I'm a Medical Laboratory Technologist with 14 years of experience spanning clinical and field/research labs. I'm driven by curiosity and a commitment to growth, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills that help translate complex data into actionable insights. Beyond the lab, I contribute as a writer and researcher, volunteer, and collaborator who thrives in cross-functional teams. I value adaptability, continual learning, and helping communities through evidence-based work.…

Michael Kamau Kanyonga

I'm a Medical Laboratory Technologist with 14 years of experience spanning clinical and field/research labs. I'm driven by curiosity and a commitment to growth, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills that help translate complex data into actionable insights. Beyond the lab, I contribute as a writer and researcher, volunteer, and collaborator who thrives in cross-functional teams. I value adaptability, continual learning, and helping communities through evidence-based work.…

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I’m a Medical Laboratory Technologist with 14 years of experience spanning clinical and field/research labs. I’m driven by curiosity and a commitment to growth, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills that help translate complex data into actionable insights.

Beyond the lab, I contribute as a writer and researcher, volunteer, and collaborator who thrives in cross-functional teams. I value adaptability, continual learning, and helping communities through evidence-based work.

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Skills

Experience Level

Google Drive
Expert
Canva
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Volunteer at Pathosy's Global Newspaper
September 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Contributed to raising awareness of immigrant and refugee stories, dreams, and struggles through inspiring writing.
Research Assistant at CIHEB, Kenya
December 1, 2023 - October 17, 2025
Directed and managed Community Health Assistants and Volunteers in baseline mobilization and participant recruitment, resulting in reliable and accurate study results.
Research Assistant / Laboratory Technologist at Ministry of Health Program, COVID-19 Health Emergency Response
June 1, 2022 - October 17, 2025
Entered travelers' data and tested for COVID-19. Contributed to reduction in the number of infections in the country.
Research Assistant at Aga Khan University PRECISE study
September 30, 2019 - May 31, 2020
Contributed to data collection, data entry, and sample processing for a maternal health study on hypertension in pregnancy, fetal growth restriction, and stillbirth among pregnant women in coastal Kenya.
Field Laboratory Technologist at Population HIV Impact Assessment
May 1, 2018 - February 28, 2019
Collaborated to achieve the 90-90-90 HIV reduction target.

Education

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science at Kenya Polytechnic University College
January 1, 2009 - November 1, 2011

Qualifications

Certificate of Participation/Volunteer at Pathosy’s Global Newspaper
September 22, 2025 - September 22, 2025
This certificate was issued to me by Pathosy's Global Newspaper for writing articles that inspired immigrants and refugees.
National Aids and STIs Control Program Certificate in Integrated HIV Training Curriculum, Lab Track
April 26, 2024 - June 14, 2024
Certificate in Method Validation
November 13, 2018 - November 15, 2018

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government
    paper Antimicrobial Resistance
    article: Antimicrobial Resistance has become a silent Pandemic due to the misuse of antimicrobials in humans, livestock, and in Agriculture. This article is my original work, enlightening the public on the dangers of antimicrobial misuse and the solution to lower antimicrobial resistance.…
    paper Understanding Insulin Resistance
    article: This article talks about insulin resistance, how it occurs, how to prevent it, and food that lowers the possibility of insulin resistance in our health.…
    paper Can Global Warming Lead to Antimicrobial Resistance
    article: The increased use of greenhouse gases and industrialization is resulting in global warming, eventually leading to general effects on the environment and public health, creating a conducive environment for the growth of pathogenic bacteria, some of them being resistant to antibiotics, This article draw the attentions to global stakeholders to take immediate action to lower the effects of green house gases or else, another monster emerge from these crisis.…