Dr. Ndegwa is an Associate Professor of Animal Health at Virginia State University (VSU), Agricultural Research Station, and a member of the Small Ruminant Research and Education team at VSU. Her research focuses on the epidemiology and sustainable strategies for controlling economic and public health diseases in farm animals using the One Health concept. Dr. Ndegwa's ongoing research focuses on understanding small ruminant gut health and its impact on animal performance and public health. Her research program also explores probiotics and bioactive plant compounds as alternatives to antibiotics, boosting immunity and overcoming the negative impact of gut parasitism.