KBIC aims to enhance life science research in Kenya by promoting the integration and use of advanced bioimaging technologies.
Given that microscopy and imaging are essential in modern science, KBIC strives to create a robust environment where scientists can use modern equipment, specialised knowledge, and collaborate.
To enhance research capacity, KBIC focuses on three key areas: developing skills, providing technology, and sharing knowledge. The consortium helps scientists in biomedical, agricultural, environmental and related fields access the tools and methods they need to study and interpret complex systems that require image analysis.
KBIC develops imaging science in Kenya by uniting microscopists, biologists, chemists, physicists and data scientists through a community-minded, open-door approach. It supports individual working groups and institutions with scientific knowledge, and helps meet national research priorities such as public health, food supply, biodiversity and industrial innovation.
Training and capacity building for scientists at every career stage.
Access to modern imaging equipment and shared infrastructure.
Collaborative research, image analysis and specialised know-how.
Participation in KBIC is open to researchers across all science disciplines, from all over the country and the larger East African Region.
We welcome engagement with manufacturers, vendors and funding bodies. Working together, we can improve access to instruments, reagents and image analysis capability across the region.
A collaborative network driving capacity and community building, shaping the bioimaging future in Kenya and the larger East African Region.
To build a diverse and inclusive bioimaging community in Kenya and the larger East African Region, in support of a high standard of research and development.
Building collaboration and partnership to achieve shared goals.
Fostering a welcoming and diverse environment to encourage participation and individual contributions.
Working with rigour and integrity to ensure reproducible and quantitative data.
KBIC works to integrate Kenya into the African BioImaging Consortium and the global bioimaging community.
Membership is free. It is open to PhD students, post-doctoral fellows, early-career and senior scientists, technical scientists and laboratory heads in every science discipline, across Kenya and East Africa.