Dr. Charles RUHIMBANA, researcher from College of Agriculture Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, University of Rwanda. He joined the University of Rwanda as an academic staff in February 2011. In December 2019, He obtained a PhD in
Biotechnology with research on Molecular Breeding of Rwandan Common Beans for Resistance against Anthracnose and Bean common mosaic virus, Antalya-Turkey. In November 2013, Charles RUHIMBANA obtained Master’s degree in Microbiology from Jain University, Bangalore-India. His Research interest is more on Food safety, antimicrobial resistance, and Zoonoses), Climate change, Gene editing technologies, Enzymes, and resistance genes.
Recent Publications
J. Nduwamungua, M. A. Ugirabea, J. Mahoroa, M. C. Dusingizea, M. Kabarungia,E. Irimasoa, E. Manirahoa, C. Mugemangangob, C. Ruhimbanaa, J. M. V. Senyanzobea, C. Mugungaa, P. Munyandamutsaa and P. Nsabimanaa (2023). New insights into the indigenous knowledge of the uses of the common stinging nettle
(Urtica massaica Mildbr.) in Rwanda.

RUHIMBANA, C., & MUTLU, N. (2019). Marker-assisted pyramiding potyvirus resistance genes into Rwandan common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)genotypes. Mediterranean Agricultural Sciences, 32(3), 381-385.
Ongoing Projects
Epidemiology of antimicrobial use and resistance in broilers with a One Health Perspective. Co-Project Investigator.