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CURRICULUM VITAE

(As at 26 January 2007)

Dominic Were Makawiti

Professor of Biochemistry

HSC, S1 (KSTC), BSc Hons (Nairobi), PhD (London), CBiol, MIBiol, MKNAS

1. OFFICE ADDRESS 2. HOUSE ADDRESS

Department of Biochemistry, P.O. Box 61940, Nairobi 00200,

University of Nairobi, Kenya.

P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi 00100, Tel: +254 (020) 782518.

Kenya.

Tel: +254 (020) 4442534.

Fax: +254 (020) 4442841.

Mobile: +254 (0722) 513828. 3. HOME ADDRESS

+254 (0733) 633393.

P.O. Box 245, Sondu 40109,

E-mail: dmakawiti@uonbi.ac.ke Kenya. Tel: +254 (057) 821096.

4. PERSONAL BACKGROUND

Date of Birth: 4th August, 1955.

Nationality : Kenyan.

Marital Status : Married.

Languages : Luo, English, Kiswahili, French (little).

Hobbies : Chess, Reading, Swimming, Photography,

International Current Affairs. Vernacular music.

Religion : Catholic.

Countries visited: Belgium, Cameroon, China, Congo DRC, Congo Republic Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Germany, India, Jordan, Netherlands, Russia, Rwanda, South Africa, Sweden, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda, United Kingdom, USA, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

5. EDUCATION

1968: Rae Primary School. Certificate of Primary

Education (CPE).

1970: Nyabondo Secondary School. Kenya Junior

Secondary Examination (KJSE).

1972: Nyabondo Secondary School. East African Certificate of Education (EACE, Div 1).

1976: Kenya Science Teachers’ College (KSTC). Certificate of Teacher Education (S1); (Chemistry, Biology, Education). Received best Chemistry Student Award.

1979: University of Nairobi. BSc (1st Class Hons; Biochemistry, Chemistry) degree.

1984: Kings College School of Medicine and Dentistry, Universityof London, London, United Kingdom. PhD (Reproductive Biochemistry) degree.

1984: Institute of Biology, London, United Kingdom. CBiol, MIBiol.

1994: Member of the Kenya National Academy of Sciences (MKNAS).

6. AWARDS AND HONOURS

2001: Staff Merit Award in recognition of outstanding contribution towards University’s Mission.

2006: Head of State Commendation (HSC) by the President of the Republic of Kenya.

7. SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED

1973-1976: Kenya Government Scholarship to study for S1 Teachers Certificate at Kenya Science Teachers’ College, Nairobi, Kenya.

1976-1979: Kenya Government Scholarship to study for BSc. Degree at the University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.

1980: WHO-HRP: Research Training Grant to learn Radio-immunoassay at

the Reproductive Biology Unit, Department of Animal Physiology, University of Nairobi.

1981 – 1988: WHO-HRP Research Training Grant to pursue a PhD degree

in Reproductive Biochemistry at the University of London, London, United Kingdom.

September – December 1991: DAAD fellowship to undertake research on “The mode of action of embelin, a male anti-fertility agent from Rapanea melanphloes” at the University of Giessen, Giessen, Germany.

8. WORK EXPERIENCE

April – October 1976: O’Level Biology and Chemistry teacher at Ng’iya Girls High School, Siaya District, Kenya.

June – October 1979: O’Level Biology and Chemistry & A’Level Chemistry teacher at St. Mary’s High School, Yala, Siaya District, Kenya.

January – December 1980: Graduate Research Assistant at Reproductive Biology Unit, Department of Animal Physiology, University of Nairobi.

August 1984 – January 1985: Research Scientist, Reproductive Biology Unit, Department of Animal Physiology, University of Nairobi.

February – September 1985: Research Officer, Clinical Research Centre, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi.

September 1985 – February 1989: Lecturer in Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi.

February 1989 – June 1992: Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi.

March 1989 – April 1993: Head of Laboratory, Reproductive Biology Unit, College of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi.

June 1992 – June 1998: Associate Professor of Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi.

August 1992 – August 2002: Chairman, Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi.

March 1994 – September 2002: Associate Dean, Pre-Clinical Departments, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi.

June 1988 – present: Professor of Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi.

September 2002 – September 2006: Dean, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi.

Acted as Principal, College of Biological and Physical Sciences and College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi on several occasions between August 1992 and September 2006.

9. TEACHING EXPERIENCE

i. Undergraduate Lectures to:

a) 1st Year combined BDS, MBChB and BPharm students.

b) 1st Year Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine students.

c) 2nd Year Bachelor of Science students.

d) 3rd Year Bachelor of Science students.

e) 2nd Year combined MBChB and BPharm students.

f) 2nd Year BSc Food Science, Nutrition and Technology students.

g) 2nd Year BSc Biochemistry students.

h) 3rd Year BSc Biochemistry students.

i) Supervision of BSc projects.

ii. Postgraduate Lectures to:

(a) Master of Medicine (Psychiatry) students.

b) Master of Science (Biochemistry) students.

c) Master of Science (Animal Production) students.

d) Master of Science (Crop Production) students.

e) Master of Science (Veterinary Physiology) students.

f) Master of Science (Reproductive Biology) students.

g) Master of Science (Medical Physiology) students.

iii. Co-ordination of Academic Programmes

(a) Assistant Course Co-ordinator for BSc II (September 1985 – August 1987.

(b) Course Coordinator for BDS I (September 1987-September 1989).

(c) Coordinator for MSc Biochemistry (September 1989-January 1992).

(d) Course Coordinator for the 8:4:4 MBChB I, BPharm I and BDS I January 1992-August1992).

(e) Coordinator of programmes for privately sponsored students of MBChB, BPharm, BDS and BSc Nursing (October 1998 to September 2002).

iv. Thesis Examination

(a) Examined several MSc and PhD theses and sat on many postgraduate examination boards.

v. External Examination

Regular

(a) Appointed Examiner for Kenya National Examinations Council – Higher National Diploma programme, from August 1989-August 1992.

b) Appointed External Examiner in Biochemistry at Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya from May 1992 – June 1995.

(c) Appointed External Examiner in Biochemistry at Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda from June 1993-June 1995.

c) Appointed External Examiner in Biochemistry at Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya from March 1994 – June 1996.

d) Appointed External Examiner in Biochemistry at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Juja, Kenya from August 1994 – July 1996.

e) Appointed External Examiner in Biochemistry at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanazania from July 1995 – July 1997.

f) Appointed External Examiner in Biochemistry at the University of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania from June 1997 – June 1999.

g) Appointed External Examiner at the School of Environmental Studies, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya from June 1998 – June 2001.

Theses

(a) Appointed External Examiner in Biochemistry for MSc. theses at the

Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, September 1993.

b) Appointed External Examiner in Biochemistry for MPhil theses, University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana, May 1996, July 1997 and May 1998.

c) Appointed External Examiner in Biochemistry for Ph.D thesis, University of the North, Petersburg, South Africa, March 1997.

d) Appointed External Examiner for MSc. theses, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya, July 1997 and September 1998.

e) Appointed External Examiner for MSc. thesis, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya, October 1998.

f) Appointed External Examiner for MSc. thesis, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, December 1999.

vi. Journal Referee

(a) October 1990: Appointed Editor, Biological Sciences Section (Series B) of the East African Journal of Science Education.

(b) January 1995: Appointed member of the Editorial Board of “Biochemical Education”, a quarterly publication of the International Union of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

(c) June 1999: Appointed member of the Editorial Board of MEDICOM: The Journal of Hospital Medicine.

(d) May 20002: Appointed Member of the Editorial Board of “Bio-Research”.

vii. Manuscript Review for Journals.

a) East African Medical Journal.

b) East African Journal of Sciences.

c) African Journal of Science and Technology.

d) Discovery and Innovation.

e) International Journal of BioChemiPhysics.

f) Journal of Agriculture Science and Technology.

g) Bio-Research.

10. CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

(a) Involved in the development of the new 8.4.4. University Biochemistry course for BSc and BDS at the University of Nairobi.

b) Involved in the development of curriculum for MBChB programme at Moi University, Eldoret.

c) Involved in the development of the curriculum for MSc programme in Biochemistry at Egerton University.

d) Involved in the development of the curriculum for WHO sponsored multi-disciplinary MSc programme in Reproductive Biology in the Department of Animal Physiology, University of Nairobi.

11. SERVICE TO UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI COMMITTEES

i. Departmental

(a) Member, Departmental Postgraduate Studies Committee (August

1989 – September 2002).

ii. Faculty

a) Member, Faculty of Science 8:4:4 Curriculum Development Committee (up to August 1992)

b) Member, Faculty of Science University Industry Cooperation (up to September 2002).

c) Member, Faculty of Science Workshops Production Committee (up to August 1992).

d) Member, Faculty of Science Students Welfare Committee (up to August 1992).

e) Member, Faculty of Science Staff Development and Review Committee (August 1992 – September 2002).

h) Member, Faculty of Science Planning and Curriculum Development Committee (August 1992 – September 2002).

f) Member, Faculty of Medicine Curriculum Committee (March 1995 – September 2002).

i) Member, Faculty of Science Management Committee (October 1995 – September 2002).

j) Member, Faculty of Medicine/UNES Committee to oversee the establishment of the parallel MBChB, BDS, BPharm and BSc Nursing degree programmes (January 1998 – September 2002).

k) Member, Faculty of Medicine Honorary Degrees Committee (May 1999 – September 2004).

iii. College

(a) Member, College of Biological and Physical Sciences Open Day and ASK Show Committee, and Chairman of the Departmental Committee (1986 – 1988).

(b) Member, CBPS Principal’s Special Committee on the Establishment of Radioisotope Laboratory on Chiromo Campus, University of Nairobi.

(c) Member, College of Biological and Physical Sciences representative to the University’s Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Finance Committee and Chairman of the College of the Committee (November 1993 – May 1996).

e) Member, College of Biological and Physical Sciences Advisory Committee on procurement of chemicals, animal fees and protective clothing (1995 – 2002).

f) Member, College of Biological and Physical Sciences Committee on the establishment of alternative site for the Chiromo Mortuary (1995 – 1998).

g) Member, College of Health Sciences Committee on the establishment of the University of Nairobi Teaching Hospital (UNTH) (February 1999 – present).

(h) Chairman, College of Health Sciences Taskforce on Fee Payments by Self-Sponsored Students (July – August 2002).

iv. Senate/University

(a) Member, Senate Committee on the establishment of Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Nairobi (1989 - 1997).

(b) Senate Representative to the Board of Common Undergraduate Studies (March 1996 – March 1999).

(c) Member, Senate Committee on Normalization of University Academic Year (July – September 1996).

(d) Chairman, Board of Common Undergraduate Studies Committee on Evaluation of Common Undergraduate Courses (May – August 1998).

(e) Member, University of Nairobi Restructuring Task Force (November 1998 – 2000).

(f) Senate Representative to the Management Board of the Centre for International Programmes and Links (April 2002 – present).

h) Chairman, UMB Sub-Committee on Review of Utility Allowances Accorded to Senior Members of Staff of the University (2002).

i) Chairman, University of Nairobi Exhibition Organizing Committee for the Exhibition by Kenyan Universities at KICC, Nairobi (2006).

j) Member, Board of Directors, University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services (UNES) (2002-present).

k) Member, University of Nairobi Council and Member of its Audit Committee (2004-present).

l) Served as Senate Representative on several appointments and examination appeals committees.

m) Member, Public Universities Joint Admissions Board (September 2002 – September 2006)

12. EXTRA-CURRICULUM APPOINTMENTS

i. University

August 1987 – August 1991: Appointed part-time Lecturer, Egerton University to teach undergraduate and later postgraduate courses in Biochemistry.

February 1990 – November 1991: Appointed Warden, Hall 10.

March 1991 – August 1992: Elected Executive Officer, Clinical and Industrial Biochemistry Constancy Unit (CIBCU), a consultancy unit within the Department of Biochemistry.

November 1991 – April 1993: Appointed Warden, Chiromo Halls.

August 1992 – August 2002: Chairman, Clinical and Industrial Biochemistry Consultancy Unit (CIBCU), a consultancy unit within the Department of Biochemistry.

August 1992 – September 2002: Coordinator, Link Project between the College of Biological and Physical Sciences, University of Nairobi and the Free University of Brussels.

October 1993 – present: Coordinator, University Association for Community Development (UNACOD) – a community outreach project.

June 1995 – October 1996: Chairman, Local Organizing Committee for the First Pan-African Conference on Biochemistry and Molecular Biology held in Nairobi (2nd – 6th September 1996) and at which the Federation of African Societies of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (FASBMB) was launched.

November 1999: Mace-bearer during the 27th Graduation Ceremony of the University of Nairobi.

ii. National

June 1985: Judge for Biology A Level Students exhibitions, 23rd National Students Science Congress, K.S.T.C, Nairobi.

March 1986 – March 1992: Elected Secretary, Natural Products Research Network for Eastern and Central Africa (Kenya Branch).

May 1989 – October 1992: Elected Secretary, Biochemical Society of Kenya.

October 1992 – 1998: Elected Chairman, Biochemical Society of Kenya.

March 1995 – July 1999: Appointed member of Board of Governors for Nyabondo High School, Nyando District.

April 1995 – April 1998: Appointed member of the National Council for Science and Technology, Physical Sciences Specialist Committee.

April 1995 – present: Appointed member of the Board of Directors of Nyumbani, and Board Chairman from 2003-present.

September 1995 – June 2002: Elected Assistant Secretary, Kenya National Academy of Sciences, Biosciences Specialist Committee.

March 1996 – July 1999: Appointed member of the Biomedical Sciences Research Sub-Committee of the National Health Research and Development Centre (NHRDC).

November 1997 – present: Appointed member of DAAD Pre-selection Committee for Kenya applicants for scholarships for studies in German universities.

July 1998 – present: Appointed member of the Board of Governors, Kenya Sciences Teachers College.

June 2002 – present: Elected Honorary Treasurer, Kenya National Academy of Sciences.

June 2004 – present: Appointed Chairman of Board of Governors for Nyabondo High School, Nyando District.

July 2005: Nominated as Returning Officer for Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) Nairobi Chapter and National elections.

December 2005: Appointed by Public Universities Inspection Board to gather, analyze information and report on Medical/Health Science programmes in local universities.

August 2006-January 2007: Appointed by a consortium of DFID, IDRC and Wellcome Trust as a member of Health Research Capacity Strengthening (HRCS) Initiative Task Force for Kenya – a Sterling Pound 10 million project.

iii. International

November 1990: Appointed by Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania to evaluate the curriculum vitae and publications of Dr. B. M. Mutayoba for promotion to Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry.

November 1995: Appointed by Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania to evaluate the curriculum vitae and publications of Dr. B. M. Mutayoba for promotion to Associate Professor of Biochemistry.

September 1996: – November 2000: Elected President of the Federation of African Societies of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (FASBM).

February 1997: Appointed by University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana to evaluate the curriculum vitae and publications of Dr. P. J Adjimani for promotion to Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry.

September 1997 – present: Elected Council member for the African Regional Training Centre/Network for Basic Medical and Allied Sciences (AFRET).

October 1977: Appointed by University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan to evaluate the curriculum vitae and publications of Dr. A. O. Mohammed for promotion to Associate Professor of Biochemistry.

March 1998: Appointed by University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana to evaluate the curriculum vitae and publications of Dr. F. K. Rodrigues for promotion to Associate Professor of Biochemistry

March 1999: Appointed by the African Academy of Sciences to assess research proposal for grant application to the Academy’s Capacity Building in Forestry Research Programme.

November 1999: Appointed by University of Zimbabwe to evaluate the curriculum vitae and publications of Dr. M. A. Benhura for promotion to Associate Professor of Biochemistry.

April 2002: Appointed by Sokoine University of Agiculture, Morogoro, Tanzania to evaluate the curriculum vitae and publications of Prof. B. M. Mutayoba for promotion to Professor of Biochemistry.

November 2004: Appointed by University of Zimbabwe to evaluate the curriculum vitae and publications of Dr. I. Kasvosve for promotion to Senior Lecturer in Biochemistry.

March 2006: Appointed by Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda to evaluate the curriculum vitae and publications of Dr. F. A. S. Kironde for promotion to Associate Professor of Biochemistry.

August 2006: Appointed by Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda to evaluate the curriculum vitae and publications of Dr. J. C. Enyaru for promotion to Associate Professor of Biochemistry.

January 2007: Appointed by Lagos State University, Lagos, Nigeria to evaluate the curriculum vitae and publications of Dr. J. A. Olagunju for promotion to Professor of Biochemistry.

13. MEMBERSHIP IN SOCIETIES AND CLUBS

(a) Founder, Member and Treasurer, University of Nairobi Chemical Club

b) Member, East African Wild Life Society (EAWLS).

(c) Member, Young Men Christian Association (YMCA).

(d) Member, The Institute of Biology of Britain (MIBiol).

(e) Member, Natural Product Research Network for Eastern and Central Afri Africa(NAPRECA).

(f) Member, Biochemical Society of Kenya (BSK).

(g) Member, Kenya Physiological Society (KPS).

(h) Member, International Association for the Study of Medicinal Forest Plants (IAMFP).

(i) Member, National Geographic Society, U.S.A.

l) Member, Chiromo Campus Club.

m) Member, Kamarii Welfare Society.

n) Member, Biochemical Society of Great Britain.

o) Member, Kenya DAAD Scholars Association.

p) Member, South African Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

q) Member, United Kenya Club.

r) Member of the New York Academy of Sciences.

14. RESEARCH INTEREST

i. Academic Research

Biochemical Endocrinology with emphasis on:

(a) Steroid hormones, their metabolites, techniques of identification and quantification, and use in prediction and detection of ovulation and prediction of parturition.

(b) Natural products of plant origin involved in fertility regulation.

c) The effect of trypanosomosis on host endocrine function.

d) Nutritional bioenergetics.

ii. Industrial Research

(a) Production of antisera to hormones.

b) Production of haemoagglutination pregnancy testing kits.

c) Production of insulin.

iii. Consultancy Services

(a) Assessment of the activity of papain (an industrial enzyme) in local papaya with the potential for industrial exploitation – A consultancy given by Jenson & Nicholson Group Ltd.

(b) Evaluation of anti-snake venom potency having been subjected to ambient conditions in transit - A consultancy given by Church World Service.

c) Evaluation of insulin potency having been subjected to ambient conditions in transit - A consultancy given by Toplis and Harding Kenya Ltd.

d) Quality assessment of local Gum Arabic for exports - A consultancy given by D. M. Baharini.

e) Hormonal measurements for clinical diagnosis in human.

15. SUPERVISION OF UNDERGRADUATE/POSTGRADUATE

STUDENTS

Undergraduate

1. S. M. Njogu: Testosterone metabolism by rock hyrax blood. BSc Dissertation, University of Nairobi, 1987.

Postgraduate

1. M. M. Kilonzo: The Effect of dietary constituents on toxicity and carcinogenicity of aflatoxin B1 in rats. MSc Thesis, University of Nairobi, 1990.

2. E. N. Magiri: Comparative study of the effect of benzoquinones on rat liver and insect flight muscle mitochondria. MSc Thesis, University of Nairobi, 1992

3. E. K. Githui: The male anti-fertility effects of embelin and some of its closely related benzoquinones. MSc Thesis, University of Nairobi, 1993.

4. J. O. Maina: The effect of Trypanosoma congolense infection on the adrenal gland function in the small East African breed of goats. MSc Thesis, Egerton University, 1993.

5. G. Okech: Effects of pathogenic Trypanosoma vivax infection on the maintenance of pregnancy in susceptible improved Galana Boran trypanotolerant Orma Boran heifers. MPhil Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 1993.

6. P. O. Lomo: Evaluation of mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation during Trypanosoma congolense infection in rabbits: The role of thyroxine. MSc Thesis, University of Nairobi, 1994.

7. D. M. Kimata: Plasma cortisol, luteinizing hormone and testosterone levels in human African trynosomiasis patients from Western Kenya. MSc Thesis, University of Nairobi, 1994.

8. F. M. R Mutwiri: Mobilization rate of amino acids, fatty acids and carbohydrates during experimental diet induced kwashiorkor and obese conditions. MSc Thesis, University of Nairobi, 1994.

9. P. B. Kimutai: In-vitro correlates of protective immunity of baboon peripheral blood leucocytes as measured by polypeptide antigen responses from transformed Schistosoma mansoni. MSc Thesis, University of Nairobi, 1995.

10. N. N. Mungai: Optimizing the dose of embelin as male anti-fertility agent through various routes of administration. MSc Thesis, University of Nairobi, 1996.

11. D. W. Bulimo: The role of cystokines in the control of Theileria parva

infection in cattle. MSc Thesis, University of Nairobi, 1997.

12. H. N. Tabifor: Progesterone, oestradiol and their respective receptors in

leiomyomata and adjacent normal myometria of black Kenyan women. MSc Thesis, University of Nairobi, 1997.

13. E. Omolo-Orony: Cloning and sequence analysis of the genes that encode the delta endotoxin of novel Bacillus thuringiensis strains effective against tsetse flies (Glossina morsitans) and army worms (Spodoptera exempta). PhD Thesis, University of Nairobi, 1998.

14. J. A. Oduma: The effect of graded doses of heptachlor – a chlorinated

hydrocarbon pesticide – on the reproductive performance of adult female rat. PhD Thesis, University of Nairobi, 1998.

15. D. M. Menge: Development of HIV-2 baboon model for paediatric AIDS.

MSc Thesis, University of Nairobi, 2000.

16. D. M. Kamau: Pituitary and gonadal functional changes in the male Vervet monkey model of human African trypanosomosis. MSc Thesis, University of Nairobi, 2000.

17. S. O. Hashim: Genetic variations in plasmodium falciparum strains from

malaria endemic regions of Kenya using RAPD-PCR. MSc Thesis, University of Nairobi, 2000.

18. M. M. Kamatenesi: Bioactivity of medicinal plants used in gynaecology and obstetrics in Western Uganda. Ph.D Thesis, Makerere University, 2004.

19. Z. L. Thaimuta: Disthyroidism among HIV/AIDS patients on anti-retroviral therapy. MSc Thesis, University of Nairobi, 2006.

20. P. O. Okeyo: Biological activity of secondary metabolites from extremophilic microorganisms of the Kenyan soda lakes. MSc Thesis, University of Nairobi, completed, to graduate 2007.

21. B. O. Owuor: Erythrocyte immune complex binding capacity in children with severe Plasmodium falciparum malaria and those with uncomplicated malaria. MSc Thesis, University of Nairobi, completed to graduate 2007.

22. L. E. A. Kivihya-Ndugga: Role of lymphokines in pathogesis of HIV

associated tuberculosis syndrome in human. PhD Thesis, University of Nairobi (discontinued).

23. LC. Omayo: The effect of embelin a potential male anti-fertility agent on testicular and epididymal morphology and endocrinology in the rat. MSc. Thesis, University of Nairobi (discontinued).

16. CONFERENCES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

17th-19th August 1976: Staff participant at the British Council organized Laboratory Assistants Course, Kisumu Technical School, Kisumu.

29th April-1st May 1981: Xenobiochemistry refresher Course. University of Surrey, Guilford, United Kingdom.

1st-2nd April 1982: Symposium on “The Management of Infertility.” King’s College School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Lodon, London, United Kingdom.

10th-17th November 1983: Symposium on “Alternative Immunoassays.” King’s College School of Medicine and Dentistry, University of London, London, United Kingdom.

20th-22nd February 1984: Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society Seminar. Aga Khan Hospital, Nairobi. Presented paper titled “Monitoring ovarian function by measurement of urinary steroid metabolites.”

6th September 1984: Gave an NCRR seminar on “Immunological methods for monitoring reproductive function.” Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi.

28th January-1st February 1985: National workshop on “Immunoassays.” Institute of Primate Research, Nairobi. Gave a lecture on “Alternative immunoassays.”

22nd-29th February 1985: VIIth International Congress of Protozoology. Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi.

19th-31st August 1985: Second International Workshop on “Enzyme Immunoassay Techniques in Animal Reproduction and Health.” The Biochemistry Unit, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. Presented paper titled “Research in animal and veterinary reproduction.”

18th November-20th December 1985: IAEA Regional Training Course on “Radio-chemistry and Nuclear Analytical Techniques.” Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi. Presented paper titled “ Radio-immunoassay.”

2nd-13th December 1985: WHO Regional Workshop on “Andrology (Africa Region).” National Centre for Research in Reproduction, Nairobi. Presented lecture titled “Measuring male hormones.”

3rd-28th November 1986: Organized FAO/IAEA Regional Training Course on “Radio and Enzyme-immunoassay Techniques in Animal Reproduction and Disease Diagnosis.” Reproductive Biology Unit, University of Nairobi. Conducted lectures and practicals on “Radio- and Enzyme-immunoassay and Biochemistry of Reproductive Hormones.”

23rd-27th November 1987: International Conference on “Comparative Reproduction in Mammals and Man.” Kenyatta International Conference Centre, Nairobi. Presented paper titled “In-vitro metabolism of delta 4 stereoids by hyrax (Procavia capensis) blood.”

1st-28th August 1988: Rockfeller Foundation sponsored course on “Reproductive Biology and Research Methodology.” Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi. Presented lectures on “Steroid hormone biosynthesis.”

12th-16th September 1988: Organized Second Natural Products Research Network for Eastern and Central Africa Symposium on “Natural Products and Workshop on Development of Databases.” UNESCO and University of Nairobi. Presented paper titled “Metabolism of steroids by rock hyrax.”

14th-17th March 1989: Organizing Committee Meeting for Third NAPRECA Symposium. Chemistry Department, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia.

15th-19th May 1989: Third Natural Products Research Network for Eastern and Central Africa Symposium on “Natural Products.” ESAMI, Arusha, Tanzania. Presented paper titled “Male anti-fertility effects of embelin and maesaquinone of the Kenyan Myrsinaceace.”

4th-9th December 1989: IBRO/UNESCO Workshop on “Neurosiences.” Department of Human Anatomy, University of Nairobi.

26th February-3rdMarch 1990: International Symposium on “Research and Production of Drugs from Medicinal Plants.” Kigali, Rwanda. Presented paper titled “Changes in testicular histology, plasma levels of testosterone, luteinizing hormone and progesterone associated with administration of benzoquinones from Kenyan Myrsinaceace.”

6th-18th August 1990: Organized the Third NAPRECA International Summer School. Chiromo Campus, University of Nairobi. Gave lectures and practical demonstrations on “Various aspects of fertility evaluations of naturally occurring plant compounds.”

6th-24th August 1990: NCRR International Workshop on “In-vitro Techniques for Research in Reproduction.” Institute of Primate Research, Karen. Gave lectures and practical demonstrations on “Electrophoresis and use of ELISA plates.”

25th-26th October 1990: First Biochemical Society of Kenya Annual Symposium, ICIPE, Duduville, Nairobi. Presented paper titled “Unique metabolism of steroids by hyrax blood.”

24th October 1991: Gave a Seminar on “Anti-androgenic activity in plants: Investigations on activity of embelin and maesaquinone.” Institute of Physiology and Pathology, University of Giessen, Giessen, Germany.

2nd-7th March 1992: WHO organized workshop on “Research Management Aimed at Improvement of Research in Reproduction.” Oasis Hotel, Harare, Zimbabwe.

3rd-4th May 1992: Organized an International Workshop on “In-vitro Techniques for Research in Reproduction.” Institute of Primate Research, Karen.

5th-9th May 1992: Involved in the organization and attended the Second International Conference on “Advances in Reproductive Research in Man and Animals.” National Museums of Kenya, Nairobi.

10th-26th August 1992: Involved in the organization of UNESCO Sponsored International Training Course and Symposium on “The Biochemistry of Parasitic Protozoa.” University of Nairobi.

21st-28th September 1992: First Congress of the African Association of Physiological Sciences. Presented a paper titled: “Trypanosomosis induced hypothyroidism and its effect on mitochondrial function. Milimani Hotel, Nairobi.

15th-19th March 1992: Seminar on “Protection of Indigenous Inventions and Innovations.” Oasis Hotel, Harare, Zimbabwe,

16th-28th August 1993: Organized the Fifth Regional NAPRECA Natural Products Summer School. Chiromo Campus, University of Nairobi.

16th September 1993: Officially opened seminar on “Laboratory Testing, Kenya Bureau of Standards.” Silver Springs Hotel, Nairobi.

29th-30th September 1993: Fourth Annual Biochemical Society of Kenya Symposium. Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi. Presented paper titled “Potential of benzoquinone in male fertility regulation.”

9th-10th December 1993: Workshop on “Nyanza, 30 years of independence: Where it was, where it is, where it should go.” Tom Mboya Labour College, Kisumu. Presented paper titled “The process of industrialization in Nyanza.”

24th-26th January 1994: South African Biochemical Society 12th Congress and a workshop on “Electrospray Mass Spectroscopy.” Presented a paper titled “Differential output of thyroid hormones during trypanosome infection and the effect on mitochondrial energy production.” University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa.

14th-15th February 1994: UNESCO Symposium on “Science and Technology in Africa.” UN Complex, Gigiri, Nairobi, Kenya.

8th-28th March 1994: British Council sponsored study tour to Kings College School of Medicine and Dentistry and University College London both of the University of London, London, United Kingdom.

20th-29th June 1994: Organized UNESCO sponsored “Regional Training Workshop on Recombinant DNA Techniques and its Application in Biotechnology.” Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi.

4th July-13th September 1994: Organized EEC sponsored “Skills Development Training Programme for Laboratory Technologists.” Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, Nairobi.

8th-12th August, 1994: Invited visit to the University of the North, Petersburg, South Africa and gave two seminars to the Faculty of Science titled: (a) “Trypanosomosis and its impact on the endocrine glands”, (b) “Search for medicines from African plants”.

11th-12th August 1994: Invited visit to the University of Natal at Pietermaritzburg, South Africa and gave a seminar to the Faculty of Science titled “Search for medicines from African plants”.

28th August-15th September 1995: Organized a “Hands-On Workshop on DNA Fingerprinting” sponsored by UNESCO, British Council and Perkin Elmer. Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi.

10th-15th September 1995: Sixth NAPRECA Symposium on “Natural Products.” Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. Presented paper titled: “The potential application of naturally occurring plant benzoquinones in the control of insect pests”.

14th-28th October 1995: British Council sponsored study visit to the University College, London and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom.

16th-17th November 1995: Fifth Biochemical Society of Kenya Annual Symposium on “Biochemistry Research and Application.” Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Juja. Presented paper titled “The broad spectrum biological effects of naturally occurring plant benzoquinones.”

27th November-1st December 1995: DAAD sponsored First KDSA National Conference on “Strengthening the Relationship Between the Universities and Industry.” Lenana Mount Hotel, Nairobi. Presented paper titled “University-Industry cooperation: Can the universities deliver their side of the bargain?”

26th-28th March 1996: Foundation for Research Development (FRD) sponsored workshop on the “Launching of Networking of African Researchers.” St. George Hotel, Pretoria, South Africa.

27th-29th March 1996: Interscience ’96 Congress. University of the North, Petersburg, South Africa. Presented two Plenary Lectures titled: (a) “The impact of trypanosome infection on the endocrine glands: An explanation for the sleepy symptom in trypanosomosis”. (b) “University-Industry cooperation in Africa: Can the universities deliver their side of the bargain?”

18th-11th July 1996: Represented the Kenya National of Academy Sciences at the Science Academies Summit on “Uncommon Opportunities for a Food Secure World.” M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation, Madras, India.

2nd-6th September 1996: Organized and attended “The First Pan-African Conference on Biochemistry and Molecular Biology” (and during which the Federation of African Societies of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology was launched). UNEP Headquarters, Gigiri, Nairobi.

13th-17th January 1997: Ninth General Conference of the Association of African Universities. Hotel Intercontinental, Lusaka, Zambia.

24th-27th February 1997: Strategic Planning Workshop for COSTED in Africa and the 25th Executive Committee Meeting of COSTED. Yarmouk University, Irbid and Amra Hotel, Amman, Jordan.

3rd-17th March 1997: British Council sponsored study visit to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London, United Kingdom.

10th-12th April 1997: Faculty of Pharmacy (University of Nairobi) Programme Review Workshop. Garden Hotel, Machakos.

30th June-5th July 1997: 33rd International Congress of Physiological Sciences. Russian Military Medical Academy, St. Petersburg, Russia.

22nd-24th August 1997: Seventh NAPRECA Symposium on “Natural Products.” Silver Sands Hotel Resort, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. Presented paper titled “Effects of different doses and routes of administration of embelin on testosterone levels in male rabbits”.

24th-29th August 1997: 17th International Congress of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in conjunction with the 1997 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Moscone Convention Centre, San Francisco, USA.

15th-27th March 1998: British Council sponsored study visit to the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom.

23rd May-7th June 1998: Study visit to the Free University of Brussels, Brussels, Belgium and Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.

15th-19th June 1988: Study visit to the University of Nantes, Nantes, France.

30th September-3rd October 1998: Second Federation of African Societies of Biochemistry and Biology Congress and 15th Meeting of the South African Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Potchefstroom, South Africa.

6th-7th May 1999: International Human Rights Network of Academies and Scholarly Societies Fourth Biennial Meeting. The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Stockholm, Sweden.

14th-16th November 2000: Third Federation of African Societies of Biochemistry and Biology Congress. Cairo, Egypt.

22nd-30th July 2001: Study visit to the Free University of Brussels, Brussels, Belgium.

17th-24th November 2002: Official University of Nairobi Exchange Visit to the University of Stellenbosch. Stellenbosch, South Africa.

23rd-24th August 2004: 11th Session of the International Bioethics Committee (IBC). UNESCO, Paris, France.

9th-11th October 2004: ICSU 1st Africa Regional Consultative Forum. Crown Plaza Monomotapa Hotel, Harare, Zimbabwe.

27th February-2nd March 2005: Dissemination Workshop for the African Network for Care of Children Affected by AIDS (ANECCA). White Sands Hotel, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.

4th-5th April 2005: 1st Meeting of the ICSU Regional Committee for Africa Meeting. National Research Foundation (NRF), Pretoria, South Africa.

28th-31st August 2005: 2nd Meeting of the ICSU Regional Committee for Africa. National Research Foundation (NRF), Pretoria, South Africa.

27th-30th September 2005: Consultative Meeting on Strengthening the Role of Colleges of Medicine in the Production of Health Workers in WHO Africa Region. WHO Africa Regional Headquarters, Brazzaville, Congo Republic.

18th-19th August 2005: Launch of the East African College of Ophthalmologists, Kampala, Uganda.

13th-14th October 2005: Science Education Conference. Entebbe, Uganda.

7th-8th November 2005: 1st Annual International Conference on the African Science Academy Development Initiative (ASADI). Intercontinental Hotel, Nairobi.

25th-26th January 2006: 2nd Meeting of the ICSU Regional Committee for Africa. National Research Foundation (NRF), Pretoria, South Africa.

2nd-6th April 2006: Launch of Disease Control Priorities in Developing Countries Project and 2nd Global Meeting of the Inter-Academy Medical Panel. Beijing China.

10th-11th April 2006: ICSU Regional Committee for Africa Scoping Group Meeting for Health and Human Well Being. National Research Foundation (NRF), Pretoria, South Africa.

17th-20th May 2006: ICSU Regional Committee for Africa Scoping Group Meeting for Health and Human Well Being. National Research Foundation (NRF), Pretoria, South Africa.

25th-29th September 2006: ICSU Regional Committee for Africa 2nd Regional Consultative Forum. Boksburg, South Africa.

27th-29th October 2006: 1st African Congress of Scientists and Policy Makers. Palestine Hotel, Alexandria, Egypt.

12th-16th November 2006: 2nd Annual International Conference on the African Science Academy Development Initiative (ASADI). Hilton Hotel, Yaounde, Cameroun.

13th-14th December 2006: Inter Academy Panel sponsored International Workshop on Science/Mathematics Teacher Professional Development and Testing. Milimani Hotel, Nairobi.

17. PUBLICATIONS

(a) Thesis

1. Makawiti, D. W. (1984). The development of immunochemical tests to monitor reproductive cycles in non-human primates. PhD Thesis, University of London.

(b) Abstracts

1. Makawiti, D. W. and Gombe, S. (1981). Steroid dehydrogenases in the blood of rock hyrax (Procavia capensis) Journal of Animal Science 53, Suppl. 1. 344.

2. Eastman, S. A. K., Makawiti, D. W., Collins, W. P. and Hodges, J. K. (1983). The levels of urinary steroid metabolites as indices of ovarian and feto-placental function in the marmoset monkey. Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Society of the Study of Fertility of Great Britain. July, 1983, Manchester, United Kingdom, p92.

3. Makawiti, D. W., Githui, E. K. and Midiwo, J. O. (1989). Male anti-fertility effects on emebelin and maesaquinone of the Kenya Myrsinaceae. Proceedings of the 3rd NAPRECA Symposium on Natural Products. Arusha, Tanzania, p205.

4. Githui, E. K.. Makawiti, D. W. and Midiwo J. O. (1990). Changes in testicular histology associated with embelin administration. 11th Annual Medical Scientific Conference. KEMRI/KETRI, Nairobi, p82.

5. Makawiti, D. W. and Midiwo J. O. (1990). Changes in testicular histology, plasma levels of testosterone, luteinizing hormone and progesterone associated with administration of benzoquinones from Kenyan Myrsinacease. International Symposium on Research and Production of Drugs from Medicinal Plants. February 1990, Kigali, Rwanda, p21.

6. Midiwo, J. O., Makawiti, D. W. and Gabre-Marskel, Y. (1990). Benzoquinone pigments in Kenyan Myrsinacease: New structures and biological activity. International Symposium on Research and Production of Drugs from Medicinal Plants. February 1990, Kigali, Rwanda, p20.

7. Konji, V. N. and Makawiti, D. W. (1990). Effect of benzoquinones on mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation. First Biochemical Society of Kenya Annual Synposium, ICIPE, Nairobi. October 1990, p21.

8. Magiri, E. N., Konji, V. N and Makawiti, D. W. (1991). Interaction of benzoquinones with mitochondria isolated from flight muscles of tsetse fly, cockroach and locust. Second Biochemical Society of Kenya Annual Symposium, Egerton University, Njoro. November 1991, p13.

9. Lomo, P. O., Makawiti, D. W. and Konji, V. N. (1991). Respiratory and ATPase activity of isolated liver mitochondria following Trypanosoma congolense infection in rabbits. Second Bochemical Society of Kenya Annual Symposium, Egerton University, Njoro. November 1991, p17.

10. Makawiti, D. W., Midiwo, J. O. and Hoffman, B. (1992). Anti-androgenic activity of benzoquinone isolated from Myrsinacease. Second International Conference on Advances in Reproductive Research in Man and Animals. May 1992, Nairobi, p43.

11. Oduma, J. A. and Makawiti, D. W. (1992). The effect of graded doses of pyrethrins on the cyclicity of adult female rats. Second International Conference on Advanced in Reproductive Research in Man and Animals. May 1992, Nairobi, p3.

12. Makawiti, D. W., Lomo, P. O. and Konji, V. N (1993). Differential output of thyroid hormones during trypanosome infection and the effect on mitochondrial energy production. Tanzania Veterinary Journal 14, 15-16.

13. Mungai, N. N., Konji, V. N. and Makawiti, D. W. (1993). Embelin : A potential male anti-fertility agent; studies on dosage forms. Fourth Biochemical Society of Kenya Annual Symposium. University of Nairobi, November 1993, p1.

14. Lomo, P. O., Makawiti D. W. and Konji, V. N (1993). Response of anaemia to L-thyroxine administration in Trypanosoma congolense infected rabbits. Fourth Biochemical Society of Kenya Annual Symposium. University of Nairobi, November 1993, p1.

15. Makawiti, D. W. (1993). Potential of benzoquinones in male fertility regulation. Fourth Biochemical Society of Kenya Annual Symposium. University of Nairobi, November 1993, p7.

16. Makawiti, D. W., Lomo, P. O. and Konji V. N. (1994). Differential output of thyroid hormones during trypanosome infection and the effect on mitochondrial energy production. South African Biochemical Society 12th Congress, January, 1994, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa, P. L10.

17. Makawiti, D. W.Magiri, E. N. and Konji V. N. (1995). The potential application of naturally occurring plant benzoquinones in the control of insect pests. Sixth NAPRECA Symposium on Natural Products. September 1995, Kampala, Uganda. Abstract No. PSL30.

18. Makawiti, D. W. (1995). The broad spectrum biological effects of naturally occurring plant benozquinones. Fifth Biochemical Society of Kenya Annual Symposium. November 1995, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Juja, Abstract No. 11.

19. Okech, G., Watson, E. D., Luckins, A. G. and Makawiti, D. W. (1995). Experimental infection of Boran cattle in early pregnancy with Tryponosoma vivax. 22nd Meeting of the International Scientific Council for Trypanosoma Research and Control (ISCTRC/OAU). October 1993, Kampala, Uganda. OAU/STRC 1995, p173.

20. Makawiti, D. W. (1996). The impact of trypanosome infection on endocrine glands : An explanation for the sleep symptom in trypanosomias. Interscience ’96 Congress. March 1996, University of the North Petersburg, South Africa, p6.

21. Makawiti, D. W. (1996). University-Industry cooperation in Africa: Can the universities deliver their side of the bargain? Interscience ’96 Congress. March 1996, University of the North, Petersburg, South Africa, p8.

22. Affoutit, C., Leach, G. R., Makawiti, D. W., Konji, V. N, Midiwo, J. O. and Moore, A. L. (1996). Novel inhibitors of the plant mitochondrial respiratory chain. Biochimica et Biophyscica Acta 9, 99.

23. Oduma, J. A., Wango, E. O., Makawiti, D.W., Oduol-Okelo, D., Schuler, G. and Hoffmann, B. (1996). In-vivo and in-vitro effects of graded doses of the pesticide heptachlor on the synthesis of progesterone and oestradiol. First Pan-African Conference on Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. September 1996, UNEP, Gigiri, Nairobi, p123.

24. Tabifor, H. N., Muchiri, L., Makawiti, D. W., Wango, E. O., Kigondu, C. S, and Odongo, H. (1996). Progesterone, oestradiol and their respective receptors in leiomyomata and the adjacent normal myometria of black Kenyan women. First Pan-African Conference on Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. September 1996, UNEP, Gigiri, Nairobi, p125.

25. Mungai, N. N., Makawiti, D. W. and Konji, V. N. (1996). Effects of different dosages and routes of administration of embelin on testosterone levels. First Pan-African Conference on Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. September 1996, UNEP, Gigiri, Nairobi, p147.

26. Makawiti, D. W., Lomo, P. O. and Konji V. N (1996). Thyroid gland dysfunction in trypanosomosis: The impact on mitochondrial respiration. 33rd International Congress of Physiological Sciences. July 1997, St. Petersburg, Russia, p101.02.

27. Makawiti, D. W., Migiri, E. N. and Konji, V. N. (1997). Effect of naturally occurring plant quinines on insect flight muscle mitochondrial respiration. The FASEB Journal 11 (9) A950.

(c) Conference Papers

1. Kivihya, L., Makawiti D.W. and Gombe, S. (1985). The measurement of

oestradiol-17B by chemuluminescence in goats infected with trypanosomiasis. Proceedings of the 6th Annual Medical Scientific Conference KEMRI/KETRI Nairobi, p119-124.

2. Makawiti, D.W. and Gombe, S. (1988). In- vitro metabolism of delta 4 steroids by hyrax (Procavia capensis) blood (Ed. R. M. Eley). Proceedings of the International Conference on Comparative Reproduction in Mammals and Man. Nairobi, p130-137.

(d) Refereed Journal Publications

1. Makawiti, D. W., Allen, W. E. and Kilpatrick, M. J. (1983). Changes in oestrone sulphate concentrations in peripheral plasma of pony mares associated with follicular growth, ovulation and early pregnancy. Journal of Reproduction and Fertility 68, 481-487.

2. Makawiti, D. W., Barnard, G. J. R., Matson, C. M. and Collins, W. P. (1983). A

novel pseudohomogenous radioimmunoassay for the measurement of plasma testosterone. Journal of Steroid Biochemistry 18, 619-623.

3. Eastman, S. A. K., Makawiti, D. W., Collins, W. P. and Hodges, J. K. (1984). Patterns of excretion of urinary steroid metabolites during the ovarian cycle and pregnancy of the marmoset monkey. Journal of Endocrinology 102, 19-26.

4. Makawiti, D. W., Konji V. N and Olowookere, J. O. (1990). Interaction of benzoquinones with mitochondria interferes with oxidative phosphorylation characteristics. FEBS Letters 266, 26-28.

5. Makawiti, D. W., Osaso, J. and Gombe, S. (1991). In-itro metabolism of progesterone by peripheral blood of rock hyrax (Procavia capensis). General and Comparative Endocrinology 83, 159-163.

6.Githui, E. K., Makawiti, D. W. and Midiwo, J. O. (1991). Changes in the concentrations of testosterone, luteinizing hormone and progesterone associated with administration of embelin. Contraception 44, 311-317.

7. Onyango, D. W., Otiang’a-Owiti, G. E., Oduor-Okelo, D. and Makawiti, D. W. (1991). In-vitro interstitial (Leydig) cell response to LH and concentrations of plasma testosterone and LH in the naked mole rat (Heterocephalus glaber, Ruppell). African Journal of Ecology, 29, 76-85.

8. Olowookere, J. O., Konji, V. N., Makawiti, D. W., Kiaira, J. K., Kamau, J. M.Z. and Omwandho, C. A. (1991). Defects in resting metabolic rates and mitochondrial respiration in kwashiorkor and dietary obese rats. Journal of Comparative Physiology B 161, 319-322.

9. Olowookere, J. O., Konji, V. N., Omwandho, C. A. and Makawiti, D. W., (1991). Changes in mitochondrial oxidative phosporylation characteristics in dietary obese rats. Biokemistri 1, 65-70.

10. Makawiti, D. W. and Midiwo, J. O. (1991). The effect of maesaquinone on plasma testosterone levels in the rabbit. Advances in Contraceptive Delivery System 7, 254-259.

11. Olowokeere, J. O., Makawiti, D. W., Konji, V. N. and Omwandho, C. A. (1991). Experimental kwashiorkor and obesity: Differences in energy metabolism and relative organ-body weigh ratios. International Journal of BioChemiPhysics 1, 26-28.

12. Lomo, P. O., Makawiti, D.W. and Konji, V.N. (1993). Respiratory activity of isolated liver mitochondria following Trypanosoma congolense infection in rabbits: The role of thyroxine. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology B 104, 187- 192.

13. Konji, V. N., Makawiti, D. W., Kiaira, J. K. and Olowookere J. O. (1993). Oxidative phosphorylation characteristics of mitochondria isolated from Trypanosoma congolense infected goats. International Journal BioChemiPhysics 2, 152-154.

14. Kimata, D. M., Makawiti, D.W., Tengekyon, K. M., Dadzie, S. and Waindi, E.N. (1994). Delayed recovery of adreno-cortical and testicular function after chemotherapy of human trypanosomiasis. Acta Tropica 57, 69-74.

15. Magiri, E. N., Konji, V. N. and Makawiti D. W. (1994). Inhibition of mitochondrial electron transport by maesanin. International Journal of BioChemiPhysics 3, 64-65.

16. Oduma, J. A., Wango, E. O., Makawiti, D. W., Einer-Jensen, N. and Oduor-Okelo, D. (1994). Effects of graded doses of pesticide heptachlor on body weight, mating success, oestrous cycle, gestation length and litter size in laboratory rats. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology C 110, 221-227.

17. Lomo, P. O., Makawiti, D. W. and Konji, V. N (1995). The effect of L-thyroxine administration on anaemia response in Trypanosoma congelense infected rabbits. Veterinary Parasitology 58, 227-234.

18 Makawiti, D. W., Konji, V. N., Omwandho, C. A and Olowookere, J. O. (1995). Altered 3,5,3’-triiodothyronine thyroxine ratio in obesity and kwashiorkor. International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research 65, 132-136.

19. Oduma, J. A., Wango, E. O., Oduor-Okelo, D., Makawiti, D. W. and Odongo, H (1995). In-vivo and in-vitro effects of graded doses of the pesticide heptachlor on female sex steroid hormone production in rats. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology C 111, 191-196.

20. Nyindo, M., Borus, P. K., Farah, I. O., Oguya, F. O. and Makawiti, D. W. (1995). Schistosoma mansoni in the baboon: Modulation of pathology after vaccination with polyclonal anti-idiotypic antibodies. Scandinavian Journal of Immunology 42, 637-643.

21. Magiri, E. N., Konji, V. N. and Makawiti, D. W. and Midiwo, J. O.(1995). The effect of plant benzoquinones on the insect flight muscle mitochondria. Insect Science and its Application 16, 183-189.

22. Okech, G., Watson, E. D., Luckins, A. G. and Makawiti D. W. (1996). Suspected in-utero infection in a Boran heifer experimentally infected with Trypanosoma vivax. British Veterinary Journal 152, 105-107.

23. Okech, G., Watson, E. D., Luckins, A. G. and Makawiti, D. W. (1996). The effect of experimental infection of Boran cattle in early and mid-pregnancy with Trypanosoma vivax. British Veterinary Journal 152, 441-451.

24. Okech, G., Watson., E. D., Luckins, A. G. and Makawiti D. W. (1996). The effect of Trypanosoma vivax infection on late pregnancy and postpartum return to cyclicity in Boran cattle. Theriogenology 46, 859-869.

25. Lomo, P. O., Makawiti, D. W. and Konji, V. N. (1996). Thyroid status and adenosine triphosphatase activity in experimental Trypanosoma congolense infection in rabbits. British Veterinary Journal 152, 659-667.

26. Mutwiri, F. R., Makawiti, D. W. and Konji, V. N. (1996). Changes in enzyme activities in the liver during kwashiorkor and obese conditions in rats. International Journal of BioChemiPhysics 5, 29-33.

27. Maina, J. O., Makawiti, D. W., Iyayi, E. A. and Odongo, H. (1996). Trypanosome induced changes in the liver free cholesterol content and plasma cortisol levels : The resultant effect on steroid hormones and sleep. International Journal of BioChemiPhysics 5, 39-42.

28. Mungai, N. N., Makawiti, D. W. and Konji, V. N. (1997). Effect of different

doses and routes of administration of embelin on plasma testosterone levels. Phytotherapy Research 11, 532-534.

29. Oduma, J. A., Oduor-Okelo, D., Odongo, H. and Makawiti, D. W. (2006). The pesticide heptachlor affects steroid hormone secretion in isolated follicular and luteal cells of rat. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology C 144, 76-84.

30. Makawiti, D. W. and Githui, E. K. Changes in testicular histology associated with administration of embelin. Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology for Eastern and Central Africa. (Submitted).

31. Midiwo, J. O., Makawiti, D. W., Gabre-Merskel, Y., Arot, L. M., Koyama, K. and Natori, S. Benzoquinones in Kenyan Myrsinaceae Part III: New 2,3-dihydroxyalkyl- 1,4- benzoquinone (myrsinone) and 5-0-methylembelin from Myrsine africana. Bulletin of the Chemical Society of Ethiopia. (Submitted).

32. Menge, D. M., Makawiti, D. W., Mulaa F. J., Buzzi, M., Bambra, C. S. and Otsyula, M. G. (1997). Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) seroprevalence in Kenya: Socio-cultural basis of transmission and its socio-economic impact. (In preparation).

33. Owuor, B. O., Makawiti, D. W., Chek, J. B. L., Odhiambo, C. O. and Stoute,

J. A. Reduced immune complex binding capacity and increased complement susceptibility of erythrocytes from children with severe malaria associated anaemia. (In preparation).

34. Makawiti, D. W. Pharmacological potential of natural products from the Myrsinacease. (In preparation).

(e) Chapters in Books

1. Barnard, G. J. R., Matson, C. M., Kilpatrick, M. J., Makawiti, D. W. and Collins, W. P. (1983). A Novel liquid phase separation system for automated immunoassay. In: Immunoassay for Clinical Chemistry (Eds. W. M. Hunter and J. E. T. Corrie). Churchill Livingstone, Edinburgh, pp231-241.

(f) Reviews

1. Makawiti, D. W. (1995). Reproductive Toxicology, edited by R.J. Witorsch, pp335. Raven press, New York 1995. ISBN 0-7818-9. Biochemical Education 23, 179.

2. Makawiti, D. W. (1995). Medical Terminology: A Programmed Text, by G. L. Smith, P. W. Davis and J. T. Dennerll, 7th Edition, pp500. Delmar Publishers Inc., New York 1995. ISBN 0-8273-6304-4. Biochemical Education 24, 66-67.

3. Makawiti, D. W. (1996). Oxidative Stress, Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Dysfunction, edited by C. Rice-Evans and K. R. Bruckdorfer, pp 184. Portland Press, London, 1995. ISBN 1-85578-1. Biochemical Education 24, 188.

4. Makawiti, D. W. (1996). Molecular Approaches to Parasitology, edited by J.C. Boothroyd and R. Komuniecki, pp 560. Wiley-Liss, New York, 1995. ISBN 0-471-10342-X (Hardcover) 0-471-0341-1 (Paperback). Biochemical Education 24, 188-189.

5. Makawiti, D. W. (1997). Reflections on the First Pan-African Conference on Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Biochemical Education 25, 90-93.

6. Makawiti, D. W. (1997). Molecular diagnostics; For the Clinical Laboratorian, edited by W. B. Coleman and G. J. Tsongalis, pp390. Humana Press, Totowa, New Jersey. ISBN 0-89603-373-2. Biochemical Education 25, 245-246.

7. Makawiti, D. W. (1997). Molecular Diagnosis of Genetic Diseases, edited by R. Elles, pp356. Humana Press, Totowa, New Jersey, 1996. ISBN 0-89603-346-5. Biochemical Education 25, 246.

(g) Books

1. Ochanda, J. O., Kiaira, J. K. and Makawiti, D. W. (1998). Proceedings of

the First Meeting of Federation of African Societies of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (FASBMB). Biochemical Society of Kenya, ISBN 9966-9636-0-X, pp411.

2. Makawiti, D. W., Konji, V. N. and Kiaira, J. K. Practical Biochemistry. (In preparation).

3. Chek, J. B. L., Olowookere, J. O., Makawiti, D. W. and Omwandho, C. A. Short notes in Neurochemistry. (In preparation).

(h) Other Documents:

1. Constitution for the Clinical and Industrial Biochemistry Consultancy Unit (CIBCU) of the University of Nairobi.

2. Constitution for the Natural Products Research Network for Eastern and Central Africa, Kenyan Chapter, NAPRECA (K).

3. Constitution for the Biochemical Society of Kenya (BSK).

4. Constitution of the Federation of African Societies of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (FASBMB).

18. KEY MANAGEMENT DOCUMENTS PREPARED IN COMMITTEES

(a) University of Nairobi Strategic Plan.

(b) University of Nairobi Restructuring Plan.

(c) Academic Programmes Unit Cost.

(d) University of Nairobi Enterprises and Services Strategic Plan.

(e) College of Health Sciences (UoN) Strategic Plan.

(f) School of Medicine (UoN) Strategic Pan.

(g) University of Nairobi Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases (UNITID) Strategic Plan.

(h) Kenya National Academy of Sciences Strategic Plan.

(i) Medical Practitioners and Dentists Board Strategic Plan (under preparation).

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