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Bernice Waweru

Post Graduate Research Student at John Innes Centre

Bernice Waweru's work experience includes the following roles and positions:

- Post Graduate Research Student at John Innes Centre since 2022 (current position).

- Research Officer I -Bioinformatics at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) from March 2020 to November 2022. In this role, they performed computational analyses of genomics datasets, provided graphical representations and interpretation of results, assisted in usage of high-performance computing cluster, and contributed to capacity building activities.

- Bioinformatics Graduate Research Fellow at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) from April 2018 to March 2020. During this fellowship, they received rigorous training in bioinformatics, including analysis of sequencing data, programming languages, and genomic analysis. Bernice also worked on ongoing projects related to whole genome assembly and interactive development.

- Bioinformatics Research Consultant at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) from May 2019 to March 2020. In this role, they provided consultation on the use of breeding management systems, conducted analysis of genome re-sequencing data, and contributed to evaluating the rate of genetic gains within breeding programs.

- Research Associate at Kenya Agricultural Livestock and Research Organisation- Food Crops Research Center from May 2012 to April 2019. Bernice'sresponsibilities included analyzing sequence data, managing laboratory activities, assisting in grant proposals and publications.

- BorlaugLEAP 2014 Spring Fellow at the University of Minnesota from April 2014 to April 2015. During this fellowship, they implemented a Genotyping-by-Sequencing pipeline and conducted phenotyping for seedling resistance to wheat stem rust.

Please note that the month and year information was provided when available.

Bernice Waweru's education history began in 2014 when they enrolled at the University of Eldoret in Kenya. Bernice pursued a Master of Science degree in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology and completed their studies in 2018.

After completing their master's degree, Bernice continued their academic journey and in 2022, they began their doctoral studies at the University of East Anglia. Bernice is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in the field of Biological Sciences.

This is the extent of Bernice Waweru's education history based on the chronological information provided.

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