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Our February Ambassador of the Month is Kenneth Omollo, PhD Student at the University of Nairobi. Kenneth joined our Ambassador program in the last quarter of 2017, and has played an active role by promoting Immunopaedia and contributing to the Breaking News page. Thank you Kenneth for all your hard work.
Name: Kenneth Omollo
Position: PhD Student
Research Institute: University of Nairobi/Manitoba Research Program
Research interests: Mucosal Immunology, HIV Susceptibility, Hormonal Contraception Cellular Biology
Recent publications:
Boily-Larouche G, Omollo K, et al. CD161 identifies polyfunctional Th1/Th17 cells in the genital mucosa that are depleted in HIV-infected female sex workers from Nairobi, Kenya. Scientific Reports. 2017.
Omollo K, et al. The Impact of Sex Work Interruption on Blood-Derived T Cells in Sex Workers from Nairobi, Kenya. AIDS Research Human Retroviruses. 2016.
Why I love immunology: It is amazing to learn how the immune system works hard to protect us from diseases, and on the flipside, how the immune system itself can, when out of control, be the cause of debilitating conditions. I believe immunology provides answers to many infectious disease questions and human health in general. Many scientific breakthroughs that have led to effective interventions, like vaccines, have come from this field.
If I wasn’t an immunologist I would be: Probably a women’s rights activist ?
Tips for young people who want to enter the field of immunology: The field is diverse and highly dynamic. Identify your niche with an open mind and be willing to learn even from sub-fields remotely related to yours. Read… read… read… and ask questions.
What being an Immunopaedia Ambassador means to me: It means playing part in a great initiative aimed at enhancing learning in cutting edge science. IP provides access to resources that would otherwise not be available to many students and scientists especially those from resource limited settings, so I’m glad to contribute to its development.
How I have contributed to Immunopaedia so far: In addition to writing a breaking news article, I have promoted the website among my friends and colleagues at the university. I’m also planning to give talks on Immunopaedia at other universities in Nairobi.
You can get in touch with me by: Researchgate or LinkedIn
