Judie Magura
Medical Research Scientist
Durban
Summary
Conscientious Research Fellow with 5 years experience in designing, conducting and sharing results of complex research. Published five first-authored research articles in reputable peer-reviewed scientific journals. Networked with elite research teams across Africa and the United States to achieve excellence in preparation and performance of research related tasks, including first demonstration of the anticancer activity of 'wild rosemary' against MCF-7 (luminal A breast cancer model); characterization of the naïve B-cell repertoire and antigen-specific B-cell precursors in a South African population to inform the development of germline-targeting HIV immunogens.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Post-doctoral Research Fellow
AHRI
Durban
01.2021 - Current
- Performing immunological assays to quantify and characterize rare antigen-specific naïve precursors in identified cohorts and aid in vaccine design
- Implementing best practices and scientific protocol to reach defensible conclusions based on solid evidence.
- Assisting in proposal writing, budget drafting and study implementation
- Designing research projects and establishing clear trajectories to achieve intended information.
- Preparing PowerPoint presentations on study findings and presenting findings at lab meetings and scientific conferences/ webinars
- Data analysis, report writing, and manuscript preparation.
Outreach Campus Director
University of KwaZulu
Durban
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Organized and coordinated charity and promotional events on and off campus.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
Volunteer tutor
Seed of Hope, NPO
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Tutored in High School Mathematics and Physical Science to a class of 50 students
- Participated and contributed to career guidance programs
Centre Manager
Kip Mcgrath Education Centre
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Collaborated with students, parents, teachers, and school administrators, to determine student needs, develop tutoring plans, or assess student progress
- Identified, developed, or implemented intervention strategies, tutoring plans, or individualized education plans for students
- Participated in training and development sessions to improve tutoring practices or learn new tutoring techniques
- Provided feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage, motivate or build confidence in students
- Tutored in Grade 10-12 Mathematics and Physical Science.
Volunteer
Trinity, NPO
Durban
01.2006 - 01.2010
- Assisted in coordinating and organizing feeding programs for the local underprivileged communities
- Engaged in community outreach to support program mission.
- Helped program leadership with planning and fundraising responsibilities.
Education
Ph.D. - Physiology
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa 01.2018 - 10.2020
Master of Science - Chemistry
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa 07.2014 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Chemistry
Midlands State University
Zimbabwe 07.2000 - 07.2004
Skills
Single-cell and bulk RNA-seq analysis, 10X genomics
Accomplishments
- Co-led the IAVI ADVANCE next-generation vaccine flagship
- Participant of the IAVI ADVANCE leadership program aimed at strengthening scientific research capacity and leadership in the next generation of scientists
- Participant of Human Cell ATLAS, Africa; Introduction to Single-Cell RNA-Seq analysis workshop
- Connect Africa Scholarship 2022 Travel Grant recipient .
- Published six experimental articles in peer-reviewed journals- 5 first-authored and one second-authored
- Participated in the University's teaching program as a demonstrator, demonstrating PCR,hematology, and chemistry practicals to an undergraduate class of 60 students
- Presented at the ADVANCE Seminar, G001 and Beyond. April 2021
- Presented at the Gordon Research Conferences, Natural Products, and Bioactive Compounds. July 28 - 2 August 2019, Proctor Academy in Andover NH, USA.
Affiliations
International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI)
Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Work Availability
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Timeline
Post-doctoral Research Fellow
AHRI
01.2021 - Current
Ph.D. - Physiology
University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2018 - 10.2020
Outreach Campus Director
University of KwaZulu
01.2018 - 01.2019
Master of Science - Chemistry
University of KwaZulu-Natal
07.2014 - 04.2016
Volunteer tutor
Seed of Hope, NPO
01.2012 - 01.2013
Centre Manager
Kip Mcgrath Education Centre
01.2011 - 01.2012
Volunteer
Trinity, NPO
01.2006 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Chemistry
Midlands State University
07.2000 - 07.2004
Contribution to Science
1. Judie Magura, Daniel Hassan, Roshila Moodley, Irene Mackraj (2021) Hesperidin-loaded nanoemulsions improve cytotoxicity, induce apoptosis, and downregulate miR-21 amd miR-155 expression in MCF-7, Journal of Microencapsulation. doi.org/10.1080/02652048.2021.1979673
2. Judie Magura, Roshila Moodley & Irene Mackraj (2020) The effect of hesperidin and luteolin isolated from Eriocephalus africanus on apoptosis, cell cycle and miRNA expression in MCF-7, Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics. doi.org/10.1080/07391102.2020.1833757
3. Judie Magura, Roshila Moodley, Kaminee Maduray, Irene Mackraj (2020) Phytochemical constituents and in vitro anticancer screening of isolated compounds from Eriocephalus africanus ‡ Natural Product Research. doi.10.1080/14786419.2020.1744138
4. Nomfundo T. Mahlangeni, Judie Magura, Roshila Moodley, Himansu Baijnath & Hafizah Chenia. (2020) Biogenic synthesis, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of silver and manganese dioxide nanoparticles using Cussonia zuluensis Strey. Chemical Papers. doi.org/10.1007/s11696-020-01244-9
5. Judie Magura, Roshila Moodley, and Sreekantha B. Jonnalagadda (2018) Toxic metals (As and Pb) in Sargassum elegans Suhr (1840) and its bioactive compounds. International Journal of Environmental Health Research. 2018 doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2018.1537439
6. Judie Magura, Roshila Moodley and Sreekantha B. Jonnalagadda (2016) Chemical composition of selected seaweeds from the Indian Ocean, KwaZulu-Natal coast, South Africa, Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B, 51:8, 525-533.
Contribution to Science
1. Judie Magura, Daniel Hassan, Roshila Moodley, Irene Mackraj (2021) Hesperidin-loaded nanoemulsions improve cytotoxicity, induce apoptosis, and downregulate miR-21 amd miR-155 expression in MCF-7, Journal of Microencapsulation. doi.org/10.1080/02652048.2021.1979673
2. Judie Magura, Roshila Moodley & Irene Mackraj (2020) The effect of hesperidin and luteolin isolated from Eriocephalus africanus on apoptosis, cell cycle and miRNA expression in MCF-7, Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics. doi.org/10.1080/07391102.2020.1833757
3. Judie Magura, Roshila Moodley, Kaminee Maduray, Irene Mackraj (2020) Phytochemical constituents and in vitro anticancer screening of isolated compounds from Eriocephalus africanus ‡ Natural Product Research. doi.10.1080/14786419.2020.1744138
4. Nomfundo T. Mahlangeni, Judie Magura, Roshila Moodley, Himansu Baijnath & Hafizah Chenia. (2020) Biogenic synthesis, antioxidant and antimicrobial activity of silver and manganese dioxide nanoparticles using Cussonia zuluensis Strey. Chemical Papers. doi.org/10.1007/s11696-020-01244-9
5. Judie Magura, Roshila Moodley, and Sreekantha B. Jonnalagadda (2018) Toxic metals (As and Pb) in Sargassum elegans Suhr (1840) and its bioactive compounds. International Journal of Environmental Health Research. 2018 doi.org/10.1080/09603123.2018.1537439
6. Judie Magura, Roshila Moodley and Sreekantha B. Jonnalagadda (2016) Chemical composition of selected seaweeds from the Indian Ocean, KwaZulu-Natal coast, South Africa, Journal of Environmental Science and Health, Part B, 51:8, 525-533.
References
Professor Thumbi Ndung`u, Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI), 719 Umbilo Rd Umbilo Durban, South Africa +27312604733, thumbi.ndungu@ahri.org
Professor Irene Mackraj, School of Laboratory Medicine and Medical Sciences, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine. University of KwaZulu Natal P Bag X54001, Durban 4000, South Africa +2772 908 5646, Mackraji@ukzn.ac.za
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