Brian Maina
PhD Fellow
Quick Facts
Brian is a Ph.D. Fellow with a special interest in genomics, computational biology, and diagnostics in the study of infectious diseases.
He is currently pursuing a doctorate in Tropical and Infectious Diseases at the University of Nairobi's Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis (CEMA).
His research focuses on the genomic and phenotypic factors that influence Middle East Respiratory Coronavirus zoonotic transmission.
He hold an MSc in Medical Microbiology from the University of Nairobi, as well as advanced training in bioinformatics, genomics, and diagnostics from various academic institutions around the world. He is also a member of a serology consultancy laboratory directed by Dr. rer. nat. Marcel Müller and housed at the Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin Institute of Virology.
Publications
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Biphasic MERS-CoV Incidence in Nomadic Dromedaries with Putative Transmission to Humans, Kenya, 2022-2023.
Ogoti Brian Maina, Riitho Victor, Wildemann Johanna, Mutono Nyamai, Tesch Julia, Rodon Jordi, Harichandran Kaneemozhe, Emanuel Jackson, Möncke-Buchner Elisabeth, Kiambi Stella, Oyugi Julius, Mureithi Marianne, Corman Victor M, Drosten Christian, Thumbi Samuel M, Müller Marcel A. "Biphasic MERS-CoV Incidence in Nomadic Dromedaries with Putative Transmission to Humans, Kenya, 2022-2023.". Emerging infectious diseases. (2024 Mar)
Emerging infectious diseases • 2024-03-01T00:00:00.000Z
The impact of livestock interventions on nutritional outcomes of children younger than 5 years old and women in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Muema Josphat, Mutono Nyamai, Kisaka Stevens, Ogoti Brian, Oyugi Julius, Bukania Zipporah, Daniel Tewoldeberhan, Njuguna Joseph, Kimani Irene, Makori Anita, Omulo Sylvia, Boyd Erin, Osman Abdal Monium, Gwenaelle Luc, Jost Christine, Thumbi S M. "The impact of livestock interventions on nutritional outcomes of children younger than 5 years old and women in Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis.". Frontiers in nutrition. (2023)
Frontiers in nutrition • 2023-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Endemicity of Coxiella burnetii infection among people and their livestock in pastoral communities in northern Kenya
Muema Josphat, Nyamai Mutono, Wheelhouse Nick, Njuguna Joseph, Jost Christine, Oyugi Julius, Bukania Zipporah, Oboge Harriet, Ogoti Brian, Makori Anita, Fernandez Maria Del Pilar, Omulo Sylvia, Thumbi S M. "Endemicity of ". Heliyon. (2022 Oct)
Heliyon • 2022-10-23T00:00:00.000Z
Sero - epidemiology of brucellosis in people and their livestock: A linked human - animal cross-sectional study in a pastoralist community in Kenya.
Muema Josphat, Oboge Harriet, Mutono Nyamai, Makori Anita, Oyugi Julius, Bukania Zipporah, Njuguna Joseph, Jost Christine, Ogoti Brian, Omulo Sylvia, Thumbi S M. "Sero - epidemiology of brucellosis in people and their livestock: A linked human - animal cross-sectional study in a pastoralist community in Kenya.". Frontiers in veterinary science. (2022)
Frontiers in veterinary science • 2022-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
