Lecturer. Kisii University, Kenya.
Collince Ogolla is a highly driven Medical Laboratory Scientist, Biomedical Researcher, and Public Health Professional with expertise in hematology, blood transfusion science, epidemiology, and population health. He has over 5 years of experience in clinical diagnostics, research, laboratory quality management, biosafety/biosecurity, and teaching at university level 💼. His strong analytical thinking, professional integrity, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills make him a valuable asset in his field 🌟.
Professional Profile
Education
Collince holds a PhD in Biomedical Sciences (Hematology and Blood Transfusion) from Kisii University, Kenya (2024-2027), and a Master’s in Public Health (Epidemiology and Population Health) from Maseno University, Kenya (2022-2025) 🎓. He also holds a Master’s in Biomedical Science (Hematology and Blood Transfusion) from Kisii University, Kenya (2020-2023), and a Bachelor’s in Medical Laboratory Science from the same university (2015-2019) 🎓.
Experience
Collince has extensive experience in laboratory management, research, and teaching. He has worked as a Laboratory Technologist, Research Assistant, and Part-Time Lecturer at various institutions, including Kisii University, Masinde Muliro University, and Rongo University 💼. His experience spans laboratory operations, quality management, biosafety/biosecurity, and curriculum development 📚.
Research Focus
Collince’s research focus is in hematology, blood transfusion science, epidemiology, and population health 🔬. His publications and research experience demonstrate his expertise in these areas, with a focus on improving health outcomes through evidence-based interventions 🌟.
Awards and Honors
Although specific awards and honors are not mentioned in the provided information, Collince’s professional certifications and memberships demonstrate his commitment to excellence in his field 🏆. These include certifications in Project Management in Global Health, Data Science, and Biosafety/Biosecurity, among others 📚.
Publication Top Notes
– Evaluation of Bacterial Contamination in Donated Blood 🧬: Ogolla CO, Demba RN. Evaluation of Bacterial Contamination in Donated Blood for Transfusion Purposes at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital.
– Association between Blood Group and Change in Coagulation Factors 💉: Ogolla CO, Nyanchongi B, Demba RN. Association between Blood Group and Change in Coagulation Factors in Plasma Preparations for Transfusion Purpose at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital.
– Evaluation of Changes in Coagulation Factors in Cryoprecipitate Plasma ❄️: Ogolla, C. O., Nyanchongi, B., & Awuor, S. (2023). Evaluation of Changes in Coagulation Factors in Cryoprecipitate Plasma During Storage at Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital.
– Impact of Donor History on Transfusion-Related Infections 🚨: Ogolla CO, Guya B, Maima AO. Impact of Donor History on the Risk of Transfusion-Related Infections.
– Retrospective Evaluation of Hematological Indicators in Predicting CKD Progression 📊: Ogolla CO, Karani LW, Musyoki S, Maruti P. Retrospective Evaluation of Hematological Indicators in Predicting CKD Progression.