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Major breakthrough in placental malaria research
Our team's groundbreaking study published in Nature Medicine marks a significant milestone in understanding placental malaria.
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🔬 Working on Tropical Medicine, Maternal and Newborn Health
Transforming
Maternal & Newborn
Health Through Research
Our work on placental malaria tackles one of the most critical challenges in maternal and newborn health. Using advanced histopathological analysis and biomarker discovery, we decipher the unique molecular mechanisms of placental infection and develop innovative point-of-care diagnostics for resource-limited settings.
Transforming Maternal & Newborn Health
Our research focuses on innovative solutions for the most critical challenges in maternal health
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Placental Malaria Research
Using advanced histopathological analysis and biomarker discovery to decipher the unique molecular mechanisms of placental infection
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Point-of-Care Diagnostics
Designing rapid, highly sensitive diagnostic tests tailored for resource-limited settings using CRISPR-based assays and lab-on-a-chip platforms
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Genomic Surveillance
Leveraging next-generation sequencing to unravel genetic diversity and drug resistance profiles driving targeted intervention strategies
Our Impact in Numbers
Transforming maternal health through research, innovation, and community engagement.
47
Publications
Peer-reviewed papers
15K+
Lives Impacted
Across Kenya
50+
Communities
Partner communities
2024
Founded
Leading innovation
Current Research Focus
Our research tackles the most pressing challenges in maternal health across Africa through innovative approaches and cutting-edge technology.
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Placental Malaria
Leading Research Focus
Mapping infection at the cellular level to understand how malaria parasites interact with placental tissue, developing targeted interventions to protect mother and baby through cutting-edge molecular research.
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Cellular Mapping
Single-cell analysis
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Biomarker Discovery
Early detection
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Therapeutic Targets
Novel interventions
Advanced Microscopy
State-of-the-art imaging facilities
Latest Updates
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Funding
Wellcome Trust extends funding for diagnostics
Additional £2.5M funding secured to advance our point-of-care diagnostic devices for congenital syphilis.
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International Placental Research Conference
Over 200 researchers from 30 countries gathered at MKU for our annual conference on placental research.
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