HIV RT SCHOLARS

HIV RT Post Doc Scholars

Dr. Tungamirirai Simbini

Dr. Tungamirirai Simbini is 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

Dr. Patrick Matowa

Dr. Patrick Rutendo Matowa is a post-doctoral fellow at UB-UZ HRTP and a clinical pharmacologist at the University of Zimbabwe. His PhD research on the herbal anticancer properties won awards at the AMRD (2024). He will study HIV-related cancers and ethnomedicine in his post-doctoral work, aiming to advance healthcare and support the UN Sustainable Development Goal Three.

Dr.Takudzwa Mtisi

A Medical Research Scientist and Senior Lecturer in the UZ-FMHS, with over a decade of experience in clinical research and a PhD in Translational Medicine. Her career has focused on bridging laboratory science and healthcare delivery, particularly in improving outcomes for people living with HIV and non-communicable diseases (NCDs).

Dr. Theresa Netsai Chimponda

Dr. Chimponda, a dedicated PhD scientist from the University of Zimbabwe, is transforming lives through her impactful research on HIV, pediatric schistosomiasis, and inflammation. Her work brings hope to vulnerable communities and drives real change in public health.

HIV RT Pre Doc Scholars

Ratidzo Chirimo

Ratidzo Chirimo is a biomedical scientist and lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe specializing in Clinical Biochemistry. As a DPhil student, she researches insulin resistance and genomic risk in adults with HIV on dolutegravir, aiming to improve pharmacovigilance and care for people living with HIV.

Faithful Makita-Chingombe

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

Kudzai Chokuna

Kudzai is a public health specialist and a medical laboratory scientist with over 10 years of experience at Zimbabwe’s Ministry of Health, now pursuing a PhD in HIV Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics. Her research examines the pharmacogenetics and neuropsychiatric effects of dolutegravir in people with HIV. With a Master’s in Public Health and four publications, she champions evidence-based interventions in resource-limited settings.