Affiliateship: 2017 - 2021
Cohort 2
Country (Nationality)
Kenya
Discipline
Biosciences
Bio
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Dr Damaris is a molecular biology scientist at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). Her research interests are in using genomics to understand disease transmission dynamics and inform control strategies. She holds a PhD in Molecular Medicine from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and MSc in Biotechnology. Over the last two years she has been a post-doctoral fellow at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology where her research involved mapping risk factors associated with the emergence and occurrence of visceral leishmaniasis in endemic areas of Kenya. The study focused on understanding vector composition, distribution, vector genetics, parasite screening and characterization in correlation with ecological factors. Prior to this, Damaris’ doctoral studies focused on determining the population genetic structure and insecticide resistance of Anopheles mosquitoes after long-term use of vector control tools in Western Kenya with funding from NIH. |