Research Committees
Research Committees

There are four Research Programme Committees which are essentially coordinating committees with the mandate to oversee all the research activities that are being carried out in the Institute with a view to providing advice and direction for national development.

Each research Programmee Committee is composed of a multidiscplinary group of experts from KEMRI, the universities and the relevant Ministries and Government Agencies.Contact with any of the above committees can be made through the links provided.

Infectious Diseases Control Research Programme Committee

This programme aims at the reduction of the disease burden due to infectious agents and in particular due to HIV/AIDS and related infections. It focuses on research in opportunistic infections, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted infections, viral hepatitis, acute respiratory infections, drugs development and management.

The programme mainly focuses on epidemiology, immunology, molecular biology, virology, microbiology, prevention and control of infectious diseases.

 

Epidemiology, Public Health and Health Systems Research programme Committee

The programme is mandated to define and investigate the incidences and prevalence of diseases and health issues of major public health importance and develop strategies for promotion of better health. Health systems research, public health education, applied human nutrition, maternal and child health, reproductive health and population studies, behavioural studies, environmental and occupational health fall under this programme.

Parasitic Diseases Research Programme Committee

The programme aims at the reduction of disease burden due to parasitic infections and particularly due to malaria, schistosomiasis, leishminiasis, filariasis and intestinal parasites.

The programme concentrates on epidemiology, parasitology, immunology, molecular biology, pathophysiology and vector biology and control of parasitic diseases. In addition, it focuses on drugs management and development of vaccines.
Biotechnology and Non-Communicable Diseases Research Programme Committee

The focus of the programme is the development and promotion of modern biotechnological techniques in molecular biology for production of pharmaceuticals, biologicals and other applications for use in the promotion of health. The programme also focuses on non-communicable diseases including oncology, cardiovascular and renal diseases.
 

Vision

"To be a leading centre of excellence in the promotion of quality health."

Mission

"To improve on the quality of health and human life through research."

Motto

"In Search of Better Health"
towards the realization of our mission.