (THGO), an initiative aimed at expanding human research in Tanzania and Africa as a whole.[3]

Early Life and Education

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David completed her secondary education at Mawenzi Secondary School (2007) in Kilimanjaro Region, high school education at Majengo High School (2010) in Majengo, Moshi town. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology from the University of Dar es Salaam (2013), a Master's degree in Biotechnology (2016) from the University of Dar es Salaam, and a PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) in Biology from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in 2022.[4][5]

Publications

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David's publications include:[6][7]

  • Long-term maize-Desmodium intercropping shifts structure and composition of soil microbiome with stronger impact on fungal communities (2021)
  • Genetic, epigenetic and phenotypic diversity of four Bacillus velezensis strains used for plant protection or as probiotics (2019)
  • Rare diseases in Tanzania: a national “Call for Action” to address policy and urgent needs of individuals with rare diseases (2022)
  • A Baseline evaluation of bioinformatics capacity in Tanzania reveals areas for training (2021)
  • Changing scientific meetings for the better (2021)
  • A Baseline evaluation of bioinformatics capacity in Tanzania reveals areas for training (2021)
  • Revisiting push-pull technology: Below and aboveground mechanisms for ecosystem services (2022)
  • Valorization of palm oil wastes into oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus HK-37) and biogas production (2023)
  • The status and challenges of preprint adoption in Africa (2024)
  • Baseline Evaluation of Bioinformatics Capacity in Tanzania (2020)

References

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  1. ^ "University of Dar es Salaam - College Of Natural And Applied Sciences | Staff List". www.udsm.ac.tz. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  2. ^ Valine Moraa (2024-07-08). "Dr Aneth David, Tanzania". BioInnovate Africa. Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  3. ^ "Dr. Aneth David – Tanzania Human Genetics Organization". Retrieved 2024-08-30.
  4. ^ "University of Dar es Salaam - College Of Natural And Applied Sciences | Staff List". www.udsm.ac.tz. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  5. ^ "Aneth Bella David". SLU.SE. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  6. ^ "Aneth Bella David". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 2024-08-31.
  7. ^ "University of Dar es Salaam - College Of Natural And Applied Sciences | Staff List". www.udsm.ac.tz. Retrieved 2024-08-31.