Mushayathoni Bridget Nwovhe

Profile:
I am a dynamic young professional with a BSc in Haematological Pathology from Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University and a BSc Honours in Microbiology from the University of South Africa and currently busy with my Masters, but actively looking for a job.

My academic excellence, recognized since topping my 2013 matriculation circuit in mathematics, underpins my expertise in research, laboratory and diagnostics. I showcased my research at the AfricaBP 2024 conference and gained practical experience at Eppendorf and Inqaba Biotechnical Industries. A skilled multitasker, I blend scientific rigor with creativity as an author of two poetry books and co-author of three. My public speaking prowess shines through talks at United Nations (2025) in Thailand, the Slay Festival, one of the biggest youth festivals in Africa (2020) and high schools. I completed a course in Artificial Intelligence, reflecting my eagerness to learn and adapt new skills, driving innovation in the new digital era.

Student Supervisions:

-Currently co-supervising one Honours student at UNISA.

-Group leader of 10 fellow honours students in 2024 at UNISA.

Academic research done so far:

1. "Reasons for Rejections of Coagulation Samples at a Tertiary Hospital" (Supervisor: Dr. Abegail Dlova)

2. "Medical Plants Used for the Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Women, and Their Effect on Transmission to Children" (Supervisor: Dr. Tshifhiwa Tambani)

Short Courses:
-Introduction to Molecular Techniques , Separations Training Academy (2025).
-Introduction to Molecular Microbiology Training , Separations Training Academy (2025)
-Introduction to Traditional (End-Point) PCR Training, Separations Training Academy (2025).
-Introduction to Real-Time PCR Training , Separations Training Academy (2025).
- Good Clinical Practice , NIDA Clinical Trials Network (2024)

- AI in Business at GIBS (University of Pretoria), 2021.
- Academic Writing and Fellowship in Science , Black Women In Science (2019-2020).

Professional Development and Achievements:

- Certified in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)

- Presented research at the African Biogenome Project 2024 conference

- Selected by Eppendorf Company for exclusive coursework and training program on advanced laboratory equipment usage.

International recognitions:

- Attended the International Diplomats Conference at the United Nations 2025, also awarded a global ambassador of peace.

-Attended the Future Action Summit in Malaysia, 2025.

-Attended Global Good Governance Ambassadors Awards in Nigeria, 2022.

Notable Literary Achievements:

- Author of an Award-winning Tshivenda poetry collection, "He li shango a li na tshilidzi" (National Library of South Africa Community Publishing Grant)

- Featured poet in "Tapping into Poetry" anthology, Sol Plaatje European Union Anthology 8 and 9

- Published poetry collection, "Calendar's Time" (2017)

- Published work on various online platforms, including Fundza, AVBOB Poetry, Kalahari Review, The New Ink Review, and Collectors of African Literature in Nigeria

Awards and Recognition:

1. Sunday World Heroic Woman (2023)

2. African Honoree Author's Award Winner (2023)

3. Sunday World Unsung Hero (2023)

4. 50 Most Memorable Women Award Winner (2022)

5. Global Good Governance Award Winner, Nigeria (2022)

6. Influential Woman of the Year Award Winner (2022)

7. Woman of Stature Global Awards Finalist (2022)

8. South African Shining Star Award Winner (2020)

9. Black Women in Sciences Fellowship Program (2019/20) 10. True Shine Award Winner (2019)

11. NLSA Community Grant Publishing Awardee (2018/19) 12. 2nd Prize Poetry Winner, Sol Plaatje European Awards (2018)

13. Writer of the Week, Fundza (May 23, 2018) 14. Top Learner in Mathematics, Mudaswali Circuit (Class of 2013)

• Certified in Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Presented research at the African Biogenome Project 2024 conference
• Selected by Eppendorf Company for exclusive coursework and training program on advanced laboratory equipment usage.

• Award-winning Tshivenda poetry collection, 'He li shango a li na tshilidzi' (National Library of South Africa Community Publishing Grant)
• Featured poet in 'Tapping into Poetry' anthology, Sol Plaatje European Union Anthology 8 and 9
• Published poetry collection, 'Calendar's Time' (2017)
• Published work on various online platforms, including Fundza, AVBOB Poetry, Kalahari Review, The New Ink Review, and Collectors of African Literature in Nigeria

• Reasons for Rejections of Coagulation Samples at a Tertiary Hospital, Dr. Abegail Dlova
• Medical Plants Used for the Treatment of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Women, and Their Effect on Transmission to Children, Dr. Tshifhiwa Tambani

• Sunday World Heroic Woman, 2023
• African Honoree Author's Award Winner, 2023
• Sunday World Unsung Hero, 2023
• 50 Most Memorable Women Award Winner, 2022
• Global Good Governance Award Winner, Nigeria, 2022
• Influential Woman of the Year Award Winner, 2022
• Woman of Stature Global Awards Finalist, 2022
• South African Shining Star Award Winner, 2020
• Black Women in Sciences Fellowship Program, 2019/20
• True Shine Award Winner, 2019
• NLSA Community Grant Publishing Awardee, 2018/19
• 2nd Prize Poetry Winner, Sol Plaatje European Awards, 2018
• Writer of the Week, Fundza, 05/23/18
• Top Learner in Mathematics, Mudaswali Circuit, 2013

Certificate of Attendance, Identifying non-conforming work and associated risks by Quality Check

Dr Abegail Dlova, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University
Abegail.dlova@smu.ac.za | 012- 521-4442

Dr Tshifhiwa Tambani, University of South Africa
tambat@unisa.ac.za | 011-471-3695