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Biography
Dr Joseph Mwangangi is a Senior Principal Research Scientist and is currently the Ag. Deputy Director of the KEMRI Centre for Geographic Medicine Research – Coast. 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).
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.Collaborations
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Publications
The Anopheles coluzzii range extends into Kenya: Detection, insecticide resistance profiles and population genetic structure in relation to conspecific populations in West and Central Africa.
Kamau, L., Bennett, K. L., Ochomo, E., Herren, J., Agumba, S., Otieno, S., Omoke, D., Matoke-Muhia, D., Mburu, D., Mwangangi, J., Ramaita, E., Juma, E. O., Mbogo, C., Barasa, S., Miles, A.
Res Sq, (2024). :
Detection of Anopheles stephensi Mosquitoes by Molecular Surveillance, Kenya.
Ochomo, E. O., Milanoi, S., Abong'o, B., Onyango, B., Muchoki, M., Omoke, D., Olanga, E., Njoroge, L., Juma, E. O., Otieno, J. D., Matoke-Muhia, D., Kamau, L., Rafferty, C., Gimnig, J. E., Shieshia, M., Wacira, D., Mwangangi, J., Maia, M., Chege, C., Omar, A., Rono, M. K., Abel, L., O'Meara, W. P., Obala, A., Mbogo, C., Kariuki, L.
Emerg Infect Dis, (2023). 29:2498-2508
Impact of COVID-19 on mortality in coastal Kenya: a longitudinal open cohort study.
Otiende, M., Nyaguara, A., Bottomley, C., Walumbe, D., Mochamah, G., Amadi, D., Nyundo, C., Kagucia, E. W., Etyang, A. O., Adetifa, I. M. O., Brand, S. P. C., Maitha, E., Chondo, E., Nzomo, E., Aman, R., Mwangangi, M., Amoth, P., Kasera, K., Ng'ang'a, W., Barasa, E., Tsofa, B., Mwangangi, J., Bejon, P., Agweyu, A., Williams, T. N., Scott, J. A. G.
Nat Commun, (2023). 14:6879
A field bioassay for assessing ivermectin bio-efficacy in wild malaria vectors.
Ominde, K. M., Kamau, Y., Karisa, J., Muturi, M. N., Kiuru, C., Wanjiku, C., Babu, L., Yaah, F., Tuwei, M., Musani, H., Ondieki, Z., Muriu, S., Mwangangi, J., Chaccour, C., Maia, M. F.
Malar J, (2023). 22:291
SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence and implications for population immunity: Evidence from two Health and Demographic Surveillance System sites in Kenya, February-December 2022.
Kagucia, E. W., Ziraba, A. K., Nyagwange, J., Kutima, B., Kimani, M., Akech, D., Ng'oda, M., Sigilai, A., Mugo, D., Karanja, H., Gitonga, J., Karani, A., Toroitich, M., Karia, B., Otiende, M., Njeri, A., Aman, R., Amoth, P., Mwangangi, M., Kasera, K., Ng'ang'a, W., Voller, S., Ochola-Oyier, L. I., Bottomley, C., Nyaguara, A., Munywoki, P. K., Bigogo, G., Maitha, E., Uyoga, S., Gallagher, K. E., Etyang, A. O., Barasa, E., Mwangangi, J., Bejon, P., Adetifa, I. M. O., Warimwe, G. M., Scott, J. A. G., Agweyu, A.
Influenza Other Respir Viruses, (2023). 17:e13173
New SARS-CoV-2 Omicron Variant with Spike Protein Mutation Y451H, Kilifi, Kenya, March-May 2023.
Mwanga, M. J., Lambisia, A. W., Morobe, J. M., Murunga, N., Moraa, E., Ndwiga, L., Cheruiyot, R., Musyoki, J., Mutunga, M., Guzman-Rincon, L. M., Sande, C., Mwangangi, J., Bejon, P., Ochola-Oyier, L. I., Nokes, D. J., Agoti, C. N., Nyiro, J., Githinji, G.
Emerg Infect Dis, (2023). 29:
SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence in three Kenyan health and demographic surveillance sites, December 2020-May 2021.
Etyang, A. O., Adetifa, I., Omore, R., Misore, T., Ziraba, A. K., Ng'oda, M. A., Gitau, E., Gitonga, J., Mugo, D., Kutima, B., Karanja, H., Toroitich, M., Nyagwange, J., Tuju, J., Wanjiku, P., Aman, R., Amoth, P., Mwangangi, M., Kasera, K., Ng'ang'a, W., Akech, D., Sigilai, A., Karia, B., Karani, A., Voller, S., Agoti, C. N., Ochola-Oyier, L. I., Otiende, M., Bottomley, C., Nyaguara, A., Uyoga, S., Gallagher, K., Kagucia, E. W., Onyango, D., Tsofa, B., Mwangangi, J., Maitha, E., Barasa, E., Bejon, P., Warimwe, G. M., Scott, J. A. G., Agweyu, A.
PLOS Glob Public Health, (2022). 2:e0000883
Vectorial capacity and TEP1 genotypes of Anopheles gambiae sensu lato mosquitoes on the Kenyan coast.
Bartilol, B., Omuoyo, D., Karisa, J., Ominde, K., Mbogo, C., Mwangangi, J., Maia, M., Rono, M. K.
Parasit Vectors, (2022). 15:448
Malaria vector bionomics in Taita-Taveta County, coastal Kenya.
Karisa, J., Ominde, K., Muriu, S., Munyao, V., Mwikali, K., Babu, L., Ondieki, Z., Bartilol, B., Tuwei, M., Wanjiku, C., Maia, M., Midega, J., Rono, M., Peshu, N., Mbogo, C., Mwangangi, J. M.
Parasit Vectors, (2022). 15:430
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