I am Dr Martin Fonkoua, a senior lecturer and researcher at the Department of Biochemistry, the University of Yaoundé 1, Cameroon. My areas of research are epigenetics and the metabolism of non-communicable diseases.
I am one of the 2024 MIF fellows.
This was an opportunity for me to get my hands on scientific equipment that I would never have had the chance to use in my home country and to forge strong scientific links through daily interaction with the laboratory members.
Over and above the scientific aspect, it was a privilege to be in direct contact with the wonderful Japanese people, and I have so many good memories of the 6 months I spent at Gunma University.
I am grateful to the MIF and the Japanese government.
Good luck to future applicants.
October 2024
Senior Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry, The University of Yaoundé 1
