Unit Coordinator

Terence Nyamayaro

Qualifications: MSc Medical Biochemistry (UK), SDMLT (Clinical Chemistry UZ), DMLT, Lab MGT

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MSc Program Coordinator and Senior Lecturer

Dr Cuthbert Musarurwa

Qualifications: (DPhil Chem. Path., MSc Clin. Epi, MSc Clin Bio, Spec Dip MLT (Clin Chem), GDMLT)

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Clinical Chemistry Consultant

Professor ZAR Gomo Professor

Qualifications: PhD, University of Birmingham, MSc, University of Birmingham, BSc, University of Surrey

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Clinical Chemistry Consultant

Professor Hilda Tendisa Marima-Matarira

Qualifications: PhD, University of Edinburgh, MSc, University of Warwick, BSc, University of Zambia

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Llyod Boora

Qualifications: MSc Clinical Biochemistry, University of Zimbabwe

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MBChB/BDS III programme coordinator

Mr. Itai James Blessing Chitungo

Masters in Business Administration (MBA), MSc Clinical Biochemistry (MDCB), Certificate in DNA and Forensic Science, Bachelors in Medical Laboratory Sciences Honours (HBMLS)

email: ichitungo@ medsch.uz.ac.zw

 

Ms. Brenda Nherera

Qualifications: MSc Clinical Biochemistry, University of Zimbabwe, HBMLS, University of Zimbabwe

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Donald Vhanda

Qualifications: MSc Clinical Biochemistry, University of Zimbabwe, HBMLS, University of Zimbabwe

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Chief Medical Laboratory Technologist

Constance Samuwi

Qualifications: SDMLT (Clinical Chemistry UZ), DMLT, MSc Clinical Biochemistry, University of Zimbabwe

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Honorary Lecturer

Professor Donald Tanyanyiwa

Qualifications: Fellowship; Institute of Medical Laboratory Science Zimbabwe, 1992, Fellowship; College of Pathologists (FC Path) South Africa, 2004, Masters of Medicine Chemical Pathology (MMed) Path; UCT, 2005, Fellowship; College of Pathologists (FC Path) ECSA, 2014, PhD Human Genetics (UCT 2019)

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Part-time Lecturer

Vinie Kouomau

Qualifications: MSc Clinical Biochemistry, University of Zimbabwe

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Office Manager

Miss Catherine Ngondo

Qualifications: B Ed, Zimbabwe Open University, Dip Sec Studies, Institute of Languages for Southern Africa (ILSA)

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MBChB III (Chemical Pathology) PG3M03 offered in Year III

Chemical Pathology is the use of biochemical and molecular markers in the diagnosis and management of disease. It provides a bridge between concepts taught in the basic sciences and their application in clinical practice. Students receive instruction on the following aspects of biochemical disorders:

• Aetiology
• Pathogenesis
• Biochemical and molecular markers used in the diagnosis and monitoring of disease.
• Risk factors and complications of biochemical disorders.
• Data interpretation

Master’s Degree in Clinical Biochemistry (MDCB) 504  2 years Part time

The programme gives a comprehensive theoretical and practical knowledge to enable the student to attain an understanding of biochemical processes associated with pathological changes, the rationale for investigations and management of disease. Interpretation of test results and to provide a basis for research. At the end of the programme, students are expected to have acquired several attributes

The unit of Chemical Pathology aims to:

• Provide quality laboratories and specialized diagnostic services which save lives and resources
• Produce chemical pathology experts who demonstrate advanced and profound theoretical and practical knowledge of Clinical biochemistry to be able to lead a full clinical biochemistry laboratory service at consultant level.
• Produce graduates able teach chemical pathology at various institutions
• Be a master of research, be heavily involved in project development and critical assessment of published work and be able to contribute to the development of the five research groups.
• Be innovative, clinically, scientifically and in production of services and goods. Be able to team up with other units to find solutions to various problems, e.g. COVID menace.
• Develop biochemical methods or reagents. Test and validate methods, equipment or reagents produced locally or imported. Determining the toxicity or efficacy of medicines or vaccines etc
• Partner with companies or organization within or outside our borders to bring the necessary resources to strengthen chemical pathology and health services in Zimbabwe.

Pathology is the scientific study of the cause, origin, and nature of disease, including the changes occurring as a result of disease.

Chemical Pathology (also known as Clinical Biochemistry or Clinical Chemistry) is the branch of pathology concerned with the biochemical basis of disease, the application of biochemical and molecular techniques and the use of biochemical and molecular markers in the diagnosis and management of disease.

Analysis of individual constituents in body fluids provide information regarding the function or integrity of a tissue, organ or organ system. Analytical Procedures/Methods used are numerous. These include;

• Photometry
• Fluorometry
• Nephelometry
• Electrophoresis
• Isotopic immunoassay
• Chromatography
• Spectrometry
• PCR.etc

Biochemical test are performed for various reasons;-

• For diagnosis
• To monitor progression of disease
• To monitor effectiveness of treatment
• Screening population for diseases
• To identify complications of treatment
• For predicting prognosis or employability
• To check the accuracy of an unexpected data
• To conduct research
• To assess nutritional status and health of a health individual
• To determine risk factors and complications of biochemical disorders etc.