Dr. Moses Andima (Ph.D.)

Moses Andima is a Natural Product Chemist. He recently defended his PhD thesis in the University of Nairobi, Kenya. He holds a MSc in Chemistry degree from Makerere University and BSc. Educ. degree (Hons) (Chemistry major) from Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda. His research focuses on the use of nanoparticle drug delivery systems to enhance the therapeutic efficacy of natural products. Additionally, in an effort to ensure sustainable utilization of natural resources, he is exploring utilizing endophytic organisms to synthesize the much-needed natural products to treat neglected tropical diseases. He employs in-silico molecular docking and molecular simulation approaches to study the interaction of natural products with molecular targets in diseases. He is a member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (621221), and the Natural Products Research Network for Eastern and Central Africa (NAPRECA)