Faces and Voices

Dr. Anyango Kamina is the Assistant Dean for Trainee and Faculty Development at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She is also the director of the Biomedical Sciences Master's program. Dr. Kamina is a graduate of the PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences at the Jacobs School, where she received her doctoral degree in microbiology and immunology. She has various leadership roles at the Jacobs School that are focused on improving the learning environment, as well as increasing the Jacobs School's engagement with our neighboring communities. 

It means doing actionable and measurable work to acknowledge, address and respond to our community needs and wants. It also means practicing competence in every aspect of our society on how we show up as individuals in our various roles.

The PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences (PPBS). I was excited about the opportunity to rotate in different laboratories before deciding which lab to join for my PhD training. From the rotations learned new techniques and I studied different organisms. All these experiences developed my critical thinking skills and provided me with a holistic approach to problem solving.

I consider Buffalo home since I have grown up here as an adult. Therefore, there are so many things I like about Buffalo. To list some of them, I like the communities that I get to work with and work for. I like the growth and innovation of the city on areas such as healthcare accessibility, food insecurity, sustainability, and community empowerment. I also like the chicken wings and the farmers markets!

I am really curious in nature, so it is not unusual that I am interested in a lot of different things. From history, to current affairs, from culture to entertainment... I find beauty on everything I see and learn from it is a privilege that I do not take for granted.

My goal every day is to build bridges between our community and the Jacobs School. When I get to show the wonderful opportunities this school has for the community, it is a great joy! The partnership we build along the way are a great testament that we do have great neighbors doing extraordinary things in Buffalo. Our community is thriving and we are celebrating their accomplishments!

Migrating. To move to another country, with a different language, a different way of life, and ”start over” as an adult has been one of the most difficult things I have experienced. The cultural shock and discovery journey has been challenging and stimulating, at the same time.