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Curriculum Vitae CURRICULUM VITAE Dr. Boniface Mwanzia Kavoi (BVM, PGDE, MSc, PhD) 1. PERSONAL INFORMATION Names: Dr Boniface Mwanzia Kavoi; Date of Birth: April 18, 1972; Nationality: Kenyan; Marital status: Married; Confession: Protestant; Languages: English, Kiswahili; Tel., + 254 02 4446764 Ext 2336 Mobile: +254 720895968 E-mail: [email protected] Contact address: C/o Department of Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology, Chiromo Campus, University of Nairobi, P.O Box 30197-00100, Nairobi. 2. SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS After graduating with a Bachelors degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Nairobi in November 1998, I registered with the Kenya Veterinary Board and began private clinical practice in Machakos and Makueni Counties in Kenya. At the same time, I served as a teacher (Chemistry & Biology) in Masii S.D.A Secondary School in Machakos County. In 2001, I was employed by Choicemeds Pharmaceutical Company as a Medical Representative, a position I 2 held until 2003 when I left to join Mutitu S.D.A Secondary School (Makueni County) as a Science teacher and a Dairy Farm Manager. While working as a teacher in Mutitu S.D.A, I registered for a school-based postgraduate training in education at Egerton University. After completing the teacher training in 2004, I was employed by the University of Nairobi as a Tutorial Fellow in the Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology. My MSc program, which I started immediately after joining the department, was completed in November 2008. My PhD work was started in 2009 and was successfully completed in October 2012. My earlier and current research (theses and publications) mainly focuses on smelling and the smelling tissue in the nasal cavity and the brain of vertebrates. 3. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS (1) Kenya Veterinary Board, (2) Kenya Veterinary Association, (3) International Brain Research Organization (IBRO), (4) Society of Neuroscientists of Africa (SONA) and (5) Kenya Society of Neuroscientists (KSN) 4. ACADEMIC BACKGROUND Year Institution Qualification 2009 – 2012 University of Nairobi Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) 2005 – 2008 University of Nairobi Master of Science (MSc) in Veterinary Anatomy 2003 – 2004 Egerton University Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Subjects: Biology & Chemistry) 1992 – 1998 University of Nairobi Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine (BVM) 1987 – 1990 Mumbuni High School Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education 1979 - 1986 Kyamithenge Pri. School Kenya Certificate of Primary Education 2 3 5. EMPLOYMENT RECORD Year Employer Position(s) held June 2012- Present University of Nairobi Lecturer, Department of Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology 2004 – 2012 University of Nairobi Tutorial Fellow, Department of Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology 2002 – 2004 Mutitu S.D.A Sec. Sch. Teacher: Biology & Chemistry Manager: School dairy farm 2001 - 2002 Choicemeds Pharmaceuticals Medical representative 1999 – 2001 Masii S.D.A Sec. Sch. Teacher: Biology & Chemistry Head: Science Department 6. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES I. PhD Thesis Titled: “The Rabbit Olfactory Mucosa: Postnatal Morphology and the Effects of Anticancer Drugs Vinblastine and Docetaxel”- Completed Oct 1, 2012 II. MSc Thesis Titled: “Comparative Morphology and Morphometry of the Olfactory Mucosa in the Domestic Dog and Sheep”- Graduated Oct 17, 2008 III. PGDE Project Titled: “Causes of Poor Students Performance in Schools within Mbooni Division of Makueni District in Kenya”- Graduated Nov, 30 2004 IV. Full length articles 1. Boniface M. Kavoi, Andrew N. Makanya, Plendl Johanna and Stephen G. Kiama: Morpho-functional Adaptations of the Olfactory Mucosa in Postnatally Developing Rabbits. Anatomical Record 295: 1352-1363, 2012 3 4 2. Boniface M. Kavoi, Andrew N. Makanya and Stephen G. Kiama: Anticancer Drug Vinblastine Sulphate Induces Transient Morphological Changes on the Olfactory Mucosa of the Rabbit. Anatomia Histologia Embryologia 41: 374-387, 2012 3. Boniface Kavoi and Hassanali Jameela (2011): Comparative Morphometry of the Olfactory bulb, Tract and Stria in the Human, Dog and Goat. International Journal of Morphology, 29: 939-946, 2011 4. Andrew N. Makanya, Yosif El-Darawish, Boniface M. Kavoi, Valentin Djonov: Spatial and functional relationships between air conduits and blood capillaries in the pulmonary gas exchange tissue of adult and developing chickens. Microscopy Research & Techniques 74: 159-169, 2011 5. Boniface Kavoi, Andrew Makanya, Jameela Hassanali, Hans-Erik Carlsson, Stephen Kiama: Comparative Functional Structure of the Olfactory Mucosa in the Domestic Dog and Sheep. Annals of Anatomy 192: 329–337, 2010 V. Published abstracts 1. Boniface M. Kavoi, Hassanali Jameela. Comparative Morphometry of the Olfactory Bulb, Tract and Stria in the Human, Dog and Goat. A paper presented at the 10th International Conference of the Society of Neuroscientists of Africa “Topics in Neuroscience: Basic to Clinic” at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 9-11 Feb, 2011 2. Kavoi, B.M, Makanya A. N., Plendl J, Kiama S.G. Morphology of the Olfactory Mucosa after Administration of Vinblastine Sulphate in Adult Rabbits. A paper presented at the 2nd International Conference on Neuroinfection and World Impact at the University of St. Denis, Reunion Island, 26 Nov-7 Dec 2010 3. Kavoi, M.B., Kiama S.G., Makanya A.N. A Comparative Study of the Olfactory Mucosa in the Dog and the Sheep. A paper presented at the 6th 4 5 Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Biennial Scientific Conference held at Upper Kabete Campus, University of Nairobi, 17-19 Sept., 2008 4. Kavoi, M.B. Kiama S.G., Makanya A.N, Hassanali J. Morphometric Comparisons of the Olfactory Mucosa in Suckling and Adult dogs. A paper presented at the 6th Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Biennial Scientific Conference held at Upper Kabete Campus, University of Nairobi, 17-19 Sept., 2008 5. Kavoi, M.B. Ultrastructure of the Olfactory Tissue in Dogs and Sheep. A paper presented at the Department of Neuroscience, Division of Comparative Medicine, Uppsala University, Sweden, 31 Aug., 2007 VI. Papers in preparation 1. A Comparison of Changes in Morphology Induced by Vinblastine and Docetaxel on the Olfactory Mucosa of Rabbits 2. Assessment of olfaction impairment following treatment of adult rabbits with antimicrotubule drugs vinblastine or docetaxel 7. CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS & STUDY VISITS 1. Presented a lecture: Titled “Research in Neuroscience” during the Brain Awareness Day at Chiromo campus, University of Nairobi, March 12, 2011 2. Certificate of participation: The 10th International Conference of the Society of Neuroscientists of Africa (SONA) “Topics in Neuroscience: Basic to Clinic” at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb 9-11, 2011 3. Certificate of participation: The 2nd International Conference on Neuroinfection and World Impact and a joint ARC-WERK IBRO UNESCO School of Neuroscience “Neurobiology of Infectious Diseases: a view for Global Neuroscience” held at the University of St. Denis, Reunion Island, Nov 26- Dec 7, 2010 5 6 4. Certificate of merit: Position 1 in oral presentation at the 7th Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Biennial Scientific Conference and Exhibition held at College of Agriculture & Veterinary Sciences “One Health in a Changing Environment“ Sept 8-10, 2010 5. Certificate of completion: A TEEAL-AGORA Regional Leaders course held at International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi, Dec 1-4, 2009 6. Facilitated: A workshop on piloting curriculum on improving smallholder poultry health and production in Africa held at the Agriculture Information Centre, KARI Nairobi, April 27- May 8, 2009 7. Certificate of participation: Performance Enhancement Strategies Course offered by Empowerment Resource Technologies Ltd and the University of Nairobi, Jan 31, 2009 8. Certificate of participation: First Teaching tools and Workshop in Neuroscience sponsored by IBRO held in Dakar University, Senegal, June 30- July 3, 2008 9. Certificate of participation: Workshop on Good Laboratory Practice held at the College of Biological and Physical Sciences, University of Nairobi, Oct 24-26, 2007 10. Qualifying certificate: Course in Laboratory Animal Science (Felasa- C) taken during a study visit at Department of Neuroscience, Uppsala University, April 14 – Aug 31, 2007 (Also did scanning and transmission electron microscopy for my MSc project) 11. Certificates of attendance: 5th Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Biennial Scientific Conference and Exhibition at the College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, Sep 6- 8, 2006 12. Certificate of participation: Electron Microscopy and Stereology Workshop held at the Departments of Veterinary Anatomy and Pathology, University of Nairobi, Sept 8-10, 2004 6 7 8. TEACHING EXPERIENCE (AT UNIVERSITY LEVEL) 2004 - Present: I have been teaching students pursuing degrees in Veterinary Medicine, Wildlife Management & Conservation, Agriculture, Food Science & Technology, Biochemistry and Biomedical Technology and Diploma in Animal Health & Production. I also teach Laboratory Animal Science to resident and visiting trainees and give lectures during Brain Awareness Campaigns/ meetings. 9. STUDENT SUPERVISION & EXAMINATION 2012, October 23: Examined MSc thesis for Mr. George Gicharu Mwangi, School of Biological Sciences, University of Nairobi 2012, March 5 - May 25: Supervised and examined project work for Mr. Kimemia S. Gachau, BSc Wildlife Management and Conservation student attached at the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (Kenya) LTD, Giraffe Centre. 2011, March 21- June 6: Supervised and examined project work for the following BSc Wildlife
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