Welcome to the Department of Medical Biochemistry, a cornerstone of the medical sciences where chemistry meets life. Our department is devoted to understanding the molecular and biochemical foundations of health and disease, thereby bridging basic science with clinical practice.
We provide students with a solid grounding in biochemical principles, metabolic pathways, molecular biology, and clinical biochemistry — equipping them with the knowledge and analytical skills essential for modern medicine and biomedical research. Our teaching approach emphasizes hands-on laboratory experience, critical thinking, and application of biochemical knowledge to disease diagnosis, management, and prevention.
Our dedicated faculty and researchers are committed to nurturing innovation, professionalism, and ethical practice in our students. Together, we strive to produce competent medical professionals and scientists capable of contributing to advancements in healthcare, biotechnology, and research.
Philosophical Framework
The Department of Medical Biochemistry is guided by the philosophy that understanding life at the molecular level is fundamental to advancing human health. We believe that medical biochemistry provides the essential link between basic science and clinical medicine, fostering a deeper appreciation of the mechanisms that sustain or disrupt life.
Our philosophy is anchored in the following principles:
Scientific Excellence: Promoting rigorous training in biochemical and molecular sciences as a foundation for clinical understanding and innovation.
Integration of Knowledge: Bridging chemistry, biology, and medicine to explain physiological and pathological processes in the human body.
Ethical and Professional Conduct: Upholding honesty, accuracy, and integrity in research, teaching, and clinical laboratory practice.
Innovation and Research: Encouraging inquiry into biochemical mechanisms of disease and the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic solutions.
Service to Humanity: Applying biochemical knowledge to improve human health, prevent disease, and contribute to sustainable biomedical advancements.
Through this philosophical orientation, the department seeks to develop graduates who are not only scientifically competent but also guided by compassion, integrity, and a lifelong commitment to improving health through biochemical science.
Dr. Anthony Sifuna – Chairman / Lecturer
Dr Ezra Kombo Osoro – Lecturer
Mr Geoffrey Ouma Maloba – Assistant Lecturer
Mr James Mbithi Mulinge – Senior Principal Technologist
Ms Saraphine Nekesa Nebere – Adjuct Tutorial Fellow
Mr Chrispinus Odhiambo Opanyi – Adjuct Laboratory Technologist
