Objectives
To conduct studies of common conditions of the mind and the nervous system to generate data to inform policy. To create cohorts for understanding brain function and pathogenesis of diseases, for testing interventions, and for long term follow-ups
ABOUT US
We utilize different research approaches from epidemiological surveys/cohorts, genomics, clinical studies, psychological assessments, neurophysiology, evaluation of interventions to public awareness
PROJECTS
THE DIFU SIMO MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS CAMPAIGN
Difu Simo (a Kigiriama phrase which means "Breaking Free") is a Mental Health Awareness Campaign in Kilifi County.
Epilepsy Pathway Innovation in Africa
Epilepsy is one of the most common conditions that affect the brain and the impact of the condition is enormous particularly in countries from sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
Suicidality in Psychosis Sub study (SIPs)
SIPs study is founded on the recognition that suicide is a significant public health problem- that is preventable.
NeuroDev Kenya
The NeuroDev Kenya Project is a study aimed at investigating the genetics of neurodevelopmental disorders through the identification of genes and phenotypes associated with the disorders....
Mal-Brain Study
The term “Mal-Brain” is derived from the term malaria and brain. The project looks at the impact of RTS,S/AS01 vaccine and Insecticide Treated Bednet (ITN)...
SPARK
Globally around 53 million young children have developmental disorders (DD), and 95% of these children live in low-and middle-income countries.
HIV STUDIES
Before the ground-breaking discovery of antiretroviral therapy (ART), an HIV diagnosis was considered a death sentence with many HIV-infected people dying...
EPIGEN Study
Epilepsy and other common mental disorders are likely to be common in poor regions using the locally adapted assessment tools for epilepsy, autism, ADHD and psychosis
Epilepsy and Neurodevelopmental Clinic
The clinic offers epilepsy consultation, treatment, and follow-up as well as clinical care for patients with other neurological disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders
NEWS & EVENTS
KEMRI
NEUROSCIENCE UNIT
2022
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