Dr. Edward Githinji

egithinji@kemri.go.ke

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Dr. Edward Githinji

Faculty Member

Biography

Edward Githinji, a Senior Research Scientist with a PhD, brings vast expertise as a Post-Graduate and Graduate Research Assistant. Specializing in Applied Parasitology with an MSc, he also holds a B.Ed. (Science). With a strong background in research and education, Edward excels in scientific inquiry and scholarly contributions.

Education

  • Senior Research Scientist
  • PhD
  • Post Graduate Research Assistant
  • Graduate Research Assistant
  • MSc. Applied Parasitology
  • B.Ed. (Science)

Selected Publications

  • Githinji EK, Irungu LW, Tonui WK, Rukunga GM, Mutai C, Muthaura CN, Lugalia R, Gikandi G, Wainaina CW, Ingonga JM, Wanjoya A. In vitro effects of Warburgia ugandensis, Psiadia punctulata and Chasmanthera dependens on Leishmania major promastigotes. Afr J Tradit Complement Altern Med. 2010 Apr 3; 7(3):264-75.
  • Edward K. Githinji, Lucy W. Irungu, Paul N. Ndegwa, Maxwell G. Machani, Richard O. Amito, Brigid J. Kemei, Paul N. Murima, Geoffrey M. Ombui, Antony K. Wanjoya, Charles M. Mbogo & Evan M. Mathenge. Impact of Insecticide Resistance on P. falciparum Vectors’ Biting, Feeding, and Resting Behaviour in Selected Clusters in Teso North and South Subcounties in Busia County, Western Kenya. Journal of Parasitology Volume 2020, Article ID 9423682.
  • Edward K. Githinji, Lucy W. Irungu, Paul N. Ndegwa, Maxwell G. Machani, Richard O. Amito, Brigid J. Kemei, Paul N. Murima, Geoffrey M. Ombui, Antony K. Wanjoya, Charles M. Mbogo & Evan M. Mathenge. Species Composition, Phenotypic and Genotypic Resistance Levels in Major Malaria Vectors in Teso North and Teso South Subcounties in Busia County, Western Kenya. Journal of Parasitology V2020: 3560310.
  • J Mwai, E Githinji, A Odiwuor, C Oduor, G Kotonya , S Njenga, C Mwandawiro. Assessment of Pupils’ Knowledge and Practices towards Prevention and Control of Tungiasis Infestation in Ugenya Sub County, Kenya. Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. Volume No: 1.
  • Judy Mwai, Mohamed H. Abdi and E. Githinji. Factors Associated with Tungiasis Infestation among School age Children in Ugenya Sub-County, Siaya County, Kenya. African Journals Online; Vol. 33 No. 4 (2020).
  • Collins Okoyo, Edward Githinji, Ruth W. Muia, Janet Masaku, Judy Mwai, Lilian Nyandieka, Stephen Munga, Sammy M. Njenga and Henry M. Kanyi. Assessment of malaria infection among pregnant women and children below five years of age attending rural health facilities of Kenya: A cross-sectional survey in two counties of Kenya. PLoS ONE 16(9): e0257276.
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