Dr Patricia is an ECD researcher with extensive experience in working with young children with a particular interest in the impact of early home environments on child outcomes. She provides oversight for the Neuroimaging Project activities and is responsible for the overall scientific integrity, reporting and ensuring compliance with regulations and guidelines. 

Dr. Margaret Nampijja, a Research Scientist within the ECD unit at APHRC, is a developmental psychologist with a medical background whose research has primarily focused on the impact of disease and adverse social exposures on ECD outcomes. She provides intellectual input and expertise in the implementation of the Neuroimaging Project activities, and supports stakeholder engagement and report writing.

Dr. Silas Onyango, an Associate Research Scientist in the ECD Unit at APHRC with a qualification in Public Health and Epidemiology, has a keen interest in work around early childhood education. His main roles in the Neuroimaging Project include supporting the implementation of the study activities, stakeholder engagements and report writing. 

Dr. Symon Kariuki, a Research Scientist in the ECD Unit at APHRC, is a neurodevelopmental psychologist who supports studies aimed at characterizing the development trajectories of young children using epidemiological, neuropsychological, and neuroimaging approaches. He leads the management of the Neuroimaging Project activities, including MRI assessments, knowledge sharing with stakeholders, and overall implementation. 

Paul Otwate is a Research Officer in the ECD Unit at APHRC with a background in foundational literacy in early childhood education. He oversees the day-to-day Neuroimaging Project activities including supervision of data collection activities, coordination of stakeholder engagement with partners, and report writing. 

Salma Musa is a Research Officer in the ECD Unit at APHRC who supports project implementation and stakeholder engagement activities.  

Nelson Langat is a Statistician within the ECD Unit at APHRC. He leads the data management and analysis aspect and provides input in the study design considerations and sample size determination. He supports the communication of study findings through reports and presentations, ensuring that the information is accessible to varied stakeholders.  

Charity Waweru-Mwangi is a Communications Officer at the APHRC. She leads on stakeholder engagement and knowledge-sharing project activities. Her skills are crucial in the design of communication research products and in promoting the visibility of the project activities.