Dr. Aneth David is a Lecturer in the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at the University of Dar es Salaam. She holds a PhD in Biology from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Sweden. Her research and professional interests focus on biotechnology, policy research and advice, and science communication.

As a co-founder and Executive Committee Member of the Tanzania Human Genetics Organization (THGO), Dr. David leads advocacy and outreach efforts to integrate genetics into national health priorities. She has played a key role in raising awareness of rare diseases and in fostering partnerships among human genetics stakeholders in Tanzania and across Africa.

Her advocacy further extends to science communication, where she actively supports early-career researchers by building capacity in open science, preprints, and public engagement. She also contributes to regional and international initiatives that enhance the visibility of African science and promote inclusive research practices.

Dr. David’s work reflects her deep commitment to bridging science, policy, and society, with the goal of ensuring that advances in human genetics lead to improved health outcomes for communities in Tanzania and beyond.