CURRICULUM VITAE PERSONAL DETAILS Name : Joshua Oluoch Amimo Date of Birth : 15/08/1975 Nationality : Kenyan Passport No. : A1526040 National ID: 14479298 PIN : A003822499J Marital Status : Married Sex : Male Contact address : University of , CAVS Department of Animal Production P.O Box 29053 00625, Nairobi, +254-722-507957 E-mail. [email protected] or [email protected]

CAREER OBJECTIVE I look forward to a progressive career, which will provide the benefit of working with a team of dedicated professionals in a dynamic, multicultural environment. I also embrace the “Continuing Education Concept” and intend to continue my studies to go beyond what I have currently achieved.

EDUCATION BACKGROUND YEAR INSTITUTION QUALIFICATION 2011 to 2014 Univ. of Nairobi/Ohio State Univ. PhD in Animal Genetics and Breeding 2003 to 2007 University of Nairobi MSc in Animal Genetics and Breeding 1996-2001 University of Nairobi Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) 1991-1994 Bar Kanyango secondary School Kenya certificate of ( County) secondary education (KCSE) 1983-1990 Matera primary school Kenya certificate of primary (Siaya County) Education (KCPE)

PROFESSIONAL AND OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE YEAR June 2015 - date Lecturer, Animal Genetics and Breeding, Department of Animal Production, University of Nairobi, Kenya Feb 2010 - May 2015 Tutorial fellow at the Department of Animal Production University of Nairobi Kenya with the responsibility of teaching Animal Genetics and Breeding courses to undergraduate students taking BSc in Agriculture, Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and BSc in Wildlife and Fisheries.

Jan 2013 to Sept 2014: Graduate research fellow at Bioscience of East and Central Africa - International Livestock Research Institute (BecA- ILRI) Hub on African Bioscience Challenge Fund (ABCF) fellowship to carry out research on molecular epidemiology and genetic characterization of selected swine enteric viruses in Kenya and Uganda, as part of my PhD study Mar 2011 to Dec 2012: Visiting scholar at The, Ohio State University, Depart of Vet. Preventive medicine, Food Animal Health Research Program undergoing research training on molecular epidemiology and genetics of enteric viral infections in human and animals 2006 to Aug 2010 Working at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) as a research technologist in biotechnology theme, project on Capacity Building for Sustainable Use of Animal Genetic Resources in Developing Countries 2005 – 2006 Worked as research assistant (and as leader of the field sampling group) in the project at the National Museums of Kenya that was studying genotypic characterization of the Kenya local goats with the aim of formulating a breeding program model for them 2001-2003 Carried out private veterinary practice and consultation in Nairobi and its environ based at Georic Pharmacy in Satellite Estate as head of Animal Division. Carrying herd health programs in several farms in Nairobi and districts thereby improving the productivity of these farms

Responsibilities 2016 Member of Field Station Management Steering committee, College of Vet and Agric Sciences, University of Nairobi Representative of the Department of Animal Production at both Agric and Vet Faculties Reviewer, National Research Fund, Kenya

Students Supervision MSc students 1. Cheruiyot Evans Kiptoo (2017) Evaluation of breed composition of crossbred dairy cows and its relationship with milk composition traits in Tanzania (Completed) 2. Cynthia Nyunja (2017) Morphometric and Genetic Variation of the African Catfish (Clarius Gariepinus; Burchell 1982) in Cultured and Wild Populations in Kenya (Submitted) 3. Sinoya Kevin Sitati (2017) Genetic diversity of indigenous chicken (Gallus domesticus) population in Kenya (Submitted) 4. Mary Njeri Macharia (2017) Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNPs) Discovery in the Transcriptomes of Marbled Lungfish (Protopterus aethiopicus) in Uganda (Submitted) 5. Vincent Habimana (xxxx) - Identification of enteric bacterial pathogens in smallholder dairy cattle in Kenya and Tanzania using metagenomic approach (developing proposal)

PUBLICATIONS 1. Amimo JO, JN Njuguna, E. Machuka, E Okoth and A Djikeng (2017) First Complete Genome Sequence of Porcine Bocavirus Strains from East Africa. Genome Announcement (Accepted) 2. Amimo JO, Otieno TF, Okoth E, Onono JO, Bett B (2017) Risk factors for rotavirus infection in pigs in Busia and Teso subcounties, Western Kenya. Tropical Animal Health and Production: 49 (1):105–112 http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11250-016-1164-9 3. Nyamwaya D, Wang'ondu V, Amimo J, Michuki G, Ogugo M, Ontiri E, Sang R, Lindahl J, Grace D, Bett B (2016) Detection of West Nile virus in wild birds in Tana River and Counties, Kenya. BMC Infectious Diseases 16: 696. http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12879-016- 2019-8 4. Amimo, J.O., El Zowalaty, M.E., Githae, D., Wamalwa, M., Djikeng, A., Nasrallah, G.K. (2016) Metagenomic analysis demonstrates the diversity of the fecal virome in asymptomatic pigs in East Africa. Archives of Virology 161, 887-897. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00705- 016-2819-6 5. Thuo DN, Junga JO, Kamau JM, Amimo JO, Kibegwa FM and Githui KE (2015) Population Viability Analysis of Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis michaeli) in Lake National Park, Kenya. Journal of Biodiversity and Endanger Species 3: 150. doi:10.4172/2332- 2543.1000150 6. Amimo J.O., Junga J.O., W.O. Ogara, A.N. Vlasova, M.N. Njahira, S. Maina, E.A. Okoth, L.J. Saif, A. Djikeng. (2015) Detection and genetic characterization of porcine group A rotaviruses in asymptomatic pigs in smallholder farms in East Africa: Predominance of P[8] genotype resembling human strains: Veterinary Microbiology 175: 195–210. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.vetmic.2014.11.027 7. Onono J.O., Amimo J.O and Rushton J. (2015) Constraints and efficiency of cattle marketing in semiarid pastoral system in Kenya: Tropical Animal Health and Production, 47: 691-7 DOI 10.1007/s11250-015-0779-6 8. Lawrence FG, Mutembei HM, Lagat J, Mburu J, Amimo J, Okeyo AM. (2015) "Constraints to Use of Breeding Services in Kenya." International Journal of Veterinary Science. 4(4):211-215. 9. Amimo, J.O (2014) Molecular detection, genetic characterization and zoonotic potential of porcine rotaviruses, PhD Thesis, University of Nairobi, Kenya; Pg 158.

10. Amimo J.O., E.A. Okoth, J.O. Junga, W.O. Ogara, M.N. Njahira, Q. Wang, A.N. Vlasova, L.J. Saif, A. Djikeng (2014) Molecular detection and genetic characterization of kobuviruses and astroviruses in asymptomatic local pigs in East Africa. Archives of Virology Volume 159, Issue 6, pp 1313-1319. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24327095 11. Marete, A.G., R.O. Mosi, J.O. Amimo and J.O. Junga (2014) Characteristics of Lactation Curves of the Kenya Alpine Dairy Goats in Smallholder Farms. Open Journal of Animal Sciences, 4, 92-102. http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/ojas.2014.42013

12. Amimo, J.O, A.N Vlasova and L.J Saif (2013) Detection and genetic diversity of porcine group A rotaviruses in historic (2004) and recent (2011/12) swine fecal samples in Ohio, USA: Predominance of G9P[13] genotype in nursing piglets. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 51(4):1142-51: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23363823 13. Amimo, J.O, A.N Vlasova and L.J Saif (2013) Prevalence and genetic heterogeneity of porcine group C rotaviruses in nursing and weaned piglets in Ohio, USA and identification of a potential new VP4 genotype: Veterinary Microbiology, 164 (1-2): 27-38 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23428382

14. Maciel, S., A.M Okeyo, J.O Amimo, M.M Scholtz, F.W.C Neser, M. Martins (2013) The effect of geographical region of birth on the reproductive performance of the Nguni in southern Mozambique. South African Journal Of Animal Science 07/2013; 43(5 (1)):59 -62.

15. Maciel, S., Amimo J.O, Martins M., Okeyo A.M, Scholtz M.M and Neser F.W.C (2013) Feedlot performance of the Nguni ecotypes in southern Mozambique. Livestock Research for Rural Development. Volume 25, Article #111. 16. Maciel, S., Mwai, O., Amimo, J., Moyo, S., Scholtz, M., Neser, F. and Martins, M. 2012 Factors Influencing Reproductive Performance of Cows from different Nguni Ecotypes in Southern Mozambique" Tropical Animal Health and Production, 44(3):435-44. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21773680 17. Kosgey, I.S., S.M. Mbuku, A.M. Okeyo, J. Amimo, J. Philipsson and J.M. Ojango 2011 Institutional and organizational frameworks for dairy and beef cattle recording in Kenya: a review and opportunities for improvement: FAO, Animal Genetic Resources, 48, 1–11. 18. Amimo J O, Thumbi S, Inyangala B O, Junga J O and Mosi R O 2011: Socio-economic characteristics and perceptions of cattle keepers and constraints to cattle production in Western Kenya. Livestock Research for Rural Development. Volume 23, Article #138: http://www.lrrd.org/lrrd23/6/amim23138.htm 19. Amimo J O (2007) Production and reproductive performance of the Kenyan Ayrshire cattle. MSc Thesis, Department of Animal Production, University of Nairobi, Kenya. pp 73. 20. Amimo J O, Wakhungu J W, Inyangala B O and Mosi R O (2007) The effects of non- genetic factors and estimation of genetic and phenotypic parameters and trends for milk yield in Ayrshire cattle in Kenya. Livestock Research for Rural Development 19 (01) 2007 http://www.cipav.org.co/lrrd/lrrd19/1/amim19013.htm 21. Ombura J, Wakhungu J W, Mosi R O and Amimo J O (2007) An assessment of the efficiency of the dairy bull dam selection methodology in Kenya. Livestock Research for Rural Development 19(02) 2007 http://www.cipav.org.co/lrrd/lrrd19/2/ombu19016.htm 22. Amimo J O, Mosi R O, Wakhungu J W, Muasya T K and Inyangala B O 2006 Phenotypic and genetic parameters of reproductive traits for Ayrshire cattle on large-scale farms in Kenya. Livestock Research for Rural Development (18) 10 2006 http://www.cipav.org.co/lrrd/lrrd18/10/amim18147.htm

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS/ABSTRACTS

1. Okoth EA, J Davis, C Onzere, J Amimo, S Naliaka, JK Lichoti, B Abutto, N Nantima, M Barongo and RP Bishop (2016): Integrated study of African swine fever in east Africa identifies the disease drivers and provides insights for targeted surveillance and control. The 4th International One Health Congress & The 6th Biennial Conference of the International Association for Ecology and Health (One Health Eco health) ,4-7 December 2016, Melbourne, Australia. Poster #81

2. Amimo JO, EA Okoth, A Djikeng and M Wamalwa (2016) Viral metagenomics analysis identify pathogens of zoonotic potential in asymptomatic pigs in East Africa. The 4th International One Health Congress & The 6th Biennial Conference of the International Association for Ecology and Health (One Health Eco health) ,4-7 December 2016, Melbourne, Australia. Poster #85 3. Amimo JO, EA Okoth, A Djikeng and M Wamalwa (2016) Viral metagenomics analysis identify pathogens of zoonotic potential in asymptomatic pigs in East Africa. Global One Health Symposium, 14th November 2016, The Ohio State University, OH, USA

4. Amimo J. O et al (2016) Swine enteric viruses of zoonotic importance in East Africa. Bridging the gap between Agriculture and Health workshop 19-22 September 2016, Cape Town South Africa

5. Amimo J. O et al 2015: Metagenomic analysis identifies pathogens of zoonotic potential in asymptomatic pigs in East Africa. 4th Medical and Veterinary Virus Research Symposium: Virus Research for Intervention Policy, 15th - 16th October 2015, Hilton Hotel, Nairobi Kenya

6. Amimo J.O et al 2015: Genetic characterization of porcine group A rotaviruses in asymptomatic pigs in smallholder farms in East Africa: Detection of P[6] and P[8] genotypes resembling human strains. 3rd International Congress on Pathogens at the Human-Animal Interface (ICOPHAI): One health for sustainable development, 6 - 8 August 2015, Holiday Inn Hotel, Chiang Mai Thailand

7. Amimo J. O et al 2015: Metagenomic analysis demonstrates the diversity of fecal virome in asymptomatic pigs in East Africa. 3rd International Congress on Pathogens at the Human- Animal Interface (ICOPHAI): One health for sustainable development, 6 - 8 August 2015, Holiday Inn Hotel, Chiang Mai Thailand

8. Amimo JO, et al. (2014) " Investigating swine enteric viral diseases in smallholder farms in Kenya and Uganda using reverse transcription PCR assay.". In: 6th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture: 27th - 30th October 2014, Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi Kenya

9. Amimo JO, et al (2014) "Detection and molecular characterization of selected swine enteric viruses in smallholder farms in Kenya and Uganda.". In: 9th Biennial Conference and exhibition of the faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi. Upper Kabete Campus, Nairobi; 2014. 10. Amimo, J.O., et al (2013) Prevalence and genetic diversity of rotaviruses in swine raised under small-scale production system in East Africa. 2nd International Congress on Pathogens at the Human-Animal Interface (ICOPHAI): One health for sustainable development, 17 - 14 August 2013, Summerville Beach Resort, Porto de Galinhas, Brazil.

11. Amimo, J O, et al (2013). Prevalence and genetic heterogeneity of porcine rotaviruses in nursing and weaned piglets in Ohio, USA. 2nd International Congress on Pathogens at the Human-Animal Interface (ICOPHAI): One health for sustainable development, 17 - 14 August 2013, Summerville Beach Resort, Porto de Galinhas, Brazil.

12. Amimo, J O, et al (2012). Prevalence and genetic diversity of group A and non-group A porcine rotaviruses in selected US farms. American Society of Virology Annual Meeting, July 21-25, Madison, WI. Abst.

13. F.G. Lawrence, I. Baltenweck, J. Lagat, J. Mburu, H. Mutembei, J. Amimo and O. Mwai 2009. A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Sexed In-Vitro Fertilization Embryo Transfer in Kenya. In the proceedings of Regional Symposium on Livestock Marketing in the Horn of Africa: Working Towards Best Practices, 21st – 23rd October 2009. Karen, Nairobi, Kenya 14. Maciel, S., Mwai, O., Amimo, J., Moyo, S., Scholtz, M., Neser, F. and Martins, M. (2009) Environmental Descriptors Influencing Performance Of The Nguni Ecotypes. IAEA/ FAO International Symposium on “Sustainable Improvement of Animal Production and Health” 8th - 11th June 2009, Vienna, Austria 15. Ojango JMK, Okeyo AM and Amimo JO 2007 Livestock Recording in Developing countries – A Case-Study from Kenya; presented at the John Vercoe conference, 8th – 9th November 2007, ILRI campus, Nairobi Kenya 16. Amimo, J O, R.O Mosi, and J.W Wakhungu 2006 Genetics of milk yield and fertility traits in Kenyan Ayrshire dairy cattle: Proceedings of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Nairobi 5th Biennial Scientific conference, Nairobi Kenya

Workshops/congress Attended 2016 1. E-Capacity foundational Training workshop and Global one health symposium, The Ohio State University USA 7-14 November 2016 2. African Swine Fever Whole Genome Sequencing Inception Workshop, 28-29 November, 2016, International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Nairobi 3. Bridging the gap between Agriculture and Health workshop 19-22 September 2016, Cape Town South Africa 4. Commercialization of Research and Innovations Workshop, Nairobi Innovation Week 1- 2 August 2016 5. Africa Green Revolution Forum (AGRF) September 05 - 09, 2016, United Nations, Gigiri Nairobi

Kenya Veterinary Board • Reg. No. 2615 Professional membership • Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) - Reg. No. 1259 • American Society of Virology (ASV)

REFEREES Dr. Mwai A. Okeyo Scientist, ILRI and Senior lecturer University of Nairobi Kenya PO BOX 30709 Nairobi 00100 Tel: +254 020 422 3468; Mobile: +254 733562795 Email: [email protected]

Dr. Apollinaire Djikeng Director and Senior Scientist Biosciences of east and central Africa-International Livestock Research Institute (BecA-ILRI) Hub PO BOX 30709 Nairobi 00100 Tel: +254 020 422 3802 Mobile: +254 714054446 Email: [email protected]

Dr. Linda J. Saif Distinguished University Professor, Food Animal Health Research Program, College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences The Ohio State University 1680 Madison Avenue, Wooster, Ohio 44691 Ph: (330) 263-3742, Fx: (330) 263-3677 Email: [email protected]