Prof. Marianne Mureithi and Dr. Moses Masika joined student presenters at the University of Nairobi Medical Research Club on 23 September, championing rigorous science and the cross-disciplinary, cross-border collaboration that will strengthen Africa's research base
Prof. Daniel Ojuka addressing the University of Nairobi Medical Research Club
On 23 September 2026, Prof. Marianne Mureithi and Dr. Moses Masika of the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, along with the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, Prof. Daniel Ojuka, University of Nairobi, joined the University of Nairobi Medical Research Club for a session of student research presentations, reflecting the Department’s commitment to nurturing a strong culture of scientific enquiry and research among students.
The presentations demonstrated the originality of the questions students are pursuing, the rigour of their scientific approaches, and their ability to communicate why their findings matter. These are important qualities for emerging researchers, recognising that good science is not only about asking meaningful questions and generating robust evidence, but also about communicating that evidence effectively.
Speaking to the students, Prof. Mureithi reflected on her own research journey and highlighted the importance of sustained investment in African science, alongside collaboration across disciplines and borders. She emphasised that building strong research capacity is essential to generating evidence that can inform health priorities and decisions across the continent.
For the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology, mentorship and capacity development are central to its academic and research mandate. The Department combines teaching and postgraduate training with basic and applied research, interdisciplinary collaboration, and engagement with public health priorities. It offers training across diverse areas of medical microbiology and immunology, while supporting students in developing the skills needed to pursue innovative and impactful research.
Sessions such as those hosted by the Medical Research Club provide an important platform for this mission to take shape: students develop research questions, engage critically with scientific methods, defend their work, and learn to connect their findings to the health challenges facing communities in Kenya and beyond.
We remain committed to creating an environment where the next generation of scientists can question, discover, collaborate, and contribute meaningfully to the future of health research in Africa.
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