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Javier Gordon Ogembo PHD

TitleAdjunct Assistant Professor
InstitutionUMass Chan Medical School
DepartmentMedicine
AddressUMass Chan Medical School
364 PLantation Street LRB-211
Worcester MA 01605
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    InstitutionT.H. Chan School of Medicine
    DepartmentMedicine
    DivisionInfectious Diseases


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    Egerton University, Egerton, , KenyaBSHorticulture
    University of Zimbabwe, Harare, , ZimbabweMSTropical Entomology
    Nagoya University, Nagoya, , JapanPHDBiotechnology and Virology

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    1. Cua S, Tello BA, Farelo MA, Rodriguez E, Escalante GM, Mutsvunguma LZ, Ogembo JG, Reidel IG. A Novel Monoclonal Antibody Against a Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA) Envelope Protein as a Tool for MVA Virus Titration by Flow Cytometry. Viruses. 2024 Oct 17; 16(10). PMID: 39459960.
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    2. Escalante GM, Reidel IG, Mutsvunguma LZ, Cua S, Tello BA, Rodriguez E, Farelo MA, Zimmerman C, Muniraju M, Li H, Govindan AN, Axthelm MK, Wong SW, Ogembo JG. Multivalent MVA-vectored vaccine elicits EBV neutralizing antibodies in rhesus macaques that reduce EBV infection in humanized mice. Front Immunol. 2024; 15:1445209. PMID: 39346922.
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    3. Barasa AK, Ye P, Phelps M, Arivudainambi GT, Tison T, Ogembo JG. Correction: BALB/c mice immunized with a combination of virus-like particles incorporating Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) envelope glycoproteins gpK8.1, gB, and gH/gL induced comparable serum neutralizing antibody activity to UV-inactivated KSHV. Oncotarget. 2024 Jul 02; 15:439-440. PMID: 38953905.
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    4. Warden CD, Cholli P, Qin H, Guo C, Wang Y, Kancharla C, Russell AM, Salvatierra S, Mutsvunguma LZ, Higa KK, Wu X, Wilczynski S, Pillai R, Ogembo JG. Correction: HPV genotyping by L1 amplicon sequencing of archived invasive cervical cancer samples: a pilot study. Infect Agent Cancer. 2024 Jun 19; 19(1):28. PMID: 38898510.
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    5. Muniraju M, Mutsvunguma LZ, Reidel IG, Escalante GM, Cua S, Musonda W, Calero-Landa J, Farelo MA, Rodriguez E, Li Z, Ogembo JG. Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus complement control protein (KCP) and glycoprotein K8.1 are not required for viral infection in vitro or in vivo. J Virol. 2024 Jun 13; 98(6):e0057624. PMID: 38767375.
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    6. Casper C, Corey L, Cohen JI, Damania B, Gershon AA, Kaslow DC, Krug LT, Martin J, Mbulaiteye SM, Mocarski ES, Moore PS, Ogembo JG, Phipps W, Whitby D, Wood C. KSHV (HHV8) vaccine: promises and potential pitfalls for a new anti-cancer vaccine. NPJ Vaccines. 2022 Sep 20; 7(1):108. PMID: 36127367.
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    7. Warden CD, Cholli P, Qin H, Guo C, Wang Y, Kancharla C, Russell AM, Salvatierra S, Mutsvunguma LZ, Higa KK, Wu X, Wilczynski S, Pillai R, Ogembo JG. HPV genotyping by L1 amplicon sequencing of archived invasive cervical cancer samples: a pilot study. Infect Agent Cancer. 2022 Aug 09; 17(1):44. PMID: 35945577.
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    8. Jallow F, Bourlon MT, Cira MK, Duncan K, Eldridge L, Elibe E, Estes T, Frank A, Gravitt P, Llera AS, Moucheraud C, Mulherkar R, Musonda W, Ogembo JG, Pearlman P, Phiri S, Sivaram S, Stern M, Gopal S. The 10th Annual Symposium on Global Cancer Research: New Models for Global Cancer Research, Training, and Control. JCO Glob Oncol. 2022 05; 8:1-3. PMID: 35512106.
      Citations:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    9. Escalante GM, Mutsvunguma LZ, Muniraju M, Rodriguez E, Ogembo JG. Four Decades of Prophylactic EBV Vaccine Research: A Systematic Review and Historical Perspective. Front Immunol. 2022; 13:867918. PMID: 35493498.
      Citations: 5     Fields:    Translation:AnimalsCells
    10. Palmerin N, Aalam F, Nabiee R, Muniraju M, Ogembo JG, Totonchy J. Suppression of DC-SIGN and gH Reveals Complex, Subset-Specific Mechanisms for KSHV Entry in Primary B Lymphocytes. Viruses. 2021 07 31; 13(8). PMID: 34452377.
      Citations: 1     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    11. Escalante GM, Foley J, Mutsvunguma LZ, Rodriguez E, Mulama DH, Muniraju M, Ye P, Barasa AK, Ogembo JG. A Pentavalent Epstein-Barr Virus-Like Particle Vaccine Elicits High Titers of Neutralizing Antibodies against Epstein-Barr Virus Infection in Immunized Rabbits. Vaccines (Basel). 2020 Apr 06; 8(2). PMID: 32268575.
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    12. Mutsvunguma LZ, Rodriguez E, Escalante GM, Muniraju M, Williams JC, Warden C, Qin H, Wang J, Wu X, Barasa A, Mulama DH, Mwangi W, Ogembo JG. Identification of multiple potent neutralizing and non-neutralizing antibodies against Epstein-Barr virus gp350 protein with potential for clinical application and as reagents for mapping immunodominant epitopes. Virology. 2019 10; 536:1-15. PMID: 31377598.
      Citations: 12     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimalsCells
    13. Muniraju M, Mutsvunguma LZ, Foley J, Escalante GM, Rodriguez E, Nabiee R, Totonchy J, Mulama DH, Nyagol J, Wussow F, Barasa AK, Brehm M, Ogembo JG. Kaposi Sarcoma-Associated Herpesvirus Glycoprotein H Is Indispensable for Infection of Epithelial, Endothelial, and Fibroblast Cell Types. J Virol. 2019 08 15; 93(16). PMID: 31142670.
      Citations: 10     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    14. Mulama DH, Mutsvunguma LZ, Totonchy J, Ye P, Foley J, Escalante GM, Rodriguez E, Nabiee R, Muniraju M, Wussow F, Barasa AK, Ogembo JG. A multivalent Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus-like particle vaccine capable of eliciting high titers of neutralizing antibodies in immunized rabbits. Vaccine. 2019 07 09; 37(30):4184-4194. PMID: 31201053.
      Citations: 10     Fields:    Translation:AnimalsCellsPHPublic Health
    15. Cholli P, Bradford L, Manga S, Nulah K, Kiyang E, Manjuh F, DeGregorio G, Ogembo RK, Orock E, Liu Y, Wamai RG, Sheldon LK, Gona PN, Sando Z, Welty T, Welty E, Ogembo JG. Screening for cervical cancer among HIV-positive and HIV-negative women in Cameroon using simultaneous co-testing with careHPV DNA testing and visual inspection enhanced by digital cervicography: Findings of initial screening and one-year follow-up. Gynecol Oncol. 2018 01; 148(1):118-125. PMID: 29153541.
      Citations: 12     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    16. DeGregorio G, Manga S, Kiyang E, Manjuh F, Bradford L, Cholli P, Wamai R, Ogembo R, Sando Z, Liu Y, Sheldon LK, Nulah K, Welty T, Welty E, Ogembo JG. Implementing a Fee-for-Service Cervical Cancer Screening and Treatment Program in Cameroon: Challenges and Opportunities. Oncologist. 2017 07; 22(7):850-859. PMID: 28536303.
      Citations: 18     Fields:    Translation:HumansPHPublic Health
    17. Barasa AK, Ye P, Phelps M, Arivudainambi GT, Tison T, Ogembo JG. BALB/c mice immunized with a combination of virus-like particles incorporating Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) envelope glycoproteins gpK8.1, gB, and gH/gL induced comparable serum neutralizing antibody activity to UV-inactivated KSHV. Oncotarget. 2017 May 23; 8(21):34481-34497. PMID: 28404899.
      Citations: 9     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimalsCells
    18. Perez EM, Foley J, Tison T, Silva R, Ogembo JG. Novel Epstein-Barr virus-like particles incorporating gH/gL-EBNA1 or gB-LMP2 induce high neutralizing antibody titers and EBV-specific T-cell responses in immunized mice. Oncotarget. 2017 Mar 21; 8(12):19255-19273. PMID: 27926486.
      Citations: 23     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimalsCellsPHPublic Health
    19. Weiss ER, Alter G, Ogembo JG, Henderson JL, Tabak B, Bakis Y, Somasundaran M, Garber M, Selin L, Luzuriaga K. High Epstein-Barr Virus Load and Genomic Diversity Are Associated with Generation of gp350-Specific Neutralizing Antibodies following Acute Infectious Mononucleosis. J Virol. 2017 Jan 01; 91(1). PMID: 27733645.
      Citations: 15     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    20. DeGregorio GA, Bradford LS, Manga S, Tih PM, Wamai R, Ogembo R, Sando Z, Liu Y, Schwaiger C, Rao SR, Kalmakis K, Kennedy Sheldon L, Nulah K, Welty E, Welty T, Ogembo JG. Prevalence, Predictors, and Same Day Treatment of Positive VIA Enhanced by Digital Cervicography and Histopathology Results in a Cervical Cancer Prevention Program in Cameroon. PLoS One. 2016; 11(6):e0157319. PMID: 27280882.
      Citations: 15     Fields:    Translation:HumansPHPublic HealthCTClinical Trials
    21. Pelowski M, Wamai RG, Wangombe J, Nyakundi H, Oduwo GO, Ngugi BK, Ogembo JG. How Would Children Register Their Own Births? Insights from a Survey of Students Regarding Birth Registration Knowledge and Policy Suggestions in Kenya. PLoS One. 2016; 11(3):e0149925. PMID: 26939000.
      Citations: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    22. Manga S, Parham G, Benjamin N, Nulah K, Sheldon LK, Welty E, Ogembo JG, Bradford L, Sando Z, Shields R, Welty T. Cervical Cancer Screening in Cameroon: Interobserver Agreement on the Interpretation of Digital Cervicography Results. J Low Genit Tract Dis. 2015 Oct; 19(4):288-94. PMID: 26164295.
      Citations: 12     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    23. Masika MM, Ogembo JG, Chabeda SV, Wamai RG, Mugo N. Knowledge on HPV Vaccine and Cervical Cancer Facilitates Vaccine Acceptability among School Teachers in Kitui County, Kenya. PLoS One. 2015; 10(8):e0135563. PMID: 26266949.
      Citations: 40     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    24. Ogembo RK, Gona PN, Seymour AJ, Park HS, Bain PA, Maranda L, Ogembo JG. Prevalence of human papillomavirus genotypes among African women with normal cervical cytology and neoplasia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2015; 10(4):e0122488. PMID: 25875167.
      Citations: 51     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    25. Ogembo JG, Muraswki MR, McGinnes LW, Parcharidou A, Sutiwisesak R, Tison T, Avendano J, Agnani D, Finberg RW, Morrison TG, Fingeroth JD. A chimeric EBV gp350/220-based VLP replicates the virion B-cell attachment mechanism and elicits long-lasting neutralizing antibodies in mice. J Transl Med. 2015 Feb 06; 13:50. PMID: 25885535.
      Citations: 31     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimalsCellsPHPublic Health
    26. Ogembo JG, Manga S, Nulah K, Foglabenchi LH, Perlman S, Wamai RG, Welty T, Welty E, Tih P. Achieving high uptake of human papillomavirus vaccine in Cameroon: lessons learned in overcoming challenges. Vaccine. 2014 Jul 31; 32(35):4399-4403. PMID: 24968154.
      Citations: 27     Fields:    Translation:HumansPHPublic Health
    27. Perlman S, Wamai RG, Bain PA, Welty T, Welty E, Ogembo JG. Knowledge and awareness of HPV vaccine and acceptability to vaccinate in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review. PLoS One. 2014; 9(3):e90912. PMID: 24618636.
      Citations: 86     Fields:    Translation:HumansPHPublic Health
    28. Ogembo JG, Kannan L, Ghiran I, Nicholson-Weller A, Finberg RW, Tsokos GC, Fingeroth JD. Human complement receptor type 1/CD35 is an Epstein-Barr Virus receptor. Cell Rep. 2013 Feb 21; 3(2):371-85. PMID: 23416052.
      Citations: 65     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    29. Wamai RG, Ayissi CA, Oduwo GO, Perlman S, Welty E, Welty T, Manga S, Onyango MA, Ogembo JG. Awareness, knowledge and beliefs about HPV, cervical cancer and HPV vaccines among nurses in Cameroon: an exploratory study. Int J Nurs Stud. 2013 Oct; 50(10):1399-406. PMID: 23395482.
      Citations: 21     Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    30. Ayissi CA, Wamai RG, Oduwo GO, Perlman S, Welty E, Welty T, Manga S, Ogembo JG. Awareness, acceptability and uptake of human papilloma virus vaccine among Cameroonian school-attending female adolescents. J Community Health. 2012 Dec; 37(6):1127-35. PMID: 22426995.
      Citations: 22     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    31. Wamai RG, Ayissi CA, Oduwo GO, Perlman S, Welty E, Manga S, Ogembo JG. Assessing the effectiveness of a community-based sensitization strategy in creating awareness about HPV, cervical cancer and HPV vaccine among parents in North West Cameroon. J Community Health. 2012 Oct; 37(5):917-26. PMID: 22302651.
      Citations: 30     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    32. Ogembo JG, Milner DA, Mansfield KG, Rodig SJ, Murphy GF, Kutok JL, Pinkus GS, Fingeroth JD. SIRPa/CD172a and FHOD1 are unique markers of littoral cells, a recently evolved major cell population of red pulp of human spleen. J Immunol. 2012 May 01; 188(9):4496-505. PMID: 22490440.
      Citations: 11     Fields:    Translation:HumansCTClinical Trials
    33. Ogembo JG, Caoili BL, Shikata M, Chaeychomsri S, Kobayashi M, Ikeda M. Comparative genomic sequence analysis of novel Helicoverpa armigera nucleopolyhedrovirus (NPV) isolated from Kenya and three other previously sequenced Helicoverpa spp. NPVs. Virus Genes. 2009 Oct; 39(2):261-72. PMID: 19634008.
      Citations: 11     Fields:    Translation:AnimalsCells
    34. Ogembo, J.G., Chaeychomsri, S., Ikeda, M., Caoili, B.L., and Kobayashi, M. . Susceptibility of the cell line Hv-AM1 from Heliothis virescens to eight selected nucleopolyhedroviruses. J. Insect Biotechnol. Sericol. 2008; 77(3):141-150..
    35. Ogembo, J.G., Chaeychomsri, S., Caoili, B.L., Ikeda, M. and Kobayashi, M. J. Susceptibility of newly established cell lines from Helicoverpa armigera against homologous and heterologous nucleopolyhedroviruses. J. Insect Biotechnol. Sericol. 2008; 77(1):25-33.
    36. Ogembo, J.G., Chaeychomsri, S., Kamiya, K., Ishikawa, H., Katou, Y., Ikeda, M. and Kobayashi, M. Cloning and comparative characterization of nucleopolyhedrovirus isolated from African bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera, (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in different regions. J. Insect Biotechnol. Sericol. 2007; 76(1):39-49.
    37. Ogembo, J.G., Kunjeku, E.C. and Sithanantham, S. . A preliminary study on the pathogenicity of two isolates of nucleopolyhedroviruses infecting African bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera Hübner (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). International Journal of Tropical Insect Science. 2005; (25):218-222..
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