George Mutwiri

Dr. George Mutwiri is an Executive Director and Professor at the School of Public Health, University of Saskatchewan. His research focuses on vaccine development, adjuvant mechanisms, mucosal immunology, and innate immune responses in veterinary and human health contexts. He teaches advanced courses like PUBH 806.3 Public Health Biology and VACC 801.3 Vaccinology & Immunotherapeutics.

Key research areas include:

• Development of novel vaccine adjuvants (e.g., PCEP)
• Immunobiology of Toll-like receptors (TLR9)
• Vaccine efficacy enhancement via formulation and delivery innovations
• Innate immune regulation in porcine intestines

Recent grants (2014–2024) include NSERC Discovery grants totaling over $315,000 and CIHR funding for Indigenous mentorship programs. His work has led to groundbreaking insights into Zika virus impacts in porcine models and mechanisms of B-cell regulation in ruminants. Collaborative efforts span virology, immunogenetics, and translational vaccinology.

Advising and grants highlight interdisciplinary collaboration, with significant contributions to training programs fostering Indigenous academic leadership. His research bridges basic science and clinical applications, addressing critical global health challenges in infectious disease prevention.