Ms. Grantina is an early-career researcher in biomedical sciences with growing experience in research, teaching, and management. She holds an MSc in Life Sciences with a specialization in Health and Biomedical Sciences, building on her strong background in biology. She currently serves as an Assistant Lecturer at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) in Arusha and is a member of the Executive Committee of the Tanzania Human Genetics Organization (THGO).

Her research interests span genomics, microbiome, bioinformatics, and epidemiological studies, with a particular focus on child health. She is currently pursuing her PhD, leading a project titled “Determination of enteric bacteriome profile as a possible biomarker for growth in children below two years of age in the Iringa region of Tanzania.” Her previous work explored environmental enteric dysfunction in healthy and stunted children and examined the correlates of stunting.

Beyond research, Ms. Grantina is passionate about public health, advocacy, and career guidance, and is committed to advancing knowledge and inspiring the next generation of scientists in Tanzania.