The CAGED project will use genomic surveillance to study the transmission of pathogens causing escalating infections of public health concerns. The selected pathogens are based on recent evidence of escalation, driven by climate change or the emergence of drug resistance Africa

🚨 Applications Now Open! Are you a recent graduate passionate about health research? Apply for a fully funded studentship by @KEMRI_Wellcome & @PU_Kilifi. Gain solid research skills, mentorship, & hands-on experience. Apply: https://t.co/ptqfkxNkJD Deadline: July 20, 2025

Apply now for the DiscovR Workshop: Learn data analysis and visualization in R with no prior experience needed! This workshop is ideal for early career researchers and research teams. Application link: https://t.co/WdCCZRobUM Application deadline: June 30, 2025

Excited to announce the signing of a 7-year MOU between @wellcometrust , @KEMRI_Kenya and @UniofOxford for the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme. The collaboration seeks to address global health challenges and build sustainable research capacity and leadership.

SARS-CoV-2 continues new waves; multiple individual episodes in a wave, some severe cases; most infections mild/asymptomatic; New waves driven by virus reintroduction; We are supported by @wellcometrust . Thanks to a hardworking team @KEMRI_Wellcome @KEMRI_Kenya & collaborators

Epidemiological dynamics of Influenza B virus across multiple seasons in Kenya and Uganda inferred from sequence data, 2010-2021

Thank you @DrToniHo & ProfDavidRoberson for visiting. It was a pleasure hosting you, hearing about the great work you are doing across the globe and providing very useful feedback to our young researchers @KEMRI_Wellcome & Enjoying Fish @MamaSafi!

Congratulations to our researchers for winning awards in recognition for being the most published scientists and their outstanding contributions to science and health during the #KASHConference !

From IDeAL Sec school graduate intern through graduate intern, Masters and finally PhD, and today DOCTOR. Jacob Kazungu you exemplify of value of personal diligence, efforts & long-term support / mentorship. We're proud of you. Thanks to supervisors Prof Ed Barasa, and team!

A thread on my latest paper, Adenovirus-Specific T Cells in Adults Are Frequent, Cross-Reactive to Common Childhood Adenovirus Infections and Boosted by Adenovirus-Vectored Vaccines https://t.co/5pGUEDuglM

Identification of coxsackievirus A24 variant during an acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis outbreak in coastal Kenya, 2024, https://t.co/O1i6DmB450 @Arnold_Snr This is now out on Wellcome Open Research!

We developed a method for whole genome sequencing the "red or pink eye disease agent" https://t.co/ccEkQLWnIk @john_mwita @Arnold_Snr @george_l and others!

📚Our #ResearchHighlight: @Arnold_Snr et al. have a newly published article titled " Identification of coxsackievirus A24 variant during an acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis outbreak in coastal Kenya, 2024" See the summary and link below to read more! https://t.co/2hvjcnJRrR

There's an opportunity to come & do a PhD with me on adenovirus epidemiology & immunity @GeneticsCam https://t.co/xLf9XlvvFp Deadline 7th Jan, please email me for more info.

🚨Deadline Extension!🚨 The deadline for the @KEMRI_Wellcome fully funded PhD studentships has been extended! Apply now and seize this opportunity to acquire valuable skills & mentorship to address Africa’s health challenges. 🔗 Apply here: [ https://t.co/17mysNzAqR] 🗓️

Identification of coxsackievirus A24 variant during an acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis outbreak in coastal Kenya, 2024 https://t.co/LI1VgU7LBE @Arnold_Snr @george_l @IOyier @DrCJ_Houldcroft

Master’s Fellows present their research work during an interactive programme forum. This forum fosters collaboration, dialogue, and feedback when conducting research that will shape tomorrow’s scientific leaders.

Delighted to announce the renewal of the collaboration between @wellcometrust @KEMRI_Kenya and @UniofOxford with the signing of the 7-year Memorandum of Agreement. This is in support of discovery and mental health research, climate and health and the evaluation of Kenya's

Join our research community! @KEMRI_Wellcome is offering PhD studentships that will equip you with tools to tackle Africa’s pressing health challenges with mentorship from renowned researchers. Apply Now! Apply now: https://t.co/OmjQXB2DDF Deadline: December 2, 2024

Congratulations to the Postgraduate Diploma #ClassOf2024 graduates from @PU_Kilifi! We are proud of your success. A big thank you to the exceptional supervisors at @KEMRI_Wellcome and our funding partners @SciforAfrica for making this journey possible.