0709 203000 - Nairobi 0709 983000 - Kilifi
0709 203000 - NRB 0709 983000 - Kilifi
0709 203000 - NRB | 0709 983000 - Kilifi

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Bio

Dr Joseph Mwangangi is a Senior Principal Research Scientist. Joseph graduated with BSc (Zoology, Botany and Geography) from Kenyatta University, joined KEMRI in 1998. Joseph graduated with a PhD in Medical Entomology from Kenyatta University in 2007. His research interests are malaria vector biology and ecology, novel approaches to the control of vector borne diseases and the monitoring of insecticide resistance. Currently he is working on studies different thematic areas in mosquito biology in the area of larval ecology, malaria transmission dynamics, insecticide resistance and vector control strategies. Joseph is keenly interested in understanding drivers of residual/persistent malaria transmission in endemic areas including entomological, socio-economic, human behavioral aspects. Joseph has strong links to National Malaria Control Programs and supporting the malaria control unit in the national entomological surveillance. He is a member and official of the Pan African Mosquito Control Association (PAMCA).

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Current Work

His research interests are malaria vector biology and ecology, novel approaches to the control of vector borne diseases and the monitoring of insecticide resistance. Currently he is working on studies different thematic areas in mosquito biology in the area of larval ecology, malaria transmission dynamics, insecticide resistance and vector control strategies. Joseph is keenly interested in understanding drivers of residual/persistent malaria transmission in endemic areas including entomological, socio-economic, human behavioral aspects.

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Recent publications

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

Bionomics and ecology of Anopheles merus along the East and Southern Africa coast.
Bartilol, B., Omedo, I., Mbogo, C., Mwangangi, J., Rono, M. K.
Parasit Vectors, (2021). 14:84

Urban Ecology of Arboviral Mosquito Vectors Along the Kenyan Coast.
Karisa, J., Muriu, S., Omuoyo, D., Karia, B., Ngari, M., Nyamwaya, D., Rono, M., Warimwe, G., Mwangangi, J., Mbogo, C. M.
J Med Entomol, (2021). 58:428-438

Entomological and Anthropological Factors Contributing to Persistent Malaria Transmission in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Cameroon.
Bamou, R., Rono, M., Degefa, T., Midega, J., Mbogo, C., Ingosi, P., Kamau, A., Ambelu, A., Birhanu, Z., Tushune, K., Kopya, E., Awono-Ambene, P., Tchuinkam, T., Njiokou, F., Yewhalaw, D., Antonio Nkondjio, C., Mwangangi, J.
J Infect Dis, (2021). 223:S155-S170

Surveillance of Culicine Mosquitoes in Six Villages of Taita-Taveta County, Kenya, With Host Determinations From Blood-Fed Females.
Munyao, V., Karisa, J., Munyao, C. M., Ngari, M., Menza, N., Peshu, N., Rono, M., Mbogo, C., Mwangangi, J.
J Med Entomol, (2020). 57:1972-1982