Dr
Mwila KabweProfile page
Post Doctoral Research Fellow
Biomedical Sciences
Orcid identifier0000-0002-6321-9080
- Post Doctoral Research FellowBiomedical Sciences
BIO
Dr Mwila Kabwe holds Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences, a Master of Science in Medical Microbiology, and a PhD in Microbiology. His doctoral research focused on leveraging bacteriophages to manipulate the cancer microbiome. Mwila's expertise spans various fields, including bioinformatics, cell biology, data analytics, and virology. He has contributed to impactful studies on infectious diseases and COVID-19 management. Mwila is a member of the esteemed Australian Society of Microbiology (MASM), has received awards for his work.
Some of his current research interests include:
a) The use of bacteriophages as adjuncts in periodontitis and cancer
b) Interaction of microorganisms in complex polymicrobial biofilms
c) Genomic applications in the elucidation of microbial ecology in various disease states
Some of his current research interests include:
a) The use of bacteriophages as adjuncts in periodontitis and cancer
b) Interaction of microorganisms in complex polymicrobial biofilms
c) Genomic applications in the elucidation of microbial ecology in various disease states
LA TROBE UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENTS
- Research fellow, Infection and InflammationLa Trobe University, Holsworth Biomedical Research centre, Department of Rural Clinical Sciences, Bendigo, Australia1 Jul 2025 - present
- Postdoctoral ResearcherLa Trobe University, Department of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, Bendigo, Australia27 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2025
NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS
- Public Health Officer - EpidemiologyBendigo Health, Loddon Mallee Public Health Unit, Bendigo, Australia1 Oct 2021 - 26 Jun 2022
- Data AssistantBendigo Health, Loddon Mallee Integrated Cancer Services, Bendigo, Australia14 Sep 2017 - 26 Jun 2022
- Research ScientistUNZA-UCLMS Research & Training Programmer/HerpeZ, Lusaka, Zambia3 Jun 2013 - 28 Apr 2017
- Medical Laboratory ScientistMinistry of Health, Zambia - Kasama General Hospital, Kasama, Zambia3 Oct 2011 - 30 Sep 2013
DEGREES
- BSc. Biomedical SciencesUniversity of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
- MSc. Medical MicrobiologyUniversity of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
- PhDLa Trobe University, Bendigo, Australia
LANGUAGES
- EnglishCan read, write, speak, understand and peer review
- BembaCan read, write, speak, understand and peer review
AVAILABILITY
- Collaborative projects
- Industry Projects
- Masters Research or PhD student supervision
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
- 3 Good Health and Well Being
- 10 Reduced Inequalities
- 4 Quality Education