Professor Edwine Barasa has been appointed as the Executive Director of the KEMRI-Wellcome Research Programme (KWRP), following the completion of a highly competitive recruitment process conducted by the Programme’s partners: the University of Oxford, KEMRI, and Wellcome. The partners commended Professor Barasa’s exceptional leadership during his tenure as Interim Executive Director, noting his ability to […] The post Professor Edwine Barasa Appointed as Executive Director of the KEMRI-...| KEMRI
PADOVA ITALY, 30th SEPTEMBER 2025 : PediSEP-1, a new international partnership funded by the Global Health European & Developing Countries Clinical Trials Partnership Joint Undertaking (EDCTP3), officially announces the launch of its transformative project to address the urgent threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in children admitted to government-run hospitals in Africa. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), fuelled by […] The post Reducing antibiotic overuse in African hospitals through a...| KEMRI
Sickle cell anaemia is a genetic condition that changes the shape and oxygen-carrying ability of red blood cells. Instead of being round and flexible, the red blood cells become sickle-shaped in small blood vessels, leading to blockages that cause complications often called ‘crises.’ During a crisis, patients usually feel severe pain (in the hands, feet, […] The post From Evidence to Impact: Transforming Sickle Cell Care in Kenya appeared first on KEMRI.| KEMRI
The Programme hosted the Oxford Tropical Network Meeting, a space for collaboration, innovation, and advancing global health. Themed Networking for science discovery and impact OTN brings together colleagues from Oxford’s Overseas Programmes and related departments to share insights, showcase innovative research, and strengthen collaborations in Tropical Medicine and Global Health. The theme highlights the strengths of the OTN […] The post Oxford Tropical Meeting 2025 – Day 1 recap a...| KEMRI
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In a vibrant celebration of curiosity, growth, and scientific promise, the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme’s Schools Engagement Programme (SEP), in partnership with the Stanford Scholars and the Science Mentorship Institute (USA), hosted an inspiring “Poster Party” for the School Leavers Attachment Scheme (SLAS) participants. The poster party offered attendees an opportunity to showcase their learning […] The post Nurturing Tomorrow’s Research Leaders: A Celebration of Mento...| KEMRI
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