Dr. Edward Anino
Senior Lecturer and Director, Postgraduate Studies
Department of Physical, Biological, and Health Sciences
School of Science, Agriculture and Environmental Studies
Rongo University, Kenya
Tel: +254-721 909489
Email: graduatestudies@rongovarsity.ac.ke, eanino@rongovarsity.co.ke
Biography
Dr. Edward Anino is a Senior Lecturer of Biochemistry at Rongo University with over 10 years of teaching and research experience. He holds a PhD in Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology from Michigan Technological University (USA) and completed a Post-doctoral Fellowship at the University of Georgia (USA). He is the current Director of Postgraduate Studies and Programme Leader for Biochemistry.
Academic Qualifications
- PhD. Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology – Michigan Technological University (USA)
- BSc. Biochemistry – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Work Experience
| Date | Organisation | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 – Present | Rongo University | Senior Lecturer |
| 2012 – Sep 2015 | University of Eldoret | Lecturer |
| 2009 – 2012 | Moi University | Lecturer |
| 2000 – 2002 | ILRI | Research Technician |
Awards
- John Song Award – Society of In Vitro Biology (SIVB)
- Grand Award – Biotechnology Research Centre, Michigan Tech
Professional Affiliations
- Society of In Vitro Biology (SIVB)
- Biochemistry and Biotechnology Professional Society of Kenya
- Chemical Society of Kenya
Research Interests
Gene Regulation, Genetic Engineering, Tissue Culture, Phytochemical and Phytonutrient Screening for Cancer, Environmental Toxicology, Endocrine Disruptors, Obesity and Diabetes, Plant Pathology, Bioinformatics, Climate Change, Microbial Community Analysis, Biowaste Management, Bioenergy, Food Security and Nutrition
Research Projects
- Photochemical screening of plants for anti-cancer activity
- Metabolite profiling in wastewater
- Bacteriophage ecology
- Antibiotic resistance in poultry
- Apiculture project (with Prof. Z. Ngalo)
Postgraduate Student Supervision
Graduated:
- Ann W. Mburu – Bacteria from Gin Trash (Moi University, 2015)
- Obiewa James Oduor – Indigenous Vegetables (UoE, 2015)
- Phoebe Choge – Heavy Metals in Vegetables (UoE, 2014)
Ongoing:
- Reuben Kodiango – FMNR impact (PhD, Environmental Biology)
- John Kevine Ochieng – Wastewater profiling (MSc, Chemistry)
- Vincent Magombo – Bacteriophage Ecology (PhD, Environmental Biology)
Selected Publications
- Patent: Anino & Tsai (2013) – COMT1 gene promoter (US Patent No. US8,536,406B2)
- Amuomo & Anino (2019). UI Design for Visually Impaired. IJSR Vol. 8(5)
- Wanjiru et al. (2018). Moringa & Indigofera Leaf Extracts. Cancer Cell Line Study
- Mburu et al. (2015). Cotton Wax Removal – Journal of Textile Institute
- Oduor et al. (2014). Indigenous Vegetables – African Journal of Education Sci & Tech
- Mburu et al. (2014). Bacteria from Gin Trash – Biotechnology: An Indian Journal
- Xue et al. (2013). Salicylic Acid in Populus – The Plant Cell
Grants
2020: Laboratory equipment worth KSh. 78 million from Seeding Labs to Rongo University.