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Empowering Leaders: The AiBST Alumni Network

Impactful Careers

Innovation Mindset

Empowering the Future

Dr Tashinga Bapiro

Prof. Emmanuel Chigutsa

Prof. Rose Hayeshi

Some of AiBST Alumni Success
AIBST Alumni can be found all over the world.
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Meet our Alumni
Tashinga Bapiro

Senior Researcher at AstraZeneca, UK

Benjamin Ebeshi

Professor (Full) at Niger Delta University, Nigeria

Margaret Oluka

Lecturer at University of Nairobi, Kenya

Rose Hayeshi

Director: DSI/NWU Preclinical Drug Development Platform, North-West University | Professor, South Africa

Simbarashe Zvada

Not Available

Emanuel Chigutsa

Executive Director and Global Head of Pharmacometrics at Eli Lilly and Company, USA

Lovejoy Nleya

Analyst, Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe

Winnie Muzorandi

Lecturer, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Zimbabwe

Justen Manasa

Director, Innovation Hub, University of Zimbabwe

Bianza Mbavha

Biotechnology Lab Scientist- Scientific and Industrial Research and Development Centre (SIRDC), Zimbabwe

Alice Matimba

Not Available

Nicholas Mjuguna

F. Hoffmann-La Roche, Basel, Switzerland

Milimo Maimbo

Not Available

Milcah Dhoro

Chairperson Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Anaesthesia and Critical Care. Uni ersity of Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe

Phindile Tizora

Lecturer. National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Zimbabwe

Nyarai Soko

Senior Lecturer, Harare Insitute of Technology (HIT), Zimbabwe

Sarudzai Muyambo

Lecturer. University of Zimbabwe (UZ), Zimbabwe

Christopher Nyakutira

Validation Specialist, GSK Consumer Healthcare. India

Roslyn Thelingwani

Head of Therapeutics. African Institute of Biomedical Science and Technology (AiBST), Zimbabwe

Luther Gwaza

Technical Officer at World Health Organization WHO. Denmark

Pageneck Chikondowa

Genomics Research Scientist- PhD candidate Single Cell Genomics- African Institute of Biomedical Science and Technology

Afolabi Lawrence Boluwatife

Not Available

Vincent Aketch Nyangwara

Research Scientist- PhD candidate Human Genetics- African Institute of Biomedical Science and Technology,Zimbabwe

Glory Ifeoluwa Jayeoba

University Lecturer- Nigeria

Nyasha Mapira

PhD candidate- Rare Genetic Disorders-AiBST & Department of Child,Adolescent and Women Health, University of Zimbabwe

Rissy Wesonga

Chief Project Liason- Antares Genomics, Capetown

Marie Hidjo

Resarch Scientist- PhD candidate Pathogen Genomics -African Institute of Biomedical Science and Technology,Zimbabwe

Neema Hadara

Not Available

Nyasha Kapungu

Therapeutics Research Scientist- African Institute of Biomedical Science and Technology, Zimbabwe

Arthur Rutendo Rondozai

Recently compled MSc in Vaccinology at University of Zimbabwe

Tariro Sarah Zimuto

National Biotechnology Authority, Zimbabwe

Mirriam Adam Chinhenzva

CORRIB Research Centre for Advanced Imaging and Core Laboratory, University of Galway

Kushinga Mandipereka

Not Available

Ashley Mukuku

Not Available

Tawanda Zimba

Not Available

Admire Baudi

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Trynos Mukwarami

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Elliot Nyagumbo

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Mdumiseni Ndlovhu

Not Available

Sithabisiwe Ncube

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“AiBST isn't just an institute, it's a family united by the pursuit of a healthier Africa”

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Some of AiBST Alumni Success
Prof. Rose Hayeshi
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My time at AiBST was pivotal in shaping my skills in cytochrome P450 drug metabolism and also in managing client research. Thinking back on AiBST's inception to the present day also reminds me, in my current pursuits, that persistence is crucial for attaining success. AiBST's unwavering commitment to building drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics capabilities in Africa has nurtured a growing number of experts and innovators in this field of research. Training new scientists plays a crucial role in national development by cultivating a skilled workforce capable of driving innovation and addressing key societal challenges. AiBST contributes significantly to this process by providing rigorous training, mentorship, and access to cutting-edge research opportunities. By investing in the next generation of scientists, AiBST not only enhances the scientific community's knowledge base but also fuels economic growth through technological advancements and discoveries. I am grateful for the invaluable experiences and opportunities AiBST provided, which continue to influence my professional journey.

Prof. Emmanuel Chigutsa
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I am currently the head of the Pharmacometrics and Quantitative Systems Pharmacology group at Eli Lilly and Company. The group conducts pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modeling and simulation to inform decisions across all phases of drug development. I am also an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at Indiana University.

The time I spent at AiBST was pivotal to my profound transformation from a simple pharmacy graduate to a scientist able to conduct research to tackle pressing global

health problems. Anyone and everyone at AiBST is presented with a world-class opportunity to learn and perform cutting-edge science, right in Africa. Research for Africa by Africans.

Dr Tashinga Bapiro
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I currently work for AstraZeneca, UK and my work focuses on understanding the metabolic disposition of the oncology small molecule portfolio. My association with ABST preceded the acquisition of any lab infrastructure including the name itself. I was well into my PhD studies for which Collen was co-supervisor when he shared the concept and possible names for the institute back in 1999. From that time, my involvement with ABST in various forms, including setting up the first drug metabolism lab, started in earnest until 2005. AiBST's growth from just a concept to what it is today should, remind everyone, particularly those in government, of the positive contribution science can make to nation-building.

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