With specialities in Haematology, Clinical Chemistry, Medical Microbiology, Virology, Immunology, Histology and Cytology

Entry requirements:

Prospective students must satisfy the Entry Regulations specified in the University General Regulations and also have obtained a Pass at ‘A’ level in at least two of the following subjects or their recognized equivalents: -

Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and: -

Have obtained a Pass in at least five ‘O’ level subjects including Mathematics and English

With specialities in Haematology, Clinical Chemistry, Medical Microbiology, Virology, Immunology, Histology and Cytology

Entry requirements:

Prospective students must satisfy the Entry Regulations specified in the University General Regulations and also have obtained a Pass at ‘A’ level in at least two of the following subjects or their recognized equivalents: -

Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and: -

Have obtained a Pass in at least five ‘O’ level subjects including Mathematics and English

Qualifications: PhD Medical Virology (University of Pretoria), Post Graduate Diploma Higher Education (NUST), MSc Medical Microbiology (University of Zimbabwe), BSc (Hons) Biology and Biochemistry (NUST)

Email: mayibongwe.mzingwane@nust.ac.zw

Areas of expertise and research interests: HIV cure research, HIV co-infections, Molecular epidemiology of infectious diseases, Climate change and Emerging arbovirus infections, Antimicrobial drug resistance

Research publications:

Google scholar citations: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=T5K42psAAAAJ&hl=en

Peer reviewed Journal manuscripts

1. Mzingwane ML, Mavondo GA, Mantula F, Gwatiringa C, Mapfumo C, Moyo B, Dube PS, Chaibva CN. HIV Knowledge, attitudes and risky behaviours among adolescents and young adults attending Grassroot Soccer Zimbabwe programmes. BMC Health Services Research 2020; 20:420.
2. Mavondo GA, Mzingwane ML, Chaibva CN, Gwatiringa C, Mapfumo C, Mantula F. Secondary school teachers, their views and roles in Grassroot Soccer as an intervention Anti-HIV/AIDS propagation tool. Journal of Education and Social studies 2020; 7(2):16-27
3. Mzingwane ML, Hunt G, Lassauniere R, Kalimashe M, Bongwe A, Ledwaba J, Martinson M, Richter K, Bowyer SM, Tiemessen CT. Detection and molecular characterization of urinary tract HIV-1 populations. Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials 2019; 8:27
4. Mzingwane ML, Tiemessen CT. Mechanisms of HIV persistence in HIV reservoirs. Reviews in Medical Virology 2017; e1924.
5. Mzingwane ML, Tiemessen CT, Richter KL, Mayaphi SH, Hunt G, Bowyer SM. Pre-treatment minority HIV-1 drug resistance mutations and long term virological outcomes: is prediction possible? Virology Journal 2016; 13(1):170.
6. Mzingwane ML, Mayaphi SH, Tiemessen CT, Richter K, Hunt G, Bowyer SM. Molecular characterisation and HIV drug resistance patterns of HIV-1 variants in plasma and peripheral blood mononuclear cells sample pairs. Journal of AIDS and Clinical Research 2016; 7(4): 000562
7. Mzingwane ML, Mamvura S, Chirara M. Hepatitis B virus sero-prevalence and serology patterns in a cohort of HIV positive individuals from Harare, Zimbabwe. Journal of Viruses 2014; ID 691953.

Published book chapters

8. Mavondo GA, Mzingwane ML, Mkhwanazi BN, Dangarembizi R, Chikuse FF, Rakabopa C, Mpofu T, Zambuko B, Mavondo J, Moyo O. Malarial inflammation-driven pathophysiology and its attenuation by Triterpene Phytotherapeutics. In: Parasitology Research, Pacheco GAB (Ed.), InTechOpen 2019
9. Mavondo GA, Mkhwanazi BN, Mhlanga C, Dangarembizi R, Mukonowenzou N, Mzingwane ML, Mavondo J. Oxidative stress in malarial diseases: Plasmodium – Human host interactions and therapeutic interventions. In: Oxidative stress in microbial diseases, Chakraborti S, Chakraborti T, Chattopadhyay D, Shaha C (Eds.), Springer Nature, Singapore 2019; https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-8763-0_23
10. Mavondo GA, Mzingwane ML. Severe malarial anemia (SMA) pathophysiology and the use of phytotherapeutics as treatment options. In: Current Topics in Anemia, Khan J (Ed.), InTechOpen 2017; DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.70411.

Presentation at International Conferences

11. Mzingwane ML, Hunt G, Lassauniere R, Kalimashe M, Bongwe A, Ledwaba J, Martinson M, Richter K, Bowyer SM, Tiemessen CT. HIV Replication and Persistence in the Urinary Tract. Oral presentation, Innovation In HIV Prevention Workshop 21-22 August 2019, Harare, Zimbabwe.
12. Chaibva CN, Mantula F, Mavondo GA, Mzingwane ML, Gwatiringa C, Mapfumo C, Moyo B, Dube PS. Outcomes evaluation of Grassroot Soccer Zimbabwe SKILLZ for youth programmes (2011-2017). Poster presentation, 22^nd International AIDS conference, 23 – 27 July 2018, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
13. Mzingwane ML, Tiemessen CT, Mayaphi SH, Richter K, Hunt G, Bowyer SM. Antiretroviral Drug Resistance Mutations and Signature Marker Analysis in HIV Variants from Plasma and Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells Sample Pairs. Poster presentation, 18^th International conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa, 29 November - 04 December 2015, Harare, Zimbabwe.
14. Mzingwane ML, Mayaphi SH, Richter K, Tiemessen CT, Bowyer SM. HIV Drug resistance mutations and signature marker analysis in HIV variants from plasma and peripheral blood mononuclear cells sample pairs. Poster presentation, UNESCO - Merck Africa research summit, 19 - 20 October 2015, Geneva, Switzerland.
15. Mzingwane ML. Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis in Southern Zimbabwe region: Experiences and challenges. Poster presentation, Keystone symposium: Drug Resistance and Persistence in Tuberculosis, 13 – 18 May 2012, Speke Resort & Conference Centre, Kampala, Uganda.

Qualifications: PhD Physiology (University of Kwazulu Natal), Post Graduate Diploma Higher Education (NUST), MSc Clinical Biochemistry (University of Zimbabwe), Specialist Diploma Clinical chemistry (University of Zimbabwe), General Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology

Email: greanious.mavondo@nust.ac.zw

Areas of expertise: Chemical Pathologist, Health Education Leadership and Training, Research and Development Leadership, Innovation and Techno-Entrepreneurship, Personal Protective Equipment Manufacturing Industrialist, Phytochemical and Phototherapeutics Specialist, Malarial Pathophysiology Expert, Diabetologist, Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice Practitioner, Dissemination and Implementation Science Specialist, Clinical Laboratory Consultant, Health Education Curriculum Developer and Consultant,

Research Interests: Malaria Pathophysiology, Phytochemical and phototherapeutics analysis, Interprofessional Education and Collaborative Practice, Glucose Homeostasis, Maternal and Child Health, Technopreneurship, Business development

Research publications

1. Greanious A. Mavondo, Zivanai Mangena, Ishmael Kasvosve (2012). Haptoglobin polymorphism is not associated with prostate cancer in blacks. Clinica Chimica Acta 413 (2012) 334–336. doi: 10.1016/j.cca.2011.09.032.Epub 2011 Oct 2
2. Greanious Alfred Mavondo*, Blessing Nkazimulo Mkhwananzi and Musa Vuyisile Mabandla. (2016). Pre‑infection administration of asiatic acid retards parasitaemia induction in Plasmodium berghei murine malaria infected Sprague‑Dawley rats. Mavondo et al. Malar J (2016) 15:226 DOI 10.1186/s12936-016-1278-6
3. A. Mavondo, B. N.² Mkhwananzi, ³M. V. Mabandla and ⁴C. T. Musabayane (2016). Asiatic acid influences parasitaemia reduction and ameliorates malaria anaemia in P. berghei infected Sprague–Dawley male rats. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2016) 16:357 DOI 10.1186/s12906-016-1338-z
4. Mavondo Greanious Alfred, Musabayane Cephas Tagumirwa (2016) Asiatic acid-pectin hydrogel matrix patch transdermal delivery system influences parasitaemia suppression and inflammation reduction in  berghei murine malaria infected Sprague–Dawley rats, Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine 9(12): 1172-1180 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apjtm.2016.10.008
5. Mavondo, Greanious Alfred, Mkhwananzi Blessing Nkazimulo, Mabandla Musa Vuyisile, Musabayane Cephas Tagumirwa Asiatic acid Influences Glucose Homeostasis in berghei Murine Malaria Infected Sprague-Dawley Rats. African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine. (2016) 13(5):91-101. Doi:10.21010/ajtcam.v13n5.13
6. Greanious Alfred Mavondo. “Malaria Disease Perspective and an Opinion: Should Malaria Treatment Target the Parasite or the Malarial Pathophysiology Generated by the Parasite or Both?” EC Microbiology 5 (2017): 149-154. DOI: 10.31080/ecmi.2017.07.00220
7. Mavondo Greanious Alfred, Musabayane Cephas Tagumirwa. Transdermal Drug Delivery of Asiatic Acid Influences Renal Function and Electrolyte Handling in Plasmodium berghei - Infected Sprague-Dawley Male Rats. Journal of Diseases and Medicinal Plants. Vol. 4, No. 1, 2017, pp. 18-29. doi: 10.11648/j.jdmp.20180401.13ISSN: 2469-8202 (Print); ISSN: 2469-8210 (Online)]
8. Mavondo GA, Kasvosve, I (2017) Antimalarial Phytochemicals: Delineation of the Triterpene Asiatic Acid Malarial Anti-Disease and Pathophysiological Remedial Activities - Part J Infect Disease Pathol 1: 103
9. Mavondo GA, Kasvosve, I (2017) Antimalarial Phytochemicals: Delineation of the Triterpene Asiatic Acid Malarial Anti-Disease and Pathophysiological Remedial Activities - Part I. J Infect Disease Pathol 1: 104. Article history: Received: 25 October 2017, accepted: 12 January 2018, Published: 16 January 2018
10. Francis F. Chikuse, Loveness N. Dzikiti, Auxilia Chideme-Munodawafa, Talkmore Maruta, Greanious A. Mavondo, Munyaradzi Mukesi, Mathew Maisiri, Patricia T Gundidza8, Han J. Amukugo, Larai A. Akai, Munyaradzi M. Soko. Genexpert mtb/rif diagnostic and tuberculosis treatment initiation delays in namibia World Journal of Advance Healthcare Research (2019) 3(3):28-34. Received date: 08 April 2019 Revised date: 29 April 2019 Accepted date: 19 May 2019 wjahr.com
11. Blessing Nkazimulo Mkhwanazi, Fanie Retief van Heerden, Greanious Alfred Mavondo, Musa Vuyisile Mabandla & Cephas Tagumirwa Musabayane (2019) Triterpene derivative improves the renal function of streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats: a follow-up study on maslinic acid, Renal Failure, 41:1, 547-554, DOI:10.1080/0886022X.2019.1623818
12. Maunga, N., Zumbika, E., Mhandire, K., Francis F Chikuse, ^*Mavondo, G.A. (2019). The lipid profile of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-infected patients receiving antiretroviral therapy at Mpilo Central Hospital Opportunistic Infections Clinic. Advances in Research. 20(1):1-10. Article no: AIR50996. ISSN: 2348-0394
13. Mayibongwe Louis Mzingwane, Greanious Alfred Mavondo, Fennie Mantula, Claudinos Mapfumo, Calleta Gwatiringa, Bhekimpilo Moyo, Primrose Dube and Cynthia Nombulelo Chaibva (2020). HIV knowledge, risky behaviours and public health care services attendance among adolescents from the Grassroot soccer Zimbabwe programme (2020). BMC Health Services Research 20:420 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-05305-3
14. Francis F. Chikuse, Loveness N. Dzikiti, Auxillia Chideme-Munodawafa, Talkmore Maruta, Greanious A. Mavondo, Munyaradzi Mukesi, Matthew Maisiri⁷, Patricia T. Gundiza, and Munyaradzi M. Soko. 2019. Socio-demographic Factors Associated with Treatment Initiation Delays among Multi-drug Resistant Tuberculosis Patients in Namibia. Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research 31(2): 1-11, 2019; Article no. JAMMR.52339 ISSN: 2456-8899 (Past name: British Journal of Medicine and Medical Research, Past ISSN: 2231-0614, NLM ID: 101570965)
15. Joy Mavondo, Greanious Alfred Mavondo, Francis Farai Chikuse, Chikuse, F. F., Mkhwanazi, B. N., Mdlongwa, P., & Rakata, B. T. (2020). Prevalence and Ultrasound Presentations of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome in Black African Women Presenting with Infertility: A Case of Women in Referral Health Institutions in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.Asian Journal of Pregnancy and Childbirth, 3(2), 1-17. https://www.journalajpcb.com/index.php/AJPCB/article/view/30118
16. Nyasha Christina Nyereyemhuka, Greanious Alfred Mavondo, Obadiah Moyo, Chikuse, Francis Farai, Mkhwanazi, Blessing Nkazimulo, Ottiniel Chavani and Audrey Judith Chamisa (2020). An analysis of the factors that contribute to late booking for focused Antenatal Care (FANC) in Hartcliffe, Zimbabwe Asian J Pregnancy and Childbirth3(2): 26-45, 2020; Article no. AJPCB.56594.
17. Mavondo, Greanious Alfred, Mzingwnane, Mayibongwe Louise, Chaibva, Cynthia Nompumelelo, Gwatiringa, Coletta, Mapfumo, Cladnos and Mantula, FennieAsian (2020). Secondary School Teachers, Their Views and Roles in Grassroots Soccer as an Intervention Anti-HIV/AIDS Propagation Tool Journal of Education and Social Studies7(2): 16-27, 2020; Article no. AJESS.53279ISSN: 2581-6268. DOI:10.9734/AJESS/2020/v7i230192. Received 14 October2019, Accepted 18 December2019. Published 01 April 2020
18. Josta Nkomo, Greanious Alfred Mavondo, Onias Mutovosi. (2020) Teachers’ Perceptions on Management of Conflict in Primary Schools in Mberengwa District J Education, Society and Behavioural Science 33(4): 33-51, 2020; Article no. JESBS.55791. ISSN: 2456-981X (Past name: British Journal of Education, Society & Behavioural Science, Past ISSN: 2278-0998)
19. Shirichena Kudakwashe, Mavondo Greanious Alfred, Moyo Obadiah, Chikuse Francis Farai, Mkwanazi Blessing Nkazimulo and Gwatiringa Calletta. (2020) Evaluation of the Appropriateness of the Current Sugarcane Out-grower Support Programs towards Improving Yields in the Lowveld of Zimbabwe. Asian J Advances in Agricultural Research 13(2): 20-40, 2020; Article no. AJAAR.56617 ISSN: 2456-8864
20. Beauty Ncube, Greanious Alfred Mavondo, Gwendolin Kandawasvika and Judith Audrey Chamisa (2020). Elucidation of Food Security as a Determinant of Malnutrition and Stunting on Children under Five Years: A Case of Insiza District, Matabeleland South, Zimbabwe. Asian J Pediatric Research 3(3): 11-31, 2020; Article no. JPR.56787 ISSN: 2582-2950
21. Beauty Ncube, Greanious Alfred Mavondo and Judith Audrey Chamisa (2020). Maternal Influences Contributing to under 5 Years Child Malnutrition in Insiza District, Matebeleland South, Zimbabwe. Asian J Pregnancy and Childbirth 3(2): 1-25, 2020; Article no. AJPCB.56619. Received 25 February 2020, accepted 01 May 2020, Published 18 May 2020
22. Maripfonde, Tafadzwa Loveness, Mavondo, Greanious Alfred and Chamisa, Judith Audrey. Perceptions of Community on the services offered to Gender-Based Violence Survivors in Safe Shelter of Buhera district, Zimbabwe. Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health3(4): 79-96, 2020; Article no.AJRNH.62430

   Published book chapters

23. Mavondo GA, Mzingwane ML, Mkhwanazi BN, Dangarembizi R, Chikuse FF, Rakabopa C, Mpofu T, Zambuko B, Mavondo J, Moyo O. Malarial inflammation-driven pathophysiology and its attenuation by Triterpene Phytotherapeutics. In: Parasitology Research, Pacheco GAB (Ed.), InTechOpen 2019
24. Mavondo GA, Mkhwanazi BN, Mhlanga C, Dangarembizi R, Mukonowenzou N, Mzingwane ML, Mavondo J. Oxidative stress in malarial diseases: Plasmodium – Human host interactions and therapeutic interventions. In: Oxidative stress in microbial diseases, Chakraborti S, Chakraborti T, Chattopadhyay D, Shaha C (Eds.), Springer Nature, Singapore 2019; https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-8763-0_23
25. Mavondo GA, Mzingwane ML. Severe malarial anemia (SMA) pathophysiology and the use of phytotherapeutics as treatment options. In: Current Topics in Anemia, Khan J (Ed.), InTechOpen 2017; DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.70411.
26. Greanious Alfred Mavondo, Joy Mavondo, Wisdom Peresuh, Mary Dlodlo and Obadiah Moyo (April 24th 2019). Malaria Pathophysiology as a Syndrome: Focus on Glucose Homeostasis in Severe Malaria and Phytotherapeutics Management of the Disease. Parasites and Parasitic Diseases, Gilberto Bastidas, IntechOpen, DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.79698. Available from: https://www.intechopen.com/books/parasites-and-parasitic-diseases/malaria-pathophysiology-as-a-syndrome-focus-on-glucose-homeostasis-in-severe-malaria-and-phytotherap
27. Greanious Alfred Mavondo, Blessing Nkazimulo Mkhwanazi, Joy Mavondo, Wisdom Peresuh and Obadiah Moyo (December 11th 2019). Malarial Pathophysiology and Phytochemical Interventions: A Current Discourse on Oxidative Stress Anti-Disease Phytotherapeutics, Malaria, Fyson H. Kasenga, IntechOpen, London. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.83529. Available from: https://www.intechopen.com/books/malaria/malarial-pathophysiology-and-phytochemical-interventions-a-current-discourse-on-oxidative-stress-ant
28. Greanious Alfred Mavondo, Blessing Nkazimulo Mkhwanazi, Joy Mavondo, Wisdom Peresuh and Obadiah Moyo (December 11th 2019). Malarial Pathophysiology and Phytochemical Interventions: A Current Discourse on Oxidative Stress Anti-Disease Phytotherapeutics, Malaria, Fyson H. Kasenga, IntechOpen, London. DOI:10.5772/intechopen.83529. Available from: https://www.intechopen.com/books/malaria/malarial-pathophysiology-and phytochemical-interventions-a-current-discourse-on-oxidative-stress-ant
29. Nicholas Maunga and Greanious Alfred Mavondo (2020). Profiling Lipids in People Living with HIV Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy at Mpilo Central Hospital OIC: Hitherto Going Forth? In: Recent Advances in Science and Technology Research Vol. 2 Chapter 10. Editor: Yong X. Gan. Book Publisher International. West Bengal, India. Print ISBN: 978-93-90149-39-1,eBook ISBN: 978-93-90149-12-4. DOI: 10.9734/bpi/rastr/v2 http://bp.bookpi.org/index.php/bpi/catalog/book/189         
30. Greanious, Alfred Mukuwa Nyajena-Mavondo, Ncube Nesisa, Sibanda Alfred Dube Delton, Chikuse Francis Farai and Makoni Paul (2021), 'Phytotherapeutics Attenuation of Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Lipid Peroxidation in Severe and Chronic Diseases', in P. Atukeren (ed.), Accenting Lipid Peroxidation, IntechOpen, London. DOI:10.5772/intechopen.99832

Conference presentations:

31. Greanious Alfred Mavondo and Musabayana C T (2017) Transdermal drug delivery of Asiatic acid influences renal function and electrolyte handling in Plasmodium berghei infected Sprague-Dawley male rats. J Bacteriol Parasitol 2017, 8:3 (Suppl) DOI: 10.4172/2155-9597-C1-031, Hilton Hotel, Chicago, USA
32. Greanious A. Mavondo; Musabayana Cephas Tagumirwa, (2015) Asiatic acid influences Plasmodium berghei infection, glucose homeostasis and renal electrolyte handling in Sprague Dawley male rats. Name of Conference: University of KwaZulu Natal College of Health Sciences, Research and Publication Symposium 2015 Venue: Nelson Mandela Medical School, City: Durban, South Africa
33. Greanious A. Mavondo; M.V. Mabandla (2016) Asiatic acid influences Plasmodium berghei infection, glucose homeostasis and renal electrolyte handling in Sprague Dawley male rats University of KwaZulu Natal College of Health Sciences, Research and Publication Symposium 2016, Nelson Mandela Medical School, Durban, South Africa

Articles in Print:

34. Netsai Patricia Ndhlovu-Ncube, Greanious Alfred Mavondo, Cynthia N Chaibva(2022) Accessibility to and utilization of Maternal Neonatal and Child Health (MNCH) Services by rural women: A case study of health centres in Mutare district. Academic Journal (In Print)
35. Rakabopa, ZAR Gomo, G.A. Mavondo, C. Musarurwa Serum cystatin C reference interval and derived estimated glomerular filtration rate values in healthy adult Zimbabwean blood donors. (In print)
36. Khangelani Shoko, Greanious Alfred Mavondo, Francis Chikuse, Benjamini Mambende, Social Support Intervention Dimension for the Elderly in the Cheshanga Rural Area of Mberengwa District: an analysis (In Print)

Qualifications: FCPath (CEACP), FRCPath (UK), DipRCPath (UK), MMed Sc Haematology (Queens University of Belfast), CTM, MBChB (University of Zimbabwe), FIBMS, Specialist Diploma Haematology and Immunohaematology (University of Zimbabwe), General Diploma Medical Laboratory Technology (University of Zimbabwe)

Qualifications: PhD Biochemistry (University of Limpopo), MSc Clinical Biochemistry (University of Zimbabwe), Specialist Diploma Clinical chemistry (University of Zimbabwe), General Diploma Medical Laboratory Technology (University of Zimbabwe)

Email: cathrine.mhlanga@nust.ac.zw

Qualifications: PhD Medical Microbiology (Walter Sisulu University), MSc Medical Microbiology (University of Zimbabwe), Specialist Diploma Medical Bacteriology and Mycology (University of Zimbabwe), General Diploma Medical Laboratory Technology (University of Zimbabwe)

Email: beauty.muringani@nust.ac.zw

Qualifications: FCPath (CEACP), FRCPath (UK), DipRCPath (UK), MMed Sc Haematology (Queens University of Belfast), CTM, MBChB (University of Zimbabwe), FIBMS, Specialist Diploma Haematology and Immunohaematology (University of Zimbabwe), General Diploma Medical Laboratory Technology (University of Zimbabwe)

Qualifications: MD/PHD (University of Birmingham), MSc Clinical Immunology (University of Birmingham), MBChB (Medical Academy Gdansk, Poland)

Email: elopy.sibanda@nust.ac.zw

Qualifications: MSc Medical Laboratory Sciences (Cape Peninsula University of Technology), BSc Medical Laboratory Sciences (Cape Peninsula University of Technology)

Email: Prisca.kachepe@nust.ac.zw

Areas of expertise and research interests: Role of Medicinal Plants in the Prevention and Management of Non-Communicable Diseases.

Research publications

1. Oguntibeju O.O., Goboza M., Kachepe P. & Aboua.G. 2019. Potential of Cantharanthus Roseus and Punica Granatum in the Management and Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus and its Complications. Bioactive Compounds of Medicinal plants. 1st ed. Apple Academic Press. Canada.
2. Oguntibeju O.O., Aboua Y. & Kachepe P. 2020. Possible therapeutic effects of vindoline on testicular and epididymal function in diabetes-induced oxidative stress male Wistar rats. Heliyon 6(4). e03817.

Qualifications: M. Med Histopathology (University of Zimbabwe), Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Degree (University of Zimbabwe)

Email: blessing.zambuko@nust.ac.zw 

Areas of expertise and research interests: Anatomic Pathology (Surgical pathology, Cytopathology, and Autopsy Pathology)

Current research focus: Cancer and molecular Pathology particularly neglected cancers in LMICs. Transplant Pathology and cardiovascular disease. 

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4673-1111

Research publications

1. Maxim De Schepper, Anne Vincent Salomon, Matthias Christgen, Karen Van Baelen, Hitoshi Tsuda, Sasagu Kurozumi, Maria Jose Brito, Gabor Cserni, Stuart Schnitt, Denis Larsimont, Janina Kulka, Pedro Luis Fernandez, Paula Rodriguez, Ana Aula, Cristina Mendelez, Mieke Van Bockstal, Aniko Kovacs, Zsuzsanna Varga, Jelle Wesseling, Rohit Bhargava, Pia Boström, Camille Franchet, Blessing Zambuko, Gustavo Matute, Anca Berghian, Paul van Diest, Steffi Oesterreich, Patrick WB Derksen, Giuseppe Floris and Christine Desmedt. Results of a worldwide survey on the currently used histopathological diagnostic criteria for invasive lobular breast cancer (ILC). Presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, 2021.
2. Evita T Sadimin, David J Foran, Wenjin Chen, Eshaan Mathur, David J. Weissmann, Huiqi Chu, Lauri Goodell, Blessing Zambuko, Moses Rugemalila, Lynnette Kyokunda, Kirthana Sharma, Peter Vuylsteke, Reena Antony, Richard Marlink. A Sustainable, Web-Based International Medical Education Program Utilizing Dynamic Quiz Banks, Cloud Technology and Virtual Microscopy. Presented at USCAP 2022 Annual Meeting. Abstract ID Number: 1423
3. Allan Ngulube, Blessing Zambuko, Crispin O.M. Ntoto, Simbarashe Gift Mungazi, Derek Matsika. Prerectal tailgut cyst presenting with constipation and pseudo-rectal prolapse. A rare case presentation. Human Pathology Reports, Volume 26, 2021, 300557, ISSN 2772-736X, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hpr.2021.300557. (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772736X21000104)
4. Simbarashe Gift Mungazi, Blessing Zambuko, Allan Ngulube, Rudo Gwini, David Muchuweti, Ileocaecal ménage a trois: A rare case presentation, Human Pathology: Case Reports, Volume 20, 2020, 200380, ISSN 2214-3300, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ehpc.2020.200380.
5. Mungazi S, Zambuko B, Muchuweti D, Muguti E, Mlotshwa S. Fatal Haemorrhagic Duodenal Mucormycosis In A Non-Immunocompromised Host: A Case Report. Medical Mycology Case Reports 2017 vol: 17 pp: 1-3 DOI 10.1016/j.mmcr.2017.05.001 ISSN 22117539. URLS:elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S2211753917300180
6. Zambuko B. The Prevalence of Coronary Heart Disease in HIV-Positive Individuals in Harare, ZimbabweMed Dissertation. https://ir.uz.ac.zw/xmlui/handle/10646/2664
7. Blessing Zambuko, Rudo Makunike-Mutasa. Prevalence of coronary heart disease in HIV-positive individuals in Harare, Zimbabwe. Pathology, Volume 46, Supplement 2, 2014, Pages S112-S113, ISSN 0031-3025. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.PAT.0000454484.71237.1b. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0031302516313800

Presented at the International Academy of Pathology Congress, Bangkok Thailand, October 2014

8. Presented at AORTIC2013; Astrocytic Neoplasms: The Zimbabwean Surgical Pathology Perspective. Blessing Zambuko; MB.ChB, MGM Hove; MD FCAP, Pathology Services, Ministry of Health and Child Welfare.

9. Book Chapter

Greanious Alfred Mavondo, Nkazimulo Mkhwanazi, Mayibongwe Louis Mzingwane, Rachael Dangarembizi, Blessing Zambuko, Obadiah Moyo, Patience Musiwaro, Francis Farai Chikuse, Colline Rakabopa, Tariroyashe Mpofu and Joy Mavondo. Malarial Inflammation-Driven Pathophysiology and Its Attenuation by Triterpene Phytotherapeutics., October 2019. DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.88731

10. Zambuko B. Pattern Of Injuries In Violent Deaths Occurring In Artisanal Miners In Zimbabwe. International Academy of Pathology South African Division (IAPSA) Congress 2019
11. In Press:

Results of a worldwide survey on the currently used histopathological diagnostic criteria for invasive lobular breast cancer. Modern Pathology. Reference number: MP-22-0323-A.

Qualifications: M. Med Histopathology (University of Zimbabwe), MBA Strategic Management (Nottingham Business School), Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Degree (University of Zimbabwe)

Email: shingibopoto@yahoo.com

Qualifications: MSc Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology (NUST), Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science Honours Degree (University of Zimbabwe)

Email: Nicholas.maunga@nust.ac.zw

Qualifications: MSc Marketing (NUST), BCom Office Management, Executive Diploma in Leadership (Zimbabwe Open University), HND, ND, NC Secretarial Studies (Masvingo Polytechnic College)

Email: renatha.kondongwe@nust.ac.zw

Qualifications: MSc Marketing (NUST), BCom Office Management, Executive Diploma in Leadership (Zimbabwe Open University), HND, ND, NC Secretarial Studies (Masvingo Polytechnic College)

Email: renatha.kondongwe@nust.ac.zw

Qualifications: M. Med Histopathology (University of Zimbabwe), Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery Degree (University of Zimbabwe)

Email: Sitshengiso@yahoo.com