Title: The use of genetic interference mechanisms in treatment of human genetic disorders

Abstract:

Gene interference can be defined as the alteration of the activity of specific genes by altering the regulatory sequences. Gene therapy aims at treating genetic diseases through insertion and expression of specific exogenous genetic materials by transfer of nucleic acids either in vivo or in vitro (through modified cells). This results to expression of a normal product thus correcting the abnormal cellular function. Gene therapy involves two approaches which include germ-line and somatic line gene therapy.

Biography:

Jimmy Nkaiwuatei holds a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya. He is the founding Partner, Find Your Voice Science club and currently the head of Drug Research, Discovery and Innovations Program at Students against Superbugs Africa. He is also a member of Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI).