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Naffesa is a researcher at the University of Khartoum, Sudan and is our Immunopaedia Ambassador for October. Nafessa recently presented an oral presentation on Immunopaedia at her university. She is an enthusiastic part of our Ambassador team and we are are happy to have her representing the website!
Name: Naffesa A. Munim Al sheikh
Position: Researcher
Research Institute: Institute of Endemic Diseases/University of Khartoum/Sudan
Research interests: Autoimmunity, Leishmaniasis, HIV, Lupus Nephritis
Why I love immunology: Because I believe that immunology has changed the face of modern medicine, starting from vaccination in its modern form (an innovation that has likely saved more lives than any other medical advance), to the many scientific breakthroughs that would lead to safe organ transplantation, the identification of blood groups, and the now ubiquitous use of monoclonal antibodies throughout science and healthcare.Immunology facilitated the discovery of new diagnostics and treatments to manage a wide array of diseases. In addition to the above, immunological research has provided critically important research techniques and tools, such as flow cytometry and antibody technology.
If I wasn’t an immunologist I would be: Cinderella?? haha kidding.. A cosmologist.
Tips for young people who want to enter the field of immunology: Immunology is a multidisciplinary science that will change the future of medicine!I studied Histopathology and Cytology and suddenly I have found myself solving many research questions by doing Immunology ha ha! I guess what I’m trying to say that Immunology is the key to open the door to a new era in medicine.so please don’t hesitate and go for it!
What being an Immunopaedia Ambassador means to me: Immunopaedia is a great resource that I believe it is going to open a new opportunity for Immunologists to connect from all over the world and to me, being an Ambassador is a responsibility to spread the word and allow all scientists to benefit from such amazing initative and I’m extremely grateful that I’m a part of it.
How I have contributed to Immunopaedia so far: I’ve created a mini event in my institute and gave a lecture about Immunopaedia and introduced to young scientists and pioneers of the field. I have also introduced Immunopaedia to Eritrea. I have made an interview with two professors to be posted on “Immunologist of the month” soon. I’m also going to add Immunopaedia to our institute official website.
You can get in touch with me by: LinkedIn – Nana Al Sheikh
