Washington State University · BiologyNjenga PublicHealth Lab
M Kariuki Njenga · Pullman, Washington
Research Focus
Dr. Kariuki Njenga's lab focuses on enhancing public health research in Kenya through collaboration with local and international institutions. The lab aims to develop a sustainable research platform that improves the management and efficacy of health research initiatives, particularly in areas such as infectious diseases and public health systems. Their work includes training local scientists and implementing innovative management practices to strengthen healthcare research capacity.
public healthKenyaresearch platformdisease surveillancebiosecurityinfectious diseasesHIVmalariaTB
Research Aims
5AIM 01Support the Kenya Medical Research Institute in managing public health research infrastructure.
AIM 02Strengthen the capacity of local researchers to apply for and manage funding.
AIM 03Develop sustainable financial and administrative systems for research management.
AIM 04Implement effective disease surveillance systems in western Kenya.
AIM 05Facilitate training and mentorship for KEMRI scientists.
Skills the Lab Values
laboratory information management systemspopulation-based health surveillancedata managementgrant writingadministrative managementethical review processesbiosafety protocolsdisease testing methodologiesscientific publication
Output against the department
Publications149top 46% of dept.469th of 1,033
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Citations6.3kbottom 45% of dept.563rd of 1,033
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