Mrs
Rebecca
Atai
Mrs
Rebecca
Atai
Research Officer
National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria.
Biography
I, Rebecca Bitiyong Atai was born on the 1st Sept., 1985 in Kaduna State, Nigeria. I hail from Tachira, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. My background is Microbiology and I hold an MSc in the same course. I am currently in my PhD program in Nigeria in the field of virology. I am a research officer with the National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria. I have a keen interest in virology, vaccinology and zoonosis.
Research interests
I have good interest in virology, biotechnology and diagnostic testing especially in Capripoxviruses and arboviruses. I am also interested in vaccinology though am green in the practical aspect.
Projects you're working on
Eu sponsored project on the role of small ruminants in the epidemiology of of FMD.
Discipline
Molecular biology Virology Host species
Cattle Small ruminants Pathogen
Viruses Viruses›Arboviruses Viruses›Capripoxvirus