Led by Dr. Fidelis Ndombera, PhD

Science Meets
Intelligence

Bridging the gap between biochemical rigor and artificial intelligence to solve Africa's most complex health challenges.

115+
Citations
15+
Publications
High
Impact Factor
54
Countries

Trusted Collaboration Network

UoN
University of NairobiKenya
KU
Kenyatta UniversityKenya
KIBU
Kibabii UniversityKenya
DM
Google DeepMindUK
KEMRI
KEMRIKenya
EXA
EXA ResearchGlobal
N4J
Neo4jGlobal
MA
Matawis AIKenya
PE
PawaEye AIKenya
UoN
University of NairobiKenya
KU
Kenyatta UniversityKenya
KIBU
Kibabii UniversityKenya
DM
Google DeepMindUK
KEMRI
KEMRIKenya
EXA
EXA ResearchGlobal
N4J
Neo4jGlobal
MA
Matawis AIKenya
PE
PawaEye AIKenya
UoN
University of NairobiKenya
KU
Kenyatta UniversityKenya
KIBU
Kibabii UniversityKenya
DM
Google DeepMindUK
KEMRI
KEMRIKenya
EXA
EXA ResearchGlobal
N4J
Neo4jGlobal
MA
Matawis AIKenya
PE
PawaEye AIKenya

Critical Research Vectors

Targeting the intersection of infectious pathology, genetic predisposition, and environmental factors in African populations.

Infectious Diseases

AI-driven optimization for Malaria & TB diagnostics. Leveraging data to predict outbreaks and resistance patterns.

  • Pathogen Identification
  • Resistance Prediction

Genetic Genomics

Precision medicine for Sickle Cell & Thalassemia. Mapping African genomic diversity to tailor effective therapies.

  • Personalized Medicine
  • Gene Editing Targets

Oncology

Novel glycoside agents for lung and cervical cancer. Reducing toxicity while enhancing bioavailability.

  • Drug Discovery
  • Clinical Protocols
Published Works

Scientific Contributions

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Pharmacokinetic, physicochemical and medicinal properties of n-glycoside anti-cancer agent more potent than 2-deoxy-d-glucose in lung cancer cells
Featured Publication
2019Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology

Pharmacokinetic, physicochemical and medicinal properties of n-glycoside anti-cancer agent more potent than 2-deoxy-d-glucose in lung cancer cells

This groundbreaking study presents a novel n-glycoside anti-cancer agent that demonstrates superior efficacy compared to 2-deoxy-d-glucose in lung cancer cell lines. Our research reveals significant improvements in pharmacokinetic properties and medicinal potential.

Molecular BioSystems40 Citations

A clickable glutathione approach for identification of protein glutathionylation in response to glucose metabolism

We developed an innovative clickable glutathione approach that enables precise identification of protein glutathionylation in cellular responses to glucose metabolism.

Protein ChemistryMetabolism
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Bioorganic & Medicinal Chemistry Letters10 Citations

Carbohydrate-based inducers of cellular stress for targeting cancer cells

This research introduces novel carbohydrate-based compounds that selectively induce cellular stress in cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue.

Cancer TherapyCarbohydrate Chemistry
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Pure and Applied Chemistry8 Citations

Anti-cancer agents and reactive oxygen species modulators that target cancer cell metabolism

This comprehensive review examines the role of reactive oxygen species modulators in cancer therapy, focusing on agents that specifically target altered metabolic pathways.

Cancer MetabolismROS Modulation
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Journal of Bioinformatics and Computational Genomics4 Citations

Revisiting cheminformatics and mechanisms of action of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine in targeting COVID-19

During the COVID-19 pandemic, this timely research provided critical analysis of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine mechanisms through advanced cheminformatics approaches.

COVID-19Drug Repurposing
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Cancer Causes & Control2 Citations

The role of infections in the causation of cancer in Kenya

This important epidemiological study examines the relationship between infectious diseases and cancer development in Kenya, providing crucial data for understanding cancer etiology.

Cancer EpidemiologyInfectious Disease
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Multi-Agent Drug Discovery

From African disease biology to ranked wet-lab candidates

Pawanax can extend its medical agents into a research workflow that helps scientists prioritize hypotheses, not replace them. The system links literature, molecular design, ADMET screening, and cohort-aware simulation into a traceable decision pipeline.

1

Target intelligence

Agents mine papers, patents, local epidemiology, and pathway databases to rank disease targets.

2

Molecule generation

Chemistry agents propose n-glycoside analogues and repurposing candidates with constraints.

3

ADMET screen

Toxicity, metabolism, solubility, and interaction checks remove weak candidates early.

4

Cohort simulation

Patient-simulation agents test hypotheses against African genomic and comorbidity patterns.

5

Lab handoff

Every shortlisted candidate ships with rationale, assay suggestions, and uncertainty notes.

Research stance: outputs are decision support for scientists and clinicians. Candidate molecules still require wet-lab validation, ethics review, clinical protocol design, and regulatory approval before patient use.

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