About Us

Established in 1989
Who is KEMRI Wellcome Trust?
The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research (Coast). Our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust. We conduct integrated epidemiological, social, laboratory, and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding into local and international health policy. Our research platforms include state-of-the-art laboratories, a demographic surveillance system covering a quarter of a million residents, a partnership with Kilifi County Hospital in health care and hospital surveillance, a clinical trials facility, a vibrant engagement programme, and a dedicated training facility.
The KWTRP leadership includes the Ag. Executive Director Edwine Barasa, the KEMRI Ag. Centre Director Dr. Sophie M. Uyoga , Deputy Director George Warimwe and the Chief Operating Officer Catherine Kenyatta.

Our History
The KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) is a partnership between the Kenya Medical Research Institute(KEMRI), Wellcome, and the University of Oxford. The centre in Kilifi is called the Centre for Geographic Medicine Research, Coast (CGMR-C) and also known us the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme was established in 1989 and has evolved from conducting research in the immunology and epidemiology of malaria in the 1990s to a world-class research Programme conducting multi-disciplinary research that spans molecular biology to health systems and policy research. Based within the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medical Research (Coast), our core activities are funded by the Wellcome Trust.
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