Background
Sithole-Niang, Idah was born on October 2, 1957 in Hwange, Zimbabwe. Daughter of Enoch Sibaziso and Margaret Binati (Mhlanga) Sithole.
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Idah Sithole-Niang
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Idah Sithole-Niang, Zimbabwean biochemistry educator. Recipient First William Brown fellowship Resources Development Foundation, 1990, Biotechnology Career fellowship Rockefeller Foundation, 1992; named Outstanding Graduate Woman of Year, Faculty & Professional Women Association, 1988. Member International Society for Plant Molecular Biology, American Society for Virologists, Sigma Xi.
Education
Bachelor of Science with honours, University London, 1982. Doctor of Philosophy, Michigan State University, 1988.
Career
Nurse, Wankie Colliery Company, Hwange, Zimbabwe, 1974-1977; chemist, Wankie Colliery Company, Hwange, Zimbabwe, 1982; research associate, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1988-1992; assistant professor, U. Zimbabwe, Harare, since 1992. Chair Zimbac Standing Committee, Harare, 1995. Member Zimbabwe Biotech Forum, Harare, since 1995.
Achievements
Membership
Member International Society for Plant Molecular Biology, American Society for Virologists, Sigma Xi.
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Married Cheikh Ibrahima Niang, June 20, 1992. 1 child, Cheikh Sidiya Mzimaziso.
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Born
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Nationality
Zimbabwean -
Religion
Methodist
Education
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1982
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1988
Career
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1974 - 1977
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1988 - 1992
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1992
Awards
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Recipient First William Brown fellowship Resources Development Foundation, 1990, Biotechnology Career fellowship Rockefeller Foundation, 1992. Named Outstanding Graduate Woman of Year, Faculty & Professional Women Association, 1988.Recipient First William Brown fellowship Resources Development Foundation, 1990, Biotechnology Career fellowship Rockefeller Foundation, 1992. Named Outstanding Graduate Woman of Year, Faculty & Professional Women Association, 1988.