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Ngonidzashe Faya
Doctor of Philosophy, (Genetics)
Study Completed: 2019
College of Sciences
Citation
Thesis Title
The reproductive biology and venom system of the parasitoid wasp Nasonia vitripennis
Read article at Massey Research Online: 
The wasp Nasonia vitripennis is a great model system through which to study new genetic leads for counteracting human diseases and agricultural pest challenges. Mr Faya’s research characterised the wasp gene set and potential venom proteins that can be targeted in drug discovery.
Supervisors
Dr Helen Fitzsimons
Associate Professor Gill Norris
Associate Professor Patrick Biggs