Starting on:
Jun 23, 2025
Ending on:
Jun 27, 2025
Moderator(s):
KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE RAILA ODINGA ROAD OFF MBAGATHI WAY, AT THE KEMRI GRADUATE SCHOOL
Max Credits:
25 Points
Provider:
KEMRI/CDC Research and Public collaboration.
Claim Points
Jun 23, 2025
Ending on:
Jun 27, 2025
Moderator(s):
Miss
Caroline Kithinji
Ms. Kithinji is the head of training at the Scientific and Ethics Review Unit (SERU) of the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). She has 20 years of experience in Research Ethics Committee (REC) administration and training. Sustainable growth is her passion. Training and mentoring young professionals in biomedical ethics and research ethics committee administration is her calling. Providing efficient and considered ethics review provides her with enormous gratification. At SERU, she has had the unique privilege to indulge in all the above. SERU, inaugurated in 2014, is a culmination of ten years of deliberate introduction of resources, both human and financial, into a secretariat that begun with three individuals to a team of 14 well trained professionals. Caroline has been instrumental in sourcing funds for the Unit, identifying, training and mentoring personnel employed at the Unit, developing SOPs and for committee members, researchers and secretariat in Kenya and the East and Central Africa region. As faculty of the CBEC-KEMRI Bioethics Training Initiative (CK-BTI), her pride and joy has been her participation in the development of a curriculum for a practicum for research administration. Her educational background includes an MSc in Medical Parasitology from the London Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and an MBE in Biomedical Ethics from the Sindh Institute of Health Sciences/Center of Biomedical Ethics and Culture (CBEC), Karachi, Pakistan. She has a BSc in Biochemistry and Zoology from the University of Nairobi, Kenya and a graduate certificate in International Research Ethics from the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics, Baltimore.
Prof. Elizabeth BUKUSI
MBChB, M.Med (ObGyn), MPH, PhD, PGD (Research Ethics), MBE is a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences(FAAS). She is a Senior Principal Clinical Research Scientist at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), a Research Professor at the University of Washington (Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Global health), an honorary lecturer at Aga Khan University in Nairobi and Maseno University (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology) and Volunteer Clinical faculty – Professor at the University of California San Francisco (Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences) and Visiting faculty at the Centre for Biomedical Research and Ethics and Culture (CBEC0 at the Sind Institute for Urology and Transplantation (SIUT). Prof. Bukusi, in collaboration with Dr. Craig Cohen at UCSF, established the KEMRI Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) in 1995. She is also the lead faculty for the Bioethics program at the Amref International University (AMIU). In addition to substantial experience in conducting socio-behavioral and biomedical research and providing HIV care, mentoring and training health care and research personnel to enhance local and international capacity, she has a strong interest in research and clinical ethics and the development of systems and structures for regulation of research. She was the founding chairperson of the National Bioethics Society of Kenya, (BSK), a board member of AVAC, and chaired the WHO HRP Alliance (capacity building for RH research) 2016 to 2021, and is a trustee for the HIV Trust.
Venue: Ms. Kithinji is the head of training at the Scientific and Ethics Review Unit (SERU) of the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). She has 20 years of experience in Research Ethics Committee (REC) administration and training. Sustainable growth is her passion. Training and mentoring young professionals in biomedical ethics and research ethics committee administration is her calling. Providing efficient and considered ethics review provides her with enormous gratification. At SERU, she has had the unique privilege to indulge in all the above. SERU, inaugurated in 2014, is a culmination of ten years of deliberate introduction of resources, both human and financial, into a secretariat that begun with three individuals to a team of 14 well trained professionals. Caroline has been instrumental in sourcing funds for the Unit, identifying, training and mentoring personnel employed at the Unit, developing SOPs and for committee members, researchers and secretariat in Kenya and the East and Central Africa region. As faculty of the CBEC-KEMRI Bioethics Training Initiative (CK-BTI), her pride and joy has been her participation in the development of a curriculum for a practicum for research administration. Her educational background includes an MSc in Medical Parasitology from the London Institute of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and an MBE in Biomedical Ethics from the Sindh Institute of Health Sciences/Center of Biomedical Ethics and Culture (CBEC), Karachi, Pakistan. She has a BSc in Biochemistry and Zoology from the University of Nairobi, Kenya and a graduate certificate in International Research Ethics from the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics, Baltimore.
Prof. Elizabeth BUKUSI
MBChB, M.Med (ObGyn), MPH, PhD, PGD (Research Ethics), MBE is a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences(FAAS). She is a Senior Principal Clinical Research Scientist at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), a Research Professor at the University of Washington (Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Global health), an honorary lecturer at Aga Khan University in Nairobi and Maseno University (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology) and Volunteer Clinical faculty – Professor at the University of California San Francisco (Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences) and Visiting faculty at the Centre for Biomedical Research and Ethics and Culture (CBEC0 at the Sind Institute for Urology and Transplantation (SIUT). Prof. Bukusi, in collaboration with Dr. Craig Cohen at UCSF, established the KEMRI Research Care and Training Program (RCTP) in 1995. She is also the lead faculty for the Bioethics program at the Amref International University (AMIU). In addition to substantial experience in conducting socio-behavioral and biomedical research and providing HIV care, mentoring and training health care and research personnel to enhance local and international capacity, she has a strong interest in research and clinical ethics and the development of systems and structures for regulation of research. She was the founding chairperson of the National Bioethics Society of Kenya, (BSK), a board member of AVAC, and chaired the WHO HRP Alliance (capacity building for RH research) 2016 to 2021, and is a trustee for the HIV Trust.
KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE RAILA ODINGA ROAD OFF MBAGATHI WAY, AT THE KEMRI GRADUATE SCHOOL
Max Credits:
25 Points
Provider:
KEMRI/CDC Research and Public collaboration.
Claim Points
RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESARCH
Starting on:
Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
Ending on:
Jun 27, 2025
Jun 27, 2025
Venue:
KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE RAILA ODINGA ROAD OFF MBAGATHI WAY, AT THE KEMRI GRADUATE SCHOOL
KENYA MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE RAILA ODINGA ROAD OFF MBAGATHI WAY, AT THE KEMRI GRADUATE SCHOOL
Description
To train particpants in the responsible conduct of research covering diverse topics
Objectives
To ensure the learners are well appriased in areas of responsible conduct of research and apply the skills in their areas of practice
Presenters
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Dr.
Samson Konongoi
Dr. Limbaso is a Scientist at the KEMRI Arbovirus and Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers Research Laboratory leading a team specializing in the detection and response to arboviruses and viral hemorrhagic fever viruses. He has over two decades of experience in laboratory and field research with interests in viral epidemiology, evolution and dynamics of zoonotic disease transmission. He is a resource person in the training of rapid response teams in the country and region. He is the current Chair of the KEMRI Animal Care and Use Committee and is member of various disease technical working groups in the country and region.
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Mr.
James Nguya
Mr. Nguya is a Research Scientist (Research Regulation) at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Scientific and Ethics Review Unit (SERU). He has supported CBEC-KEMRI Bioethics Training Initiative (CK-BTI) as a member of the SERU Secretariat since its inception in 2017 on the practicum course, as Faculty and also as a supporting actor during some of the trainings undertaken by the initiative that involved acting as a training tool. Mr. Nguya is the current Secretary of the KEMRI Research Integrity Committee (KEMRI RIC).He is the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Coordinator of the Institute. He has a BA in Social Work from the University of Nairobi awarded in 2011 and a Masters in Project Planning and Management (2019) from the same university, a Certificate in Research Ethics from Centre for Bioethics and Culture, Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (CBEC-SIUT) (2014) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Biomedical Ethics from CBEC-SIUT (2018).
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Mrs
Melba Katindi
Ms. Katindi is an advocate of the High Court of Kenya practicing as Katindi & Company Advocates and the Founder of NEXTGEN Lawyers - Kenya. She is an active member of Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) – Scientific and Ethics Review Unit and has been a reviewer since 2014. She is the current Vice Chairperson of the Bioethics Society of Kenya. She is a highly proficient legal professional with extensive experience in health-related Human Rights and Gender. She has over 10 years combined work experience. She has a postgraduate diploma in Bioethics, is currently pursuing a Master in Bioethics course at AMIU and is passionate about bioethics education and awareness. Within the health sector, she provides technical assistance to incorporate rights-based approaches and mainstreaming gender equality within HIV, TB, Palliative Care, SRHR and Drug Policy Reform. She is passionate about evidence-informed laws, policies and practices and been involved in advancing community-led research among populations most impacted by discriminatory laws. She continues to actively influence Policy and Legislation through Legislative Advocacy and Strategic Litigation.
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Dr.
Fr. Pascal Mwakio
Rev. Dr. Fr. Mwakio is a Catholic priest from the Mombasa Archdiocese since 2004. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Philosophical studies from Urbaniana University - Rome, bachelor’s degree in theological studies, Masters and Doctorate Degrees in Bioethics all from Regina Apostolorum University, Rome. He is the author of the book: “The Right to Life and African Concepts about Life: A Bioethical Approach for Kenya, 2014”, an expert and committee member of the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO’s Social and Human Sciences’ Program and a member of Bioethics Society of Kenya. Additionally, he is an external examiner at Catholic University of Eastern Africa.” Currently he is a faculty member at CBEC-KEMRI Bioethics Training Initiative. REV. DR PASCAL MWAKIO Rev. Dr. Fr. Pascal Mwambi Mwakio is a Catholic priest from Mombasa Archdiocese since 2004. He holds Bachelor’s degree in Philosophical studies from Urbaniana University-Rome, Bachelor’s degree theological studies, Masters and Doctorate degrees in Bioethics Regina Apostolurum University, Rome. He is the author of book Right to Life and African Concepts about Life: A Bioethical Approach Kenya, 2014, an expert and committee member of the Kenya Commission for UNESCO’s Social and Human Sciences’ Program member of Bioethics Society of Kenya. Additionally, he is an examiner at Catholic University of Eastern Africa. Currently he is a faculty member at CBEC-KEMRI Bioethics Training Initiative
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Dr.
SARAH GITOME
Dr. Gitome, MBChB (UoN), MPH (UC Berkeley), is a clinical research scientist and Acting deputy director of the Sexual Reproductive Adolescent and Child Health (SRACH) Program at KEMRI. She is a highly skilled multi-dimensional researcher with 15+ years of experience in conducting sexual and reproductive health research in Kenya. She collaborates with local, regional and international researchers to expand HIV prevention and reproductive health options for women and reproductive-age couples. Dr. Gitome is passionate about getting to the root cause of complex reproductive health challenges and blending clinical, behavioral and economic interventions to generate multi-faceted solutions that impact people's lives. Through several co- and independently-funded research projects, she was part of the group that led early clinical trials on the now approved Dapivirine microbicide ring, pioneered early research that culminated in the registration of the first efficacious vaginal microbicide product in Kenya, drove greater involvement of men in female-oriented reproductive health options, tested safer conception strategies for HIV sero-different couples, explored novel channels for offering self-care contraceptives using human centered design approaches and more recently, she is researching on how to optimize the vaginal microbiome for long-term prevention and treatment of bacterial vaginosis and sexually transmitted infections in Africa. Dr. Gitome is a member of the KEMRI Scientific and Ethics Review Committee since 2012.
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Prof.
STEPHEN MUHUDHIA
Prof. Muhudhia is Consultant Paediatrician in clinical practice at The Nairobi Hospital. He is an adjunct professor of bioethics, and co-director Africa Bioethics Initiative at Trinity International University in Illinois, USA. He is a part- time lecturer at Kabarak University, where he teaches bioethics to Master of Family Medicine students. Prof. Muhudhia is an adjunct faculty for the Master in Bioethics program at Amref International University and Mount Kenya University in Kenya. He is the Vice Chair of the Scientific and Ethics Review Unit, Committee C of Kenya Medical Research Institute. He is the current Chair of the Bioethics Society of Kenya. In addition to qualifications as a specialist paediatrician, he has a master’s degree in Bioethics and Health Law and a Post Graduate Diploma in Biomedical Ethics.
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