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Our August Ambassador of the Month joined us recently in 2022. Mberkadji Ngana Salem is from Chad Republic and has a Master’s graduate degree in Immunology and Infections from Cheikh Anta Diop University, Senegal. He is currently a scientific officer in the TB Immunology Laboratory at the MRC Unit Gambia at LSHTM, working on the development of Host-Directed Therapeutic Approaches to Tuberculosis treatment in Africa.
Research Interests:
I am specifically focused on further understanding the impact of human macrophage differentiation pathways on Mycobacterium Tuberculosis complex lineages infection.
Why I love Immunology:
I have been fascinated by immunology since I started my studies. I believe immunology has a central role in infection control. Immunology means vaccine and drug development, and also being ready to fight against infections by understanding response mechanisms and physiopathology.
If I wasn’t an immunologist I would be:
I would be a microbiologist. I am interested in microbiology, in fact, I am focused on Immuno-mycobiology.
Tips for young people who want to enter the field of immunology:
Be passionate about immunology and also read a lot! This is the only way to keep a handle on immunology.
What being an Immunopoedia Ambassador means to me:
It’s really a privilege for me to be Immunopaedia Ambassador. This is a great opportunity for networking and learning from other people who like immunology.
How I have contributed to Immunopaedia so far and plans for future contributions:
So far I have submitted a breaking news article. I am enthusiastic that in the future I will do more contributions as soon as possible.
You can get in touch with me by:
Twitter: @mberkadji_n
LinkedIn: Mberkadji Ngana
