Academic Excellence

HIVRT Scholars

Meet the exceptional researchers driving innovation in HIV Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics through clinical excellence and translational science.

HIVRT Post Doc Scholars

Dr. Tungamirirai Simbini

Dr. Tungamirirai Simbini

Health Informatics Expert

A medical doctor and health informatics expert driving digital transformation in African healthcare. With over 16 years of experience, he leads national projects, mentors students, and develops innovative health software to improve systems and save lives.

Chair Person Dept. of Biomedical Engineering and BioInformatics, FMHS, UZ
Dr. Patrick Rutendo Matowa

Dr. Patrick Matowa

Post-doctoral Fellow

Post-doctoral fellow at UB-UZ HRTP and clinical pharmacologist at the University of Zimbabwe. His PhD research on herbal anticancer properties won awards at AMRD (2024). His post-doctoral work focuses on HIV-related cancers and ethnomedicine, supporting UN Sustainable Development Goal Three.

Clinical Pharmacology AMRD 2024 Winner
Senior Lecturer

Dr. Takudzwa Mtisi

Senior Lecturer & PhD

With over a decade of experience in clinical research and a PhD in Translational Medicine, her career bridges laboratory science and healthcare delivery, focusing on improving outcomes for people living with HIV and non-communicable diseases.

Senior Lecturer University of Zimbabwe
Dr. Chimponda

Dr. Theresa Netsai Chimponda

PhD Scientist

A dedicated PhD scientist from the University of Zimbabwe, transforming lives through impactful research on HIV, pediatric schistosomiasis, and inflammation — bringing hope to vulnerable communities and driving public health change.

Pediatric Research Inflammation Studies

HIVRT Pre Doc Scholars

Ratidzo Chirimo

Ratidzo Chirimo

Biomedical Scientist & Lecturer

Specializing in Clinical Biochemistry and currently a DPhil student, she researches insulin resistance and genomic risk in adults with HIV on dolutegravir, aiming to improve pharmacovigilance and care.

Clinical Biochemistry Genomic Risk Analysis
Chingombe

Faithful Makita-Chingombe

ARV Nano-formulations

A DPhil candidate advancing HIV care through ARV nano-formulations. With international training in nanoparticle science, they are developing ARV assays for a leading pharmacology lab in Zimbabwe.

Nanoparticle Science Assay Development
Kudzai

Kudzai Chokuona

Public Health Specialist

Medical laboratory scientist, with a Master’s in Public Health and four publications & over 10 years at Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Health, now pursuing a PhD in HIV Clinical Pharmacology. Her research examines pharmacogenetics and neuropsychiatric effects of dolutegravir.

Neuropsychiatric Effects Pharmacogenetics

HIVRT Alumni

Dr Madhombiro
Dr Munyaradzi Madhombiro

Senior Lecturer / Consultant Psychiatrist

Zimbabwe

Dr Zhou
Dr. Danai Zhou

Senior Lecturer

Zimbabwe

Penduka
Dr Tsitsi Monera- Penduka

Assistant Professor

United Kingdom

Dr. Muchirahondo
Dr Florence Muchirahondo

Senior Lecturer/ Consultant Psychiatrist

Zimbabwe

Dr Mukonoweshuro
Dr Michelle Dube-Mukonoweshuro

Senior Lecturer / Consultant Psychiatrist

Zimbabwe

Dr Dube
Dr Admire Dube

Professor

South Africa

Dr Malinda Kayiyo-Utete
Dr Malinda Kayiyo-Utete

Senior Lecturer

Zimbabwe

Nyamhunga
Dr Albert Nyamhunga

Senior lecturer / Consultant oncologist

Zimbabwe

Dr Doreen Mhandire
Dr Doreen Mhandire

Clinical Scientist

United States of America

Dr. Matyanga
Dr Celia Matyanga

Lecturer

Zimbabwe

Dr Mano
Dr Runyararo Mano

Senior lecturer/ Paediatrician

Namibia

Mr Bepe
Nyasha Bepe

Pharamcist/ Procurement Lead

Zimbabwe

Mr Mudzviti
Tinashe Mudzviti

Senior lecturer /Associate director IPERI

Zimbabwe

Mr Zende
Martin Zende

Agriculture Consultant

South Africa

Mr Chagwena
Dexter Chagwena

International Nutrition Consultant

Italy

Mr Sibanda
Marvellous Sibanda

Clinical Research Pharmacist

Zimbabwe

Mudhluli
Taona Emmah Mudhluli

Lecturer

Zimbabwe

Pinky Manyau
Pinky Manyau

Senior Lecturer/ Consultant Psychiatrist

Zimbabwe

Tsitsi Hamandawana
Tsitsi Hamandawana

Zimbabwe

Dr Mqondisi Tshabala
Dr Mqondisi Tshabala

Post Doc Researcher

Nathan Madanhi
Nathan Madanhi

Pharmacist

Zimbabwe

Samuel Gavi
Samuel Gavi

Research Support Specialist

United States of America