Dr Jackson Cheruiyot

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Dr Jackson Cheruiyot

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Department of Biological Sciences

School of Natural and Applied Sciences (MMUST)

P.O. Box 190-50100

Kakamega, KENYA

Office no. SPD Block A Room 310

Kakamega-Webuye Road

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ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3264-3054

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Dr Jackson Cheruiyot.

Dr. Jackson Cheruiyot holds a doctorate degree in Molecular Medicine specializing in pathogenesis of parasitic diseases. His areas of academic and research interest are in the fields Parasitology and Molecular Biology. He currently serves as a senior lecturer in the department of Biological Sciences.

Some of his key published works include: -

  1. Davis Kipcho Mukabane, Nicholas Kitungulu, Philip A Ogutu, Jackson Cheruiyot Korir, David Hughes Mulama. Assessment of knowledge of malaria and its control practices in mining and sugarcane growing regions of Western Kenya highlands.Published: 29 July 2022. African Health Sciences. https://www.ajol.info/index.php/ahs/article/view/228871
  2. Kipcho Mukabane∗ , Nicholas Kitungulu, Philip Ogutu, Jackson Cheruiyot, Ndombi Tavasi, David Mulama. Bed net use and malaria treatment-seeking behavior in artisanal gold mining and sugarcane growing areas of Western Kenya highlands. Scientific African. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01140.
  3. Kipcho D. Mukabane , Nicholas L. Kitungulu , Philip A. Ogutu , Jackson K. Cheruiyot , Ndombi S. Tavasi , David H. Mulama. Bed net use and malaria treatment-seeking behavior in artisanal gold mining and sugarcane growing areas of Western Kenya highlands.Scientific African.25 February 2022. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2022.e01140.
  4. Leitich, R. K., Korir, J. C., Muoma, J. O., & Omayio, D. O. (2021). Viral synergism and its role in management of maize lethal necrosis disease. African Journal of Plant Science, 15(6), 151-157.DOI: https://doi.org/10.5897/AJPS2021.2132
  5. Adhiambo M, Makwaga O, Adungo F, Kimani H, Mulama DH, Korir JC, Mwau M. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1 genetic diversity in HIV positive individuals on antiretroviral therapy in a cross-sectional study conducted in Teso, Western Kenya. Pan Afr Med J. 2021 Apr 7;38:335. doi: 10.11604/pamj.2021.38.335.26357. PMID: 34046145; PMCID: PMC8140725. DOI: https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2021.38.335.26357
  6. Jew Ochola Ouma ,David H. Mulama, Lucas Otieno, John Owuoth, Bernhards Ogutu, Janet Oyieko,Jackson C. Korir, Peter Sifuna, Valentine Singoei, Victorine Owira, Stacey Maureen Okallo Gondii, Ben Andagalu, Walter Otieno. (2021). Clinical laboratory hematology reference values among infants aged 1month to 17 months in Kombewa Sub-County, Kisumu: A cross sectional study of rural population in Western Kenya. PloS one, 16(3), e0244786.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0244786
  7. Werunga, D. K., Omukunda, E. N., & Korir, J. C. (2020). Prevalence and Intensity of Intestinal Helminth Infections in Preschool Pupils in Lugari Subcounty, Kakamega County, Kenya. Journal of Parasitology Research, 2020. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8871042
  8. Leitich, R. K., Korir, J. C., Muoma, J. O., Wangai, A., Bong, K., Johal, G., & Loesch-Fries, S. (2020). Molecular characterization of viruses causing maize lethal necrosis disease in South-Rift region, Kenya. International Journal of Genetics and Molecular Biology, 12(2), 71-77. DOI:https://doi.org/10.5897/IJGMB2020.0199
  9. Onjero, I., Juma, B. F., Korir, J. C., & Kamau, R. W. (2020). Antimicrobial Activity and Interactions of Toddalia asiatica Isolated Coumarins with Two Known Drugs. International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry, 1-16. DOI:https://doi.org/10.9734/irjpac/2020/v21i1530248
  10. E.O, Mirenga, J.C, Korir, S.J, Kimosop, F, Orata, & Z.M, Getenga. (2021). Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Soil Bacteria Capable of Degrading Chlorpyrifos and Diuron Pesticides. Journal of Applied & Environmental Microbiology, 6(1), 18-24. DOI:https://doi.org/10.12691/jaem-6-1-3.
  11. Baraza, L. D., Neser, W., Jackson, K. C., Fredrick, J. B., Dennis, O., Wairimu, K. R., ... & Heydenreich, M. (2016). Antimicrobial coumarins from the oyster culinary-medicinal mushroom, Pleurotus ostreatus (Agaricomycetes), from Kenya. International journal of medicinal mushrooms, 18(10). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1615/intjmedmushrooms.v18.i10.60
  12. Kimosop, S. J., Getenga, Z. M., Orata, F., Okello, V. A., & Cheruiyot, J. K. (2016). Residue levels and discharge loads of antibiotics in wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs), hospital lagoons, and rivers within Lake Victoria Basin, Kenya. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment, 188(9), 1-9. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-016-5534-6
  13. Wekesa NJ, LIlechi DB, Sigot A, Cheruiyot JK, Kamau RW, Kisiangani P: Volatile and non-polar chemical constituents of cultivated oyster mushroom Pleorotus ostearatus. International Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemical research. 2016, 8(3) 477-479
  14. Korir, J. C., Nyakoe, N. K., Awinda, G., & Waitumbi, J. N. (2014). Complement activation by merozoite antigens of Plasmodium falciparum. PLoS One, 9(8), e105093. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0105093
  15. Korir, J. C., Magambo, J. K., Mwatha, J. K., & Waitumbi, J. N. (2012). B-cell activity in children with malaria. Malaria journal, 11(1), 1-6. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-11-66

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