BURUDI STEPHEN

Mr
BURUDI
STEPHEN

RESEARCH SCIENTIST
MMUST- KALRO
Biography
My current pursuit of a Master of Science in Medical Parasitology is based on my extensive background in African trypanosomiasis research and my Bachelor of Science degree in Entomology and Parasitology. These experiences have given me an in-depth understanding of the complex world of zoonoses. At the moment, I am employed as a research scientist at the KALRO VSRC Trypanosomiasis Research Centre, which doubles as a referral hospital for sleeping sickness in Kenya. I am driven to pursue my academic goals by my love of zoonosis, and the development of vaccines and the fight against pesticide and medication resistance. My objective is to enhance public health by augmenting knowledge in these vital domains through my academic pursuits and research.
Research interests
Antigenic variation in zoonotic parasitic strains- Exploring their role in drug resistance, vaccine development and transmission rates
Projects you're working on
Development of prototype antigen rapid diagnostic kit for Trypanosoma vivax Characterization of drug resistant Trypanosoma vivax strains circulating within Busia county, Kenya Multi-antigen and multiepitope recombinant vaccine development against Trypanosoma vivax DEvelopment of novel vaccine against canine leishmaniasis
Discipline
Parasitology
Host species
Zoonoses
Pathogen
Parasites ParasitesBabesia ParasitesCestodes ParasitesNematodes ParasitesTaenia solium ParasitesTheileria annulata ParasitesTheileria parva ParasitesTicks ParasitesTrypanosoma
Stage of vaccine development
Antigen discovery and immunogen design