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    Prof. Jun Li from Florida International University pays a visit to the department

    On 6th and 19th April 2022, Prof. Jun Li of Florida international university, Miami, USA visited…

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    ACADEMIC TRIP TO KALRO BY NUBSA STUDENTS

    On April 8th, 2022, the University of Nairobi Biochemistry Students Association (NUBSA) visited…

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  • Dr. Ezekiel Mecha
    Dr. Ezekiel Mecha is an ambassador of World Endometriosis Society

    Dr Ezekiel Mecha a lecturer in the department of Biochemistry,  Faculty of Science and…

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    Student biometrics being captured during the registration process.
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  • A global perspective of the nationalities of CEBIB postgraduates and alumni research destinations.
    A global perspective of the nationalities of postgraduates and alumni research destinations

    Mapping the nationalities of CEBIB postgraduates and alumni research destinations.

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    Now Open: Online Applications for Post Graduate Programmes - September 2021 intake (2021-2022)

    Applications are now open for CEBIB's postgraduate programmes; September Intake 2021!

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  • Photo: A trainer guides CEBIB students on how to use the Qubit4 fluorometer
    Biochemistry postgraduates participate in hands-on training at KALRO-VSRI Labs

    CEBIB postgraduates keenly follow the trainer's demo on how to use the Qubit4 Fluorometer.

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  • Photo: Prof. Victor Jongeneel with CEBIB staff and faculty
    Renown Scientist, Prof. Victor Jongeneel, gives a mentorship talk
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65th Graduation Ceremony
Jun 26
Virtual Data Science Forum

The University of Nairobi's Centre for Biotechnology and Bioinformatics (CEBIB) with the support of TReND grant…

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CEBIB Journal Club (Weekly)

CEBIB Journal Club is a rota-based experiential learning forum where postgraduates assume a leadership role in the…

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CEBIB Postgraduate Research Proposal Defense Webinar 2021 - Cohort 2

The Centre for Biotechnology & Bioinformatics (CEBIB) will host the webinar to facilitate evaluation and peer…

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Prof. Timothy Rebbeck visit to the Department of Biochemistry.
Prof. Rebbeck visit
Friday, June 17, 2022 - 12:08

Prof. Timothy R. Rebbeck, PhD,  professor of cancer prevention, Dana Farber Institute, Harvard University visited the Department of Biochemistry on 28th March, 2022 and delivered a talk on prostate cancer going on in West Africa under the Men of African Descent and Carcinoma of

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Prof. Jun Li from Florida International University pays a visit to the department
Prof. Jun Li from Florida International University pays a visit to the department
Tuesday, April 26, 2022 - 15:16

On 6th and 19th April 2022, Prof. Jun Li of Florida international university, Miami, USA visited the Department of Biochemistry upon invitation by Dr. Victor A. Mobegi of the Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi. Prof. Jun Li also paid a courtesy call to the Dean, Faculty of Science

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Academic trip
ACADEMIC TRIP TO KALRO BY NUBSA STUDENTS
Sunday, April 17, 2022 - 17:25

On April 8th, 2022, the University of Nairobi Biochemistry Students Association (NUBSA) visited the KALRO Kabete Biotechnology Center, where several biochemical techniques were demonstrated. Dr. Kanduma (NUBSA patron) and Dr. Maina accompanied them. They recorded a video of the academic trip

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Dr.  Ezekiel Mecha
Dr. Ezekiel Mecha is an ambassador of World Endometriosis Society
Sunday, April 17, 2022 - 15:47

Dr Ezekiel Mecha a lecturer in the department of Biochemistry,  Faculty of Science and Technology has been appointed an ambassador by the World Endometriosis Society. He is also the director of Endometriosis East Africa, an organization involved in advocating for Endometriosis awareness

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Student biometrics being captured during the registration process.
Student biometrics being captured during the registration process.
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 11:17

Student biometrics being captured during the registration process.

Mr. Thomas Arani, a senior technologist in the biochemistry department, registers a new student.
FRESHER'S REGISTRATION 2021
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 - 11:07
Mapping the nationalities of CEBIB postgraduates and alumni research destination.
A global perspective of the nationalities of postgraduates and alumni research destinations
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 - 16:44

Collaborative research networks at CEBIB have a wide international reach with notable research performed jointly between faculty and students from  Kenya and other sub-Saharan Africa countries including Mali, Liberia, Nigeria,

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Now Open: Online Applications for Post Graduate Programmes - September 2021 intake (2021-2022)
Friday, April 9, 2021 - 14:11

To apply visit the website and create an application account; https://application.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/site/login

 

Masters Programme:

  1. Master of Science in Biotechnology - I560
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