“Determination of Molecular Characteristics of Filoviruses Circulating in Humans, Wild Caught Non-Human Primates, Bats and Rodents in Laikipia County in Kenya.”
Country of Study
Kenya
Institution
Kenyatta University/ Institute of Primate Research (IPR)
Expected Year of Completion
Graduated
Field
Virology
Research Summary
Peris’ research uses molecular tools to study zoonotic viruses, such as Ebola and Marburg virus, in Kenya. It will fill important knowledge gaps to support the prevention and control of filoviruses in potentially susceptible regions of the country.
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