Miriam Gathogo Experience
Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) - Assistant Research Officer (Sept 2015 to date)
My responsibilities include;
- Molecular research in invasive pests of Eucalyptus and their natural control agents.
- Developing project proposals on pests of economic importance in Kenya forestry systems.
- Assessing and monitoring pests of different tree species in Kenya.
- Field epidemiological studies on forestry pests.
- Efficacy trials of termiticides in collaboration with Pest Control Products Board (PCPB).
- Training students on attachment on matters Forest Entomology.