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- Prof. Elliot C.J.H. Phiri
(PhD) - Prof. A. E. PEREKA
(PhD) - Prof. R. D. Mosha
- Prof B. M. Mutayoba
(BVet.Sc. (Dar), M.Sc.(Nairobi), Ph.D. (Glasgow)) - Prof. A. J. Ngomuo
(BVM, MVM, PhD) - Robert Arsen Max
(BVM, MVM, PhD) - Dr G. G. Bakari
(BVM, MSc) - Dr M. H. S. Ally
(BVM) - Dr S. Mshamu
(BVM) - Dr B. Alfred
(BVM) - Dr J. R. Mushi
(BVM) - Dr M. Lusekelo
(BVM)
Welcome to the Department of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicology
The Department of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry, and Pharmacology & Toxicology is dedicated to excellence in research, teaching and service to the community at large. It has a long-standing tradition of excellence in research and teaching. We invite you to explore the strength of our outstanding educational and research programs.
Department News and Events:
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Appointment
Dr. Raphael Chibunda (Senior Lecturer) was appointed as the Assistant Director responsible for Research and Development in the Ministry of Communication, Science and Technology, Dar es Salaam Tanzania. -
Scholarship
Dr. Alfred Benign was granted a scholarship by Malaria Research Training Program to pursue MVM (Molecular Biology) at Sokoine University of Agriculture (October 2008 to September 2010).Dr. Gaymary Bakari was granted a scholarship by Tanzania Carnergie Rise African Network for Research and Training in Natural Products (CR-AFNET) to pursue PhD at Sokoine University of Agriculture (April 2009 to April 2011).
Dr. Ally Mohamed and James Mushi were granted a scholarship by VLIR to pursue MSc ( Molecular Biology) at VRIJE UNIVERSITY BRUSSEL in Belgium (September 2009 to September 2011).
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Research Associateship
Three Researchers from United States of America Prof. Clinton W. Epps, Dr. Chantal Stoner and Rachel Crowhurst (MSc. Student), will spend two years at the Department working on Wildlife population (Assessing the Behavioral, Physiological and Reproductive characteristics of Ungulate Populations across Protected Area system and Surrounding areas.
Vision
To be a leader of excellence in education and training, research, outreach and consultancy services in Veterinary, Biomedical, Wildlife, Fish, Environmental and Allied Management Sciences for continued well being of mankind.
Mission
The mission of the Department of Veterinary Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology and Toxicology is:
- To produce high calibre graduates who provide quality services to Farmers, Government, National and International Institutions.
- To provide Diagnostic services, Consultancy, Research, Extension, Advisory and Clinical Services nationally, regionally and internationally.
- To generate relevant technologies through research.
RESEARCH:
Members in the department are actively engaged in several exciting and cutting-edge areas of research in basic and applied physiology, patho-physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology and toxicology. Areas of research interest include: mineral metabolism, natural products, alternative control of gastrointestinal nematodes, basic cellular physiology of endocrine signaling, ion transport and cellular stress responses.
LEADERSHIP:
| Elliot C. J. H. Phiri. Associate Professor, Head of Department & Head of Physiology Section elliotphiri@suanet.ac.tz |  |
| Robert A. MaxSenior Lecturer & Head Biochemistry Sectionrobertmax@suanet.ac.tz |  |
| Ahmad J. NgomuoAssociate Professor & Head of Pharmacology and Toxicology sectionajngomuo@suanet.ac.tz |  |
PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS:
For applications or program information please contact one of the above individuals or write to us using the postal address below:
Department of Veterinary Physiology,Biochemistry, Pharmacology
and Toxicology,
P. O. Box 3017,
Sokoine University of Agriculture,
Morogoro, Tanzania.