Lead Researcher: Dr. Bethwell Owuor, PhD

This research in Biotechnology focuses on utilizing indigenous African plant species for medicinal purposes, specifically in combating diseases like COVID-19 and monitoring harmful algal blooms in Lake Victoria. The project combines computational tools, machine learning, and next-generation sequencing technologies to explore traditional pharmacopoeia and analyze aquatic environmental DNA. This research, funded by major international organizations, is contributing to global health initiatives and advancing the understanding of biodiversity and its potential for sustainable health solutions.