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Janet Majanja
Country of origin: Kenya Currently in: Kenya, Nairobi General field of specialization: Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology-
Degrees
2001 Undergraduate Chemical Sciences2015 Master Medical and Health Sciences incl Neurosciences -
Current Research Activities
Structural, Cell and Molecular Biology
Respiratory and arbovirus surveillance and research
Publications resulting from Research:
Molecular Surveillance of Adamantane Resistance among Human Influenza A Viruses Isolated in Four Epidemic Seasons in Kenya. Meshack Wadegu, Fred Wamunyokoli, George Osanjo, Silvanos Opanda, Janet Majanja, Rodney Coldren and Wallace Bulimo. Afr. J. Pharmacol. Ther. 2016. 5(3): 181-192
PGF2α Synthase-Like Proteins are expressed in Promastigotes of Old World Leishmania Species but not in New World Species. Janet Majanja, Fred Wamunyokoli, Solomon Mpoke and Wallace D. Bulimo. Afr. J. Pharmacol. Ther. 2014. 3(2): 67-73
Impact of Influenza A (H1N1) pdm09 Virus on Circulation Dynamics of Seasonal Influenza Strains in Kenya. Janet Majanja, Rose N. Njoroge, Rachel Achilla, Eyako K. Wurapa, Meshack Wadegu, Silvanos Mukunzi, Josephat Mwangi, James Njiri, George Gachara, and Wallace Bulimo. Am. J. Trop. Med. Hyg 2013. 88(5) 940–945.
Molecular Characterization and Phylogenetic Analysis of the Hemagglutinin 1 Protein of Human Influenza A Virus Subtype H1N1Circulating in Kenya during 2007–2008. Wallace D. Bulimo, Rachel A. Achilla, Janet Majanja, Silvanos Mukunzi, Meshack Wadegu, Finnley Osuna, Josephat Mwangi, James Njiri, Julia Wangui, Janet Nyambura, Beryl Obura, Ken Mitei, Duke Omariba, Shirley Segecha, Martha Nderitu, Alfred Odindo, Charles Adega, Jeremiah Kiponda, Ruth Mupa, Frida Munyazi, George Kissinger, Mohammed Mwakuzimu, Diana Kamola, Elias Muhidin, Daniel Kamau, Steve Kairithia, Margaret Koech, Alice Sang, Lynette Ongéta, David C. Schnabel. J Infect Dis. 2012:206 (Suppl 1) S46-S52.
Epidemiology of 2009 Pandemic Influenza A Virus Subtype H1N1 Among Kenyans Aged 2 Months to 18 Years, 2009–2010. Karen K. Wong, Wallace D. Bulimo, Japheth Magana, Rachel A. Achilla, Sandra K. Schwarcz, Maylor Simwa, Janet M. Majanja, Meshack O. Wadegu, Finley A. Osuna, Silvanos O. Mukunzi, Josephat K. Mwangi, Julia M. Wangui, Janet N. Muthoni, James O. Njiri, Beryl D. Obura, Benjamin H. Opot, Kenneth K. Mitei, Jane Barani, Samwel Lifumo, and David C. Schnabel. J Infect Dis. 2012. 206 (Suppl 1): S68-S73
Were the WHO-recommended Human Influenza Vaccine Formulations Appropriate for Kenya during the 2010-2011 Season? Inferences from the HA1 Gene Analysis. Wallace D. Bulimo, Silvanos Mukunzi, Rachel Achilla, Benjamin H. Opot, Finnley Osuna, Janet Majanja, Meshack Wadegu and Eyako K. Wurapa. Afr. J. Pharmacol. Ther. 2012. 1(2): S61-S67.
Multidisciplinary approach towards training of the next generation of forensic DNA analysts in Africa; a Kenyan perspective. Eva Aluvaala Nambatia, Muturi Njoka, Fred Eyase, Janet Majanja, Naomi Njuguna, Sophie M. Gitonga, Nicholas Mwikwabe, Eric Lelo, Milka Mwangi, Allan Kingoro Francis Kimani, Kizito Lubano, Wallace Bulimo. Forensic Sci Int: Synergy. 2020: 2: 123-125.
Current profession
Current professional activities type:ResearchRespiratory virus surveillance
Workshop and Conference Attended
2020 Nairobi, Kenya The 10th KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health (KASH) Conference2015 Nairobi, Kenya The 5th KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health (KASH) Conference2014 Nairobi, Kenya The 3rd Medical and Veterinary Virus Research in Kenya2011 Nairobi, Kenya The 1st Medical and Veterinary Virus Research in Kenya symposium. Nairobi, Kenya.2011 Rome, Italy XIII International Symposium on Respiratory Viral Infections2009 Johannesburg, South Africa 1st Annual African Network for Influenza Surveillance and Epidemiology meeting (ANISE)2008 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 13th International Conference on Infectious Diseases (ICID). Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Affiliations
Biochemistry and Biotechnology Professionals Society of Kenya (BBSK)Presentation given
2020Enhanced surveillance for early detection of MERS-CoV in Kenya: findings from returning pilgrims in 2016Nairobi KenyaEvent: The 10th KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health (KASH) Conference2015Capacity Building through the USAMRU-K, DEID student internship program.Nairobi, KenyaEvent: The 5th KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health (KASH) Conference KEMRI, Nairobi, Kenya.2014Seasonal trend of Influenza in Kenya from January to October, 2013Nairobi, KenyaEvent: The 3rd Medical and Veterinary Virus Research in Kenya2011What influence did the outbreak due to the 2009 pandemic H1N1 have on the temporal and seasonal distribution of seasonal Influenza viruses circulating in Kenya?Nairobi, KenyaEvent: The 1st Medical and Veterinary Virus Research in Kenya symposium2011Non-Influenza Respiratory Virus Infections in Kenya: 2007-2010Rome, ItalyEvent: XIII International Symposium on Respiratory Viral Infections2009Human Parainfluenza virus Infections in Kenya: Epidemiologic aspects.Johannesburg, South AfricaEvent: 1st Annual African Network for Influenza Surveillance and Epidemiology meeting (ANISE).
