Publications

Epidemiology and Demography

Optimization of the SARS-CoV-2 ARTIC Network V4 Primers and Whole Genome Sequencing Protocol.Lambisia AW, Mohammed KS, Makori TO, Ndwiga L, Mburu MW, Morobe JM, Moraa EO, Musyoki J, Murunga N, Mwangi JN, Nokes DJ, Agoti CN, Ochola-Oyier LI, Githinji G
Front Med (Lausanne), (2022). 9:836728

Filling the data gaps on sickle cell anaemia in sub-Saharan Africa.Williams TN
Lancet Haematol, (2022). 9:e172-e173

WHO preferred product characteristics for monoclonal antibodies for passive immunization against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease in infants - Key considerations for global use.Sparrow E, Adetifa I, Chaiyakunapruk N, Cherian T, Fell DB, Graham BS, Innis B, Kaslow DC, Karron RA, Nair H, Neuzil KM, Saha S, Smith PG, Srikantiah P, Were F, Zar HJ, Feikin D
Vaccine, (2022). 40:3506-3510

Unmet need for COVID-19 vaccination coverage in Kenya.Muchiri SK, Muthee R, Kiarie H, Sitienei J, Agweyu A, Atkinson PM, Edson Utazi C, Tatem AJ, Alegana VA
Vaccine, (2022). 40:2011-2019

Whole blood versus red cell concentrates for children with severe anaemia: a secondary analysis of the Transfusion and Treatment of African Children (TRACT) trial.George EC, Uyoga S, M'Baya B, Kyeyune Byabazair D, Kiguli S, Olupot-Olupot P, Opoka RO, Chagaluka G, Alaroker F, Williams TN, Bates I, Mbanya D, Gibb DM, Walker AS, Maitland K, Tract trial study group
Lancet Glob Health, (2022). 10:e360-e368

A predictive algorithm for identifying children with sickle cell anemia among children admitted to hospital with severe anemia in Africa.Olupot-Olupot P, Connon R, Kiguli S, Opoka RO, Alaroker F, Uyoga S, Nakuya M, Okiror W, Nteziyaremye J, Ssenyondo T, Nabawanuka E, Kayaga J, Williams Mukisa C, Amorut D, Muhindo R, Frost G, Walsh K, Macharia AW, Gibb DM, Walker AS, George EC, Maitland K, Williams TN
Am J Hematol, (2022). 97:527-536

The cost of illness for childhood clinical pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal disease in Nigeria.Adamu AL, Karia B, Bello MM, Jahun MG, Gambo S, Ojal J, Scott A, Jemutai J, Adetifa IM
BMJ Glob Health, (2022). 7:e007080

Malaria hospitalisation in East Africa: age, phenotype and transmission intensity.Kamau A, Paton RS, Akech S, Mpimbaza A, Khazenzi C, Ogero M, Mumo E, Alegana VA, Agweyu A, Mturi N, Mohammed S, Bigogo G, Audi A, Kapisi J, Sserwanga A, Namuganga JF, Kariuki S, Otieno NA, Nyawanda BO, Olotu A, Salim N, Athuman T, Abdulla S, Mohamed AF, Mtove G, Reyburn H, Gupta S, Lourenco J, Bejon P, Snow RW
BMC Med, (2022). 20:28

Identification of missed viruses by metagenomic sequencing of clinical respiratory samples from Kenya.Phan MVT, Agoti CN, Munywoki PK, Otieno GP, Ngama M, Kellam P, Cotten M, Nokes DJ
Sci Rep, (2022). 12:202

Comparative performance of WANTAI ELISA for total immunoglobulin to receptor binding protein and an ELISA for IgG to spike protein in detecting SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in Kenyan populations.Nyagwange J, Kutima B, Mwai K, Karanja HK, Gitonga JN, Mugo D, Uyoga S, Tuju J, Ochola-Oyier LI, Ndungu F, Bejon P, Agweyu A, Adetifa IMO, Scott JAG, Warimwe GM
J Clin Virol, (2022). 146:105061

Spatial-temporal distribution and sequence diversity of group a human respiratory syncytial viruses in Kenya preceding the emergence of ON1 genotype.Wangui J, Nokes DJ, Mobegi VA, Otieno JR, Agoti CN, Ngeranwa JJN, Bulimo WD
Influenza Other Respir Viruses, (2022). 16:501-510

Malaria protection due to sickle haemoglobin depends on parasite genotype.Band G, Leffler EM, Jallow M, Sisay-Joof F, Ndila CM, Macharia AW, Hubbart C, Jeffreys AE, Rowlands K, Nguyen T, Goncalves S, Ariani CV, Stalker J, Pearson RD, Amato R, Drury E, Sirugo G, d'Alessandro U, Bojang KA, Marsh K, Peshu N, Saelens JW, Diakite M, Taylor SM, Conway DJ, Williams TN, Rockett KA, Kwiatkowski DP
Nature, (2022). 602:106-111

Safety and long-term immunogenicity of the two-dose heterologous Ad26.ZEBOV and MVA-BN-Filo Ebola vaccine regimen in adults in Sierra Leone: a combined open-label, non-randomised stage 1, and a randomised, double-blind, controlled stage 2 trial.Ishola D, Manno D, Afolabi MO, Keshinro B, Bockstal V, Rogers B, Owusu-Kyei K, Serry-Bangura A, Swaray I, Lowe B, Kowuor D, Baiden F, Mooney T, Smout E, Kohn B, Otieno GT, Jusu M, Foster J, Samai M, Deen GF, Larson H, Lees S, Goldstein N, Gallagher KE, Gaddah A, Heerwegh D, Callendret B, Luhn K, Robinson C, Leyssen M, Greenwood B, Douoguih M, Leigh B, Watson-Jones D, EBLstudy group
Lancet Infect Dis, (2022). 22:97-109

Safety and immunogenicity of the two-dose heterologous Ad26.ZEBOV and MVA-BN-Filo Ebola vaccine regimen in children in Sierra Leone: a randomised, double-blind, controlled trial.Afolabi MO, Ishola D, Manno D, Keshinro B, Bockstal V, Rogers B, Owusu-Kyei K, Serry-Bangura A, Swaray I, Lowe B, Kowuor D, Baiden F, Mooney T, Smout E, Kohn B, Otieno GT, Jusu M, Foster J, Samai M, Deen GF, Larson H, Lees S, Goldstein N, Gallagher KE, Gaddah A, Heerwegh D, Callendret B, Luhn K, Robinson C, Greenwood B, Leyssen M, Douoguih M, Leigh B, Watson-Jones D, EBLstudy group
Lancet Infect Dis, (2022). 22:110-122

Hepcidin regulation in Kenyan children with severe malaria and non-typhoidal Salmonella bacteremia.Abuga KM, Muriuki JM, Uyoga SM, Mwai K, Makale J, Mogire RM, Macharia AW, Mohammed S, Muthumbi E, Mwarumba S, Mturi N, Bejon P, Scott JAG, Nairz M, Williams TN, Atkinson SH
Haematologica, (2022). 107:1589-1598

Risk factors of anaemia and iron deficiency in Somali children and women: Findings from the 2019 Somalia Micronutrient Survey.Wirth JP, Sesay F, Mbai J, Ali SI, Donkor WES, Woodruff BA, Pilane Z, Mohamud KM, Muse A, Yussuf HO, Mohamed WS, Veraguth R, Rezzi S, Williams TN, Mohamoud AM, Mohamud FM, Galvin M, Rohner F, Katambo Y, Petry N
Matern Child Nutr, (2022). 18:e13254

Seroprevalence of Antibodies to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Among Healthcare Workers in Kenya.Etyang AO, Lucinde R, Karanja H, Kalu C, Mugo D, Nyagwange J, Gitonga J, Tuju J, Wanjiku P, Karani A, Mutua S, Maroko H, Nzomo E, Maitha E, Kamuri E, Kaugiria T, Weru J, Ochola LB, Kilimo N, Charo S, Emukule N, Moracha W, Mukabi D, Okuku R, Ogutu M, Angujo B, Otiende M, Bottomley C, Otieno E, Ndwiga L, Nyaguara A, Voller S, Agoti CN, Nokes DJ, Ochola-Oyier LI, Aman R, Amoth P, Mwangangi M, Kasera K, Ng'ang'a W, Adetifa IMO, Wangeci Kagucia E, Gallagher K, Uyoga S, Tsofa B, Barasa E, Bejon P, Scott JAG, Agweyu A, Warimwe GM
Clin Infect Dis, (2022). 74:288-293

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of azithromycin in severe malaria bacterial co-infection in African children (TABS-PKPD): a protocol for a Phase II randomised controlled trial.Olupot-Olupot P, Okiror W, Mnjalla H, Muhindo R, Uyoga S, Mpoya A, Williams TN, terHeine R, Burger DM, Urban B, Connon R, George EC, Gibb DM, Walker AS, Maitland K
Wellcome Open Res, (2021). 6:161

Revealing the extent of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Kenya based on serological and PCR-test data.Ojal J, Brand SPC, Were V, Okiro EA, Kombe IK, Mburu C, Aziza R, Ogero M, Agweyu A, Warimwe GM, Uyoga S, Adetifa IMO, Scott JAG, Otieno E, Ochola-Oyier LI, Agoti CN, Kasera K, Amoth P, Mwangangi M, Aman R, Ng'ang'a W, Tsofa B, Bejon P, Barasa E, Keeling MJ, Nokes DJ
Wellcome Open Res, (2021). 6:127

Children's Oxygen Administration Strategies And Nutrition Trial (COAST-Nutrition): a protocol for a phase II randomised controlled trial.Kiguli S, Olopot-Olupot P, Alaroker F, Engoru C, Opoka RO, Tagoola A, Hamaluba M, Mnjalla H, Mpoya A, Mogaka C, Nalwanga D, Nabawanuka E, Nokes J, Nyaigoti C, Briend A, van Woensel JBM, Grieve R, Sadique Z, Williams TN, Thomas K, Harrison DA, Rowan K, Maitland K
Wellcome Open Res, (2021). 6:221