Biosciences
Assessing the Impact of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Mutations on Antibody Binding: A Comparative Assessment of the Wuhan and JN.1 Variants' Full-Length Spikes in a Multiplex Luminex Assay.Waweru G, Nyakundi R, Kutima B, Owuor S, Konyino G, Gitonga J, Lugano D, Maina A, Musyoki J, Ochola L, Omondi M, Kariuki CK, Ogongo P, Mwachari C, Shee F, Agoti C, Sande C, Uyoga S, Kagucia E, Agweyu A, Bejon P, Scott JAG, Warimwe GM, Ochola-Oyier LI, Nyagwange J
Viruses, (2025). 17:
Induction of an early IFN-γ cellular response and high plasma levels of SDF-1α are inversely associated with COVID-19 severity and residence in rural areas in Kenyan patients.Wanjiku P, Orindi B, Kimotho J, Sayed S, Shah R, Saleh M, Mwacharo J, Maronga C, Olouch V, Karanu A, Shah J, Nneka Z, Ochola-Oyier LI, Abdi AI, Dunachie S, Bejon P, Nduati EW, Ndungu FM
PLoS One, (2025). 20:e0316967
Genomic and clinical epidemiology of SARS-CoV-2 in coastal Kenya: insights into variant circulation, reinfection, and multiple lineage importations during a post-pandemic wave.Lambisia AW, Katama EN, Moraa E, Mwita JM, Gallagher K, Mutunga M, Nyale E, Omungala J, Mwanga M, Murunga N, Nyiro J, Nyagwange J, Sande C, Bejon P, Githinji G, Dellicour S, Phan MVT, Cotten M, Ochola-Oyier LI, Holmes EC, Agoti CN
BMC Glob Public Health, (2025). 3:80
MALDI-TOF MS for identification of Afro-tropical secondary malaria vectors.Tuwei M, Karisa J, Wanjiku C, Kiuru C, Ondieki Z, Odongo T, Mure F, Otieno B, Meli P, Okoko M, Bartilol B, Gona R, Constantino L, Cole G, Anastácio T, Armazia R, Alves C, Rui P, Ramaita E, Rono M, Candrinho B, Mwangangi J, Mbogo C, Charlwood D, Saute F, Rabinovich R, Chaccour C, Maia MF
Malar J, (2025). 24:284
Volatile pyrethroid spatial repellents for preventing mosquito bites: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Chen I, Miller SL, Msellemu D, Lugenge AG, Swai JK, Achee N, Andrés M, Bibbs CS, Chareonviriyaphap T, Charlwood JD, Devine G, Elman N, Fillinger U, Flores-Mendoza C, Gibson S, Govella N, Gowelo S, Horstmann S, Kawada H, Kline D, Lloyd A, Lobo NF, Maia MF, Mmbando A, Moreno-Gómez M, Morrison AC, Mponzi W, Mwanga EP, Njoroge M, Ogoma SB, Okumu FO, Opiyo M, Oumbouke WA, Paliga J, Pongsiri A, Ponlawat A, Saeaung M, Salazar F, Sangoro O, Stevenson JC, Sukkanon C, Syafruddin D, Tambwe MM, Tangena JA, Vajda EA, Vazquez-Prokopec G, Wagman JM, Yan C, Allen IE, Moore SJ
EBioMedicine, (2025). :105891
Advancing the course of HIV genomics research in Africa.Agamah FE, Arbuthnot P, Tindana P, Munung NS, Kasule M, Ghansah A, Mosepele M, Gaolathe T, Kekitiinwa A, Nduati E, Jumare J, Gómez-Olivé FX, Liebenberg L, Dandara C, Osawe S, Julius R, Muzambi T, Natus T, Omumbo J, Mayne E, Abimiku A, Richardson S, Matshaba M, Skelton M
BMJ Glob Health, (2025). 10:
Making MALDI-TOF MS for entomological parameters accessible: A practical guide for in-house library creation.Karisa J, Tuwei M, Ominde K, Bartilol B, Ondieki Z, Musani H, Rono M, Mbogo C, Bejon P, Mwangangi J, Wanjiku C, Maia M
PLoS One, (2025). 20:e0330605
Unique genetic signatures in HIV-1 subtype A1 and A1D recombinant envelope glycoprotein distinguish contemporary transmitted/founder viruses from historical strains in East Africa.Kato F, Kapaata A, Galiwango R, Nakyanzi A, Ndekezi C, Natwijuka F, Omara D, Obuku AE, Foley B, Kaleebu P, Nduati E, Balinda SN
Front Microbiol, (2025). 16:1632581
Rift Valley fever seroprevalence and risk factors among human populations in Uganda's cattle corridor: a cross-sectional study.Anywaine Z, Wright D, Warimwe GM, Kaleebu P, Elliott A, Hansen C
BMJ Public Health, (2025). 3:e002563
R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine drives diverse immune responses in pre-exposed adults: insights from a phase IIb controlled human malaria infection trial.Kibwana E, Bundi C, Kimani D, Nyamako L, Keter K, Mutiso A, Ogwang R, Bellamy D, Rapi K, Bajer A, Provstgaard-Morys S, Stockdale L, Munoz O, Datoo MS, Lawrie A, Ramos-Lopez F, Roberts R, Hamaluba M, Hill AVS, Bejon P, Ewer KJ, Kapulu M
Front Immunol, (2025). 16:1620365
Aflatoxin exposure and mortality in acutely ill children: results from the CHAIN network cohort.Xia L, Wu H, Saleem AF, Mupere E, Lancioni C, Diallo H, Potani I, Ali SA, Voskuijl W, Chisti MJ, Shahid ASMSB, Timbwa M, Mwaringa S, Tigoi C, Ngari M, Singa B, Tickell KD, Njunge J, Bandsma R, Ahmed T, Berkley J, Walson JL, Gong Y, Routledge MN
BMJ Glob Health, (2025). 10:
Age differences in immunity to human seasonal coronaviruses and the immunogenicity of ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (AZD1222).Belij-Rammerstorfer S, Sheehan E, Li G, Bibi S, Wright D, Voysey M, Bissett C, Barman N, Camara S, Yong AA, Costa Clemens SA, Harris M, Flaxman A, Barrett J, Hussain K, Lipunga G, Shaw RH, Smith H, Cheruiyot S, Gitonga JN, Mugo D, Karanja HK, Warimwe GM, Hamaluba MM, Weckx LY, Pollard AJ, Lambe T
EBioMedicine, (2025). 118:105847
Vaccine-induced responses to R21/Matrix-M - an analysis of samples from a phase 1b age de-escalation, dose-escalation trial.Bundi C, Bellamy D, Kibwana E, Nyamako L, Ogwang R, Keter K, Kimani D, Salman AM, Provstgaard-Morys S, Stockdale L, Hill AVS, Bejon P, Olotu A, Hamaluba M, Ewer KJ, Kapulu MC
Front Immunol, (2025). 16:1620366
Toxicity of ivermectin to bed bugs (Cimex hemipterus) and risk factors associated with infestation in Kwale County, coastal Kenya.Odongo T, Omondi I, Wanjiku C, Okoko M, Kiuru C, Kariuki M, Ringera I, Otieno B, Mure F, Furnival-Adams J, Gutierrez AS, Otuko R, Rabinovich NR, Mwangangi J, Chaccour C, Maia MF
Parasit Vectors, (2025). 18:269
Genomic surveillance reveals geographical heterogeneity and differences in known and novel insecticide resistance mechanisms in Anopheles arabiensis across Kenya.Polo B, Bennett KL, Barasa S, Brenas J, Agumba S, Mwangangi J, Wachira L, Kitur S, Matoke-Muhia D, Mburu DM, Ramaita E, Juma EO, Mbogo C, Ochomo E, Clarkson CS, Miles A, Kamau L
BMC Genomics, (2025). 26:599
Emergence and transmission dynamics of the FY.4 Omicron variant in Kenya.Musundi S, Mwanga M, Lambisia A, Morobe JM, Murunga N, Moraa E, Ndwiga L, Cheruiyot R, Musyoki J, Mutunga M, Guzman-Rincon LM, Sande C, Mwangangi J, Bejon P, Ochola-Oyier LI, Nokes DJ, Agoti CN, Nyiro J, Githinji G
Virus Evol, (2025). 11:veaf035
Phenotypic and genotypic insecticide resistance profiles of main malaria vectors in Kwale county, coastal Kenya.Okoko M, Karisa J, Gona R, Odongo T, Otieno B, Yaa F, Bartilol B, Meli P, Ondieki Z, Tuwei M, Wanjiku C, Shee F, Chaccour C, Kiuru C, Maia MF
Malar J, (2025). 24:191
The genome sequence of varicella-zoster virus (Varicellovirus humanalpha3) obtained by metagenomics from a patient presenting with an exanthem rash.Musundi S, Okanda D, Lambisia A, Morobe JM, Muthanje E, Ochola-Oyier LI, Carter DP, Agoti CN, Kiiru J, Githinji G
Microbiol Resour Announc, (2025). :e0024825
OSBPL11 is an African-specific locus associated with 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations and cardiometabolic health.Mogire RM, Muriuki JM, Bayimenye RF, Mentzer AJ, Chong A, Gouveia MH, Bentley AR, Band G, King'ori P, Mitchell R, Webb EL, Sengupta D, Ekunwe L, Ndungu FM, Morovat A, Macharia AW, Cutland CL, Hemani G, Sirima SB, Ramsay M, Figueiredo CA, Prentice AM, Madhi SA, Raffield LM, Sandhu MS, Bejon P, Smith GD, Elliott AM, Williams TN, Rotimi C, Bourne CR, Burgett A, Adeyemo A, Atkinson SH
medRxiv, (2025). :
Spatial distribution and population structure of the invasive Anopheles stephensi in Kenya from 2022 to 2024.Samake JN, Athinya DK, Milanoi S, Ramaita E, Muchoki M, Omondi S, Abong'o B, Matoke-Muhia D, Mbogo C, Keitany K, Mukabana WR, Oyieke F, Shieshia M, Mburu M, Ogoma S, Nyawira E, Wekesa C, Bartilol B, Rono M, Maia M, O'Meara W, Kahindi S, Rafferty C, Schultz JS, Gutman JR, Gimnig JE, Zohdy S, Ochomo E
Sci Rep, (2025). 15:19878
