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Biography
Alice Kamau is a Biostatistician with more than 10 years of research experience, specialising in leveraging data-driven insights to advance malaria research, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Her expertise lies in statistical analysis, epidemiology, and infectious disease modelling. In her current role as a Research Fellow, she is particularly interested in applying mathematical modelling techniques to explore optimal combinations of malaria control interventions.
Previously, Alice worked at the Kenya Medical Research Institute-Wellcome Trust Research Programme, where she used health facility data to characterise malaria epidemiology. These studies have provided valuable insights into the evolving age-pattern of malaria burden, which is critical for assessing the impact of vaccines and chemoprevention strategies. The findings from this research have contributed to refining mathematical model parameters and played a role in global discussions on the feasibility of using routinely collected health data for malaria control planning. Beyond this, Alice has led research projects examining spatial heterogeneity in malaria transmission.
Alice serves as a global hub representative on the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) Research Committee and as a research committee representative for the LSTM Early-Mid Career Research Network.
Research interests
Alice’s research interests revolve around co-developing and expanding mathematical models in collaboration with decision-makers to ensure their practical applicability in public health policy and implementation. She analyses geographical and demographic disparities in disease burden to identify transmission hotspots and develop targeted intervention strategies. This approach ensures that resources are allocated efficiently, maximising the impact of malaria control efforts. It also empowers policymakers with actionable, data-driven insights to improve disease control strategies.
Teaching
Alice is committed to capacity building and mentorship, supervising master’s students in Kenya and teaching introduction to statistics and R workshops.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
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Baseline Treg frequency, Treg-associated immune checkpoint responses, and plasma IL-10 responses during controlled human malaria infection in semi-immune Kenyan adults: a secondary analysis of the CHMI-SIKA Study
T.N.WilliamsThomas NControlled Human Malaria Infection in Semi-Immune Kenyan Adults Study Team, Kimenyi, K. M., Morter, R., Nyabundi, D., Orindi, B., Mwikali, K., Mwai, K., Kamau, A., Mwacharo, J., Musyoki, J., Kapulu, M. C., Abdi, A. I., Hill, A., Ewer, K., Bejon, P. & Ndungu, F. M., 3 Jul 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: The Lancet Microbe. 101375.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Evaluating community digital data linkage with or without community data use to increase antenatal care uptake in Western Kenya: protocol for a pragmatic open-label, cluster-randomised controlled superiority trial
Ong'ayo, G., Barsosio, H., Otiso, L., Kamau, A., Dodd, J., Okoth, L., Oguche, M., Doyle, V., Ochodo, E., Okomo, G., Ter Kuile, F. & Taegtmeyer, M., 27 Jan 2026, In: Frontiers in Health Services. 5, 1697161.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Polygenic scores for genomic surveillance of insecticide resistance in malaria control
Donnelly, M. J., Kamau, A., McDermott, D., Nagi, S. C. & Summers, S., 1 Jun 2026, In: Trends In Parasitology. 42, 6, p. 454-462 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Attractive targeted sugar baits for malaria control in western Kenya (ATSB-Kenya) – Effect of ATSBs on epidemiologic and entomologic indicators: A Phase III, open-label, cluster-randomised, controlled trial
Ogwang, C., Samuels, A. M., McDermott, D. P., Kamau, A., Lesosky, M., Obiet, K., Janssen, J. M., Odongo, W., Gimnig, J. E., Gutman, J. R., Schultz, J. S., Towett, O., Seda, B., Chepkirui, M., Muchoki, M., Omondi, S., Kosgei, J., Polo, B., Aduwo, F. & Otieno, K. & 5 others, , 26 Jun 2025, In: PLOS Global Public Health. 5, 6, e0004230.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Misclassification of malaria as pneumonia in children in sub-Saharan Africa
Bottomley, C., Kamau, A., Awori, J. O., Driscoll, A. J., Park, D. E., Sow, S. O., Tapia, M. D., Kotloff, K. L., Ebruke, B. E., Antonio, M., Howie, S. R. C., Hayes, R. J. & Scott, J. A. G., 1 Apr 2025, In: International Journal of Epidemiology. 54, 2, dyaf040.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access5 Citations (Scopus)
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Dataset for the article: Attractive Targeted Sugar Baits for malaria control in western Kenya (ATSB-Kenya) – Effect of ATSBs on epidemiologic and entomologic indicators: a Phase III, open-label, cluster-randomised, controlled trial
Ogwang, C. (Creator), Samuels, A. M. (Creator), McDermott, D. (Creator), Kamau, A. (Creator), Lesosky, M. (Creator), Obiet, K. (Creator), Janssen, J. (Creator), Odongo, W. (Creator), Gimnig, J. E. (Creator), Gutman, J. (Creator), Schultz, J. S. (Creator), Towett, O. (Creator), Seda, B. (Creator), Chepkirui, M. (Creator), Muchoki, M. (Creator), Omondi, S. (Creator), Kosgei, J. (Creator), Polo, B. (Creator), Aduwo, F. (Creator), Otieno, K. (Creator), Donnelly, M. (Creator), Kariuki, S. (Creator), Ochomo, E. (Creator), Ter Kuile, F. (Creator) & Staedke, S. (Creator), Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, 26 Jun 2025
DOI: 10.57978/jzwr-s692
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