Biography

Eric Magembe is a biotechnologist based in Nairobi, Kenya. He specializes in developing disease-resistant potato varieties using cutting-edge breeding tools such as genome editing and transgenesis. His research focuses on addressing major challenges like late blight, bacterial wilt, and viral diseases that significantly impact potato production in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Passionate about leveraging biotechnology to tackle food insecurity and poverty, Eric has collaborated with the National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) and other organizations across Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Rwanda. His work aims to develop improved potato varieties that benefit smallholder farmers and enhance livelihoods.