Bernard Kanoi

Assistant Professor | Immunologist | Naturally acquired and vaccine-induced immunity | Malaria | @MountKenyaUni | Kenya | Uganda | Japan |

[FAIS_Africa @FAISAfrica]

#FAIS hosted a session on immunological disorders, HIV & co-morbidities in Africa!

Speakers: Prof. Clive Gray, Dr. Lucy Ochola, Dr. Bernard Kanoi & Dr. Esemu Livo
Moderators: Prof. Clive Gray & Prof. Abdallah Badou

Did you attend this session? Tell us what stood out to you! 👀

[FAIS_Africa @FAISAfrica]

FAIS at #IUIS2025 - The FAIS Executive Committee is proud to be in Vienna for #IUIS2025, connecting with global colleagues, collaborators, and friends in the immunology community 🌐

#FAIS #FAISinVienna ImmunologyWithoutBorders #AfricanScience #GlobalHealth

[FAIS_Africa @FAISAfrica]

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[KEMRI-Wellcome @KEMRI_Wellcome]

We held a one-day National research stakeholders’ workshop that brought together over 30 researcher reviewers, regulators, and researchers to discuss preliminary findings and reflect on the ethical considerations of generating cell lines in Kenya. The workshop offered valuable insights from community deliberations and expert interviews on governance, consent, commercial involvement, and benefit-sharing, marking a crucial step toward enhancing impactful and ethical cell line research.

[Bernard Kanoi @benkanoi]

Exciting to see the continued and significant role vaccines play in the development of Africa. Increased vaccine access is crucial for a healthier and more prosperous future for the continent. Involved in initiatives working to make these life-saving tools accessible to all.

[NASEMCapacityDevelopment @NASEM_Capacity]

✨ Catch the Highlights!

We’re excited to share a video recap from the Partnerships for Vaccine Development in Africa Workshop, held earlier this year in Kigali, Rwanda, and supported by the Gates Foundation.

👉 https://t.co/qcyw2h9ii6

#VaccineDevelopment #Africa #NASEM

[Bernard Kanoi @benkanoi]

Our thoughts!

Malaria Chemotherapeutics What Next for Africa - Ochola - Advanced Therapeutics - Wiley Online Library https://t.co/sRbhVfO5mX

[Kenya BioVax Institute 🇰🇪 @BioVaxInstitute]

The @BioVaxInstitute Stakeholder Mapping Workshop opened with a resolute aim- bringing together industry leaders, researchers, government officials, and international partners committed to advancing vaccine and biotherapeutics manufacturing in Kenya. Hon. Dr. Swarup Mishra, Chairman of the Board of Directors, officially inaugurated the event, emphasizing the urgency of self-sufficiency in vaccine production. His address highlighted the need for strategic partnerships, streamlined regulatory processes, and investment in cutting-edge biotechnology to position Kenya as a continental leader in biopharmaceutical innovation.

Throughout the workshop, stakeholders engaged in in-depth deliberations, exchanging insights on policy alignment, funding opportunities, and infrastructure development. Researchers showcased groundbreaking advancements in vaccine development while regulatory experts explored frameworks to ensure quality and compliance. As the sessions unfolded, a collective commitment to action emerged, reinforcing the belief that through collaboration and innovation, Kenya could realize its ambition of establishing a resilient and world-class vaccine manufacturing industry.

✅ #BioVaxKE
✅ #VaccineManufacturingKE
✅ #BiotherapeuticsKE
✅ #StrengtheningPartnerships
✅ #LocalVaccineProduction
✅ #HealthcareInnovationKE
✅ #AfricaBiotech
✅ #HealthSecurityKE
✅ #PharmaceuticalInnovation
✅ #BiotechPartnerships

[Bernard Kanoi @benkanoi]

https://t.co/NuIHoqFTQa

[Bernard Kanoi @benkanoi]

In our new study, we looked at how malaria affects these guardian cells in pregnant women. We examined placentas from women with & without malaria to see if it changed the types of macrophages present & the levels of important molecules inside. 🔬

[Bernard Kanoi @benkanoi]

We hope that by learning more about these tiny guardians, we can find ways to protect moms & babies! This is just one example of how science improves global health! 🌍 #science #health #pregnancy #malaria #immunology #research #highschoolscience #biology #medicine

[Bernard Kanoi @benkanoi]

https://t.co/CK7JZGQUzc

[Bernard Kanoi @benkanoi]

A gut commensal protozoan determines respiratory disease outcomes by shaping pulmonary immunity: Cell https://t.co/xJVCpc4yWQ

[Bernard Kanoi @benkanoi]

8/8
Editorial
This abstract is a masterpiece, seamlessly combining romance, science, and creativity. However, for future editions, incorporating a systematic review of the “thermodynamic stability of love” or even a flowchart of key milestones could elevate its scholarly appeal!

[Bernard Kanoi @benkanoi]

As an editor, I and two reviewers, have had a chance to look at your wedding invitation: review comments

Reviewer 1:
This “abstract” brilliantly merges scientific jargon with a heartwarming event, creating an amusing yet intellectual invitation. However, it can improved further

[Bernard Kanoi @benkanoi]

7/n
Conclusion:
While the conclusion is heartfelt, it misses an opportunity to highlight long-term projections of this covalent bonding. An additional statement forecasting future “molecular additions” (read: offspring) would provide a fuller picture