KEMRI - Wellcome Trust
Ruth Khadembu Lucinde is currently a PHD Fellow and Research Medical Officer at KEMRI - Wellcome Trust, working on the Steroids for Pneumonia Trial (SONIA) and the Fractional-dose Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Trial (FPCV). Previously, Ruth Khadembu held positions as a Medical Officer at The Nairobi Hospital and Defense Forces Memorial Hospital, and as a Research Assistant at the African Orthopaedic Research Foundation and KAVI Institute of Clinical Research. Ruth is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology at The Open University, and holds a Master's degree in Epidemiology from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, among other educational achievements.
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.