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George Mutwiri

ResearcherPublic Health, School ofUniversity of Saskatchewan

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George Mutwiri

Researcher

Public Health, School of

University of Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

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Has led research grants, which requires an independent research appointment. Ask their department whether they supervise graduate students.
4 publications in the last five years, latest in 2026.
Senior (last) author on 1 recent paper, a sign of leading a research group.
Principal investigator on 5 research grants (5 NSERC), most recently in 2019.

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Research

Adaptive immunity Adjuvants Animals Cells Immunology Imune assays Innate immunity Vacccines

Latest papers

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on HPV Vaccination in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review.
Vaccines · 2026 · senior author
Prenatal Care Barriers Among Immigrant Women in Canada: A Scoping Review.
Maternal and child health journal · 2026
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: A Cross-Sectional Study of Visible Minority Canadian Communities.
Vaccines · 2025

All 37 publications

Latest funding

The Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Health and Wellness Research, Training, and Knowledge Mobilization Network (CIHR-NEIHR Centre)
CIHR · 2019 · Co-investigator
$1,500,000
Mechanisms of action of adjuvants in pigs
NSERC · 2019 · Principal investigator
$198,000
The Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Health and Wellness Research, Training, and Knowledge Mobilization Network (CIHR-NEIHR Centre)
CIHR · 2019 · Co-investigator
$3,500,000

All 13 grants and awards

37 publications.

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on HPV Vaccination in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review.

Omondi J, Ambogo R, Ochieng C, Farag M, Mutwiri G

Vaccines2026Senior author

DOI: 10.3390/vaccines14050432 PMID: 42188804

Prenatal Care Barriers Among Immigrant Women in Canada: A Scoping Review.

Ogunrinde D, Asayah S, D'Arcy C, Mutwiri G, Feng C, Alphonsus K

Maternal and child health journal2026

DOI: 10.1007/s10995-026-04262-3 PMID: 42089941

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: A Cross-Sectional Study of Visible Minority Canadian Communities.

Ochieng C, Petrucka P, Mutwiri G, Szafron M

Vaccines2025

DOI: 10.3390/vaccines13030228 PMID: 40338240

Kinome Analysis to Define Mechanisms of Adjuvant Action: PCEP Induces Unique Signaling at the Injection Site and Lymph Nodes.

Awate S, Scruten E, Mutwiri G, Napper S

Vaccines2022

DOI: 10.3390/vaccines10060927 PMID: 35746541

Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Visible Minority Groups from a Global Context: A Scoping Review.

Ochieng C, Anand S, Mutwiri G, Szafron M, Alphonsus K

Vaccines2021

DOI: 10.3390/vaccines9121445 PMID: 34960192

Metabolic Activation of CsgD in the Regulation of Salmonella Biofilms.

Sokaribo AS, Hansen EG, McCarthy M, Desin TS, Waldner LL, MacKenzie KD, Mutwiri G, Herman NJ, Herman DJ, Wang Y, White AP

Microorganisms2020

DOI: 10.3390/microorganisms8070964 PMID: 32604994

Innate immune response profiles in pigs injected with vaccine adjuvants polydi(sodium carboxylatoethylphenoxy)phosphazene (PCEP) and Emulsigen.

Magiri R, Lai K, Huang Y, Mutwiri G, Wilson HL

Veterinary immunology and immunopathology2019

DOI: 10.1016/j.vetimm.2019.02.004 PMID: 30885308

Recent advances in experimental polyphosphazene adjuvants and their mechanisms of action.

Magiri R, Mutwiri G, Wilson HL

Cell and tissue research2018

DOI: 10.1007/s00441-018-2929-4 PMID: 30294754

Intradermal immunization with inactivated swine influenza virus and adjuvant polydi(sodium carboxylatoethylphenoxy)phosphazene (PCEP) induced humoral and cell-mediated immunity and reduced lung viral titres in pigs.

Magiri R, Lai K, Chaffey A, Zhou Y, Pyo HM, Gerdts V, Wilson HL, Mutwiri G

Vaccine2018Senior author

DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2018.02.026 PMID: 29454517

Corrigendum to "Zika Virus Causes Persistent Infection in Porcine Conceptuses and May Impair Health in Offspring".

Darbellay J, Cox B, Lai K, Delgado-Ortega M, Wheler C, Wilson D, Walker S, Starrak G, Hockley D, Huang Y, Mutwiri G, Potter A, Gilmour M, Safronetz D, Gerdts V, Karniychuk U

EBioMedicine2017

DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2017.10.021 PMID: 29156210

The Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Health and Wellness Research, Training, and Knowledge Mobilization Network (CIHR-NEIHR Centre)

Co-investigatorCIHR2019Operating Grant: NEIHR - Consortium NEIHR Grant

Principal investigators: Tait, Caroline L; Fleury, Norman; Friesen, Marg; Hansen-Gardiner, Terri; Kewistep, Gilbert; Pelly, Judy; Sauve, Ernest; Watson, Morely; Foulds, Heather; Graham, Holly A; Henry, Robert; Lambert, Simon; LaVallie, Carrie; Lovo, Stacey; McKinstry, Sheri; Oosman, Sarah N; Sasakamoose, JoLee; Schindel, Joel; Skinner, Stuart J; Swidrovich, Jaris P

Keywords: Community-Engaged Research; Cultural Safety; Data Governance; First Nations Health; Indigenous Student Mentorship; Knowledge Translation; Metis Health; Rural And Remote Health; Treaty Right To Health; Truth And Reconciliation

$1,500,000

Mechanisms of action of adjuvants in pigs

Principal investigatorNSERC2019Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Mutwiri, George

Keywords: Adaptive immunity; Adjuvants; Animals; Cells; Immunology; Imune assays; Innate immunity; Vacccines

$198,000

The Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Health and Wellness Research, Training, and Knowledge Mobilization Network (CIHR-NEIHR Centre)

Co-investigatorCIHR2019Operating Grant: NEIHR - Saskatchewan

$3,500,000

Developing Priorities and Research Initiatives to Address HIV among Aboriginal Communities in Saskatchewan

Co-investigatorCIHR2017Planning and Dissemination Grant - Institute Community Support

Principal investigators: Crizzle, Alexander M

Keywords: Aboriginal Health; Community-Based Approach; Evaluation; Hiv; Program Planning; Risk Factors

$14,282

Building Reconciliation Together: Transformative Intergenerational Mentorship

Co-investigatorCIHR2017Training Grant : Indigenous Mentorship Network Program - Saskatchewan

Principal investigators: Tait, Caroline L; Elias, Brenda D; Gregory, David M; Henry, Robert; Innes, Robert A; Wilson, Alexandria M

Keywords: Ethical Space; First Nations And Métis Knowledge; Indigenous Representation At Post-Secondary Universities; Mentorship; Recruitment And Retention Of Indigenous New Investigators; Research As Ceremony; Truth And Reconciliaiton

$1,000,000

Building Reconciliation Together: Transformative Intergenerational Mentorship

Co-investigatorCIHR2016Training Grant: Indigenous Mentorship Network Program - LOI

Principal investigators: Tait, Caroline L; Elias, Brenda D; Varcoe, Colleen M; Wilson, Alexandria M

Keywords: And Inuit Knowledge; Ethical Space; First Nations; Indigenous Mentorship; Indigenous Representation At Post-Secondary Universities; Metis; Recruitment And Retention Of Indigenous New Investigators; Research As Ceremony

$25,000

Activation of innate immune responses by a polyphosphazene adjuvant in pigs

Principal investigatorNSERC2014Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Mutwiri, George

$150,000

Regulation of innate immune responses in the intestine

Principal investigatorNSERC2009Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Mutwiri, George

$140,000

Engineered porcine adenovirus type 3 as a vaccine vector

Co-investigatorNSERC2005Strategic Projects - Group

Principal investigators: Tikoo, Suresh

$347,007

Innate immune modulation with CpD DNA in the intestine

Principal investigatorNSERC2004Discovery Grants Program - Individual

Principal investigators: Mutwiri, George

$135,000

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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George Mutwiri

Research

Latest papers

Latest funding

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on HPV Vaccination in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Scoping Review.

Prenatal Care Barriers Among Immigrant Women in Canada: A Scoping Review.

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: A Cross-Sectional Study of Visible Minority Canadian Communities.

Kinome Analysis to Define Mechanisms of Adjuvant Action: PCEP Induces Unique Signaling at the Injection Site and Lymph Nodes.

Factors Associated with COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Visible Minority Groups from a Global Context: A Scoping Review.

Metabolic Activation of CsgD in the Regulation of Salmonella Biofilms.

Innate immune response profiles in pigs injected with vaccine adjuvants polydi(sodium carboxylatoethylphenoxy)phosphazene (PCEP) and Emulsigen.

Recent advances in experimental polyphosphazene adjuvants and their mechanisms of action.

Intradermal immunization with inactivated swine influenza virus and adjuvant polydi(sodium carboxylatoethylphenoxy)phosphazene (PCEP) induced humoral and cell-mediated immunity and reduced lung viral titres in pigs.

Corrigendum to "Zika Virus Causes Persistent Infection in Porcine Conceptuses and May Impair Health in Offspring".

The Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Health and Wellness Research, Training, and Knowledge Mobilization Network (CIHR-NEIHR Centre)

Mechanisms of action of adjuvants in pigs

The Saskatchewan First Nations and Métis Health and Wellness Research, Training, and Knowledge Mobilization Network (CIHR-NEIHR Centre)

Developing Priorities and Research Initiatives to Address HIV among Aboriginal Communities in Saskatchewan

Building Reconciliation Together: Transformative Intergenerational Mentorship

Building Reconciliation Together: Transformative Intergenerational Mentorship

Activation of innate immune responses by a polyphosphazene adjuvant in pigs

Regulation of innate immune responses in the intestine

Engineered porcine adenovirus type 3 as a vaccine vector

Innate immune modulation with CpD DNA in the intestine

Frequent collaborators

Volker Gerdts

Andrew Potter

Sylvia van Drunen Littel-van den Hurk

Susantha Gomis

Suresh Tikoo

Hugh Townsend

Michael Szafron

Brian Cox

Uladzimir Karniychuk

David Safronetz

Scott Napper

Cheryl Waldner

Cindy Feng

Pammla Petrucka

Yan Zhou

Baljit Singh

Heather Wilson