Immunology

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.

We are thrilled to announce the publication of a significant new study co-authored by our very own Dr. Marianne Mureithi in Circulation Research. The study, titled "HIV-Associated Cardiovascular Disease Pathogenesis: An Emerging Understanding Through Imaging and Immunology," delves into the complex interactions between HIV and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

A Historical Perspective

Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology PhD Scholar Dr. Cheryl Kerema was recognised as the 2023 Young Talents L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Laureate.

Since 2000, the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science programme has highlighted the achievements of younger women who are in the early stages of their scientific careers.

Member of the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology Professor Omu Anzala was recently appointed by the Ministry of Health (MoH) Kenya as a member of the Taskforce looking to combat Viral (VH) Hepatitis of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). 

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow and Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology member Dr. Robert Langat was recently awarded a certificate for outstanding achievement in the Centers for Research in Emerging Infectious Diseases Network (CREID) Pilot Research Program by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).