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MIRT Participants Comprehensive List (1995-2005)

MIRT 1995 Participant Information

Participant and Major

Home Institution

Research Project in Tanzania

Patrick Hines

(Chemistry)

Hampton University

Chemical Investigation on Triclisia sacleuxii stem bark

Theresa Maxwell

(Biology)

Hampton University

Chemical Investigation of the seeds of Triclisia sacleuxii

Damon Robinson

(chemistry)

Hampton University

Chemical investigation of the stem bark of Xylopia parvifolia

Janet Williams

(biology)

Hampton University

Chemical Investigation of the fruit of Triclisia sacleuxii

Dr. Godson Nwokogu chemistry

Hampton University

Isolation of compounds from the root of Xylopia parvifolia



MIRT 1996 Participant Information

Participant and Major

Home Institution

Research Conducted

David Brown

(chemistry)

Hampton University

Phytochemical Investigation of the stem bark of commiphora eminii

Andrea Christian

(biology)

Hampton University

Research on Foetidi africana

Benjamin Christensen

(biology)

Hampton University

The search for new compounds from the bark of Monanthotaxis trichocarpa

Stephanie Sharps (chemistry)

Hampton University

Phytochemical Investigation of Uvaria lucida root bark



MIRT 1997 Participant information

Participant and Major

Home Institution

Research Conducted

Aliya Courtney, (chemistry)

Hampton University

Chemical investigation of Triclisia sacleuxii stem bark

Regina Easley, (chemistry)

Hampton University

Isolation of new compounds from the chloroform extract of Diospyros zombensis root bark

Michael Frazier, (biology)

Hampton University

Search for new compounds from the stem bark of Monodora grandidieri

Knachelle Hodge, (chemistry)

Hampton University

A search for new compounds from the chloroform extract of Diospyros zombensis stem bark

Katherine Kane, (chemistry)

Hampton University

A search for new compounds from the leaves of Diosypros mafiensis

Kenneth Sossa, (biology)

Hampton University

Search for new compounds from the leaves of Dosypros mafiensis



MIRT 1998 Participant Information

Participant and Major

Home Institution

Research Conducted

Jamillah Greene

(chemistry)

Hampton University

A Physical-Chemical Evaluation of the Water Quality in the City of Dar es Salaam

Kefa Onchoke

(chemistry)

Hampton University

Water Quality profile for a typical Metropolitan Sub-Saharan Population: A Case Study of the City of Dar es Salaam

Tyler Smith, (biology)

Hampton University

The Isolation of compounds from the plant Uvaria angolensis

Danielle Ward

(chemistry)

Hampton University

Water Quality and Environmental Health: An Investigation of Bacterial content of the City of Dar es Salaam water supply

Kia West

(biology)

Hampton University

Isolation of Chemical Compounds from the plant species Uvaria angolensis

Dr. Godson Nwokogu

Hampton University

Isolation of compounds from the root bark of Xylopia parvifolia and Monodora grandidieri, baill

Dr. Camilla Okpodu, biology

Hampton University

Molecular taxonomy: Classification of Uvaria species using Genomic Fingerprinting.


MIRT 1999 Participant Information

Participant and Major

Home Institution

Research Conducted

Erika Bryant, (chemistry)

Hampton University

 

Nicole Buie

(chemistry)

Hampton University

 Water quality of selected Dar es Salaam supply sources and ecological biomobility of aquatic pollutants

Clarence Glenn, (chemistry)

Hampton University

 Pesticide residue analysis of soil samples of local spinach plants

Deannah Lee, (chemistry)

Hampton University

 Isolation of compounds from the bark extracts of Uvaria leptocladon

Meghan Jackson

(chemistry)

Hampton University

 Water quality of the Dar es Salaam region

Dr. Charles des Bordes,

Medger Evers College

 


MIRT 2000 participant Information

Participant and Major

Home Institution

Research Conducted

Gina Newsome

(chemistry)

Hampton University

Isolation of compounds from Drypetes Usambarica

Christy Bellamy

Hampton University

Isolation of compounds from Gnidia Latifolia

Bonika Steward

(chemistry)

Hampton University

Analysis of DDT and endosulfam in tilapia fish from lake Victoria

Lynn Parker

(environmental science)

Coppin State

Analysis of municipal water supply for lead and bacteria.

Nikki Johnson

(environmental science)

Coppin State

Isolation of compounds from Drypetes Usambarica

Maria Camper

(biology)

Bowie State

Analysis of DDT and endosulfan in tilapia fish from Lake Victoria

Susan Ensel (faculty)

Hood College

Isolation of Compounds from Gnidia Latifolia

Jaron Lockett

(chemistry)

Bowie State

Determination of pesticide residues in Lake Naivasha

Zelyn Richberg

Bowie State

Evaluation of locally made filter for purification of natural waters.

Erika Bryant

(chemistry)

Hampton University

Determination of Pesticide residues in Lake Naivasha

Tiffani Bailey

Hampton University

Evaluation of locally made filter for purification of natural waters.


2001 MIRT Participant Information

Participant and Major

Home Institution

Research Conducted

Marie Carter
(biochemistry)

Hood college

Microbiological studies of water quality

Yolanda Edwards
(chemistry)

Hampton University

Solubility of phosphate rock

Zakiya Jackson

(chemistry)

Howard University

Water quality and health

Ayana Johnson

(environmental science)

Hampton University

Tanzanian plants as sources of drug development

Mariamou Montgomery

(medical school)

Univ. of Illinois, Chicago

Analyses for pesticides, metabolites, and residues in soils

Kimmy Pham

(biology)

Emory University

Natural products research of wild Tanzanian mushrooms

Patrice Williams
(Pham. D.)

Hampton University

Investigation of Phytolacca octandria for Schistosomiasis control

Glenda Wrensford

(medical school)

Univ of Illinois, Chicago

Defluoridation of natural waters

Mentors: Dr. Susan Ensel, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Hood College.

Professor Isai T. Urasa, MIRT Project Director, Hampton University.


2002 MIRT Participant Information

Participant and Major

Home Institution

Research Conducted

Kimberly Bassett
(chemistry)

Lincoln University

Isolation and characterization of Alkaloids from the plant Ocimum gratissium

Felicia Burkes

(chemistry)

Georgia State University

Investigative Analysis of Pesticide Residues in Fish from Lake Victoria

Shahrzad Ehdaivand
(biochemistry)

Hood College

Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Pesticides from Soil and Water Samples from Vikuge area

Ekokobe Fonkem

(biochemistry)

University of Wisconsin

Isolation of medicinal Compounds from the leaves of Uvariandendron sp.

Ira Harden
(chemistry)

Howard University

Investigation of Heavy Metal Content of Domestic Water in Njoro and Nakuru areas.

Christina Hopewell

(chemistry)

Hampton University

Isolation of Medicinal compounds from roots extract of Uvariodendron sp.

Meghan Jackson
(chemistry)

Hampton University

Isolation of Bioactive compounds from plants used by herbalists

Zaron Johnson

(chemistry)

Hampton University

Determination of Water Quality Parameters of Dar es Salaam Water Resources

Carla Lowe

(psychology)

City Univ. of New York

Determination of Amino Acid Content of Wild Mushrooms

Sherrad Okeyo

(chemistry)

Rutgers University

Isolation of Anthraquinones from the bark of cassia Didymobotrya

JoAnna Perry
(biology)

Hampton University

Investigation of Pathogenic microorganisms in drinking water around Njoro and Nakuru areas

Mohabe Vinson

(chemistry)

Hampton University

Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Pesticides from Soil and Water Samples from Vikuge area

Grace Williams
(biochemistry)

Hood College

Isolation of Medicinal compounds from stem bark extract of Uvariodendron sp

Hakeem Yusuff

(chemistry)

Long Beach City College

Water-to-Plant Bio-mobilization Efficiencies s of Cultivars.

In 2003 MIRT training activities abroad were suspended for reasons of travel advisory from the U.S. State Department

2004 MIRT Participant Information

Participant and Major

Home Institution

Research Conducted

Bettina Applewhite

(chemistry)

Hampton University

Investigation of Tanzanian Hugonia busseana as an Antidiabetic Agent

Jabbar Amin Bond

(chemistry)

CSU-Pomona

Phytochemical Investigation of Hugonia Busseana

Rhett Battler
(chemistry)

Univ of Michigan

New DNA Extraction Protocol for PCR Detection of GMOs from Tanzanian Cereal Grains

Marie Carter
(MPH)

GW University

An evaluation of the quality of ground water in the Temeke District of Dar es Salaam

Shahrzad Ehdvand
(MPH)

Dartmouth Univ

Does living proximity to the Vikuge Farm, Kibaha affect the odds of developing cancer in women?
A Case Control Study

Quiana Fryar
(biology)

Hampton University

An investigation of the stem root of Tessmannia densiflora

Quianan Grifth
(Post-bac)

UCSF

Antibacterial, antifungal, and cytotoxic properties of Tessmannia densiflora harms: An endemic tree of Tanzania

Uchenna Ikediobi
(biochemistry)

Florida State

Biological testing of mushrooms

Olivia Johnson

Purdue Univ

Investigation of Diplorhynchus condylocarpon Pichon

Mia Peay
(chemistry)

Hood College

Treatment of Food industry waste water using a three-phase fluidized bed biological reactor

Sharon Sothern
(biochemistry)

Hood College

Biological testing of mushrooms indigenous to the Tanzania region

Audra Stone
(biology)

Hampton University

Isolation, etraction and analysis of biological activity on Artabotrys modestus and Diplorhynchus condylocarpon

Kia Walcott
(chemistry)

Hampton University

Studies of Violet Dye Production by Marine Fungus


MIRT 2005 participant Information

Participant and Major

Home Institution

Research Conducted

Yolanda Brooks
(biology)

Michigan State Univ.

Environmental Biology

Keyanna Conner
(chemistry)

Hampton University

Chemistry

Crystal Dobson
(M.S. biology)

Hampton University

Biology

Tiffany Hailstorks

Hampton University

Chemistry

Khadidja Harrell

Meharry Medical College

Pre-Medicine

Doris Zoe Hoskins
(Pharmacy)

Xavier University of Louisiana

Chemistry

Joniqua Howard
(Env. Engineering)

University of South Florida

Environmental Engineering

Courtney Woodfolk
(chemistry, M.S.)

Hampton University

Erlande Omisca
(Env. Engineering)

University of South Florida

Environmental Engineering

Marcie Rice
(chemistry)

Hampton University

Chemistry

William Sherrill
(chemistry)

College of Ozarks

Chemistry

Nia White
(chemistry)

Hampton University

Chemistry

Samuel Williams
(medical school)

Meharry Medical College

Medicine

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