The Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology (MMI), University of Nairobi, is pleased to announce a Call for Applications for the Biomedical Capacity Development Initiative (BDCI) 2026–2027 Internship Program.
We are thrilled to announce that Maryann Buyu and Hadidjatou Mylene have been competitively selected for the esteemed 1-Year MSc Internship at the Department of Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases at the University of Manitoba.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) and the University of Manitoba (UM) are celebrating a groundbreaking international collaboration with the prestigious Canadian International Development Scholarship 2030 (BCDI 2030) grant. This initiative empowers African students by providing fully funded opportunities to pioneer medical microbiology and infectious diseases research.
The University of Nairobi, in collaboration with the University of Manitoba, is proud to announce a fully funded prestigious PhD scholarship in Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. This unique opportunity is part of an ongoing effort to foster research excellence and international collaboration in critical health sciences.
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).
Nairobi, October 11, 2023 - The University of Nairobi’s esteemed Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology commenced its academic year 2023-2024 with an enriching orientation program, welcoming a new batch of postgraduate students. The multi-day event was meticulously planned to integrate the newcomers into the department’s culture, ethos, and academic rigour.
Day I: Beginning of a Transformative Journey
Background
1. COVID-19 is no longer a global health emergency, but it is still with us.
● To protect yourself from COVID-19, and several other health conditions, remember to:
● Cover your mouth when you cough.
● Wash your hands often.
● Avoid touching your face.
● Practice social distancing where possible.
● Get vaccinated.
Prof. R. Scott McClelland of the University of Washington delivered a special lecture on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) to MSc students from the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology on the 11th of July.
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).
