Dr. Edith Limbaso

elimbaso@kemri.go.ke

Dr. Martin Bundi

Dr Elizabeth Matey

Dr. Martin Rono

Dr. Evans Chadeka

Dr. Aggrey Mokaya

Mr. Hillary Imire

Mr. Gideon Koech

Mr. Brian Orwa

Mr. Charles Syengo

Ms. Margaret Kamau

Ms. Margaret Gikuni

Mr. Francis Mwangi

Mr. Wilson Achola

Ms. Chemutai Rono

Mr. Dexta Gakuha

Mr. Allan Maiyo

Ms. Irene Koech

Ms. Lucy Wasilwa

Ms. Maryan Ali

Mr. Timothy Sang

Dr. Edith Limbaso

Faculty Member

Biography

Dr. Limbaso is an experienced Research Scientist with a strong track record in Serology, Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), and Research in vector- borne and zoonotic diseases. Strong research professional with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focused in Medical Virology from University of Pretoria, South Africa.

Education

  • PhD in Medical Virology from University of Pretoria, South Africa
  • MSc. in Medical Virology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
  • BSc. in Biomedical Science and Technology from Egerton University

Selected Publications

  • Mutisya J, Kahato M, Mulwa F, Langat S, Chepkorir E, et al. Evaluating the vector competence of Aedes simpsoni sl from Kenyan coast for Ngari and Bunyamwera viruses. PLOS ONE, 2021, 16(7): e0253955.
  • Lutomiah, J., Mulwa, F., Mutisya, J., Koskei, E., Langat, S., Nyunja, A., Koka, H., Konongoi, S., Chepkorir, E., Ofula, V., Owaka, S., Eyase, F., & Sang, R. Probable contribution of Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes to the circulation of chikungunya virus during an outbreak in Mombasa County, Kenya, 2017-2018. Parasites & vectors. 2021, 14(1), 138.
  • Kimata Y, Borus P, Nzunza R, Ofula V, Chepkorir E, Waihenya R, Sang R. Serological evidence of chikungunya virus infection among suspected measles cases in selected regions of Kenya: 2008-2014. Vector-borne zoonotic dis. 2020, 20(12):903-909.
  • Tigoi C, Sang R, Chepkorir E, Orindi B, Arum SO, Mulwa F, Mosomtai G, Limbaso S, Hassan O. A, Irura Z, Ahlm C, Evander M. High risk for human exposure to Rift Valley fever virus in communities living along livestock movement routes: A cross-sectional survey in Kenya. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 2020, 14(2): e0007979.
  • E. Chepkorir, D. P. Tchouassi, S. L. Konongoi, J. Lutomiah, C. Tigoi, Z. Irura, F. Eyase, M. Venter, R. Sang. Serological evidence of Flavivirus circulation in human populations in Northern Kenya: an assessment of disease risk 2016–2017. Virology Journal, 2019, 16:65.
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