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 |
Click MHIRT Application Package to access the application
materials.
|