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Dr George Githinji
Lead for Bioinformatics
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George is the Bioinformatics lead at KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Biomedical Science and Technology from Egerton University and a PhD in Biosciences from the Open University (UK). George works in the field of pathogen genomics and has established genomic sequencing platforms for a number of respiratory pathogens and viruses of public health importance. He worked with the GeMVi project to establish genomic and bioinformatics capacity in East-Africa. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he established genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in the country and in the region working closely with regional bodies such as Africa-CDC and WHO-AFRO to support sequencing and capacity building in the region. George is a member of several technical working groups on genomic surveillance and bioinformatics infrastructure.
See moreCurrent Work
George took a leading role in developing pipelines for SARS-CoV-2 sequence analysis He utilises bioinformatics approaches in studies of virus evolution and transmission. His current project investigates the role of minority variants in virus evolution and in reconstructing virus transmission chains.
Recent publications
Global disparities in SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance.
Brito, A. F., Semenova, E., Dudas, G., Hassler, G. W., Kalinich, C. C., Kraemer, M. U. G., Ho, J., Tegally, H., Githinji, G., Agoti, C. N., Matkin, L. E., Whittaker, C., Howden, B. P., Sintchenko, V., Zuckerman, N. S., Mor, O., Blankenship, H. M., de Oliveira, T., Lin, R. T. P., Siqueira, M. M., Resende, P. C., Vasconcelos, A. T. R., Spilki, F. R., Aguiar, R. S., Alexiev, I., Ivanov, I. N., Philipova, I., Carrington, C. V. F., Sahadeo, N. S. D., Branda, B., Gurry, C., Maurer-Stroh, S., Naidoo, D., von Eije, K. J., Perkins, M. D., van Kerkhove, M., Hill, S. C., Sabino, E. C., Pybus, O. G., Dye, C., Bhatt, S., Flaxman, S., Suchard, M. A., Grubaugh, N. D., Baele, G., Faria, N. R.
Nat Commun, (2022). 13:7003
The evolving SARS-CoV-2 epidemic in Africa: Insights from rapidly expanding genomic surveillance.
Tegally, H., San, J. E., Cotten, M., Moir, M., Tegomoh, B., Mboowa, G., Martin, D. P., Baxter, C., Lambisia, A. W., Diallo, A., Amoako, D. G., Diagne, M. M., Sisay, A., Zekri, A. N., Gueye, A. S., Sangare, A. K., Ouedraogo, A. S., Sow, A., Musa, A. O., Sesay, A. K., Abias, A. G., Elzagheid, A. I., Lagare, A., Kemi, A. S., Abar, A. E., Johnson, A. A., Fowotade, A., Oluwapelumi, A. O., Amuri, A. A., Juru, A., Kandeil, A., Mostafa, A., Rebai, A., Sayed, A., Kazeem, A., Balde, A., Christoffels, A., Trotter, A. J., Campbell, A., Keita, A. K., Kone, A., Bouzid, A., Souissi, A., Agweyu, A., Naguib, A., Gutierrez, A. V., Nkeshimana, A., Page, A. J., Yadouleton, A., Vinze, A., Happi, A. N., Chouikha, A., Iranzadeh, A., Maharaj, A., Batchi-Bouyou, A. L., Ismail, A., Sylverken, A. A., Goba, A., Femi, A., Sijuwola, A. E., Marycelin, B., Salako, B. L., Oderinde, B. S., Bolajoko, B., Diarra, B., Herring, B. L., Tsofa, B., Lekana-Douki, B., Mvula, B., Njanpop-Lafourcade, B. M., Marondera, B. T., Khaireh, B. A., Kouriba, B., Adu, B., Pool, B., McInnis, B., Brook, C., Williamson, C., Nduwimana, C., Anscombe, C., Pratt, C. B., Scheepers, C., Akoua-Koffi, C. G., Agoti, C. N., Mapanguy, C. M., Loucoubar, C., Onwuamah, C. K., Ihekweazu, C., Malaka, C. N., Peyrefitte, C., Grace, C., Omoruyi, C. E., Rafai, C. D., Morang'a, C. M., Erameh, C., Lule, D. B., Bridges, D. J., Mukadi-Bamuleka, D., Park, D., Rasmussen, D. A., Baker, D., Nokes, D. J., Ssemwanga, D., Tshiabuila, D., Amuzu, D. S. Y., Goedhals, D., Grant, D. S., Omuoyo, D. O., Maruapula, D., Wanjohi, D. W., Foster-Nyarko, E., Lusamaki, E. K., Simulundu, E., Ong'era, E. M., Ngabana, E. N., Abworo, E. O., Otieno, E., Shumba, E., Barasa, E., Ahmed, E. B., Ahmed, E. A., Lokilo, E., Mukantwari, E., Philomena, E., Belarbi, E., Simon-Loriere, E., Anoh, E. A., Manuel, E., Leendertz, F., Taweh, F. M., Wasfi, F., Abdelmoula, F., Takawira, F. T., Derrar, F., Ajogbasile, F. V., Treurnicht, F., Onikepe, F., Ntoumi, F., Muyembe, F. M., Ragomzingba, F. E. Z., Dratibi, F. A., Iyanu, F. A., Mbunsu, G. K., Thilliez, G., Kay, G. L., Akpede, G. O., van Zyl, G. U., Awandare, G. A., Kpeli, G. S., Schubert, G., Maphalala, G. P., Ranaivoson, H. C., Omunakwe, H. E., Onywera, H., Abe, H., Karray, H., Nansumba, H., Triki, H., Kadjo, H. A. A., Elgahzaly, H., Gumbo, H., Mathieu, H., Kavunga-Membo, H., Smeti, I., Olawoye, I. B., Adetifa, I. M. O., Odia, I., Ben Boubaker, I. B., Mohammad, I. A., Ssewanyana, I., Wurie, I., Konstantinus, I. S., Halatoko, J. W. A., Ayei, J., Sonoo, J., Makangara, J. C., Tamfum, J. M., Heraud, J. M., Shaffer, J. G., Giandhari, J., Musyoki, J., Nkurunziza, J., Uwanibe, J. N., Bhiman, J. N., Yasuda, J., Morais, J., Kiconco, J., Sandi, J. D., Huddleston, J., Odoom, J. K., Morobe, J. M., Gyapong, J. O., Kayiwa, J. T., Okolie, J. C., Xavier, J. S., Gyamfi, J., Wamala, J. F., Bonney, J. H. K., Nyandwi, J., Everatt, J., Nakaseegu, J., Ngoi, J. M., Namulondo, J., Oguzie, J. U., Andeko, J. C., Lutwama, J. J., Mogga, J. J. H., O'Grady, J., Siddle, K. J., Victoir, K., Adeyemi, K. T., Tumedi, K. A., Carvalho, K. S., Mohammed, K. S., Dellagi, K., Musonda, K. G., Duedu, K. O., Fki-Berrajah, L., Singh, L., Kepler, L. M., Biscornet, L., de Oliveira Martins, L., Chabuka, L., Olubayo, L., Ojok, L. D., Deng, L. L., Ochola-Oyier, L. I., Tyers, L., Mine, M., Ramuth, M., Mastouri, M., ElHefnawi, M., Mbanne, M., Matsheka, M. I., Kebabonye, M., Diop, M., Momoh, M., Lima Mendonca, M. D. L., Venter, M., Paye, M. F., Faye, M., Nyaga, M. M., Mareka, M., Damaris, M. M., Mburu, M. W., Mpina, M. G., Owusu, M., Wiley, M. R., Tatfeng, M. Y., Ayekaba, M. O., Abouelhoda, M., Beloufa, M. A., Seadawy, M. G., Khalifa, M. K., Matobo, M. M., Kane, M., Salou, M., Mbulawa, M. B., Mwenda, M., Allam, M., Phan, M. V. T., Abid, N., Rujeni, N., Abuzaid, N., Ismael, N., Elguindy, N., Top, N. M., Dia, N., Mabunda, N., Hsiao, N. Y., Silochi, N. B., Francisco, N. M., Saasa, N., Bbosa, N., Murunga, N., Gumede, N., Wolter, N., Sitharam, N., Ndodo, N., Ajayi, N. A., Tordo, N., Mbhele, N., Razanajatovo, N. H., Iguosadolo, N., Mba, N., Kingsley, O. C., Sylvanus, O., Femi, O., Adewumi, O. M., Testimony, O., Ogunsanya, O. A., Fakayode, O., Ogah, O. E., Oludayo, O. E., Faye, O., Smith-Lawrence, P., Ondoa, P., Combe, P., Nabisubi, P., Semanda, P., Oluniyi, P. E., Arnaldo, P., Quashie, P. K., Okokhere, P. O., Bejon, P., Dussart, P., Bester, P. A., Mbala, P. K., Kaleebu, P., Abechi, P., El-Shesheny, R., Joseph, R., Aziz, R. K., Essomba, R. G., Ayivor-Djanie, R., Njouom, R., Phillips, R. O., Gorman, R., Kingsley, R. A., Neto Rodrigues, R. M. D. E. S. A., Audu, R. A., Carr, R. A. A., Gargouri, S., Masmoudi, S., Bootsma, S., Sankhe, S., Mohamed, S. I., Femi, S., Mhalla, S., Hosch, S., Kassim, S. K., Metha, S., Trabelsi, S., Agwa, S. H., Mwangi, S. W., Doumbia, S., Makiala-Mandanda, S., Aryeetey, S., Ahmed, S. S., Ahmed, S. M., Elhamoumi, S., Moyo, S., Lutucuta, S., Gaseitsiwe, S., Jalloh, S., Andriamandimby, S. F., Oguntope, S., Grayo, S., Lekana-Douki, S., Prosolek, S., Ouangraoua, S., van Wyk, S., Schaffner, S. F., Kanyerezi, S., Ahuka-Mundeke, S., Rudder, S., Pillay, S., Nabadda, S., Behillil, S., Budiaki, S. L., van der Werf, S., Mashe, T., Mohale, T., Le-Viet, T., Velavan, T. P., Schindler, T., Maponga, T. G., Bedford, T., Anyaneji, U. J., Chinedu, U., Ramphal, U., George, U. E., Enouf, V., Nene, V., Gorova, V., Roshdy, W. H., Karim, W. A., Ampofo, W. K., Preiser, W., Choga, W. T., Ahmed, Y. A., Ramphal, Y., Bediako, Y., Naidoo, Y., Butera, Y., de Laurent, Z. R., Africa Pathogen Genomics, Initiative., Ouma, A. E. O., von Gottberg, A., Githinji, G., Moeti, M., Tomori, O., Sabeti, P. C., Sall, A. A., Oyola, S. O., Tebeje, Y. K., Tessema, S. K., de Oliveira, T., Happi, C., Lessells, R., Nkengasong, J., Wilkinson, E.
Science, (2022). :eabq5358
Genomic Epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 in Seychelles, 2020-2021.
Morobe, J. M., Pool, B., Marie, L., Didon, D., Lambisia, A. W., Makori, T., Mohammed, K. S., de Laurent, Z. R., Ndwiga, L., Mburu, M. W., Moraa, E., Murunga, N., Musyoki, J., Mwacharo, J., Nyamako, L., Riako, D., Ephnatus, P., Gambo, F., Naimani, J., Namulondo, J., Tembo, S. Z., Ogendi, E., Balde, T., Dratibi, F. A., Yahaya, A. A., Gumede, N., Achilla, R. A., Borus, P. K., Wanjohi, D. W., Tessema, S. K., Mwangangi, J., Bejon, P., Nokes, D. J., Ochola-Oyier, L. I., Githinji, G., Biscornet, L., Agoti, C. N.
Viruses, (2022). 14:1318
Transmission networks of SARS-CoV-2 in Coastal Kenya during the first two waves: A retrospective genomic study.
Agoti, C. N., Ochola-Oyier, L. I., Dellicour, S., Mohammed, K. S., Lambisia, A. W., de Laurent, Z. R., Morobe, J. M., Mburu, M. W., Omuoyo, D. O., Ongera, E. M., Ndwiga, L., Maitha, E., Kitole, B., Suleiman, T., Mwakinangu, M., Nyambu, J. K., Otieno, J., Salim, B., Musyoki, J., Murunga, N., Otieno, E., Kiiru, J. N., Kasera, K., Amoth, P., Mwangangi, M., Aman, R., Kinyanjui, S., Warimwe, G., Phan, M., Agweyu, A., Cotten, M., Barasa, E., Tsofa, B., Nokes, D. J., Bejon, P., Githinji, G.
Elife, (2022). 11:e71703
Optimization of the SARS-CoV-2 ARTIC Network V4 Primers and Whole Genome Sequencing Protocol.
Lambisia, A. W., Mohammed, K. S., Makori, T. O., Ndwiga, L., Mburu, M. W., Morobe, J. M., Moraa, E. O., Musyoki, J., Murunga, N., Mwangi, J. N., Nokes, D. J., Agoti, C. N., Ochola-Oyier, L. I., Githinji, G.
Front Med (Lausanne), (2022). 9:836728
Dr George Githinji
Lead for Bioinformatics
Biography
George is the Bioinformatics lead at KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Biomedical Science and Technology from Egerton University and a PhD in Biosciences from the Open University (UK). George works in the field of pathogen genomics and has established genomic sequencing platforms for a number of respiratory pathogens and viruses of public health importance. He worked with the GeMVi project to establish genomic and bioinformatics capacity in East-Africa. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he established genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in the country and in the region working closely with regional bodies such as Africa-CDC and WHO-AFRO to support sequencing and capacity building in the region. George is a member of several technical working groups on genomic surveillance and bioinformatics infrastructure.
See moreCurrent Work
George took a leading role in developing pipelines for SARS-CoV-2 sequence analysis He utilises bioinformatics approaches in studies of virus evolution and transmission. His current project investigates the role of minority variants in virus evolution and in reconstructing virus transmission chains.
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Videos
Global disparities in SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance.
Brito, A. F., Semenova, E., Dudas, G., Hassler, G. W., Kalinich, C. C., Kraemer, M. U. G., Ho, J., Tegally, H., Githinji, G., Agoti, C. N., Matkin, L. E., Whittaker, C., Howden, B. P., Sintchenko, V., Zuckerman, N. S., Mor, O., Blankenship, H. M., de Oliveira, T., Lin, R. T. P., Siqueira, M. M., Resende, P. C., Vasconcelos, A. T. R., Spilki, F. R., Aguiar, R. S., Alexiev, I., Ivanov, I. N., Philipova, I., Carrington, C. V. F., Sahadeo, N. S. D., Branda, B., Gurry, C., Maurer-Stroh, S., Naidoo, D., von Eije, K. J., Perkins, M. D., van Kerkhove, M., Hill, S. C., Sabino, E. C., Pybus, O. G., Dye, C., Bhatt, S., Flaxman, S., Suchard, M. A., Grubaugh, N. D., Baele, G., Faria, N. R.
Nat Commun, (2022). 13:7003
The evolving SARS-CoV-2 epidemic in Africa: Insights from rapidly expanding genomic surveillance.
Tegally, H., San, J. E., Cotten, M., Moir, M., Tegomoh, B., Mboowa, G., Martin, D. P., Baxter, C., Lambisia, A. W., Diallo, A., Amoako, D. G., Diagne, M. M., Sisay, A., Zekri, A. N., Gueye, A. S., Sangare, A. K., Ouedraogo, A. S., Sow, A., Musa, A. O., Sesay, A. K., Abias, A. G., Elzagheid, A. I., Lagare, A., Kemi, A. S., Abar, A. E., Johnson, A. A., Fowotade, A., Oluwapelumi, A. O., Amuri, A. A., Juru, A., Kandeil, A., Mostafa, A., Rebai, A., Sayed, A., Kazeem, A., Balde, A., Christoffels, A., Trotter, A. J., Campbell, A., Keita, A. K., Kone, A., Bouzid, A., Souissi, A., Agweyu, A., Naguib, A., Gutierrez, A. V., Nkeshimana, A., Page, A. J., Yadouleton, A., Vinze, A., Happi, A. N., Chouikha, A., Iranzadeh, A., Maharaj, A., Batchi-Bouyou, A. L., Ismail, A., Sylverken, A. A., Goba, A., Femi, A., Sijuwola, A. E., Marycelin, B., Salako, B. L., Oderinde, B. S., Bolajoko, B., Diarra, B., Herring, B. L., Tsofa, B., Lekana-Douki, B., Mvula, B., Njanpop-Lafourcade, B. M., Marondera, B. T., Khaireh, B. A., Kouriba, B., Adu, B., Pool, B., McInnis, B., Brook, C., Williamson, C., Nduwimana, C., Anscombe, C., Pratt, C. B., Scheepers, C., Akoua-Koffi, C. G., Agoti, C. N., Mapanguy, C. M., Loucoubar, C., Onwuamah, C. K., Ihekweazu, C., Malaka, C. N., Peyrefitte, C., Grace, C., Omoruyi, C. E., Rafai, C. D., Morang'a, C. M., Erameh, C., Lule, D. B., Bridges, D. J., Mukadi-Bamuleka, D., Park, D., Rasmussen, D. A., Baker, D., Nokes, D. J., Ssemwanga, D., Tshiabuila, D., Amuzu, D. S. Y., Goedhals, D., Grant, D. S., Omuoyo, D. O., Maruapula, D., Wanjohi, D. W., Foster-Nyarko, E., Lusamaki, E. K., Simulundu, E., Ong'era, E. M., Ngabana, E. N., Abworo, E. O., Otieno, E., Shumba, E., Barasa, E., Ahmed, E. B., Ahmed, E. A., Lokilo, E., Mukantwari, E., Philomena, E., Belarbi, E., Simon-Loriere, E., Anoh, E. A., Manuel, E., Leendertz, F., Taweh, F. M., Wasfi, F., Abdelmoula, F., Takawira, F. T., Derrar, F., Ajogbasile, F. V., Treurnicht, F., Onikepe, F., Ntoumi, F., Muyembe, F. M., Ragomzingba, F. E. Z., Dratibi, F. A., Iyanu, F. A., Mbunsu, G. K., Thilliez, G., Kay, G. L., Akpede, G. O., van Zyl, G. U., Awandare, G. A., Kpeli, G. S., Schubert, G., Maphalala, G. P., Ranaivoson, H. C., Omunakwe, H. E., Onywera, H., Abe, H., Karray, H., Nansumba, H., Triki, H., Kadjo, H. A. A., Elgahzaly, H., Gumbo, H., Mathieu, H., Kavunga-Membo, H., Smeti, I., Olawoye, I. B., Adetifa, I. M. O., Odia, I., Ben Boubaker, I. B., Mohammad, I. A., Ssewanyana, I., Wurie, I., Konstantinus, I. S., Halatoko, J. W. A., Ayei, J., Sonoo, J., Makangara, J. C., Tamfum, J. M., Heraud, J. M., Shaffer, J. G., Giandhari, J., Musyoki, J., Nkurunziza, J., Uwanibe, J. N., Bhiman, J. N., Yasuda, J., Morais, J., Kiconco, J., Sandi, J. D., Huddleston, J., Odoom, J. K., Morobe, J. M., Gyapong, J. O., Kayiwa, J. T., Okolie, J. C., Xavier, J. S., Gyamfi, J., Wamala, J. F., Bonney, J. H. K., Nyandwi, J., Everatt, J., Nakaseegu, J., Ngoi, J. M., Namulondo, J., Oguzie, J. U., Andeko, J. C., Lutwama, J. J., Mogga, J. J. H., O'Grady, J., Siddle, K. J., Victoir, K., Adeyemi, K. T., Tumedi, K. A., Carvalho, K. S., Mohammed, K. S., Dellagi, K., Musonda, K. G., Duedu, K. O., Fki-Berrajah, L., Singh, L., Kepler, L. M., Biscornet, L., de Oliveira Martins, L., Chabuka, L., Olubayo, L., Ojok, L. D., Deng, L. L., Ochola-Oyier, L. I., Tyers, L., Mine, M., Ramuth, M., Mastouri, M., ElHefnawi, M., Mbanne, M., Matsheka, M. I., Kebabonye, M., Diop, M., Momoh, M., Lima Mendonca, M. D. L., Venter, M., Paye, M. F., Faye, M., Nyaga, M. M., Mareka, M., Damaris, M. M., Mburu, M. W., Mpina, M. G., Owusu, M., Wiley, M. R., Tatfeng, M. Y., Ayekaba, M. O., Abouelhoda, M., Beloufa, M. A., Seadawy, M. G., Khalifa, M. K., Matobo, M. M., Kane, M., Salou, M., Mbulawa, M. B., Mwenda, M., Allam, M., Phan, M. V. T., Abid, N., Rujeni, N., Abuzaid, N., Ismael, N., Elguindy, N., Top, N. M., Dia, N., Mabunda, N., Hsiao, N. Y., Silochi, N. B., Francisco, N. M., Saasa, N., Bbosa, N., Murunga, N., Gumede, N., Wolter, N., Sitharam, N., Ndodo, N., Ajayi, N. A., Tordo, N., Mbhele, N., Razanajatovo, N. H., Iguosadolo, N., Mba, N., Kingsley, O. C., Sylvanus, O., Femi, O., Adewumi, O. M., Testimony, O., Ogunsanya, O. A., Fakayode, O., Ogah, O. E., Oludayo, O. E., Faye, O., Smith-Lawrence, P., Ondoa, P., Combe, P., Nabisubi, P., Semanda, P., Oluniyi, P. E., Arnaldo, P., Quashie, P. K., Okokhere, P. O., Bejon, P., Dussart, P., Bester, P. A., Mbala, P. K., Kaleebu, P., Abechi, P., El-Shesheny, R., Joseph, R., Aziz, R. K., Essomba, R. G., Ayivor-Djanie, R., Njouom, R., Phillips, R. O., Gorman, R., Kingsley, R. A., Neto Rodrigues, R. M. D. E. S. A., Audu, R. A., Carr, R. A. A., Gargouri, S., Masmoudi, S., Bootsma, S., Sankhe, S., Mohamed, S. I., Femi, S., Mhalla, S., Hosch, S., Kassim, S. K., Metha, S., Trabelsi, S., Agwa, S. H., Mwangi, S. W., Doumbia, S., Makiala-Mandanda, S., Aryeetey, S., Ahmed, S. S., Ahmed, S. M., Elhamoumi, S., Moyo, S., Lutucuta, S., Gaseitsiwe, S., Jalloh, S., Andriamandimby, S. F., Oguntope, S., Grayo, S., Lekana-Douki, S., Prosolek, S., Ouangraoua, S., van Wyk, S., Schaffner, S. F., Kanyerezi, S., Ahuka-Mundeke, S., Rudder, S., Pillay, S., Nabadda, S., Behillil, S., Budiaki, S. L., van der Werf, S., Mashe, T., Mohale, T., Le-Viet, T., Velavan, T. P., Schindler, T., Maponga, T. G., Bedford, T., Anyaneji, U. J., Chinedu, U., Ramphal, U., George, U. E., Enouf, V., Nene, V., Gorova, V., Roshdy, W. H., Karim, W. A., Ampofo, W. K., Preiser, W., Choga, W. T., Ahmed, Y. A., Ramphal, Y., Bediako, Y., Naidoo, Y., Butera, Y., de Laurent, Z. R., Africa Pathogen Genomics, Initiative., Ouma, A. E. O., von Gottberg, A., Githinji, G., Moeti, M., Tomori, O., Sabeti, P. C., Sall, A. A., Oyola, S. O., Tebeje, Y. K., Tessema, S. K., de Oliveira, T., Happi, C., Lessells, R., Nkengasong, J., Wilkinson, E.
Science, (2022). :eabq5358
Genomic Epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 in Seychelles, 2020-2021.
Morobe, J. M., Pool, B., Marie, L., Didon, D., Lambisia, A. W., Makori, T., Mohammed, K. S., de Laurent, Z. R., Ndwiga, L., Mburu, M. W., Moraa, E., Murunga, N., Musyoki, J., Mwacharo, J., Nyamako, L., Riako, D., Ephnatus, P., Gambo, F., Naimani, J., Namulondo, J., Tembo, S. Z., Ogendi, E., Balde, T., Dratibi, F. A., Yahaya, A. A., Gumede, N., Achilla, R. A., Borus, P. K., Wanjohi, D. W., Tessema, S. K., Mwangangi, J., Bejon, P., Nokes, D. J., Ochola-Oyier, L. I., Githinji, G., Biscornet, L., Agoti, C. N.
Viruses, (2022). 14:1318
Transmission networks of SARS-CoV-2 in Coastal Kenya during the first two waves: A retrospective genomic study.
Agoti, C. N., Ochola-Oyier, L. I., Dellicour, S., Mohammed, K. S., Lambisia, A. W., de Laurent, Z. R., Morobe, J. M., Mburu, M. W., Omuoyo, D. O., Ongera, E. M., Ndwiga, L., Maitha, E., Kitole, B., Suleiman, T., Mwakinangu, M., Nyambu, J. K., Otieno, J., Salim, B., Musyoki, J., Murunga, N., Otieno, E., Kiiru, J. N., Kasera, K., Amoth, P., Mwangangi, M., Aman, R., Kinyanjui, S., Warimwe, G., Phan, M., Agweyu, A., Cotten, M., Barasa, E., Tsofa, B., Nokes, D. J., Bejon, P., Githinji, G.
Elife, (2022). 11:e71703
Optimization of the SARS-CoV-2 ARTIC Network V4 Primers and Whole Genome Sequencing Protocol.
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Dr George Githinji 9
Lead for Bioinformatics
Biography
George is the Bioinformatics lead at KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Biomedical Science and Technology from Egerton University and a PhD in Biosciences from the Open University (UK). George works in the field of pathogen genomics and has established genomic sequencing platforms for a number of respiratory pathogens and viruses of public health importance. He worked with the GeMVi project to establish genomic and bioinformatics capacity in East-Africa. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he established genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 in the country and in the region working closely with regional bodies such as Africa-CDC and WHO-AFRO to support sequencing and capacity building in the region. George is a member of several technical working groups on genomic surveillance and bioinformatics infrastructure.