Dr. Theopoline Omagano Itenge

• PhD (Molecular Genetics and Wool Science) Lincoln University, New Zealand, 2008.

• Graduate Certificate (Applied Sciences), Lincoln University, New Zealand, 2003.

• BSc. Hons. (Molecular Biology and Biomedical Science), Murdoch University, Western Australia, 1998.

Lecturer

P/Bag 13301, Windhoek
Neudamm Campus, Animal Science Building, Room 125      

Tel: 264-61-2064109
Fax: 264-61-2063013

titenge@unam.na

Dr. Itenge is a Namibian and has been with the University of Namibia since 1999. She has a vast research experience in the fields of Molecular Biology and Molecular Genetics. She is currently teaching Genetics, Biochemistry and coordinates student’s Research Projects in the Department. Dr. Itenge has attended and presented research findings at many international conferences, congresses and summits, including: World Conference on Animal Production, South Africa (2008); The Namibian Business Women Summit, Namibia (2008); CHEMRAWN XII Conference, South Africa (2007); New Zealand Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NZSBMB) mini Conference, New Zealand, (2007); International Livestock Congress, Texas, USA (2003)

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• Genetics
• Biochemistry
• Research Project

Research interest is mainly in the field of Molecular biology, and includes the identification of genetic markers linked to animal production traits that are of major concern in the Namibian livestock industry.
Topic: Identification of genetic markers associated with sub-lethal factors in grey Karakul sheep.
Other research interest include the sustainable utilization of natural resources.

Articles:

2002 G. S. Dow, A. Armson, M. R. Boddy, T. Itenge, D. McCarthy, J. E. Parkin, R. C. A. Thompson and J. A. Reynoldson. “Plasmodium: assessment of the antimalarial potential of trifluralin and related compounds using a rat model of malaria, Rattus norvegicus”. Experimental Parasitology. Vol. 100 no. 3, 2002, pp. 155-60.

2007 T. O. Itenge, R. H. J. Forrest, G. W. McKenzie, A. Hogan, J. Abbott, O. Amoafo and J. G. H. Hickford “Polymorphism of the KAP1.1, KAP1.3 and K33 genes in Merino sheep (2007). Molecular and Cellular Probes. Vol. 21, 2007, pp. 338-342.

2008 R. H. Forrest, T. O. Itenge, G. W. McKenzie, C. M. Frampton and J. G. H. Hickford. “Polymorphism at the ovine ß3-adrenergic receptor locus (ADRB3) and its association with wool mean staple strength and yield” Animal Genetics. (AnGen-08-08-0276). In Press

2008 T. O. Itenge, J. G. H. Hickford, R. H. J. Forrest, Grant McKenzie and C. M. Frampton. “Identification of genetic markers associated with wool quality traits in Merino sheep. International Journal of Sheep and
Wool Science. Manuscript 2633. In press.

2002 T. O. Itenge “The search for genetic markers affecting wool characteristics. Science in Africa. Available at: http://www.scienceinafrica.co.za/2002/october/wool.htm

Conference Papers:

2008 T. O. Itenge, J. G. H. Hickford, R. H. J. Forrest, G. W. McKenzie and C. M. Frampton Improving the quality of wool through the use of gene markers”. Paper presented at the 9th World Congress on Animal Production, 23-28 November 2008, Cape Town, South Africa.

1. Member, Departmental research peer-review committee
2. Member, Faculty research committee
3. Coordinator, Faculty seminar presentations
4. Member, Windhoek International School Board of Directors
5. Member, steering committee of the Food Agriculture Natural Resources Policy Analysis Network (FANRPAN)
6. Member, Namibian Women Summit Roundtables