Brain research in Kenya

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Professor Alfred Orina Isaac is a Pharmaceutical Scientist at Kenya Technical University with a specific interest in Neuroscience. His research is focused on neurotoxicology and neuroprotection mechanisms in the brain. Currently, he is studying the neurotoxicity of Khat in a mouse model and also the neuroprotection capability of naturally found compounds against neurotoxic drugs e.g. Melarsoprol. His long term goal is to start the first institute for brain research in Kenya.

Author of the book “Scientific Writing for Students and Young Scientists”

orcID: 0000-0003-3338-2239

ResearchGate: profile/Alfred_Isaac

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