Ms Matrona Akiso
Kenya / Nairobi

Institution

University of Nairobi

Based in

Kenya , Nairobi

Languages

English

Short Bio

I am a doctoral student at the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, University of Nairobi. I hold an MSc in Biotechnology and a BSc in Biochemistry both from the University of Nairobi. My Ph.D project aims to understand the interaction of transmitted/founder HIV-1 virions and the female genital mucosa. This knowledge will inform on designing effective HIV-1 vaccines aimed at enhancing mucosal immunity.

Other Expertise

Cellular Immunity Microbiome Health Sciences Infectious Diseases Vaccine Design Virology