John Juma

Follower of Christ | Computational Biologist | Bioinformatician | Big data enthusiast | Gunner

[Jurrien Timber @JurrienTimber]

Romans 12:12

[Tezira Lore @tezira]

#RailaOdinga: the man who changed Kenya without ever ruling it https://t.co/DJ5yOh37H3 #RIPBaba

[John Juma @john_juma]

@theMagunga @CosterOjwang has released a very nice one as well. https://t.co/YD9EiFIQEt

[The Raila Odinga Amolo Foundation @RailaOdinga]

Africa is on the verge of something spectacular. We have a unique opportunity for growth. Let us use our collective skills and unique gifts as nations to create a brighter future.

[John Juma @john_juma]

@gabrieloguda The pride of Africa

[The Raila Odinga Amolo Foundation @RailaOdinga]

Whatever the outcome, let it provide you with the impetus to pursue your life's ambition. Be the best version of yourself possible!

[The Raila Odinga Amolo Foundation @RailaOdinga]

There is no easy walk to freedom anywhere - Nelson Mandela

[John Juma @john_juma]

@LinusKaikai Rt. Rev. Prof. David Hellington Kobia delivered the message quite well

[John Juma @john_juma]

@scheafferoo Lit ahinya

[Chemtai Mungo,MD,MPH @ChemtaiMungo]

We’re hiring!

My research team is recruiting a Clinical Research Data Coordinator for a remote position based at UNC Chapel Hill. This role will help advance global #CervicalCancerElimination by supporting data management, quality control, and analysis for innovative clinical trials.

Experience with SAS, SPSS, R, or STATA is required, and a passion for women’s health equity is a plus.

Apply here by September 22nd: https://t.co/YeEKAWYJRb

*Please Note: Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.

#Hiring #ClinicalResearch #DataCoordinator #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #CervicalCancerElimination #WomensHealthEquity #UNC #UNCOBGYN

@UNC_Lineberger @UNCOBGYN @GillingsGlobal @unc_cwhr @unccfar

[Africa CDC @AfricaCDC]

#EbolaOutbreak in DRC — what we know so far:

✅ A sixteenth Ebola outbreak has been declared in the Democratic Republic of Congo, confirmed in Kasai Province.
✅ 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths have been reported, including four healthcare workers.
✅ The index case is a 34-year-old pregnant woman.
✅ Laboratory tests confirmed the Zaire strain of Ebola.

@AfricaCDC is working in close solidarity with the Ministry of Health. Our Director General @Dr_JeanKaseya is on the ground, coordinating an urgent response and deploying experts to strengthen surveillance, contact tracing, laboratory capacity, and infection prevention to protect communities and health workers.

🔗 Read the full statement: https://t.co/aGtie6ybPy

#AfricaCDC

[John Juma @john_juma]

First volunteers receive Rift Valley fever vaccine in Kenya Phase II trial https://t.co/OJccrPGQIA

[African Bioinformatics Institute @AfrBioInstitute]

📢Applications are now open for Group Leaders at the African Bioinformatics Institute!

We welcome senior scientists based at African institutions advancing bioinformatics.

🗓️First review: 19 Sept 2025
📎For more information click here: https://t.co/Qh6SJHeAf6

[John Juma @john_juma]

@kenyanpundit What a great suggestion

[John Juma @john_juma]

@firefoxx66 Congratulations Emma. A trailblazer you are.

[Dr Cameron Webb @Mozziebites]

This is concerning news. “The potentially deadly Japanese encephalitis virus has been found in mosquitoes in Brisbane for the first time” https://t.co/uT0AuPBNy9 🦟

[Africa CDC @AfricaCDC]

Tanzania has reported confirmed cases of imported #mpox, with no evidence of community transmission at this time. @AfricaCDC 's Dr Ngashi Ngongo confirms that additional cases are under investigation, and the situation is being closely monitored.

Watch our latest briefing: https://t.co/8WGuly1h36

#AfricaCDC #AfricaResponds

[NOAA Climate.gov @NOAAClimate]

Last month ranked as the third warmest February globally. From record Arctic heat to floods and droughts in different corners of the world, these maps show how the month unfolded. Read more: https://t.co/1xP1TE08zL

[Torsten Seemann @torstenseemann]

🦘✂️ Thanks to @cziscience, @wytamma and I are writing the next version of the Snippy bacterial variant calling pipeline. We want your input on what features s it will have. Please fill out this (longish) survey to help make Snippy great again! https://t.co/8SA1KYfR4t

[Moritz Kraemer @MOUGK]

AI is poised to accelerate understanding in infectious diseases, but its value needs to be demonstrated through close collaboration between research, industry, society, and policy.

Paper free to read: https://t.co/jlf7weUXJH

Summary here: https://t.co/4Pdwyfmqpn