Prof. Exnevia Gomo

Qualifications:

1. Ph.D. in Immunology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark, 2000 2. Diploma in Research Methodology 3. Masters in Applied Immunology, Brunel University, United Kingdom, 1992 4. Advanced City & Guilds Certificate in Biological Sciences Laboratory Techniques, Harare Polytechnic, 1990

Academic Appointments:

Associate Professor

Research Interests:

HIV and Schistosomiasis epidemiology and immunology
Ethnomedicine – preclinical and clinical evaluation of safety and efficacy

Faculty: Medicine And Health Sciences

Department: Laboratory Diagnostic and Investigative Sciences

Research Category: Health and Medicine

Biography:

I am a researcher with an interest in infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and traditional medicine. I have worked extensively in collaborative and multi-disciplinary research projects, from design through implementation and data analysis, and publication. I have over 70 publications in peer-reviewed journals. I also have contributed significantly to research and research management capacity building through leading and/or supporting the establishment of Research Support Centres at the University of Zimbabwe and other universities in East and Southern Africa, supervising and coordinating postgraduate students. I am a competent research administrator. As part of my research, I have acquired experience in fundraising for research, through the development of skills for grant writing, grant management and contract negotiation.

Email: egomo@medsch.uz.ac.zw

Phone: +263 242 791631 Ext 2343

Publications:

1. Haruzivishe, C. O., Ellen, C., & Margaret, M. et al (2021). Quality of Antenatal, Labour and Delivery Services in Selected Districts in Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study. J Obst Gynecol Surg, 2(1), 1-9.
2. Duri, K., Chimhuya, S., Gomo, E., Munjoma, P. T., Chandiwana, P., Yindom, L. M., ... & Rowland-Jones, S. (2021). Role of antenatal plasma cytomegalovirus DNA levels on pregnancy outcome and HIV-1 vertical transmission among mothers in the University of Zimbabwe birth cohort study (UZBCS). Virology journal, 18(1), 1-11.
3. Zhandire, T., Gqaleni, N., Ngcobo, M., & Gomo, E. (2021). Attitudes and perceptions of traditional health practitioners towards documentation of patient health information in their practice in eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, Natal Province, South Africa. Health Information Management Journal, 1833358320984004.
4. Adeniyi, J. N., Adeniyi, A. A., Moodley, R., Nlooto, M., Ngcobo, M., Gomo, E., & Conradie, J. (2020). Unravelling the drugability of MSI2 RNA recognition motif (RRM) protein and the prediction of their effective antileukemia inhibitors from traditional herb concoctions. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics, 1-14.
5. Duri, K., Gumbo, F. Z., Munjoma, P. T., Chandiwana, P., Mhandire, K., Ziruma, A., Gomo, E …& Mazengera, L. R. (2020). The University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences (UZ-CHS) BIRTH COHORT study: rationale, design and methods. BMC infectious diseases, 20(1), 1-21.
6. Chibanda, D., Abas, M., Musesengwa, R., Merritt, C., Sorsdahl, K., Mangezi, W., Gomo, E… & Lund, C. (2020). Mental health research capacity building in sub-Saharan Africa: the African Mental Health Research Initiative. Global Mental Health, 7.
7. Nompumelelo, M., Gomo, E., Gqaleni, N., & Ngcobo, M. (2019). Core competencies acquired in indigenous training of traditional health practitioners in Kwazulu-Natal. African health sciences, 19(4), 3100-3106.
8. Mashaphu, S., Wyatt, G. E., Zhang, M., Mthiyane, T., Liu, H., & Gomo, E. (2020). Effectiveness of an HIV-risk reduction intervention to reduce HIV transmission among serodiscordant couples in Durban, South Africa. A randomized controlled trial. AIDS care, 32(5), 537-545.
9. Zhandire, T., Gqaleni, N., Ngcobo, M., & Gomo, E. (2019). Knowledge and documentation of patient health information among traditional health practitioners in urban and peri-urban areas of eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. Health Information Management Journal, 1833358319890475.
10. Taderera, T., Chagonda, L. S., Gomo, E., Katerere, D., & Shai, L. J. (2019). Annona stenophylla aqueous extract stimulate glucose uptake in established C2Cl2 muscle cell lines. African health sciences, 19(2), 2219-2229.
11. Mbatha, N., Ngcobo, M., Gqaleni, N., & Gomo, E. (2018). Core content of indigenous training of traditional health practitioners in KwaZulu-Natal: a case of Ogobela. Indilinga African Journal of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, 17(2), 259-278.
12. Gomo, E., Mashaphu, S., Tomita, A., & Wyatt, G. E. (2018). Intimate partner violence among HIV-serodiscordant couples in Durban, South Africa. South African Medical Journal, 108(11), 960-964.
13. Smith, E. R., Shankar, A. H., Wu, L. S., Aboud, S., Adu-Afarwuah, S., Ali, H., ... & Sudfeld, C. R. (2017). Modifiers of the effect of maternal multiple micronutrient supplementation on stillbirth, birth outcomes, and infant mortality: a meta-analysis of individual patient data from 17 randomised trials in low-income and middle-income countries. The Lancet Global Health, 5(11), e1090-e1100.
14. Japhet, M., Mlungisi, N., & Exnevia, G. (2017). Mechanisms of action of traditional herbal medicines used in the management of diabetes mellitus: a review of the literature. African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 14(5), 156-165.
15. Musingwini, T. V., Zhou, D. T., Mhandire, D., Duri, K., Gomo, E., Oktedalen, O., ... & Stray-Pedersen, B. (2017). Use of Proviral DNA to Investigate Virus Resistance Mutations in HIV-infected Zimbabweans. The open microbiology journal, 11, 45.
16. Chipinduro, M., Mateveke, K., Makamure, B., Ferrand, R. A., & Gomo, E. (2017). Stool Xpert® MTB/RIF test for the diagnosis of childhood pulmonary tuberculosis at primary clinics in Zimbabwe. The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 21(2), 161-166.
17. Machingura, P. I., Chikwasha, V., Okwanga, P. N., & Gomo, E. (2017). Prevalence of and factors associated with nephropathy in diabetic patients attending an outpatient clinic in Harare, Zimbabwe. The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 96(2), 477.
18. Machingura, P. I., Macheka, B., Mukona, M., Mateveke, K., Okwanga, P. N., & Gomo, E. (2017). Prevalence and risk factors associated with retinopathy in diabetic patients at Parirenyatwa Hospital outpatients’ clinic in Harare, Zimbabwe. Archives of medical and biomedical research, 3(2), 104-111.
19. Nyirenda, F. M., & Connors, S. C. (2017). Understanding the Potential Barriers and Facilitators for Enrolling Postdoctoral Fellows: A Case Study of Medical Colleges in Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe Wilson L. Mandala1, 2&3, Amelia C. Challender4, Margaret Maimbolwa5, Exnevia Gomo6, Moffat. Journal of Postdoctoral Research September, 17, 32.
20. Kodogo, V., Zhou, D. T., Oektedalen, O., Duri, K., Stray-Pedersen, B., & Gomo, E. (2016). Apolipoprotein B gene polymorphisms and dyslipidemia in HIV infected adult Zimbabweans. The open AIDS journal, 10, 190.
21. Taderera, T., Gomo, E., & Shoriwa Chagonda, L. (2016). The Antidiabetic activity of an aqueous root extract of Annona stenophylla engl. and diels in non-diabetic control and alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature, 6(4), 315-322.
22. Taderera, T., Chagonda, L. S., Gomo, E., & Shai, L. J. (2015). Inhibitory activity of α-glucosidase and α-amylase by Annona stenophylla root extract as mechanism for hypoglycaemic control of DM. International Journal of Pharmacy, Photon, 106, 436-444.
23. Chagonda, L. S., Tafadzwa, M., Dexter, T., Louis, G., Exnevia, G., Felicity, B., & Tapiwa, S. (2015). Acute and Sub-acute Oral Toxicity of Hydroethanolic Root Extract of Annona stenophylla Engl. and Diels in Sprague Dawley Rats. Journal of Biologically Active Products from Nature, 5(5), 349-356.
24. Zinyama-Gutsire, R. B., Chasela, C., Kallestrup, P., Rusakaniko, S., Christiansen, M., Ngara, B., ... & Mduluza, T. (2015). HIV-1 disease progression and survival in an adult population in Zimbabwe: Is there an effect of the Mannose binding lectin deficiency?. Omics: a journal of integrative biology, 19(9), 542-552.
25. Zinyama-Gutsire, R. B., Chasela, C., Madsen, H. O., Rusakaniko, S., Kallestrup, P., Christiansen, M., ... & Mduluza, T. (2015). Role of mannose-binding lectin deficiency in HIV-1 and schistosoma infections in a rural adult population in Zimbabwe. PLoS One, 10(4), e0122659.
26. Zhou, D. T., Kodogo, V., Chokuona, K. F. V., Gomo, E., Oektedalen, O., & Stray-Pedersen, B. (2015). Dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease risk profiles of patients attending an HIV treatment clinic in Harare, Zimbabwe. HIV/AIDS (Auckland, NZ), 7, 145.
27. Kotze, S. R., Zinyama-Gutsire, R., Kallestrup, P., Benn, C. S., Gomo, E., Gerstoft, J., ... & Erikstrup, C. (2015). HIV and schistosomiasis in rural Zimbabwe: the association of retinol-binding protein with disease progression, inflammation and mortality. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 33, 159-164.
28. Duri, K., Mhandire, K., Stray-Pedersen, B., & Gomo, E. (2015). Co-infections; Their Role in HIV Acquisition and Disease Progression. Microbiology Research Journal International, 84-94.
29. Mandala, W. L., Cowan, F. M., Lalloo, D. G., Wilkinson, R. J., Kelly, P., Chidzonga, M. M., ... & Nachega, J. B. (2014). Southern Africa Consortium for research excellence (SACORE): Successes and challenges. The Lancet Global Health, 2(12), e691-e692.
30. Mashaah, M. T., Hakim, J., Chidzonga, M., Kangwende, R. A., Naik, Y., Federspiel, N., ... & Gomo, E. (2014). Strengthening research governance for sustainable research: experiences from three Zimbabwean universities. Academic medicine: journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges, 89(8 0), S69.
31. Parker N, Gomo E, Kamanywa P, Mandala W, Katabira E, Klaster P, Boele van Hensbroek M (2013) Research Capacity Development in Africa: consolidation, ownership and independence.Medicus Tropicus Bulletin. December 51(4): 8-11
32. Jakobsen, M. R., Cashin, K., Roche, M., Sterjovski, J., Ellett, A., Borm, K., ... & Gorry, P. R. (2013). Longitudinal analysis of CCR5 and CXCR4 usage in a cohort of antiretroviral therapy-naive subjects with progressive HIV-1 subtype C infection. PLoS One, 8(6), e65950.

33. Hartling, H. J., Thørner, L. W., Erikstrup, C., Zinyama, R., Kallestrup, P., Gomo, E., ... & Ullum, H. (2013). Polymorphisms in the interleukin-7 receptor α gene and mortality in untreated HIV-infected individuals. Aids, 27(10), 1615-1620.

34. Larsen, M. H., Zinyama, R., Kallestrup, P., Gerstoft, J., Gomo, E., Thørner, L. W., ... & Ullum, H. (2013). HLA-G 3′ Untranslated Region 14–Base Pair Deletion: Association With Poor Survival in an HIV-1–Infected Zimbabwean Population. The Journal of infectious diseases, 207(6), 903-906.

35. Larsen, M. H., Thørner, L. W., Zinyama, R., Amstrup, J., Kallestrup, P., Gerstoft, J., ... & Ullum, H. (2012). CCL3L gene copy number and survival in an HIV-1 infected Zimbabwean population. Infection, Genetics and Evolution, 12(5), 1087-1093.

36. Nachega J.B., Uthman O.A., Ho Y.S., Lo M, Anude C, Kayembe P, Wabwire-Mangen F, Gomo E, Sow P.S., Obike U, Kusiaku T, Mills E.J., Mayosi B.M., Ijsselmuiden C (2012) Current status and future prospects of epidemiology and public health training and research in the WHO African region. Int J Epidemiol. Dec;41(6):1829-46. doi: 10.1093/ije/dys189.

37. Mashange W, Gwini SM, Mahati S.T., Buzuzi S.S., Mutambanengwe C.K., Munyati S, Chandiwana B, Rusakaniko S, Gomo E (2011) Validity of oral mucosal transudate specimens for HIV testing using enzymelinked immunosorbent assay in children in Chimanimani district, Zimbabwe. South African Medical Journal 101: 49-52
38. Gomo E, Kalilani L, Mwapasa V, Trigu C, Phiri K, Schmidt J, Boele van Hensbroek M (2011) Towards Sustainable Research Capacity Development and Research Ownership for Academic Institutes in Developing Countries: The Malawian Research Support Centre Model. Journal of Research Administration XLII, (1), 38-45
39. Muchini B, Benedikt C, Gregson S, Gomo E, Mate R, Mugurungi O, Magure T, Campbell B, Dehne K, Halperin D. (2010) Local Perceptions of the Forms, Timing and Causes of Behavior Change in Response to the AIDS Epidemic in Zimbabwe. AIDS Behav. Aug 28. [Epub ahead of print]

40. Kjetland E.F., Ndhlovu P.D., Mduluza T, Deschoolmeester V, Midzi N, Gomo E, Gwanzura L, Mason P.R., Vermorken J.B., Friis H, Gundersen S.G., Baay M.F. (2010) The effects of genital schistosoma haematobium on human papillomavirus and the development of cervical neoplasia after five years in a Zimbabwean population. European Journal of Gynaecololy Oncology. 31(2):169-73.
41. Kjetland E.F., Kurewa E.N., Mduluza T, Midzi N, Gomo E, Friis H, Gundersen S.G., Ndhlovu P.D. (2010). The first community-based report on the effect of genital Schistosoma haematobium infection on female fertility. Fertility and Sterility. Sep; 94(4):1551-3.
42. Kjetland EF, Hove RJ, Gomo E, Midzi N, Gwanzura L, Mason P, Friis H, Verweij JJ, Gundersen SG, Ndhlovu PD, Mduluza T, Van Lieshout L. Schistosomiasis PCR in vaginal lavage as an indicator of genital Schistosoma haematobium infection in rural Zimbabwean women.Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2009 Dec; 81(6):1050-5. doi: 10.4269/ajtmh.2009.09-0081.
43. Margetts BM, Fall CH, Ronsmans C, Allen LH, Fisher DJ; Maternal Micronutrient Supplementation Study Group. Multiple micronutrient supplementation during pregnancy in low-income countries: review of methods and characteristics of studies included in the meta-analyses. Food Nutr Bull. 2009 Dec;30(4):S517-26.
44. Allen LH, Peerson JM; Maternal Micronutrient Supplementation Study Group. Impact of multiple micronutrient versus iron-folic acid supplements on maternal anemia and micronutrient status in pregnancy. Food Nutr Bull. 2009 Dec;30(4):S527-32.
45. Fall CH, Fisher DJ, Osmond C, Margetts BM; Maternal Micronutrient Supplementation Study Group. Multiple micronutrient supplementation during pregnancy in low-income countries: a meta-analysis of effects on birth size and length of gestation. Food Nutr Bull. 2009 Dec; 30(4):S533-46.
46. Ronsmans C, Fisher DJ, Osmond C, Margetts BM, Fall CH; Maternal Micronutrient Supplementation Study Group. Multiple micronutrient supplementation during pregnancy in low-income countries: a meta-analysis of effects on stillbirths and on early and late neonatal mortality.Food Nutr Bull. 2009 Dec;30(4 Suppl):S547-55.

47. Friis H, Gomo E, Wilson Mashange, Norman Nyazema 4, Pernille Kæstel, Frank Wieringa, Henrik Krarup.( 2009). The Acute Phase Response to Parturition: A Cross-Sectional Study in Zimbabwe. Afr J Reprod Health. 13[2]:61-68).
48. Zinyama-Gutsire R.B.L., Gome E, Kallestrup P, Erickstrup C, Ullum H, Butterworth A.E., Munyati S, Mduluza T (2009) Downregulation of MIP-Iᾶ /CCL3 with praziquantel treatment in Schistosoma haematobium and HIV-I con-infected individuals in a rural community in Zimbabwe. BMC Infectious Diseases. 9:174 doi 10.1186/1471-2334-9-174

49. Kjetland E.F., Kurewa E.N., Ndhlovu P.D., Midzi N, Gwanzura L, Mason P.R., Gomo E, Sandvik L, Mduluza T, Friis H, Gundersen S.G. (2008) Female genital schistosomiasis--a differential diagnosis to sexually transmitted disease: genital itch and vaginal discharge as indicators of genital Schistosoma haematobium morbidity in a cross-sectional study in endemic rural Zimbabwe.Trop Medicine and International Health. 13(12):1509-17.
50. Erikstrup C, Kallestrup P, Zinyama-Gutsire R.B., Gomo E, van Dam G.J., Deelder A.M., Butterworth A.E., Pedersen B.K., Ostrowski S.R., Gerstoft J, Ullum H. (2008) Schistosomiasis and infection with human immunodeficiency virus 1 in rural Zimbabwe: systemic inflammation during co-infection and after treatment for schistosomiasis. American Journal of Tropical Medicine Hygiene. 79(3):331-7

Patented Work:

Grants & Funding (current and Past projects):

South African NRF: Indigenous Knowledge Systems – Indigenous Epistemology and Pedagogy of Traditional healers Training in KwaZulu-Natal (University of KwaZulu-Natal).PI: ZAR300,000; 2018 – 2019

South AfricaDST/NRF: SARCHI Indigenous Health Care Systems(University of KwaZulu-Natal).Research Chair: PI: ZAR7,491,000; 2016 – 2019

CDC: Strengthening Infection Prevention and Control in Health Facilities in Zimbabwe under PEPFAR (12GGH000199-01)(Biomedical Research and Training Institute). PI: US$5,000,000; 2011-2016

NIH (USA): Developing Comprehensive Research Support Services at College of Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe. (1G11HD073002-01); PI: $250,000. 2012 - 2017
South AfricaNRF: Indigenous Knowledge Systems – Indigenous Epistemology and Pedagogy of Traditional healers Training in KwaZulu-Natal (University of KwaZulu-Natal).PI: ZAR300,000; 2018 – 2019

South AfricaDST/NRF: SARCHI Indigenous Health Care Systems(University of KwaZulu-Natal).Research Chair: PI: ZAR7,491,000; 2016 – 2019

CDC: Strengthening Infection Prevention and Control in Health Facilities in Zimbabwe under PEPFAR (12GGH000199-01)(Biomedical Research and Training Institute). PI: US$5,000,000; 2011-2016

NIH (USA): Developing Comprehensive Research Support Services at College of Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe. (1G11HD073002-01); PI: $250,000. 2012 - 2017

NACCAP (Netherlands): Consolidation of capacity built within the INTERACT and COMMUNAL NACCAP programs: High-quality research and sustainable research capacity building through a Research Support & Training Center network for sub-Saharan Africa(University of Zimbabwe). Co-PI: €650,000; 2012 – 2016

EDCTP: Trials of Excellence in Southern Africa (Consortium).
PI-Malawi. €200,000.00;2009-2012

Wellcome Trust: Malaria Capacity Development Consortium(MCDC), College of Medicine, Malawi.Co-PI £5000,000;2008-2012

NIH #1G11HD059125-01: Capacity Building of the Administration of Research and Grants at the College of Medicine, Malawi. PI. US$143,000;2008-2012

EDCTP: Developing Capacity for Clinical Trial Management at College of Medicine, Malawi.PI: €300,000;2008-2011

WHO TSA HQ/04/196712: HIV subtyping using gag HMA in zimbabwe. (University of Zimbabwe). PI: US$25,000.00; 2005-2007

DANIDA: Effect of maternal multimicronutrient supplementation during pregnancy and lactation on mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Zimbabwe. (Blair Research Institute) Co-PI: DKr1.100,000.00; 1996-2000

Old Mutual Trust Zimbabwe: Effect of phytotherapy on markers of disease progression in adult HIV/AIDS patients, Zimbabwe. (Blair Research Institute). PI: Z$3,000,000.00;1996 -1998

Awards & Achievements:

Honorary Professor, University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2018 – present.
South African Research Chair – Indigenous Health Systems Research (University of KwaZulu-Natal); 2016 – 2018
Stanford Research Award in Pharmacy for outstanding scientific contributions – 2015. International Agency for Standards and Rating.
Best Scientist, Blair Research Institute, Zimbabwe; 1997, 1998, 2000.

Consultancy and advisory work (current and past):

End of term evaluation of International Federation of Red Cross Societies Southern Africa Region Integrated HIV&AIDS Programme, 5 June – 15 July, 2011
Baseline study for the VSO-Regional AIDS Initiative for Southern Africa (RAISA) Phase III programme, April 2010
Documentation of Best Practice: Increasing male involvement in home-based care to reduce burden of care on women and children, VSO-RAISA, 2008
Mapping of HIV/AIDS interventions in Zimbabwe, UNFPA, November 2006-2007
Mid-term evaluation of the Kunene Water and sanitation, Namibia Red Cross Society.
Evaluation of the Pre-testing of the HIV Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support Training Package for Community Based Volunteers, April 2006. IFRC
Final evaluation of the Food Security Pilot project: Baphalali Swaziland Red Cross Society, 23-29 November 2005; Swaziland. IFRC, Southern Africa Region.
Development of Integrated HIV and AIDS Plans for Lesotho Red Cross Societies, November 2005. IFRC Southern Africa Region
Development of Integrated HIV and AIDS Plans for Angola Red Cross Societies, August 2005; Angola. IFRC Southern Africa Region
Development of Integrated HIV and AIDS Plans for Zambia, Namibia and Swaziland Red Cross Societies, July 2005; Zambia. IFRC Southern Africa Region.
Report writer: Southern Africa Regional AIDS Network meeting, June 2005, Johannesburg, South Africa. International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
Report Writer: Effective Advocacy and Networking: Challenges, Needs and Opportunities; 21-25 February 2005, Harare. Southern Africa AIDS Trust (SAT)

Supervision information (MPhil, DPhil, etc.):

Completed

PhD/DPhil

1. Tafadzwa Taderera, “An investigation of the hypoglycemic effects of a potential antidiabetic traditional medicinal plant extract Annona stenophylla”, School of Pharmacy, University of Zimbabwe; 2016. Associate Supervisor

2. Ian Machingura, “Clinical, biochemical and genetic characteristics associated with the development of nephropathy in black Zimbabwean diabetic patients”, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, University of Zimbabwe; 2017. Primary Supervisor

3. Japhet Mangoyi, “Investigating potential anti-diabetic effects of UthuliLwezichwe™ plant extracts used by an African traditional healer for the management of diabetes in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa”, Department of Traditional Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2019. Primary Supervisor

4. Joy Adeniyi, “Phytochemical profile and anti-cancer properties of traditional herbal medicines Emelia M (EMB), Mshikazi and Delosma H against leukemia cancer cells in-vitro”, Department of Traditional Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2019. Primary Supervisor

5. Sibongile Mashapu, “An HIV Risk Reduction Intervention for serodiscordant couples in Durban, South Africa: A pilot Study”, School of Clinical Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2019. Primary Supervisor

6. Tracy Zhandire, “Development of a generic framework for patient record-keeping by traditional health practitioners in eThekwini municipality, KwaZulu-Natal province, South Africa”, Department of Traditional Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2019. Primary Supervisor

MPhil/MMedSci

1. VitarisKodogo, “Frequency of Apolipoprotein B gene polymorphisms and association with Antiretroviral Therapy-related dyslipidemia in HIV positive Zimbabwean adults”, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, University of Zimbabwe; 2016. Primary Supervisor

2. Martha Chipinduro, “Diagnostic evaluation of urinary lipoarabinomannan and gen expert for detection of mycobacterium tuberculosis in children”, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, University of Zimbabwe; 2018. Primary Supervisor

3. Tutsirai Musingwini, “Determination of pol gene mutations associated with antiretroviral drug resistance in the Human Immunodeficiency virus type 1 C infection”, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, University of Zimbabwe; 2018. Primary Supervisor

4. Mary de Cerf, Phytochemical composition, cell viability, and neuroprotective effect of Helichrysumpetiolare smoke and steam extracts on PC12 cells”, Department of Traditional Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2019. Primary Supervisor_

5. Lonathemba Mchunu, “Antioxidant and Anti-inflammatory Properties of African Indigenous Herbs Used by a Traditional Healer to Treat Dysmenorrhea in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa”, Department of Traditional Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2019. Primary Supervisor

6. Senamile Ngobese, “Primary Healthcare Provider and Patients Communication about the use of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine in eThekwini, South Africa”, Department of Traditional Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2019. Primary Supervisor

Ongoing
Ph.D./DPhil

1. Carl Mateta, “Preclinical evaluation of safety and efficacy of Makomo herbal ointment used to treat wounds by a herbalist in Mutare, Zimbabwe”, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, University of Zimbabwe; 2023. Primary Supervisor

2. Thokozile Mashaah, “Female Infertility and Traditional Medicine: A focus on Traditional Health Practitioners and Women with infertility in Zimbabwe”, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, University of Zimbabwe; 2023. Associate Supervisor

3. Nikhat Zia, “Performance of p16 as a biomarker for high grade squamous intraepithelial (CIN2/3) lesion in HIV positive and negative Zimbabwean women infected with oncogenic HPV”, Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, University of Zimbabwe; 2021. Primary Supervisor

4. Bradley Carpenter, Department of Traditional Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2021. Primary Supervisor

MPhil/MMedSci

1. Saziso Ndlovu, “Cytotoxicity, efficacy, and mechanism of action of a Traditional Medicine extract on breast cancer cell line MCF-7”, Department of Traditional Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2021. Primary Supervisor

2. Zandile Buthelezi, Knowledge, “Attitudes and Perceptions towards the Inclusion of African Traditional Medicine in the Nursing Academic Programme, UKZN”, Department of Traditional Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2021. Primary Supervisor

3. Nomzamo Mthembu, “Investigating the nature of transmitting communication skills through traditional healing training in Durban”, Department of Traditional Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2021. Associate Supervisor

Professional membership, Committees, Boards:

Member: African Academy of Sciences (AAS) Research Management Programme (ReMPro) Steering Committee, 2019 -present
Member: Technical Subcommittee, African Academy of Sciences (AAS) Research Management Programme (ReMPro) Good Research Management Practice Standards, 2020 - present
Chairperson: UZ-UCSF Institutional Biosafety Committee, 2015 - present
Member: Joint Parirenyatwa Research Ethics Committee (JREC), 2012 - present
Member: Clinical Trial Review Committee, Pharmacy, Medicines and Poisons Board, Malawi; Sept 2008 - 2010
Vice Chairperson, Medical Research Council of Zimbabwe, 2005 – 2007
Chairperson, Traditional Medicines Research Committee, Traditional Medical Practitioners’ Council, Ministry of Health and Child Welfare 2005-2007.
Member: COMESA Sub-Regional Consultation on HIV Vaccines Research and Development 2006
Member: Technical Committee of SADC Health Ministers’ Committee on Traditional Medicine, 2005-2007
Member: Operations, Disbursement and Research Committee, National AIDS Council, Zimbabwe; 2001- 2003.
Member: Institutional Review Board, Biomedical Research and Training Institute, Zimbabwe; 2001 – 2003.