KEMRI - Wellcome Trust
Simon Mulwa is currently working at KEMRI - Wellcome Trust as an IT Systems Specialist since February 2010. Prior to that, Simon has experience working as a System Administrator at the same organization, and as a Database and Network Support Assistant. Simon has also worked at The Copycat Limited and the United Nations Office at Nairobi with roles in IT Support. Simon completed their Master's Degree in Distributed Computing Technology at the University of Nairobi and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). Additionally, Simon obtained an Advanced Diploma in Information Technology from Kenya School of Professional Studies with a focus on Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration.
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.