Dr. Michael N. Walekhwa is a distinguished researcher, academician, and author specializing in medical immunology and infectious diseases. He holds a Ph.D. and an MSc in Medical Immunology, a BSc (Hons) in Medical Laboratory Sciences, and an MBA in Strategic Management. He has also earned certificates in Epidemiology for Global Health and Leadership & Management in Health, and is a certified ISO 9001:2015 and 15189:2022 QMS consultant.
Dr. Walekhwa’s research focuses on immunology, vaccine immunogenicity, infectious disease epidemiology, and the effectiveness of healthcare interventions in low-resource settings. His work, widely published in peer-reviewed journals, has advanced understanding in areas such as pneumococcal vaccine efficacy, antimicrobial resistance, and the impact of infectious diseases on healthcare systems. He has authored three influential books: Research Methods - Essential Tools & Techniques, Instructional Immunology – A Textbook for Beginners, and Guidelines for Writing Scientifically and Ethically Sound Proposals.
At Kabarak University, Dr. Walekhwa serves as the Head of the Department of Biomedical Sciences and as a Lecturer, where he teaches Immunology and Hematology, coordinates research grants, and mentors postgraduate students. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Kabarak Journal of Research and Innovation, contributing to academic discourse and research dissemination.
In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Walekhwa is a member of the Board of Management at the National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL), where he chairs the Technical, Standards, and Compliance Committee, spearheading efforts to uphold healthcare quality and standards in Kenya. He also serves on the Operational Research Committee of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, contributing to policy development and research in the healthcare sector.