Staff Profiles

Karatina University

Dr Maureen Stella Olunga, PhD

Lecturer

School of Pure and Applied Sciences

Department of Biological and Physical Sciences

 

Email Address

molunga@karu.ac.ke/olungams@gmail.com 

 

Area/ Field of specialization: Parasitology

Research interests: Parasitology/Microbiology with specialization in disease epidemiology, therapy and control.

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Biography

Dr. Maureen Olunga is a lecturer in the school of Pure and Applied Sciences at Karatina University Kenya where she has worked since 2012. Currently she is the coordinator of Post graduate studies in her department and coordinator of the Biological section of the department.

Maureen is a specialist in Medical and Veterinary Parasitology with research experience in epidemiology and chemotherapy of helminth diseases using plant extracts, competent in teaching, research and curricula review. She holds a PhD and MSc in Parasitology from Moi University Kenya, a Post Graduate diploma in Biology and Chemistry from Egerton University Kenya and a BSc in Zoology and Biochemistry from University of Nairobi Kenya.

Publications

Nyutu, C., Olunga, M.S., & Siamba, D.N. (2020).Intensity and risk factors associated with gastro intestinal parasite infections of cattle in Mathira sub county, Kenya. Bulletin of Animal Health Production in Africa,68(1),65-76.https://www.au-ibar.org/bulletin-of-animal-health-and-production-in-africa.