• SENIOR MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
•    SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

      Biography:    

I am a dedicated professional pursuing a PhD in Medical and Forensic Entomology, with an MSc in Medical Parasitology and Entomology, and a BSc in Medical Laboratory Sciences. As a Senior Technologist and part-time lecturer at Kisii University, I oversee laboratory operations and teach medical microbiology, hematology, and laboratory animal science. An active member of the Kenya Medical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians Board, I advance the profession through research and professional development. My expertise includes medical entomology and parasitic infections, with research focusing on entomological evidence in criminal investigations, leading to significant advancements in the field.

      Academic Qualifications:   

PhD in Biomedical Sciences (Medical and Forensic Entomology) (Ongoing);2022
Institution: Kisii University

    MSc. Biomedical Sciences (Medical Parasitology and Entomology); 2020
    Institution: Kisii University
  
    BSc. Medical Laboratory Sciences
    Institution: Kenya Methodist University,2014

      Research Interests:   

Research interests span multiple facets of medical and forensic sciences, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of entomology and molecular methods to estimate the postmortem interval. My expertise encompasses forensic entomology and medical immunohelminthology.

      Publications:   

Matiabe, E. M., Musyoki, S. K., & Nyanchong’i, B. (2020): The dynamics of intestinal helminthes and malaria co-infection: Impact on cytokine responses and malaria severity among school children in Kisii County, Kenya. International Journal of Scientific & Technology Research, 9(3), 3080. http://www.ijstr.org
Conferences:
Health Implications of soapstone mining at Tabaks, Kisii, Kisii university 2017
Implications of Bedbug resurgence inboarding Schools in Kisii county,Kisii National polytechnic 2017
The dynamics of Intestinal helminthesand malaria co-infection: Impact on cytokine response and malaria severity among school children,Kisii Polytechnic,2019

Classes taught:   

Medical parasitology
Vector science
Laboratory animal science
Forensic entomology
Forensic science.

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  Official Contact Details:   

ematiabe@kisiiuniversity.ac.ke