Molecular Medicine Research Group Internships 

The Molecular Medicine Research Group Internships

The Molecular Medicine Research Group invites interns, both local and international interns. 

Hosted Interns at Mzuzu University under the Molecular Medicine Research Group

Name: Ms. Tegitu Casiraghi

Home University: Department of Veterinary and Medical Science, University of Bologna, Italy

Home University Academic advisor (Supervisor) at University of Bologna: Dr. Arcangelo Gentile 

Host University: Mzuzu University

Student Qualification: MSc Animal Biotechnology

Internship Period: dal / from 05 / 01 / 2026 al / to 06 / 03 / 2026

Project Name: TNE_Afya Moja    

Grant Code and Cup: TNE23-00079 CUP C84C24000190006

Project Collaborators: Prof Monde Ntwasa, University of South Africa

Dr. Nicholas D. Amalorpavanaden, Kwame Nkrumah University, Kabwe, Zambia

Project Title: Engineering an antibacterial peptide to target multidrug-resistant Enterococcus faecalis 

Project Summary: 

The student's primary focus was the design and analysis of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) for infectious diseases, with a specific emphasis on computational peptide engineering, sequence analysis, and structure–activity prediction. 

This internship provided valuable hands-on experience and practical insights into applying bioinformatics and peptide engineering to infectious disease research. It also strengthened academic foundation and contributed to professional growth in antimicrobial resistance.