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The University of Nairobi is the oldest university in Kenya. The University was established in 1970 having been a constituent college of the University of London from 1963 under the name Nairobi University College. The University of Nairobi offers academic programmes and research in a great variety of disciplines. These fall under Humanities and social sciences, natural and physical sciences, engineering and built environment, health sciences and agricultural and veterinary sciences. The academic programmes are offered through six colleges, which together house three faculties, six institutes, seventeen schools and sixty seven teaching departments. The diversity of disciplines encourages ideas to be shared across disciplines and promotes multidisciplinary endeavours. The University continues to be the centre of intellectual life and research activity in Kenya and a key player in the growing global network of scholarship. It has a student population of 62,000 as at March 2013.

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	1.	Research article Health system challenges to integration of mental health delivery in primary care in Kenya- perspectives of primary care health workers Rachel Jenkins, Caleb Othieno, Stephen Okeyo, Julyan Aruwa, James Kingora, Ben Jenkins BMC Health Services Research 2013, 13:368 (30 September 2013) Abstract \| Provisional PDF \| PubMed
	2.	Research Benefits and constraints of intimate partnerships for HIV positive sex workers in Kibera, Kenya Cecilia Benoit, Eric Roth, Helga Hallgrimsdottir, Mikael Jansson, Elizabeth Ngugi, Kimberly Sharpe International Journal for Equity in Health 2013, 12:76 (3 September 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	3.	Research Quality of life among patients living with epilepsy attending the neurology clinic at kenyatta national hospital, Nairobi, Kenya: a comparative study Daniel WC Kinyanjui, Dammas M Kathuku, John M Mburu Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 2013, 11:98 (18 June 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	4.	Research article A prospective study of endothelial activation biomarkers, including plasma angiopoietin-1 and angiopoietin-2, in Kenyan women initiating antiretroviral therapy Susan M Graham, Nimerta Rajwans, Kenneth A Tapia, Walter Jaoko, Benson BA Estambale, R McClelland, Julie Overbaugh, W Liles BMC Infectious Diseases 2013, 13:263 (4 June 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	5.	Research How does investment in research training affect the development of research networks and collaborations? Ligia Paina, Freddie Ssengooba, Douglas Waswa, James M M’Imunya, Sara Bennett Health Research Policy and Systems 2013, 11:18 (20 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	6.	Research article Hospital outcomes for paediatric pneumonia and diarrhoea patients admitted in a tertiary hospital on weekdays versus weekends: a retrospective study David Gathara, Grace Irimu, Harrison Kihara, Christopher Maina, Dorothy Mbori-Ngacha, Julius Mwangi, Elizabeth Allen, Mike English BMC Pediatrics 2013, 13:74 (11 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary There is no difference in mortality for children with pneumonia and/or dehydration admitted to the hospital on weekends compared to weekdays in Kenya, suggesting that quality of care is consistent, although overall mortality remains high.
	7.	Primary research Major depressive disorder in a Kenyan youth sample: relationship with parenting behavior and parental psychiatric disorders Lincoln I Khasakhala, David Ndetei, Muthoni Mathai, Valerie Harder Annals of General Psychiatry 2013, 12:15 (10 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	8.	Research Taxis assays measure directional movement of mosquitoes to olfactory cues Lena M Lorenz, Aidan Keane, Jason D Moore, Cristina J Munk, Laura Seeholzer, Antony Mseka, Emmanuel Simfukwe, Joseph Ligamba, Elizabeth L Turner, Lubandwa R Biswaro, Fredros O Okumu, Gerry F Killeen, Wolfgang R Mukabana, Sarah J Moore Parasites & Vectors 2013, 6:131 (3 May 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A new assay consisting of three netting chambers can measure directional responses of female Anopheles mosquitoes to attractive odours over distances up to 70 metres in the semi-field and 30 metres in the field. Image: Taxis boxes set up in the field.
	9.	Primary research Suicidal behaviour among youths associated with psychopathology in both parents and youths attending outpatient psychiatric clinic in Kenya Lincoln I Khasakhala, David M Ndetei, Muthoni Mathai Annals of General Psychiatry 2013, 12:13 (27 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	10.	Research article A population-based survey of prevalence of diabetes and correlates in an urban slum community in Nairobi, Kenya Richard Ayah, Mark D Joshi, Rosemary Wanjiru, Elijah K Njau, C Fredrick Otieno, Erastus K Njeru, Kenneth K Mutai BMC Public Health 2013, 13:371 (20 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	11.	Short Report An exploration of opportunities and challenges facing cervical cancer managers in Kenya Lucy W Kivuti-Bitok, Ganesh P Pokhariyal, Roudsari Abdul, Geoff McDonnell BMC Research Notes 2013, 6:136 (8 April 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	12.	Research article Prevalence and determinants of unintended pregnancy among women in Nairobi, Kenya Lawrence Ikamari, Chimaraoke Izugbara, Rhoune Ochako BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2013, 13:69 (19 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	13.	Research Sex-specific induction of CYP6 cytochrome P450 genes in cadmium and lead tolerant Anopheles gambiae Fauzia K Musasia, Alfred O Isaac, Daniel K Masiga, Irene A Omedo, Ramadhan Mwakubambanya, Richard Ochieng, Paul O Mireji Malaria Journal 2013, 12:97 (15 March 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary Analysis of gene transcription levels on three cytochrome P450s in three strains of Anopheles gambiae. The first strain was maintained without any selection pressure, while the second was selected for lead tolerance and the third strain for cadmium tolerance.These findings suggest that tolerance to cadmium or lead can influence the metabolism of pyrethroids in the mosquito in a sex-specific manner, with potential implications in mosquito vector control operations.
	14.	Research Exploring the perspectives and experiences of health workers at primary health facilities in Kenya following training Rachel Jenkins, Caleb Othieno, Stephen Okeyo, Julyan Aruwa, Jan Wallcraft, Ben Jenkins International Journal of Mental Health Systems 2013, 7:6 (4 February 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	15.	Study protocol Study protocol for promoting respectful maternity care initiative to assess, measure and design interventions to reduce disrespect and abuse during childbirth in Kenya Charlotte Warren, Rebecca Njuki, Timothy Abuya, Charity Ndwiga, Grace Maingi, Jane Serwanga, Faith Mbehero, Louisa Muteti, Anne Njeru, Joseph Karanja, Joyce Olenja, Lucy Gitonga, Chris Rakuom, Ben Bellows BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 2013, 13:21 (24 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	16.	Research Perspectives and concerns of clients at primary health care facilities involved in evaluation of a national mental health training programme for primary care in Kenya Caleb Othieno, Rachel Jenkins, Stephen Okeyo, Julyan Aruwa, Jan Wallcraft, Ben Jenkins International Journal of Mental Health Systems 2013, 7:5 (23 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central
	17.	Research Decomposing Kenyan socio-economic inequalities in skilled birth attendance and measles immunization Carine Van Malderen, Irene Ogali, Anne Khasakhala, Stephen N Muchiri, Corey Sparks, Herman Van Oyen, Niko Speybroeck International Journal for Equity in Health 2013, 12:3 (7 January 2013) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	18.	Research article Prevalence of porcine cysticercosis and associated risk factors in Homa Bay District, Kenya Eric E Eshitera, Samuel M Githigia, Philip Kitala, Lian F Thomas, Eric M Fèvre, Leslie JS Harrison, Evalyn W Mwihia, Richard O Otieno, Fred Ojiambo, Ndichu Maingi BMC Veterinary Research 2012, 8:234 (5 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	19.	Research Raiding pastoral livelihoods: motives and effects of violent conflict in north-western Kenya Janpeter Schilling, Francis EO Opiyo, Jürgen Scheffran Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice 2012, 2:25 (3 December 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF
	20.	Methodology Electric nets and sticky materials for analysing oviposition behaviour of gravid malaria vectors Sisay Dugassa, Jenny M Lindh, Steve J Torr, Florence Oyieke, Steven W Lindsay, Ulrike Fillinger Malaria Journal 2012, 11:374 (14 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A square of four e-nets with yellow sticky boards as a collection device can be used for quantifying the numbers of mosquitoes approaching a small oviposition site. Shiny sticky surfaces attract gravid females possibly because they are visually mistaken as aquatic habitats. These materials might be developed further as gravid traps.
	21.	Poster presentation Factors associated with utilization of community health workers in improving access to malaria treatment among children in Kenya James Kisia, Florence Nelima, David Otieno, Kioko Kiilu, Emmanuel Wamalwa, Salim Sohani, Kendra Siekmans, Andrew Nyandigisi, Willis Akhwale Malaria Journal 2012, 11(Suppl 1):P142 (9 November 2012) Full text \| PDF
	22.	Research article Vaginal microbicides for reducing the risk of sexual acquisition of HIV infection in women: systematic review and meta-analysis Jael Obiero, Peter G Mwethera, Gregory D Hussey, Charles S Wiysonge BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:289 (6 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Editor’s summary A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials on the use of vaginal microbicides in HIV prevention does not provide sufficient evidence to recommend these treatments for the prevention of sexually acquired HIV in women.
	23.	Study protocol Treatment outcomes in palliative care: the TOPCare study. A mixed methods phase III randomised controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of a nurse-led palliative care intervention for HIV positive patients on antiretroviral therapy Keira Lowther, Victoria Simms, Lucy Selman, Lorraine Sherr, Liz Gwyther, Hellen Kariuki, Aabid Ahmed, Zipporah Ali, Rachel Jenkins, Irene J Higginson, Richard Harding BMC Infectious Diseases 2012, 12:288 (6 November 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed
	24.	Research *Pyronaridine-artesunate granules versus artemether-lumefantrine crushed tablets in children with Plasmodium falciparum* malaria: a randomized controlled trial** Kassoum Kayentao, Ogobara K Doumbo, Louis K Pénali, André T Offianan, Kirana M Bhatt, Joshua Kimani, Antoinette K Tshefu, Jack HT Kokolomami, Michael Ramharter, Pablo Martinez de Salazar, Alfred B Tiono, Alphonse Ouédraogo, Maria Dorina G Bustos, Frederick Quicho, Isabelle Borghini-Fuhrer, Stephan Duparc, Chang-Sik Shin, Lawrence Fleckenstein Malaria Journal 2012, 11:364 (31 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed \| Cited on BioMed Central \| Editor’s summary Paper on a multi-centre randomized controlled trial comparing a three-day treatment of PYR-ART with A-L in children, including clinically important cure rates assessed by Kaplan Meier.
	25.	Research article Trypanotolerance in N’Dama x Boran crosses under natural trypanosome challenge: effect of test-year environment, gender, and breed composition Caleb O Orenge, Leonard Munga, Charles N Kimwele, Steve Kemp, Abraham Korol, John P Gibson, Olivier Hanotte, Morris Soller BMC Genetics 2012, 13:87 (17 October 2012) Abstract \| Full text \| PDF \| PubMed