Recent publications

Legume-supplemented feed for children hospitalised with severe malnutrition: A Phase II trial.Walsh K, Kiosia A, Olupot-Oupot P, Alaroker F, Okiror W, Nakuya M, Ssenyondo T, Amorut D, Okalebo CB, Muhindo R, Mpoya A, George EC, Frost G, Maitland K
Br J Nutr, (2024). :1-25

Dermatological changes in a prospective cohort of acutely ill, hospitalised Malawian children, stratified according to nutritional status.van den Brink D, Mponda K, Thompson D, van Hees C, Ngong'a F, Segula E, Mbale E, Boele van Hensbroek M, Bandsma RHJ, Walson JL, Brals D, Berkely J, Voskuijl W
BMJ Paediatr Open, (2024). 8:

Relationships between trauma types and psychotic symptoms: A network analysis of patients with psychotic disorders in a large, multi-country study in East Africa.Stevenson A, Misra S, Girma E, Isvoranu AM, Akena D, Alemayehu M, Atwoli L, Gelaye B, Gichuru S, Kariuki SM, Kwobah EK, Kyebuzibwa J, Mwema RM, Newman CP, Newton CRJC, Ongeri L, Stroud RE, 2nd Teferra S, Koenen KC, Seedat S
Compr Psychiatry, (2024). 133:152504

Blood-stage malaria vaccine candidate RH5.1/Matrix-M in healthy Tanzanian adults and children; an open-label, non-randomised, first-in-human, single-centre, phase 1b trial.Silk SE, Kalinga WF, Salkeld J, Mtaka IM, Ahmed S, Milando F, Diouf A, Bundi CK, Balige N, Hassan O, Mkindi CG, Rwezaula S, Athumani T, Mswata S, Lilolime NS, Simon B, Msami H, Mohamed M, David DM, Mohammed L, Nyaulingo G, Mwalimu B, Juma O, Mwamlima TG, Sasamalo IA, Mkumbange RP, Kamage JJ, Barrett JR, King LDW, Hou MM, Pulido D, Carnrot C, Lawrie AM, Cowan RE, Nugent FL, Roberts R, Cho JS, Long CA, Nielsen CM, Miura K, Draper SJ, Olotu AI, Minassian AM
Lancet Infect Dis, (2024). :

Echocardiographic surrogate of left ventricular stroke work in a model of brain stem death donors.Sato K, Hoe LS, Chan J, Obonyo NG, Wildi K, Heinsar S, Colombo SM, Ainola C, Abbate G, Sato N, Passmore MR, Bouquet M, Wilson ES, Hyslop K, Livingstone S, Haymet A, Jung JS, Skeggs K, Palmieri C, White N, Platts D, Suen JY, McGiffin DC, Bassi GL, Fraser JF
Eur J Clin Invest, (2024). :e14259

Full-length MSP1 is a major target of protective immunity after controlled human malaria infection.Rosenkranz M, Nkumama IN, Ogwang R, Kraker S, Blickling M, Mwai K, Odera D, Tuju J, Fürle K, Frank R, Chepsat E, Kapulu MC, Study Team CS, Osier FH
Life Sci Alliance, (2024). 7:

An evaluation of the national testing response during the COVID-19 pandemic in England: a multistage mixed-methods study protocol.Naidoo R, Lambert B, Voysey M, Shretta R, Keene CM, Wanat M, Andersen-Waine B, Dahal P, Stepniewska K, Hounsell R, Molyneux S, Pinto-Duschinsky S, Rowe E, Yenidogan G, Fowler T, White L, Consortium EHA
BMJ Open, (2024). 14:e077271

Barriers and enablers to the effective implementation of omics research in low- and middle-income countries.Nacis JS, Kamande P, Toni AT, Mudibo E, Musyimi R, Popluechai S, Dailey-Chwalibóg T, Voskuijl W, Dable-Tupas G, Shahid Asmsb Bascos NA, Afroze F, Chisti MJ, Singa B, Ngari M, Tigoi C, Mhango G, Freitag H, Potani I, Mukisa J, Kirolos A, Mutasa K, Ouédraogo LO, Prentice AM, Girma T, Prendergast AJ, Njunge J, Kelly P, Berkley JA, Tickell KD, Gonzales GB
Nat Biotechnol, (2024). 42:988-991

Evaluation of copromicroscopy, multiplex-qPCR and antibody serology for monitoring of human ascariasis in endemic settings.Mugo RM, Rausch S, Musimbi ZD, Strube C, Raulf MK, Landt O, Gichuki PM, Ebner F, Mwacharo J, Odiere MR, Ndungu FM, Njomo DW, Hartmann S
PLoS Negl Trop Dis, (2024). 18:e0012279

External validation of a paediatric Smart triage model for use in resource limited facilities.Kigo J, Kamau S, Mawji A, Mwaniki P, Dunsmuir D, Pillay Y, Zhang C, Pallot K, Ogero M, Kimutai D, Ouma M, Mohamed I, Chege M, Thuranira L, Kissoon N, Ansermino JM, Akech S
PLOS Digit Health, (2024). 3:e0000293

Experiences of core outcome set developers on including stakeholders from low- and middle-income countries: An online survey.Karumbi J, Gorst S, Gathara D, Young B, Williamson P
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2024). 4:e0003365

Core sepsis-related competencies for medical students: an international consensus by Delphi technique.Gomersall ELM, Ling L, Reinhart K, Bion V, Ekesh A, Adu-Takyi C, Azevedo LCP, Banguti PR, Cohen J, Diaz JV, Du B, Goldfarb DM, Gorordo-Delsol LA, Graham CA, Iramain R, Jacob ST, Kecskes Z, Kissoon N, Lipman J, Lundeg G, Maitland K, Mergani KO, Moschides C, Nakalembe M, Ndu IK, Oon J, Sale T, Shresthra A, Stockley S, Talmor D, Tse AB, Zachariah A, Joynt GM
BMC Med Educ, (2024). 24:653

Long-term healthcare utilisation, costs and quality of life after invasive group B Streptococcus disease: a cohort study in five low-income and middle-income countries.Seedat F, Procter S, Dangor Z, Leahy S, Santhanam S, John HB, Bassat Q, Aerts C, Abubakar A, Nasambu C, Libster R, Yanotti CS, Paul P, Chanda J, Gonçalves BP, Horváth-Puhó E, Lawn JE, Jit M
BMJ Glob Health, (2024). 9:

The long-term efficacy of a respiratory syncytial virus vaccine for older adults.Sande CJ
Lancet Infect Dis, (2024). :

Full-length MSP1 is a major target of protective immunity after controlled human malaria infection.Rosenkranz M, Nkumama IN, Ogwang R, Kraker S, Blickling M, Mwai K, Odera D, Tuju J, Fürle K, Frank R, Chepsat E, Kapulu MC, Study Team CS, Osier FH
Life Sci Alliance, (2024). 7:

A scoping review of ethics review processes during public health emergencies in Africa.Orievulu K, Hinga A, Nkosi B, Ngwenya N, Seeley J, Akanlu A, Tindana P, Molyneux S, Kinyanjui S, Kamuya D
BMC Med Ethics, (2024). 25:63

The influence of demographic and socio-economic factors on non-vaccination, under-vaccination and missed opportunities for vaccination amongst children 0-23 months in Kenya for the period 2003-2014.Odero CO, Othero D, Were VO, Ouma C
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2024). 4:e0003048

Breadth of Fc-mediated effector function correlates with clinical immunity following human malaria challenge.Nkumama IN, Ogwang R, Odera D, Musasia F, Mwai K, Nyamako L, Murungi L, Tuju J, Fürle K, Rosenkranz M, Kimathi R, Njuguna P, Hamaluba M, Kapulu MC, Frank R, Osier FHA
Immunity, (2024). :

Reversible host cell surface remodelling limits immune recognition and maximizes transmission of Plasmodium falciparum gametocytes.Ngotho P, Press KD, Peedell M, Muasya W, Omondi BR, Otoboh SE, Seydel KB, Kapulu M, Laufer M, Taylor T, Bousema T, Marti M
bioRxiv, (2024). :

Characteristics of children readmitted with severe pneumonia in Kenyan hospitals.Marangu-Boore D, Mwaniki P, Isaaka L, Njoroge T, Mumelo L, Kimego D, Adem A, Jowi E, Ithondeka A, Wanyama C, Agweyu A
BMC Public Health, (2024). 24:1324