Education

Gabriel Kamsu Tchuente earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Pharmacology from the University of Dschang, Cameroon, in 2021, where his research focused on the anti-Salmonella, antioxidant, and toxicological properties of Tectona grandis L.f. (Verbenaceae) extracts. Prior to his doctoral studies, he completed a Master of Science in Biochemistry in 2017 and a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Biochemistry in 2015, both at the University of Dschang. He began his academic journey with a Baccalauréat D (G.C.E. A’ level) from Lycée de Bayangam, Cameroon, in 2012.

Professional Experience

Gabriel Kamsu Tchuente currently serves as a Post-doctoral Researcher in the Cancer Epidemiology and Pharmacology Research Group (CEPRG) at Walter Sisulu University’s Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, in South Africa, a position he has held since July 2023. Previously, from 2017 to 2019, he was responsible for monitoring and maintaining equipment at the Research Unit of Microbiology and Antimicrobial Substances (RUMAS) within the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Dschang, Cameroon.

Research Interest

Gabriel Kamsu Tchuente’s research interests are diverse and encompass several key areas of biochemistry and pharmacology. He is particularly focused on the epidemiology of head and neck cancers, including oral and esophageal cancers, aiming to understand their prevalence and contributing factors. His work also involves the exploration of novel antimicrobial and anticancer agents to address resistance phenomena, with a specific emphasis on natural products. Additionally, he investigates the anti-Salmonella properties of natural extracts, exploring their mechanisms of action. His research extends to bioinformatics and genomics applications in health research, as well as evaluating antioxidant activities and conducting toxicological assessments of medicinal plants.

Award and Honors

Gabriel Kamsu Tchuente has garnered several accolades throughout his career, underscoring his academic and research achievements. Notably, he achieved the highest distinction in his Ph.D. defense at the University of Dschang, Cameroon, in 2021, reflecting his exceptional scholarly contributions. His research efforts have been further recognized with certificates of achievement from various training programs and workshops, including genomics, systematic review, bioinformatics, and quantitative data analysis. Additionally, he has received recognition for his outstanding research contributions within the Cancer Epidemiology Research Group (CERG) at Walter Sisulu University in South Africa.

Research Skills

Gabriel Kamsu Tchuente possesses a wide range of research skills that span biochemistry and pharmacology. His expertise includes conducting epidemiological studies focused on head and neck cancers, exploring new antimicrobial and anticancer agents derived from natural sources, and investigating the anti-Salmonella properties of plant extracts. He is adept at utilizing bioinformatics tools for genomics research and proficient in assessing antioxidant activities and conducting toxicological evaluations of medicinal plants. Gabriel is also skilled in a variety of biochemical and analytical techniques such as ELISA, spectrophotometry, PCR, and electrophoresis. Additionally, he has experience in animal handling and conducting in vivo and in vitro studies for xenobiotic metabolic studies. His analytical capabilities extend to using statistical analysis software such as SPSS, GraphPad, and epiinfo.