Dr. Matilu Mwau is a highly accomplished Senior Principal Clinical Research Scientist and Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). He holds a Bachelors Degree Medicine and Surgery (M.B., Ch.B.) from the University of Nairobi, a Masters Degree in Tropical Medicine (MTM) from Nagasaki University, and a Doctorate (D. Phil in Clinical Medicine, Molecular Immunology) from Oxford University. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Mwau's expertise spans infectious diseases, immunology, virology, health systems, clinical trials, bioinformatics, and biotechnology. He is a dedicated mentor, having supervised numerous PhD and Masters' students who have gone on to become renowned researchers in virology. Beyond academia, Dr. Mwau has served as CEO of various organizations and holds multiple board memberships in corporate and educational sectors, with interests extending to renewable energy, hospitality, and agriculture. His distinguished career is further recognized by prestigious honors such as the Order of the Grand Warrior (OGW) and the Mzalendo Award from the Head of State, Kenya, as well as the Emerging Leader in Virology award from the Global Virus Network
