Kanoi LabAdvancing Global Health Through Cutting-Edge Research
We are a dedicated multidisciplinary team of scientists tackling the world’s most pressing infectious diseases — from malaria vaccine discovery to maternal health and advanced diagnostics.
About Us
Our work spans the entire spectrum from basic discovery science to applied development of vaccines, diagnostics, and surveillance tools, with special emphasis on improving maternal and child health in malaria-endemic regions.
Hosted at the Centre for Research in Infectious Diseases (CRID), Directorate of Research and Development, and the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Mount Kenya University, Thika, Kenya, we are committed to advancing global health through high-impact, collaborative science.
Our Core Research Areas
Malaria Vaccine Discovery & Development
We discover and test next-generation malaria vaccine candidates using advanced protein synthesis and immunological assays.
- Identified & validated 3,000+ novel malaria antigens
- Established immune correlates of protection
- Characterized new targets for pregnancy-associated malaria
Improving Maternal & Neonatal Health
We investigate immune changes during pregnancy in malaria-endemic regions to improve health outcomes for mothers and babies.
- Established biomarkers for placental malaria infection
- Uncovered immune dysregulation mechanisms in pregnancy
- Conducted community-based preventive care studies
Advanced Diagnostics & Genomic Surveillance
We develop diagnostic tools and use next-gen sequencing for genomic surveillance of infectious diseases and AMR.
- Developed novel molecular assays
- Established placental health biobank
- Mapped AMR genes in clinical & environmental samples
Sketch of Dr Bernard Kanoi (second right) with (left to right) Prof Eizo Takashima, Prof Yaeta Endo, and Prof Takafumi Tsuboi who have been very instrumental in the use of wheat germ cell free system in malaria research.
A Collaborative Approach to Science
We believe in the power of collaboration. Our team of ambitious young scientists partners with institutions, universities, and public health bodies across Africa and the world to ensure our research delivers the greatest impact on human health.
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