A collaboration between Department of Human Pathology, Department of Ophthalmology and Velux Stiftung has made it possible to have a Retinoblastoma research project spearheaded by Dr Lucy Njambi, Co Principle Investigator with Dr Helen Dimaras from University of Toronto, Dr Wairimu Waweru and Ms. Beatrice Omweri as the project research assistant.
The County Government of Vihiga together with the Rainbow 4 Africa UK had a colourful MoU signing ceremony at the County headquarters in Western Kenya on 28th April 2024. Present were the Governor for Vihiga, H.E Dr. Wilber Otichilo, his Deputy and other Government officials.
From R4A were Dr. Massimo Gozzelino, President of R4A UK and the Chairman R4A-KENYA, Dr. Frank Wanyama.
"Do you want to know more about cultural competence? Are you working in the Health Professions Education (HPE)?
On Friday, March 1, 2024, Dr. Francis Wanyama have a lecture at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Chuka University. It was organized by the Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences department as a public lecture and career talk. The students were treated to an engaging discourse on career prospects and professional development in the field. Prof. Kamweru the Dean, stressed the university’s commitment to preparing graduates for the job market and fostering cross-disciplinary research collaborations. Dr.
Free health check on 5th April 2024 at the Chancellor’s Court, Main Campus from 8am to 4pm.Theme: My health, my right. The university health service will be coordinating free screening and Advisory services. More details on the poster.
The University of Bologna and University of Nairobi have partnered on an exchange programs for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Speaking at Lecture Theatre III on Thursday, 14th March 2024, Prof Pier Paolo from Department of Medical and Surgical Science, University Of Bologna (Italy) mentioned the opportunities and challenges of the program and urged the students to apply for it either long term (24months) or short time (a few weeks).
The Department of Pathology was started through international collaboration with The Royal Infirmary Glasgow Medical School, UK. It separated from Microbiology and since then the department has trained over 130 Postgraduates.
On 7th - 8th March 2024, the Mmed Pathology and MSc Cytology students had a training by Dr Jody Julman and Dr Stephanie Johnson from Colorado, USA. They share different topics of cytology, including practical sessions on the microscope.
Are you passionate about innovation and developing ideas to solve society's greatest challenges? In preparation for The Nairobi Innovation Week 2024, register to participate in the Faculties-based Hackathons and learn how to innovate!
The goal is to prepare students and staff to be job creators instead of job seekers. The top three winning ideas from each of the Faculties Hackathons will get a chance to participate in the final Nairobi Innovation Week competition in 2024.
Thematic Areas:
·Education
·Fintech
·Affordable housing
This year's Glaucoma week the UoN Eye Centre shall offer free screening on March 12, 2024 to all staff and students of the University of Nairobi.
Come one! Come All!
