Biotech Founder-Researcher · Computational Drug Discovery · Clinical Medicine
Nairobi, Kenya
Self-taught biotech founder-researcher combining computational biology, pharmaceutical thinking, and direct clinical training. Currently completing a Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery. Research focus spans oncology and longevity across an active startup and two early-stage therapeutics platforms. Builds end-to-end discovery systems covering computational drug discovery, target mining, and secure medical data infrastructure.
Salary
USD 30,000
Independent Research Project
Jan 2026 — Present
Conducting oncology target mining and early-stage therapeutic concept generation for NSCLC as primary indication. Milestone achieved: in-silico validation of lead candidate compounds.
Independent Research Project
Jan 2026 — Present
Developing a validation framework for biological ageing biomarkers with emphasis on signal reliability and measurement precision. Evaluating robustness of existing ageing clocks and standardisation of biomarker panels. Milestone achieved: in-silico validation.
ImmunoModulator
Jan 2025 — Dec 2025
Supported early-stage generative design of novel therapeutics across small molecules, peptides, and other modalities for pharma-adjacent clients. Provided concept generation, design iteration, and translational feasibility input. Designed and executed a structured computational drug discovery workflow: pocket identification, pharmacophore modelling, AutoDock Vina molecular docking, off-target analysis, and iterative analogue design.
Independent Project
Jan 2023 — Dec 2023
Designed and built a medical data exchange program comprising a document registry and cryptographic data hash generator. Developed expertise in secure medical data infrastructure, clinical records workflows, and health data integrity verification.
Diploma · Clinical Medicine and Surgery
2023 – Present