Samuel Mwaniki

Samuel's research interests are in the areas of HIV and AIDS, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and health systems. He is currently studying the burden of HIV and STIs among tertiary male students who have sex with men in Nairobi, Kenya, and their access to sexual health services. Samuel holds Bachelor of Pharmacy and Master of Science (Tropical and Infectious Diseases) degrees, both from the University of Nairobi, where he also works as a pharmacist and researcher in the University Health Services Department. He previously worked as a County Pharmacist in Busia County, Kenya, between 2007 and 2009, before taking up his current role in 2010. Samuel aspires to participate in research that influences policy by contributing to the design, development, and implementation of interventions to address public health problems, thereby helping to reduce disease burden, alleviate human suffering, and promote socioeconomic development. Samuel is self-driven, diligent, and meticulous. He possesses superb interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills. He won a scholarship from the University of Nairobi to study for his master's degree, and a six-month studentship to carry out his research project at KEMRI-Wellcome Trust under the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) in Kilifi, Kenya. He is currently a CARTA Cohort 8 PhD Person.