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Biosafety Expert
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last updated: 11 Sep 2023
Prof Dorington Ogoyi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, The Technical University of Kenya. He is the immediate former Chief Executive Officer at the National Biosafety Authority where he served initially as the Director, Technical Services (2012-2018). He holds a PhD (Biochemistry) degree from the University of Nairobi and an Executive MBA (2015) degree from Moi University. At the National Biosafety Authority, he had the opportunity to steer the Authority through its initial stages and contributed to the Authority’s transformational growth over the years. He also taught for several years at the Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi. Over the years, he has carried out research and mentored a number of graduate students in a wide range of research areas in Molecular Biology and Proteomics. Prof. Ogoyi has previously served as the National Focal point for Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, the National Focal Point for the Biosafety Clearing House and represented the African region in the Compliance committee of the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety.
Person:Prof Dorington OgoyiAssociate Professor, Technical University Of kenyaKenyatta AvenueNairobi, Nairobi
00100, KenyaPhone:Fax:Email: dogoyi@gmail.com,Website:
1962
- Kenyan
Technical University of Kenya
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Academic or research institute
Associate Professor
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Department of Biochemistry and Biochemistry
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2022-04
Academic or research institute
Teaching and Research
National Biosafety Authority-Kenya (NBA)
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TECHNICAL SERVICES
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2012-01
2022-02
Government agency (National/Federal)
2012-2018: Director, Technical Services
2018-2022: Chief Executive Officer
2018-2022: Chief Executive Officer
BSc (Chemistry/Biochemistry)
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University of Nairobi
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1983-10-01-01
1986-07-06-01
MSc. (Biochemistry)
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University of Nairobu
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1986-10-01-01
1989-09-30-01
MSc. (Biochemistry)
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University of Nairobu
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1986-10-01-01
1989-09-30-01
B. Other professional qualifications
- <2008-2009: Visiting researcher (on sabbatical), Insect genom Laboratory, Institute of Agrobiological sciences, Tsukuba, Japan.
- b. 2000-2002: Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Insect genome: Laboratory, Institute of Agrobiological sciences,Tsukuba, Japan Title of project: “Linkage and mapping analysis of nonsusceptibility gene to densonucleosis virus in the silk worm, Brombyx mori
- 1995-1996: Postdoctoral training at the Department of Experimental Zoology, Utrecht, University, The Netherlands; Project Title: “Molecular cloning of adipokinetic hormone receptor from the fat body of Locusta migratory.
- Biotechnology research and development
- Environmental risk assessment
- Risk management
- Ogoyi, DO.,Kadono-Okuda, K, Eguchi, R., Furuta, Y, Nagasu, K. and Hara, W. (2003). Linkage and mapping analysis of nonsusceptibility gene to densonucleosis virus (nsd-2) in the silkworm, Bombyx mori. Insect Molec Biol. 12; 117-124
- a. Kidokoro, K., Ito, K., Ogoyi, D.O., Abe, H., Mita, K., Kadono-Okuda, K. (2010). Nonsusceptibility genes to Bombyx densovirus type 1, Nid-1 and nsd-1 affect distinct steps of the viral infection pathway. J. invert. Pathol. 103, 79-81.
- Opondo S. O., Ngure, R. M., Nguu, E. K. and Ochanda J.O. and Ogoyi, D.O. (2010). Molecular characterization of molecular characterization of Bacillus thuringiensis strains with differential toxicity to Chilo partellus. Journal of Applied Biosciences. 31: 1878-1886
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Member, Biochemical Society of Kenya (BSK)
b. Member, Entomological Society of Kenya (ESK)
c. Member, Japanese Society of Sericultural Science (JSSS)
d. Member, African Association of Insect Scientists (AAIS)
- English
| Language | Level |
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| English | fair |
I have been involved in the risk assessment of GMO applications for environmental release and Confined field trials and contained use in Kenya. The projects include;
i) Bt cotton (MON 158985
ii) Bt Maize (MON 810) Project
iii)Bio-fortified cassava ( B-Plus Project)
iv)Cassava Mosaic virus resistant cassava( VIRCA Project)
v) Cassava Brown Streak Disease Resistance (VIRCA Project)
vi)Gypsophila Project
i) Bt cotton (MON 158985
ii) Bt Maize (MON 810) Project
iii)Bio-fortified cassava ( B-Plus Project)
iv)Cassava Mosaic virus resistant cassava( VIRCA Project)
v) Cassava Brown Streak Disease Resistance (VIRCA Project)
vi)Gypsophila Project
Nomination Type Roster of Experts Open-ended Online Expert Forum on RA&RM
Birth Place Nairobi, Kenya
Other Publications links
Name | Url
SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS.docx | https://bch.cbd.int/database/attachment/?id=14893
SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS.docx | https://bch.cbd.int/database/attachment/?id=14893
Relevant Awards
: Japanese Science for the Promotion of Science and Technology Scholarship for a 10 months Visiting Researcher in Tsukuba, Japan
b. 2002: Japanese Science and Technology Agency Scholarship for a 2-year postdoctoral Research in Tsukuba, Japan
c. 1999: German Academic Exchange Programme (DAAD) Scholarship for a three months study visit to University of Mainz, Germany
d. 1998: UNESCO fellowship to attend an International Training course on Biotechnology (Braunschweig, Germany)
e. 1995: University of Utrecht (Netherlands) for a 10 months postdoctoral research at the Department of Experimental Zoology, University of Utrecht<Text entry>
- http://www.biosafetykenya.go.ke [ English ]
