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Public Lecture on Validation of the serum N-glycome based biomarker for ovarian cancer via a multi-center study in Kenya and Germany

The public lecture by Prof. Véronique Blanchard  on the Validation of the serum N-glycome based biomarker for ovarian cancer via a multi-center study in Kenya and Germany was held on Thursday 3rd August 2023 at the Faculty of Health Sciences, UoN, KNH campus, Lecture Theatre 3 from 11:00 a.m.

Dr Okemwa presents at the SNOSSA Conference 2023

The 5th Society of Neuro-Oncology of Sub-Saharan Africa meeting (SNOSSA) was held on the 20th to 22nd July 2023 at the Radisson Blue Upper Hill Hotel. The conference brought together a diverse group of delegates from all across Africa, the Americas, Europe and beyond. It included half day workshop in the different subspecialties of neuro-oncology, developments and research presentations.

Invitation to Public Lecture by Prof. Véronique Blanchard

Prof. Véronique Blanchard from Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany will be giving a public lecture on the Omics discipline “Validation of the serum N-glycome based biomarker for ovarian cancer via a multi-center study in Kenya and Germany” on Thursday 3rd August 2023 at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Lecture Theatre 3 from 11:00 a.m. Other than physical attendance, there's also an option for virtual attendance.

To register in advance for this meeting:

https://lnkd.in/dMsyzsB8

Dr Wanyama leads delegation at the 2nd Kenya-UK improvement and investment summit

On Monday, June 12th to Tuesday, 13th June 2023, Dr Francis Wanyama led the delegation to the second Kenya-Uk improvement and investment health summit 2023 at Four points by Sheraton Hotel, Nairobi.

Graced by various Vice Chancellors of Kenyan universities and Governors on improvement and investment of health in the country. Discussions on various topics on health in Kenya and UK were made by the health professionals together with possible projects.

 

Global Heart program in the Faculty

For the third year running, the global heart program has helped students from University of Nairobi and Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin to develop research project in medicine and public health.

On 20th-23rd June 2023, Dr Peter Maturi, coordinator of the program, organized for the faculty staff members in the program including Prof Amayo in discussions on the program together with the Faculty Dean, Prof George Osanjo.

The students got to present four research projects that they are working on from both universities.

Miss Josephine Rioki conducts assessment at PATHCARE Kenya Limited

As one of the Certified Laboratory assessors in Kenya, from 5th - 6th June 2023, Miss Josephine Rioki conducted Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) assessments at PATHCARE Kenya Limited.

Accreditation is important for testing (general and medical) and calibration laboratories, certification and inspection bodies.

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Free Neuropathology and Neurosurgical medical camp in Makueni

The free neuropathology and neurosurgical medical camp was organised by the Makueni government in partnership with the Brain Tumour Association of Kenya (BTAK) on 1st-3rd June 2023 in three hospitals.

Leading the medical camp was Dr Parmenaus Minda Okwemwa, a consultant neuropathology and Chairman of the Brain Tumour Association of Kenya, and Prof Christopher Musau, a specialist neurosurgeon. They were joined by other neurosurgeon residents and medical students from the Faculty of health sciences.