Latest News & Announcements

A groundbreaking publication titled "Toward Advances in Retinoblastoma Genetics in Kenya" has emerged from a collaborative effort with researchers from the University of Toronto and multiple departments at the University of Nairobi including the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology. The publication is part of a wider project studying retinoblastoma and genomics in the country lead by Principle Investigator Dr.

Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology’s Dr. Daniel Muema has been nominated as part of the International Union of Immunological Societies (IUIS) Early Career Committee (ECC) inaugural board, which will spearhead the activities of the IUIS Junior Community (JC). He received this honour alongside CEMA (Center of Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis) Post-Doc, Dr. Victor Riitho.

The Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology are incredibly proud to share the exciting news that our recently graduated MSc scholar, Delories Sikuku, has won a fully funded PhD position in Virology at the Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI) at the prestigious University of KwaZulu-Natal!

Members of the public are encouraged to request information from the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology. As part of our national values and principles of governance, we have implemented measures to promote accountability and openness in the management of public affairs and institutions. 

To request information, fill in the PDF form attached at the bottom of the page an email it to dept-medmicrobiology@uonbi.ac.ke under the email subject 'Access to Information Request' where it will be reviewed and processed

Exciting Internship Opportunity for MSc Students!
The Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Nairobi, in collaboration with the Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at the University of Manitoba, is pleased to announce a 1-Year Internship Opportunity under the prestigious Building Capacity for Disease Interventions (BCDI) Program.

Position: 1-Year Internship in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Location: University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
Duration: 1 Year

The Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Nairobi recently held a special pre-departure meeting for three of its brightest minds—Wilfred Gitau, Barclay Obiero, and Zipporah Gitau—who are set to embark on a transformative journey to the University of Manitoba, Canada, to pursue their PhDs under the prestigious Building Capacity for Disease Interventions (BCDI) program. 

Showcasing Groundbreaking HIV/AIDS Research

The AIDS2024 conference, held from July 22 to 26 in Munich, has been a significant event for researchers and professionals in the field of HIV/AIDS. This year's conference saw active participation from the KAVI-ICR team and the Department of Medical Microbiology, who presented their groundbreaking research and contributed to various sessions, showcasing their commitment to advancing HIV/AIDS research.

The Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology led by Dr. Noel Onyango conducted Biorisk assessment in Department of Food Science and Technology labs. He was also joined by PhD Scholar Joseph Gichuru and Beatrice Jelimo. The Department of Food Science and Technology team was lead by the Associate Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture Prof. Catherine Kunyanga.

The Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology would like to congratulate Dr Sam Kahariri, and team including the department chair Dr. Marianne Mureithi & Prof. Thumbi Mwangi for their fantastic article titled "The evolution of Kenya’s animal health surveillance system and its potential for efficient detection of zoonoses" published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science!

To read the article click here or download the PDF

We are thrilled to announce the initiation of a promising academic and research collaboration between the University of Nairobi (UoN) and Benadir University in Mogadishu. This partnership aims to foster mutual growth and development in various fields of study and research.