Tag Archives: Nairobi
Goodbye Kenya
I have returned home in December and resumed work at GSK this week! You know that feeling when you wake up before your alarm usually goes off and you think: “No wait, it’s Sunday so I can sleep in… ahhhhh. Oh … Continue reading
Thanksgiving in Nairobi
Anna and Wendy came to visit for the week which shifted the balance to four Americans in our group! Together with Eileen we were able to recreate some of our favorite Thanksgiving dishes. It is tough to be away from … Continue reading
You’re not from around here.
How to spot a tourist: Camera Maps Bright colored vest This could be a racist story if I was in the U.S., but I’m not so: It was 7:15 pm when I returned home from Muay Thai class so the … Continue reading
Visit to GSK Kenya and Factory Tour
Lucozade, Ribena, Panadol, and Scott’s Cod Liver Oil are fine GSK made products that Americans have never heard of (yes, the beverages are still manufactured by GSK). Other wonderful over the counter GSK products include: Tums, Aquafresh, and Breathe Right … Continue reading
Small Changes to Make a Far More Comfortable Lab
My labmates share lab coasts and goggles. The coats are years old and they show their age with holes and stains. In other words, they are gross. Christine, CAM, and Elizabeth from my home GSK site were empathetic and gave me … Continue reading
Boston -> London -> Nairobi!
Hello! I am excited and nervous… mostly excited, to have this opportunity to work for the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) to assist with their HIV vaccine that is currently in Phase I and IIa clinical trials. I will spend … Continue reading
Kevin's Fellowship Abroad 