Meet Our Leading Experts
Our multidisciplinary team brings together expertise from molecular biology, clinical medicine, data science, and public health to tackle the complex challenges of maternal health.
Principal Investigator
Leading our research mission with expertise and vision
Prof. Jesse Gitaka
MBChB, MTropMed, PhD
Founding Director of Centre for Malaria Elimination (CME) and Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID) at Mount Kenya University. Leading expert in tropical medicine, maternal health, and infectious disease research.
Senior Researchers
Our experienced research team driving innovation
Bernard N. Kanoi, PhD
Expert in molecular biology and genomic surveillance
Dr Kobia Francis, PhD
Specialist in placental research and biomarker discovery
Dr Ernest Wandera, PhD
Focus on diagnostic development and clinical trials
Dr Clement Shiluli, PhD
Expertise in epidemiology and public health research
Carol Kijogi, PhD
Specialist in immunology and vaccine development
Samuel Mbugua, PhD
Expert in implementation science and health systems
Josiah Kuja, PhD
Focus on molecular diagnostics and point-of-care testing
Lab Members
Our dedicated team of researchers and support staff
Racheal Kimani, PhD
Research Scientist
Lucy Mwai Gichuki
Lab Technician
Patrick Nding'uri
Research Assistant
Harrison Waweru
Data Scientist
Mark Makau
Lab Technician
Maurine Mutua
Research Officer
Virginia Wambui
Lab Administrator
Ibrahim Ndirangu
Field Researcher
Join Our Research Team
We are always looking for passionate researchers and students to join our mission to transform maternal health outcomes across Africa.