Justine Germo Nzweundji

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Dr. Justine Germo Nzweundji
Born1977 (1977)-1978 (1978)[1]
Alma materUniversity of Yaoundé I
Known forCultivation techniques for Prunus africana
AwardsL'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Fellowship
Scientific career
FieldsPlant biotechnology

Dr. Justine Germo Nzweundji (born sometime between 1977-1978) is a plant biotechnologist from Cameroon. She is the president of the Cameroon Academy of Young Scientists,[2] and was a 2011 fellow of the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Awards.[1]

Education

Nzweundji received her doctorate from the University of Yaoundé. During her studies, she also conducted research at the University of Florida Tropical Research and Educational Center and at Alabama A&M University between 2011 and 2013.[3] Her work abroad from Cameroon was supported in part by a L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science fellowship.[4][5]

Nzweundji's doctoral thesis was on the topic of Prunus africana, a tree which is harvested for medicinal products made from its bark. In addition to its long history in traditional medicine, it may potentially be used as part of a treatment for prostate cancer. Nzweundji worked on developing a technique to harvest sustainably, providing long-term income for the local community while maintaining a healthy tree population.[3] Over-exploitation is a threat to the trees in the wild, so for large industrial projects Nzweundji has considered the use of in-vitro production to preserve as many live trees as possible.[1][6]

Career

In 2018, Nzweundji accepted a postdoctoral fellowship to work at Hochschule Geisenheim University.[3] She currently works at the Institute of Medical Research and Medicinal Plants Studies/Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation in Cameroon. She began working there during her studies and returned after research projects abroad. She continues to investigate Prunus africana.[7]

Nzweundji has participated in international science forums.[8] She is keen to engage and mentor other young scientists and took on the role of president for the Cameroon Academy of Young Scientists.[3] She organises public speaking events to foster science communication and outreach based on the "Three-minute thesis" format.[9]

Nzweundji is also sits on the steering committee for the International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA) Africa since 2016.[7][10] Nzweundji has collaborated with international researchers to discuss scholarly communication,[11] as well as inequities in research and how they are exacerbated by COVID-19.[12]

Awards and honours

References

  1. ^ a b c d Ntaryike, Divine Jr. (2011-04-07). "Cameroonian Bags L – Cameroon Postline". Retrieved 2021-04-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ Ntaryike, Divine Jr. (2011-04-07). "Cameroon Academy of Young Scientists". Retrieved 2021-04-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ a b c d e NOAYE, Yvan. "Dr Justine Germo Nzweundji, la spécialiste en biologie végétale qui veut sauver la médecine traditionnelle dans le continent - Genie d'afrique" (in French). Retrieved 2021-04-26.
  4. ^ "Outstanding women scientists to receive 2011 L'ORÉAL-UNESCO Awards (3 March) and Fellowships (2 March) | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization". www.unesco.org. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
  5. ^ "Femmes et sciences : 20 chercheuses à l'honneur - Elle". elle.fr (in French). Retrieved 2021-04-26.
  6. ^ "L'OREAL−UNESCO International Fellows from Africa, 2010" (PDF). unesco.org. 2010. Retrieved 2021-04-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ a b c "Justine Germo NZWEUNDJI". Global Young Academy. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  8. ^ "Dr Nzweundji Germo". World Science Forum. Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  9. ^ Nsangou N., Aïcha (2020-12-09). "Recherche scientifique : la contribution des jeunes chercheurs". www.cameroon-tribune.cm. Retrieved 2021-04-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ "INGSA Africa". www.ingsa.org. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
  11. ^ "Altmetric at the University of Sussex – An interview with Sahar Abuelbasher". Altmetric. 2020-01-09. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
  12. ^ "Mitigating losses: How science diplomacy can address the impact of COVID-19 on early career researchers". osf.io. 2021. doi:10.31235/osf.io/f9tsw. Retrieved 2021-04-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. ^ "Entretien avec Justine Germo Nzweundji, finaliste camerounaise des sélections nationales "Ma thèse en 180 secondes"". AUF (in Canadian French). Retrieved 2021-04-25.

External links

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