KEMRI - Wellcome Trust
Caroline Kinyua is an experienced research professional with a strong background in public health and data management. Currently serving as an Assistant Research Officer at KEMRI - Wellcome Trust since January 2022, Caroline has previously worked as a Research Assistant at the Kenya Medical Research Institute, focusing on the health perceptions of residents concerning air pollution and the response of health systems to chronic lung conditions. Other notable roles include Research Assistant positions at the African Population and Health Research Center, where studies addressed women's post-abortion care and collaborated with the Guttmacher Institute on a nationwide study. Additionally, Caroline's experience includes a Monitoring and Evaluation Data Management Assistant role at IntraHealth International and a Program Assistant position at Deloitte, both of which contributed to improving healthcare provider capacity in Kenya. Caroline holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and Economics from Egerton University.
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KEMRI - Wellcome Trust
The KEMRI| Wellcome Trust Research Programme also known as the Centre of Geographical Medicine Research Coast (CGMRC) is one of the twelve centres of the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). It is well known internationally for its work in tackling malaria and other infectious diseases, particularly bacterial and viral childhood infections. The Programme was formally established in 1989 as a partnership between KEMRI, Oxford University and the Wellcome Trust. It conducts basic, epidemiological and clinical research in parallel, with results feeding directly into local and international health policy It aims to expand the country's capacity to conduct multidisciplinary research that is strong, sustainable and internationally competitive. Strong community links are at the heart of the Programme, with an emphasis on capacity building and training to build scientific leadership in the region.