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CURRICULUM VITAE

NAME: THOITHI

OTHER NAMES: GRACE NJERI

MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED

DATE OF BIRTH: 18th MARCH 1963

NATIONALITY: KENYAN

PRESENT POSITION: PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY, UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI

A. CONTACT INFORMATION

Address (office) Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry School of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi, P. O. Box 19676-00202, Nairobi.

Address (private) P. O. Box 19902-00202, Nairobi.

Telephone (office) +254-20-2314294 Telephone (mobile) +254-722-780302 Fax +254-20-2711132 e-mail [email protected] [email protected]

B. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

1992 - 1996 Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

1990 - 1992 Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

1981 - 1986 Bachelor of Pharmacy degree University of Nairobi

1979 - 1980 East African Advanced Certificate of Education Alliance Girls High School

1975-1978 East African Certificate of Education

1 Maryhill Girls High School

1968-1974 Certificate of Primary Education Lower Sagana Primary School

C. UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT

1. 2014-Todate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Nairobi.

2. 2004-2014 Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Nairobi.

3. 1998-2004 Senior Lecturer, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Nairobi.

4. 1997-1998 Lecturer, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Nairobi.

5. 1988-1996 Tutorial Fellow, (the then) Department of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi.

D. UNIVERSITY TEACHING AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

At University of Nairobi: 1. Undergraduate (Bachelor of Pharmacy): 1988-Date 2. Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis): 1997-Date 3. Master of Science (Pharmacognosy and Complementary Medicine): 2007-Date 4. Doctor of Philosophy: 2002-Date

THESES SUPERVISION AND EXAMINATION

Completed Masters theses supervision at University of Nairobi: 1. Amugune, Beatrice Kagai. Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis). Development and validation of a liquid chromatographic method for the simultaneous analysis of anticonvulsant drugs. September 2002. 2. Mwagiru, Philip Mushiri. Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis). Development of a liquid chromatographic method and its application in the quality assessment of stavudine-containing products. July 2004. 3. Ndwigah, Stanley Njagih. Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis). Phytochemical investigation and anthelmintic activity of Dombeya rotundifolia Hochst. 2004. 4. Keter, Lucia. Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis). Development of a liquid chromatographic method for the simultaneous analysis of six protease inhibitors. October 2005. 5. Maima, Apollo. Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis). Antimicrobial and phytochemical properties of some medicinal plants used by the Luo community of Kenya. 2006.

2 6. Njogu, Peter. Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis). Phytochemical investigation and antimicrobial activity of Girardinia diversifolia (Link) Friis (Urticacea). December 2007. 7. Ongarora, Dennis Bwagwasi Sure. Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical analysis). Phytochemical investigation and antimicrobial activity Blighia unijugata Bak. Sapindaceae. 2009. 8. Mutai, Peggoty C. Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis). Phytochemical investigation and antimicrobial properties of Rhus natalensis. Bernh. Ex Krauss (Anacardiaceae). 2009. 9. Njuguna, Nicholas Mwaura. Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis). ‘Development and validation of a liquid chromatographic method for the simultaneous determination of diphenhydramine, promethazine and ephedrine contained in cold/cough syrups’. 2009 10. Sifuma, Shaban W. Master of Science (Pharmacognosy and Complementary Medicine) ‘Vintex doniana (Verbenaceae) Evaluation of pharmacological basis of its use in traditional Medicine’. 2011. 11. Onyancha, Jared Misonge. Master of Science (Pharmacognosy and Complementary Medicine). ‘Phytochemistry and Biological Activity of Giant St. John’s Wort (Hypericum keniense Schwein F)’. 2011. 12. Onyambu, Meshack Ondora. Master of Science (Pharmacognosy and Complementary Medicine). Identification and characterization of microbial contaminants content of medicines in Kenya. 2011. 13. Amenya, Hesbon Zablon. Master of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology. Acute and subacute toxicological studies of Rapanea melanophloes in laboratory rats. 2011. 14. Mbae, Ernest Gitonga. Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis). ‘Development and validation of a liquid chromatographic method for the simultaneous determination of caffeine, chlorzoxzzone, codeine, diclofenac, doxylamine, ibuprofen and paracetamol in analgesic preparations. 2011. 15. Mwihia, Evalyn. Master of Science in Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Diagnosis. ‘ Toxicity testing of Albizia gummiferra and ethnoveterinary treatment of East Coast Fever’. January 2013. 16. Ngomo, Jeremiah N. Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis). Phytochemical and antimalarial investigation of Casalpinia volkensii. February 2013.

Ongoing Masters theses supervision 1. Thuo, Boniface Mburu. Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis). 2. Muthuma, Dennis Kirubi. Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis). 3. Muema, Stanley. Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis).

Masters Theses Internal Examiner 1. Okalebo, Faith Apolot. Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis). Phytochemical and pharmacological investigation into Clematis brachiata Thunberg. 2. Amugune, Beatrice Kagai. Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis) 3. Mwagiru, Philip. Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis) 4. Ndwigah, Stanley Njagih. Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis) 5. Keter, Lucia. Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis) 6. Maima, Apollo. Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis) 7. Njogu, Peter. Master of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutical Analysis)

3 Masters Theses External Examiner 1. Buma, Charles Deus. Master of Pharmacy (Clinical Pharmacy). The Naivety of HIV/AIDs patients to antiretroviral drugs and patient sourcing of antiretroviral drugs in Dar es Salaam’. Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences. December 2008.

2. Bugusu Celestine Nyamweru. Master of Pharmacy (Quality Assurance and Quality Control). Development and validation of HPTLC densitometric method for simultaneous analysis of Lamivudine, Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and Efavirenz drugs in tablets. Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences. July 2012.

3. Bwiro, Joseph. Master of Pharmacy (Quality Assurance and Quality Control). Development and validation of assay and dissolution method for fixed dose combination of Lamivudine, Tenofovir and Effavirenz Tablet. September 2011.

Completed Doctor of Philosophy theses supervision

1. Ndwigah, Stanley Njagih. A study of the phytochemistry of Dombeya rotundifolia and Hydnora abyssinica. University of Nairobi. Defended April 2013.

2. Amugune, Beatrice Kagai. Screening, isolation and characterization of antifungal principles from some traditional herbal medicines in Kenya. University of Nairobi. Submitted for defense . November 2013.

Ongoing Doctor of Philosophy theses supervision

1. Mutai, Peggoty C. Medicinal Chemistry Progression of Phytochemicals from Dalbergia melanoxylon. University of Cape Town. Submitted 2013.

2. Kahiga, Titus Muhu. Kenyatta University. Evaluation of efficacy and safety of ‘Mupal’, a herbal drug used for treatment of peptic ulcer disease using rats. Registration 2011?

3. Onyambu, Meshack. Chromatographic fingerprinting and quality evaluation of Warbugia ugadensis based herbal materials in Kenya. Kenyatta University. Registration 2013.

Doctor of Philosophy Theses: External Exerrminer

1. Bano, Husan. Biological and chemical studies on Commicarpus boissieri (Heimerl) Cufod.; Salmalia malbarica (DC) and Xanthium strumarium Linn. University of Karachi. August 2009.

Doctor of Philosophy Theses: Member, Board of Examiners 1. Abuga, Kennedy Omondi. Doctor of Philosophy. A study of the Antimalarial constituents of Cassia abbreviate Oliv. and Strychnos henningsii Gilg. Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy. University of Nairobi. 2009.

2. Njaanake, Humphrey Kariuki. Schistosoma haematobium and soil-transmitted helminthic infections in primary school children in the Tana Delta, Kenya: Assessment

4 of morbidity patterns, treatment and spatial distribution. University of Nairobi Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases. 2012.

3. Oluka, Margaret Ngwono. Doctor of Philosophy. Pharmacogenetics of drug metabolizing enzymes and clinical implications in Kenyan populations. Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, School of Pharmacy. University of Nairobi. October 2012.

4. Maru, Shital Mahindra. Doctor of Philosophy. Formulation Development of zidovudine- Lamivudine fixed dose combination paediatric mini-matrices by hot melt extrusion. Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice. School of Pharmacy. University of Nairobi. February 2013.

5. Nyaboga, Evans Nyaega. Doctor of Philosophy. Genetic Transformation of Cassava (Manihot esculenta) for Abiotic Stress Tolerance. Department of Biochemistry, School of Medicine. University of Nairobi. February 2013.

6. Odoyo June, Elijah. Doctor of Philosophy. Wound healing and resumption of sex following medical circumcision of adult males in Kisumu, Kenya. University of Nairobi. 8th April 2013.

7. Ndwigah, Stanley Njagih. Doctor of Philosophy. A study of the phytochemistry of Dombeya rotundifolia and Hydnora abyssinica. University of Nairobi. 19th April 2013.

UNDERGRADUATE EXTERNAL EXAMINER

1. 2003 to 2006. Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Muhimbili College of Health Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam. Tanzania. 2. 2010. Department of Pharmacy. Makerere University. Uganda. 3. Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy, Muhimbili College of Health Sciences, University of Dar es Salaam. Tanzania.

E. PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS EDITOR/REVIEWER

1. Editor: The East and Central Africa Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2000-Date). 2. Reviewer: Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2010- 2012). 3. Reviewer: Public Health Journal (2012). 4. Reviewer: Journal of Chromatographic Science (2013).

F. ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

1. March 2008-March 2012: Dean, School of Pharmacy

2. June 2007- March 2008: Acting Dean, School of Pharmacy

3. June 2007-2012: Member, Deans’ Committee

4. August 2008-Date: Member, Board of Postgraduate Studies

5. July 2004 to June 2007: Chairman, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry.

6. July 2004-2012: Member, Senate

7. 2006 to 2007: Acted as Dean at various times.

8. 1999-2004: Acted as Chairman at various times.

9. 1997 to Date: Member, Various School of Pharmacy Committees.

10. 2004 to Date : Member of College Academic Board

11. 2007 to 2012 : Member of College Management Board

12. 2004 to Date : Member of College Appointment Committees at various times

13. 2006 to Date : Member of Senate Disciplinary and Appeals Committees at various times

14. 2013 to Date: College of Health Sciences representative to the Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL) Board.

G. PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATIONS/ACTIVITIES

1. 1999-2005: Technical expert in Committee of Drug (human) Registration of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Kenya.

2. 2001 (October, November): Measuring drug prices in low and middle-income countries. The Kenya Study. Health Action International and World Health Organisation co-funded study. (Role: Researcher. Principal investigator for Kenyan study: I. O. Kibwage).

3. 2002 (October, November): Development and pretesting of tools for measuring access to antimalarial medicines in Kenya. World Health Organization funded study. (Role: Researcher. Principal investigator: I. O. Kibwage).

4. 2003 to 2005: Member of Technical Evaluation Committee for Purchase of Drugs. Kenyatta National Hospital.

5. 2003- 2005: Member, Education Technical Committee of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya.

6. March 2005: Contributor-Kenya National Guidelines for Research and Development of HIV/AIDS Vaccines. Ministry of Health. Kenya.

7. January 2006-July 2007: Chairman, Technical expert in Committee of Drug (Veterinary) Registration of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Kenya.

8. February 2010: Member, Committee to edit the Kenya National Pharmaceutical Policy(KNPP). Ministry of Health.

9. 2004-2011: Board of Management Member: National Quality Control Laboratory.

10. Aug. 2006 to Jan 2007: Task Force Member, Health Research Capacity Strengthening Initiative, Kenya. A joint initiative of Wellcome Trust, Department of Foreign International Development (DFID), International Development Research Centre (IDRC).

11. Jan. 2007 to 2008: Member, Interim Executive Committee for the creation of a National Health Research Consortium. A joint initiative of Wellcome Trust, Department of Foreign International Development (DFID), International Development Research Centre (IDRC).

12. 2007 (November, December): Antimalarial Medicines in Kenya: Availability, Quality and Registration Status. A Ministry of Health survey, funded by World Health Organization. (Role: Data Analysis and Report writing).

13. 2008 : Good governance for medicines (GGM). A Ministry of Health survey, funded by World Health Organization. (Role: Principal investigator and National Assessor).

14. June-July 2010: Reviewer: Curriculum of Bachelor of Pharmacy, University of Namibia. Supported by USAID through Management Sciences for Health.

15. 2010-1011. Quality Assurance Expert Committee of the Pharmacy and Poisons Board.

16. 2012-Date: Representative of the East African Community Partner States in the African Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Advisory committee.

H. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

1. 1987 : Registered Pharmacist. Kenya.

2. Member: Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK).

3. Member: Kenya Women Pharmacists Association (KEWOPHA).

4. Member: The Natural Product Research Network for Eastern and Central Africa (NAPRECA).

5. Member: Kenya National Academy of Sciences

6. Former Member: Pharmaceutical Society of Belgium.

I. AWARDS

1. The Upjohn Company - Certificate of Merit for best University of Nairobi final year student in the Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine - 1985/86

2. Kamala Memorial - Gold medal for best University of Nairobi final year student in Faculty of Medicine - 1985/86

3. Gandhi Smarak Nidhi Fund - Merit Award for best University of Nairobi final year student in Faculty of Medicine - 1985/86

J. PROJECTS AND FUNDING

1. Project Title: In vitro testing of Kenyan medicinal plants for anthelmintic activity (F/3010-1). Investigator: Grace N. Thoithi Funding agent: International Foundation for Science (IFS), Sweden. Period: 2000-2001

2. Project Title: Evaluation of medicinal plants for anthelmintic activity (ARF/LSKP/1001078/1) Principal Investigator: Peter Gathumbi, Principle Co-investigator: Grace N. Thoithi Funding agent: Agricultural Research Fund (ARF), Kenya Period: 2000-2003. Won Third National Scientific Award.

3. Project Title: Evaluation of extracts from selected medicinal plants in Kenya for anthelmintic activity (2001 AR 006). Principal-Investigator: Grace N. Thoithi Funding agent: Africa Career Awards (ACA), Rockefeller Foundation, U.S.A. Period: 2001-2003

4. Project Title: Screening of some plants used traditionally in Vihiga district, Western Kenya for anti-fungal activity Principal Investigator: Grace N. Thoithi Graduate Student: Beatrice Amugune Funding agent: African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD). Period: 2005-2006

5. Project Title: Screening of some plants used traditionally in Vihiga district, Western Kenya for anti-fungal activity Principal Investigator: Grace N. Thoithi Graduate Student: Beatrice Amugune Funding agent: African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD). Period: 2007-2008.

6. Project Title: Evaluation and commercialization of medicinal plants’ extracts for improved livelihoods: A case study of East Coast Fever Principal Investigator: Peter Gathumbi, Co-investigator: Grace N. Thoithi Funding agent: Kenya Agricultural Productivity Project (KAPP), Kenya Period: 2007-2010.

7. Title: Global Institute for BioExploration (GIBEX-Africa). Principal Investigator in Kenya: Grace N. Thoithi GIBEX-Africa is a component of GIBEX, established by Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey and the University of Illinois at Urbana, Champaign. It is a research and development network that promotes ethical natural product-based bioprospecting of medicines. It provides a

8 unique opportunity for technology transfer, educational and capacity building programs as well as fora for knowledge sharing. Period: 2008 to Date.

8. Project title: MEDISHARE: Improving Capacity of Health Sector Researchers in ACP HEIs by Sharing Worldwide Recognized IT Tools and Experiences. Funding agency: European Community Lead Partner (No 1): Marisa De Rosa, CINECA (Bologna, Italy) Partner 2: Grace N. Thoithi, University of Nairobi (Kenya) Partner 3: Olipa Ngassapa, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (Tanzania) Partner 4: Richard O. Adome, Makerere University (Uganda) Partner 5: Matteo Sgarzi, Almalaurea (Bologna, Italy) Period: 2008-2010

9. RAF 2008: Expanding and strengthening radiopharmaceutical services in Africa Country Coordinator: Grace N. Thoithi Funder: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) National Contact: National Liaison Officer (CEO, National Council of Science and Technology) Period: 2009-2013

10. Health Services and Implementation Research and Clinical Excellence (SIRCLE) Lead Partner: KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Program (Mike English, Sam Kinyanjui) Partner 2: University of Nairobi (Grace N. Thoithi, Fred Were, Aggrey Wassuna, Koigi Kamau) Partner 3: Ministry of Medical Services (Rachel Nyamai) Funder: Consortium for National Health Research. Period: 2011-1014

11. Project Title: Kenya/South Africa Collaborative Research: Novel Approaches towards Identification of New Anthelmintic Drugs through Bioprospecting Principal Investigator, Kenya: Grace N. Thoithi Principal Investigator, South Africa: Kelly Chibale Funding Agent, Kenya: National Council for Science and Technology Funding Agent, Kenya: National Research Foundation Period: May 2011-2013

12. RAF 6049: Expanding and improving Radiopharmacy in Africa. Country Coordinator: Grace N. Thoithi. Funder: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). National Contact: National Liaison Officer (CEO, National Council of Science and Technology). Project Management Officer: Ms. Thabisile Moleah, IAEA, Vienna. Project has no funding directly to country but capacity building through training funded by IAEA headquarters. Period: 2014-2017.

9 K. RESEARCH ACTIVITIES/EXPERIENCE

1. 1985-1986: Undergraduate thesis on the phytochemistry of twigs of Croton macrostachyus found in Kenya. Structural elucidation of the isolated compounds was done and the work has been published.

2. 1988-1990: Collaborative research in the then Department of Pharmacy that was working on the Croton species found in Kenya. Many compounds, including the novel compounds chiromodine and epoxychiromodine, were isolated from C. megalocarpus. Constituents of C. sylvaticus were also isolated and characterized.

3. 1990-1996: Masters and doctoral studies by research on the chemical stability of some sugar- modified nucleosides using liquid chromatography and other methods (gas chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, ultra-violet spectroscopy, infra-red spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance and titrimetric methods).

4. 1997-Date: Day to day supervision of research at Drug Analysis Research Unit (DARU) - routine analysis of commercial samples and research on development of methods for analysis of combinations of antituberculosis, antimalarial, antiepilepsy and antiretroviral drugs, amongst others.

5. 1997-Date: Investigation of Kenyan plants containing essential oils. Determination of the chemical composition of oils of various plants and their antimicrobial activity.

6. 2000-Date: Research on evaluation of Kenyan medicinal plants for their anthelmintic activity.

L. SHORT COURSES:

1. Experimental design and analysis of variance (ANOVA). Reken Centrum, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. 1994/1995.

2. Leadership and Development Worker Techniques. ‘Stichting-Lodewijk De Raet’- Institution of Public Utility. Brussel, Belgium. 1991/1992.

3. Netherlands Language Course. Instituut Voor Lavende Talen, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. 1991/1992.

4. Computer programs (self-taught): MSDOS, MSWord, Harvard Graphics, Lotus, Excel, Statistica, Chemwindows, Powerpoint.

5. Information Technology (IT) Basics Training Course. Regional IT Training Center. Satellife Healthnet Kenya. KNH Training Center. Nairobi. Kenya. 7-10th December 1999.

6. Information Technology (IT) Trainers Course. Regional IT Training Center. Satellife Healthnet Kenya. Nairobi. Kenya. 5-7th July 2000.

7. Reproductive Health and Contraception for Pharmacy Personnel: Trainers of Trainers Workshop. Nairobi. 4-5th August 2003.

8. Strategic online publishing workshop for African Journal On-Line (AJOL) editors and production staff. Organised by International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications (INASP). Nairobi. 4th-6th October 2004.

9. HIV⁄AIDS Pharmaceutical Management Training. By Management Sciences for Health (MSH). Dar es Salaam. 9th-13th January 2006.

10. In-House Training program on Financial Management and Human Resource Management for Chairmen of Departments of the University of Nairobi. By Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE). Nairobi. 2nd-4th February 2006.

11. Making African Journals More Visible (And More Used). A Joint International Network for the Availability of Scientific Publications (INASP)-HINARI Workshop. Nairobi. 21st-22nd May 2006.

12. In-House Training program for Chief Internal Examiners of the University of Nairobi. Nairobi.13th-14th July 2006.

13. Results-Based Management for Senior University of Nairobi Management. By Public Service Results and Development Secretariat, Office of the President. Nairobi. 4th-5th April 2007.

14. Outcome Mapping. Organized by Consortium for National Health Research. Nairobi. 4th-9th February 2008.

15. Training in Pedagogy. Organized by the University of Nairobi. Nairobi, Kenya. 14-16th January 2009.

16. Advanced Course in Health Research Methods. Organizer: Regional Aids Training Network (RATN). Date: 22nd February- 8th March 2010.

17. Integrity testing training. Trainers from Kenya Anti-Corruption Agency (KACA). Organizer: University of Nairobi. Nairobi. 15th March 2010.

M. ORGANIZING OF REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIA, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS

1. Botanicals: From research to commercialization symposium. Organizing Committee Chairman: G. N. Thoithi. University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya. 15th March 2010.

2. Preserving and Evaluating Biodiversity through Documentation and the Screens-to-Nature Technology. Training Workshop Organizing Committee Chairman: G. N. Thoithi. University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya. March 16th-20th, 2010

3. Eighth advanced training program on research and development of medicinal plants for African countries. Funded by Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China through Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and University of Nairobi. Organizing Committee Member: G. N. Thoithi.1-15th November 2010.

4. Hospital Radiopharmacy – IAEA Operational Levels 1 & 2. A International Atomic Energy Agency Training Course. Organizing Committee Chairman: G. N. Thoithi. Nairobi. 2-6th July 2012.

5. Medishare regional conference. Organizing Committee Chairman: G. N. Thoithi.Nairobi. 2009

6. Medishare closing conference. Organizing Committee Chairman: G. N. Thoithi.Nairobi. 26th- 27th October, 2010.

N. SYMPOSIA, CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

1. 8th Danube Symposium on Chromatography, Warsaw, Poland. 2nd - 6th September 1991.

2. 4th International Symposium on Drug Analysis, Liege, Belgium. 5th - 8th May 1992.

3. 11th Fabian Symposium, Tilburg, The Netherlands. 27th November 1992.

4. 12th Fabian Symposium, Utrecht, The Netherlands. 26th November 1993.

5. Fifth Forum of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Blankenberge, Belgium. 18th -19th March 1994.

6. 11th International Round Table: Nucleosides, Nucleotides and their Biological Applications. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. 7th-11th September 1994.

7. 5th International Symposium on Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis. Stockholm, Sweden. 21st-23rd September 1994.

8. 13th 'Fabian' Symposium . NV Organon, Oss, The Netherlands. 18th November 1994.

9. 5th International Symposium on Drug Analysis. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven. Belgium. 12 th -15 th September 1995.

10. Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya Annual Symposium. Nyeri. Kenya. 29th May- 1st June1998.

11. Campaign for Access to Essential Medicines. Organised by Medicins Sans Frontier (MSF) and Health Action International (HAI). Nairobi. Kenya. 15-16th June 2000.

12. Southern and Eastern African Veterinary Drug Regulatory Affairs Conference (SEAVDRAC). Nairobi. Kenya. 24-27th July 2000.

13. Workshop on improving the focus and impacts of development research. Africa Career Awards, Rockefeller Foundation. Nairobi. Kenya. 12-16th November 2000.

14. The 9th Symposium of The Natural Product Research Network for Eastern and Central Africa (NAPRECA). Nairobi. Kenya. 27th-31st August, 2001.

12 15. Establishment of Application, guidelines forms and certificates for Drug Registration in Kenya. Through the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Ministry of Health. Lake Baringo. June 2001.

16. Establishment of Application, guidelines forms and certificates for Drug Registration in Kenya. Through the Pharmacy and Poisons Board, Ministry of Health. Tsavo. Kenya. December 2001.

17. Drug Analysis 2002. Brugge, Belgium. 21-25th April 2002.

18. Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya Annual Symposium. Mombasa, Kenya. 30th May-1st June 2002.

19. Kenya Industrial Property Institute (KIPI)/World Intellectual Properties Organization (WIPO) Seminar on Intellectual Property Rights in Universities. Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya. 3rd - 6th September 2002.

20. Workshop on Advocacy of Access, Use and control of Licit Drugs in Kenya for Healthcare Providers. Organized by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. Nairobi. Kenya. 24-25th June 2003.

21. The 13th International Conference on AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections in Africa (ICASA). Nairobi. Kenya. 21-26th September 2003.

22. Faculty of Pharmacy (University of Nairobi) Curriculum Review Workshop. Nyeri. Kenya. 2- 6th November 2003.

23. Second National Congress on Quality Improvement in Healthcare, Medical Research and Traditional Medicine. Mbagathi. Kenya. 24-28th November 2003.

24. Good Laboratory Practice Training Workshop. Sponsored by World Health Organisation. Nairobi. Kenya. 1-3rd April 2004.

25. Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya Annual Symposium. Mombasa. Kenya. May-June 2004.

26. The Intersectorial Workshop on Traditional Medicine, HIV/AIDS, Research and Sustainable Development on Kenya. Nairobi. Kenya. 15-17th June 2004.

27. African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD). Final Reports’ Presentation- SecondCall Research Projects (Role: Panelist). Juja. Kenya. 9-10th September 2004.

28. A Joint College of Health Sciences-University of Nairobi Enterprises Workshop. Beyond Module Two. Nairobi. 22nd-24th June 2006.

29. School of Pharmacy Undergraduate Curriculum Review Workshop. Nyeri. 3rd -6th September 2006.

30. Post Graduate Diploma in Drug Management and Supply Curriculum Development Workshop. Embu. 10th -14th September 2006.

13 31. Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya Annual Symposium. Mombasa. Kenya. 31st May-3rd June 2007.

32. The role of a parliamentary office of science and Technology (POST) and pairing scheme between parliamentarians and scientists in East Africa. By Kenya National Academy of Sciences. Nairobi. 29th-30th June 2007.

33. The 12th Symposium of The Natural Product Research Network for Eastern and Central Africa (NAPRECA). Kampala. Uganda 22nd-25th July 2007.

34. The Twelfth International meeting on Recent Developments in Pharmaceutical Analysis (RDPA). Island of Elba, Italy. 23rd-27th September 2007.

35. Translating Health Research into Policy and Practice. Organised by University of Nairobi Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases. Nairobi. Kenya. 11th-12th October 2007.

36. Training on Assessment Instrument, Good Governance for Medicines Programme, Organized by World Health Organization. Lusaka, Zambia. 8th-10th April 2008.

37. Translating New Technologies to improve Public Health in Africa: Part of the Keystone Symposia Global Health Series. Kampala, Uganda. 15th-20th May 2008.

38. International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) 2008 Congress. Basel, Switzerland. 30th August - 4th September 2008.

39. Good Governance for Medicines Workshop. World Health Organization. Geneva, Switzerland. 7th-10th October 2008.

40. Project MEDISHARE: Improving Capacity of Health Sector Reserchers in ACP HEIs by Sharing Worldwide Recognized IT Tools and Experiences. Bologna, Italy. 21st-24th October 2008.

41. Global Institute for Bioexploration (GIBEX)-Africa Conference. Cape Town, South Africa. 3rd- 6th November 2008.

42. National Seminar on Intellectual Property and Public Health. Organized by Ministry of Trade, Kenya and World Trade Organization. Nairobi, Kenya. 17-18th February 2009.

43. Scientific stakeholders forum for emerging vaccines: A Public Health Priority. Nairobi. 26th March 2009.

44. Pharmacy and Poisons Board stakeholders meeting for guidelines for National Pharmacovigilance systems in Kenya. Naivaha. 9th June 2009.

45. Pharmacy and Poisons Board stakeholders meeting for Kenya National Pharmaceutical Policy. Naivasha. 24th June 2009.

46. Good governace for medicines human resources training. Geneva. Switzerland. 29th June-3rd July 2009.

47. Medishare networking and training course. Padua, Bologna, Rome. 11-18th July 2009.

48. Radiopharmacy training in Africa plus Train the Trainers in Competency based Hot-Lab training. Belleville. South Africa. 27-31st July 2009.

7. Botanicals: From research to commercialization symposium. Organizing Committee Chairman: G. N. Thoithi. University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya. 15th March 2010.

8. Preserving and Evaluating Biodiversity through Documentation and the Screens-to-Nature Technology. Training Workshop Organizing Committee Chairman: G. N. Thoithi. University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya. March 16th-20th, 2010.

49. Collaborative Trial: Bioanalytical Investigations: Organized by WHO and GTZ. Nairobi. 12th- 13th April 2010. 50. National Quality Control Laboratory Strategic Plan Workshop. Naivasha. 20-24th September 2010.

51. Africa Network for Drugs and Diagnostics Innovation (ANDI). Organizer: World Health Organization. Nairobi. 11th-14th October 2010.

52. Sensitisation workshop on Pre-Award Assessment of Institutions Participating in Centers/ Communities of Research Excellence (CoReS). Organizer: Consortium for National Health Research. Nairobi. 15th October 2010.

53. Leadership and management curriculum Integration. Organizers: School of Pharmacy, UON and Management Scieces for Health (MSH). Naivasha. 7-9th November 2010.

54. Consultatitve meeting on the East Africa Community Pharmaceutical Manufacturing plan of action. Nairobi. 12th November 2009.

55. Dissemination of M&E on Access to Essential Medicines in Kenya and Consultation on the Draft National Pharmaceutical Policy. Nairobi. 6-7th December 2010

56. Leadership and management curriculum Integration. Organizers: School of Pharmacy, UON and Management Scieces for Health (MSH). Naivasha. 8-10th December 2010.

57. Leadership and management curriculum Integration. Organizers: School of Pharmacy, UON and Management Scieces for Health (MSH). Elementaita. 14-16th March 2011.

58. Sensitization of the University of Nairobi Staff on Anti-Corruption Strategies. Nairobi. 13th April 2011.

59. IAEA National Project Coordinators Workshop. Organizer: National Council for Science and Technology. Nairobi. 20-21st April 2011.

60. Educational visit for Deans and Directors of College of Health Sciences to the University of Maryland (Baltimore) and the Univerity of Washington (Seattle). 7-21st May 2011.

15 61. Climatic Change and Adaptation. Organizer: University of Nairobi. Nairobi. 30th May 2011

62. Leadership and management curriculum Integration. Organizers: School of Pharmacy, UON and Management Scieces for Health (MSH). Nairobi. 8th-10 June 2011

63. RAF 2008 Regional Midterm coordinating meeting. Dar es Salaam. 22-26th August 2011.

64. Translating Evidence into Policy. Organizer: Consortium for Naional Health Research. Nairobi.21-22nd June 2011.

65. The 14th Symposium of The Natural Product Research Network for Eastern and Central Africa (NAPRECA). Nairobi August 2011.

66. SIRCLE collaboration annual meeting. Nairobi. November 2011.

67. E-learning College of Health Sciences writers workshop. Nairobi. 15th December 2011.

68. Board of Post Graduate Studies Strategic Planning Workshop. Nairobi. 15-17th April 2012.

69. Sensitization workshop on anti-plagiarism. Organized byUniversity of Nairobi. Nairobi. 9th February 2012.

70. E-Learning writers and reviewers workshop. Naivasha. 26-30th March 2012.

71. E-Learning writing, review and revision of instructional materials workshop for Schools of Medicine, Pharmacy, Dental Sciences and Nursing. Naivasha. 10-16th June 2012.

72. E-Learning writers and reviewers workshop. Naivasha. 26th August- 1st September 2012.

73. SIRCLE collaboration annual meeting. Nairobi. 21st November 2012.

74. 2012 Africa-EU Cooperation Forum on ICT’. November 28-29, 2012, Lisbon, Portugal.

75. E-Learning training orientation for tutors to support students both face to face and on-line. Nairobi. 25-28th February 2013.

76. RAF 2008 (Strengthening and Expanding Radiopharmacy Services in Africa) Final Coordination Meeting. 18-20th November 2013. Addis Ababa. Ethiopia.

77. The First Radiopharmacy Symposium in Africa. 19-20th November 2013.

78. Sensizitation Workshop on Postgraduate Matters for Deans/Directors, Chairmen of Departments and Postgraduate Committees’Chairmen. Organised by Board of Post Graduate Studies, University of Nairobi. Nairobi. 10th December 2013.

79. Logical Framework Approach. Organised by IAEA National Liaison Officer in Kenya with Trainers from IAEA Headquarters. Nairobi. 17th-21st February 2014.

16 80. “Promoting Education and Training: Development of Web-based Accredited Training in Operational Radiopharmacy” and RAF 6049 Task Force Meeting “To develop a Training Programme for PGD in Radiopharmacy and Identify a Designated Training Centre”. 17th -21st March 2014. IAEA Headquarters. Vienna, Austria.

81. E-Learning tutors orientation workshop. Chiromo Campus. Nairobi. 20-22 May 2014.

82. E-Learning joint writers’ workshop for CHS, CAVS and CEES. Nairobi. 26th-29th May 2014.

83. Undergraduate Curriculum Review Workshop. School of Pharmacy. Nairobi. 19th June 2014.

84. Project coordinators sensitization meeting on peaceful uses of nuclear science and technology. Organized by National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI). Nairobi. 20th June 2014.

85. Project coordinators meeting for Country Programme Framework 2011-2016 and meeting with Project Management Officer. Organized by NLO Kenya. Nairobi. 22-23rd July 2014.

86. School of Pharmacy Undergraduate and Postgraduate Curricular Review Workshop. 22nd-26th September, 2014.

N. SEMINARS AND SYMPOSIUM PRESENTATIONS

1. G. Thoithi, A. Van Schepdael, P. Herdewijn, E. Roets and J. Hoogmartens. Kinetics of hydrolysis of monoamino analogues of 2'- or 3'-deoxyadenosine and 2'- or 3'-deoxy- 9-(ß-D- lyxo-pentofuranosyl)adenine from adenine, Poster presentation at 8th Danube ymposium on Chromatography, Warsaw, Poland. 2nd - 6th September 1991.

2. G. Thoithi, A. Van Schepdael, P. Herdewijn, E. Roets and J. Hoogmartens. Influence of amination of the sugar on the stability of 2'- or 3'-deoxyadenosine and 2'- or 3'-deoxy- 9-(ß-D- lyxo-pentofuranosyl)adenine from adenine. Poster and oral presentation at 4th International Symposium on Drug Analysis, Liege, Belgium. 5th - 8th May 1992.

3. G. Thoithi, A. Van Schepdael, P. Herdewijn, E. Roets and J. Hoogmartens. Liquid chromatographic separation of monoamino analogues of 2'- or 3'-deoxyadenosine and 2'- or 3'- deoxy- 9-(ß-D-lyxo-pentofuranosyl)adenine from adenine, Poster presentation at 11th Fabian Symposium, Tilburg, The Netherlands. 27th November 1992.

4. G. Thoithi, A. Van Schepdael, P. Herdewijn, E. Roets and J. Hoogmartens. Liquid chromatographic separation of diamino analogues of 2'- or 3'-deoxyadenosine from adenine, Poster presentation at 12th Fabian Symposium, Utrecht, The Netherlands. 26th November 1993.

5. G. Thoithi, A. Van Schepdael, P. Herdewijn, E. Roets and J. Hoogmartens. Evaluation of kinetics of acid hydrolysis of 2'- or 3'-deoxyadenosine by liquid chromatography, Oral presentation at Fifth Forum of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Blankenberge, Belgium. 18th -19th March 1994.

17 6. G. Thoithi, A. Van Schepdael, P. Herdewijn, E. Roets and J. Hoogmartens. Hydrolysis of diamino analogues of 2'- or 3'-deoxyadenosine.. Poster presentation at 11th International Round Table: Nucleosides, Nucleotides and their Biological Applications. 7th-11th Sept. 1994. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium.

7. G. Thoithi, A. Van Schepdael, P. Herdewijn, E. Roets and J. Hoogmartens. Liquid chromatographic separation of diamino analogues of 2'- or 3'-deoxyadenosine from adenine, Poster presentation with oral session at 5th International Symposium on Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis. 21st-23rd Sept. 1994. Stockholm, Sweden.

8. G. Thoithi, A. Van Schepdael, P. Herdewijn, E. Roets and J. Hoogmartens Kinetics of hydrolysis of diamino analogues of 2'- or 3'-deoxyadenosine. Poster presentation with oral session at 5th International Symposium on Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis. 21st-23rd Sept. 1994. Stockholm, Sweden.

9. Van Schepdael, G. Thoithi, F. Heerinckx, A. Van Aerschot, P. Herdewijn, E. Roets and J. Hoogmartens. Liquid chromatographic stability study of thymidine and 1-(2-deoxy--D- erythro-pentofuranosyl)thymine. Oral presentation at 5th International Symposium on Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis. 21st-23rd Sept. 1994. Stockholm, Sweden.

10. G. Thoithi. Kinetics of mono- and diamino analogues of 2’- or 3’-deoxyadenosine. Oral doctoral seminar presentation at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. 17th-11th 1994.

11. G. Thoithi, A. Van Schepdael, P. Herdewijn, E. Roets and J. Hoogmartens. Kinetics of hydrolysis of diamino analogues of 2'- or 3'-deoxyadenosine. Poster presentation at 13th 'Fabian' Symposium on 18th Nov. 1994 at NV Organon, Oss, The Netherlands.

12. G. Thoithi, A. Van Schepdael, P. Herdewijn, E. Roets and J. Hoogmartens. Liquid chromatographic separation of hexopyranosyl nucleosides from their degradation products. Poster presentation with oral session at 5th International Symposium on Drug Analysis 12 th - 15 th Sept. 1995. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven. Belgium.

13. Grace Thoithi. Chemical kinetics and drug stability. Oral doctoral seminar presentation at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences , Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium. 21st Sept. 1995.

14. J. W. Mwangi, H. A. Oketch-Rabah, I. O. Kibwage and G. N. Thoithi.Traditional herbal medicine in Kenya. Oral presentation at International Conference on Medicinal Pants, Traditional Medicines and Local Communities in Africa: Changes and opportunities of the New Millenium. International Centre for Research in Agroforestry (ICRAF). UN Avenue. Nairobi. Kenya. 16-19th May 2000.

15. J. W. Mwangi, H. A. Oketch-Rabah, I. O. Kibwage and G. N. Thoithi. Pharmacy andAlternative Medicines. Oral presentation at the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) National Symposium. Mombasa. Kenya.2nd June 2000.

16. G. N. Thoithi, N. Maingi, P. K. Gathumbi, J. W. Mwangi and I. O. Kibwage. The anthelmintic activity of extracts from some medicinal plants of Kenya, Oral presentation at The 9th

18 Symposium of The Natural Product Research Network for Eastern and Central Africa (NAPRECA), Nairobi. Kenya. 27th-31st August, 2001.

17. P. K. Gathumbi, R. Pelle, J. Wando, G. N. Thoithi, J. W. Mwangi, I. O. Kibwage and D. N. Maingi. A baseline study on plants used to treat animal trypanosomosis in Kenya: a community based approach. Naivasha. Kenya. October, 2001.

18. J. W. Mwangi, I. O. Kibwage and G. N. Thoithi. First National Congress on Quality Improvement in Health Care, Medical Research and Traditional Medicines. Quality Health to All Kenyans. Mbagathi. Kenya. Nov, 2001.

19. I. O. Kibwage, G. N. Thoithi, K. O. Abuga, B. Amugune, K. Bosire and S. N. Ndwigah, Measuring drug prices in low and middle income countries. The Kenya Report. Measuring drug prices in low- and middle-lncome countries: The development of a methodology manual. Project meeting. Bellagio, Italy, 3rd-7th December 2001.

20. G. N. Thoithi, I. O. Kibwage, O. Kingondu, E. Roets and J. Hoogmartens. Liquid chromatographic separation of isoniazid, pyrazinamide and rifampicin on a reversed- phase silica column. Drug Analysis 2002. Brugge, Belgium. 21-25th April 2002.

21. G. N. Thoithi, K. O. Abuga, J. W. Mwangi and I. O. Kibwage, Quality Control of Herbal Medicines. Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya Annual Symposium. Mombasa, Kenya. 30th May- 1st June 2002. J. W.

22. J. W. Mwangi, I. O. Kibwage and G. N. Thoithi. Evidence based Complementary medicines. Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya Annual Symposium. Mombasa, Kenya. 30th May-1st June 2002.

23. I. O. Kibwage, G. N. Thoithi, K. O. Abuga, J. M. Nguyo, J. N. Ngugi and O. K. Kingondu. Quality of some antiretrovirals and related drugs in Kenya. Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya Annual Symposium. Mombasa, Kenya. 30th May- 1st June 2002.

24. G. N. Thoithi. Pharmaceutical Chemistry Undergraduate Curriculum: Update and Review. Oral Presentation. Faculty of Pharmacy (University of Nairobi) Curriculum Review Workshop. Outspan Hotel. Nyeri. Kenya. 2-6th November 2003.

25. G. N. Thoithi. Staff Welfare and Discipline. Oral Presentation. Faculty of Pharmacy (University of Nairobi) Curriculum Review Workshop. Outspan Hotel. Nyeri. Kenya. 2-6th November 2003.

26. G. N. Thoithi. Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry Undergraduate Curriculum Review. Oral Presentation. Faculty of Pharmacy (University of Nairobi) Curriculum Review Workshop. Outspan Hotel. Nyeri. Kenya. 2-6th November 2003.

27. J. W. Mwangi, G. N. Thoithi and I. O. Kibwage. National Policy on Traditional Medicine. Oral Presentation. Second National Congress on Quality Improvement in Health Care, Medical Research and Traditional Medicines. Mbagathi. Kenya. 24-28th November 2003.

19 28. J. W. Mwangi, G. N. Thoithi and I. O. Kibwage. Journalits Training on the National Policy on Traditional Medicine. Oral Presentation. Second National Congress on Quality Improvement in Health Care, Medical Research and Traditional Medicines. Mbagathi. Kenya. 24-28th November 2003.

29. J. W. Mwangi, G. N. Thoithi and I. O. Kibwage. Herbal Medicine in Kenya: Conservation of Medicinal Plants and Intellectual Property. Oral Presentation. Second National Congress on Quality Improvement in Health Care, Medical Research and Traditional Medicines. Mbagathi. Kenya. 24-28th November 2003.

30. J. W. Mwangi, G. N. Thoithi and I. O. Kibwage. Traditional Medicine in Kenya. Keynote Address. Second National Congress on Quality Improvement in Health Care, Medical Research and Traditional Medicines. Mbagathi. Kenya. 24-28th November 2003.

31. J. W. Mwangi, G. N. Thoithi and I. O. Kibwage. Conservation of Medicinal Plants and Benefit Sharing. Stakeholders Workshop on the Sustainable, Safe aand Effective Use of Medicinal Plants in Eastern Africa. Organised by International Development Research Centre. Arusha. Tanzania. 25-27th November 2003.

32. P. K. Gathumbi, G. N. Thoithi, J. W. Mwangi, I. O. Kibwage, N. Maingi, R. Pelle and J. Wando. Evaluation of effects of plant extracts on trypanosomes. Oral presentation at ‘End of Agricultural Reseaarch Fund (ARF) Project Conference’. Nairobi. Kenya. 2-4th December 2003.

33. G. N. Thoithi. Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry-Beyond Module Two. Oral presentation at Joint College of Health Sciences-University of Nairobi Enterprises Workshop. Beyond Module Two. Nairobi. 22nd-24th June 2006.

34. G. N. Thoithi. Vertical Integration of Biochemistry/Chemistry/Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the Pharmacy Undergraduate Curriculum. Oral Presentation. Faculty of Pharmacy (University of Nairobi) Curriculum Review Workshop. Outspan Hotel. Nyeri. Kenya. 2-6th September 2006.

35. G. N. Thoithi and I. O. Kibwage. Drug Quality Control in the Kenyan History – The DARU Experience. Oral presentation. Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya Annual Symposium. Mombasa, Kenya. 31st May-2nd June 2007.

36. J. S. Dambolena, M. P. Zunino, A. G. López, J. A. Zygadlo, J. W. Mwangi, G. N. Thoithi, I. O. Kibwage, S. T. Kariuki and J. M. Mwalukumbi. Essential oils of Ocimum basilicum L. and Ocimum gratissimum L. from Kenya: Composition, antiradical and antimicotoxicogenic activity. Oral presentation. The 12th Symposium of The Natural Product Research Network for Eastern and Central Africa (NAPRECA). Kampala. Uganda 22nd-25th July 2007.

37. L. K. Keter, G. N. Thoithi and I. O. Kibwage. Development and validation of a liquid chromatographic method for the simultaneous analysis of six protease inhibitors on a polymer column. Poster presentation. The Twelfth International meeting on Recent Developments in Pharmaceutical Analysis (RDPA). Island of Elba, Italy. 23rd-27th September 2007.

20 38. G.N. Thoithi, K.O. Abuga, H. Chepkwony and I.O. Kibwage. Drug Quality and Counterfeit Surveillance in Kenya. Oral presentation at Katholieke University Leuven. February 2008.

39. G. N. Thoithi. Pharmacy Education and Profession: Kenya Country Case Study. Poster presentation to the Global Pharmacy Education Taskforce Workshop at International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) 2008 Congress. Basel, Switzerland. 30th August -4th September 2008.

40. G. N. Thoithi and J. Mwenda. Measuring transparency in the public pharmaceutical sector in Kenya. Oral and poster presentation. Good Governance for Medicines Workshop. World Health Organization. Geneva, Switzerland. 7th-10th October 2008.

41. G. N. Thoithi. An overview of the University of Nairobi. Oral presentation. Kick-off Workshop for Project MEDISHARE: Improving Capacity of Health Sector Reserchers in ACP HEIs by Sharing Worldwide Recognized IT Tools and Experiences. Bologna, Italy. 21st-24th October 2008.

42. G. N. Thoithi. Kenya : The Role of the Educational System, Research, ICT and Collaboration in the Global Fight against Diseases. Oral presentation. Kick-off Workshop for Project MEDISHARE: Improving Capacity of Health Sector Reserchers in ACP HEIs by Sharing Worldwide Recognized IT Tools and Experiences. Bologna, Italy. 21st-24th October 2008.

43. G. N. Thoithi, K. O. Abuga and A. Yenesew. Biological Activities and Chemical Constituents of Plants used for Herbal Medicine in Kenya. Oral presentation at Global Institute for Bioexploration (GIBEX)-Africa Conference. Cape Town, South Africa. 3rd-6th November 2008.

44. G. N. Thoithi. Elements of Good Health Research. Oral presentation to Interns. Consortium for National Health Research Internship Orientation Workshop. Nairobi, Kenya. 20th January 2009.

45. G. N. Thoithi. Antimalarial medicines in Kenya: Availability, Quality and Registration Status in 2006.Oral presentation at Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya symposium. Mombasa. May 2008.

46. G. N. Thoithi. Pharmacy Training. Oral presentation at Radiopharmacy Training in Africa plus Train the Trainers in Competency based Hot-Lab training. Belleville. South Africa. 27-31st July 2009.

47. G. N. Thoithi. Bioequivalence studies: A Kenyan perspective. Second Regional East African Bioequivalence Workshop. Nairobi. August 2009.

48. Good governace for medicines human resources training. Geneva. Switzerland. 29th June-3rd July 2009.

49. Medishare networking and training course. Padua, Bologna, Rome. 11-18th July 2009.

50. G.N. Thoithi and P.M. Mbugua . Medishare Activities in Africa 2008-2010. Oral presentation at Medishare conference. Bologna, Italy. 4th- 10th July 2010.

51. M. De Rosa, P.M. Mungai, E. Rinaldi, O. Ngassapa, G.Thoithi, R. Adome, E. Kaale, F.N. Fonju, P. Kutyabami. Improving capacity of Health Sector Researchers in ACP HEIs by sharing worldwide recognized IT tools and experiences Oral presentation at Medishare conference. Nairobi. 26th-27th October 2010.

52. G. N. Thoithi, P. M. Mbugua, J. M. Machoki, B. A. Amugune and T. N. Kiama. ICT for Capacity Building in Health Research: Kenyan Experience. Oral presentation at MEDISHARE conference. Nairobi. 26-27th October 2010.

53. G. N. Thoithi. Medishare Project: The Partners. Oral presentation at MEDISHARE conference. Nairobi. 26-27th October 2010.

54. G. N. Thoithi. Evaluation of Hospital Radiopharmacy based on self-assessment. Oral presentation at IAEA Coordinators workshop. Vienna. 29th November-2nd December 2010.

55. G. N. Thoithi. Leadership development program. Presentation to UNITID and School of Pharmacy Students and Lecturers. Nairobi. 19th January 2011.

56. E. Kaale, M. De Rosa, E. Rinaldi, F. Fonju ,O. Ngassapa, G. Thoithi, R. Adome, Medishare: ICT for Clinical Research in Africa. The 6th International Conference on ICT for Development, Education and Training, May 25-27, 2011, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

57. J. M. Mwangi, G. N. Thoithi, I. O. Kibwage.Traditional medicine in Kenya. International Forum on the Development of Traditional Chinese Medicine.Tianjin. China. 21st-23rd September 2011.

58. M. English, G. Thoithi., F. Were, K. Koigi, A. Wassuna, R. Nyamai. SIRCLE Collaboration: Health Services, Implementation Research and Clinical Excellence Collaboration. Oral presentation at CNHR Conference on Evidence into Policy. November 2011.

59. G. N. Thoithi. Strenthening and Expanding Radiopharmacy services in Africa. Oral presentation at Regional (AFRA) Training Course on Hospital Radiopharmacy – IAEA Operational Levels 1 & 2. Oral presentation at IAEA coordinators regional workshop. Nairobi. 2-6th July 2012.

60. Grace N. Thoithi, P. Mbugua, M. De Rosa, E. Rinaldi, F. Fonju , O. Ngassapa, E. Kaale, R. Adome, P. Kutyabami. ICT for Health, Clinical Research and Education in Africa. Oral presentation at ‘2012 Africa-EU Cooperation Forum on ICT’ . November 28-29, 2012, Lisbon, Portugal.

62. 61. G. N. Thoithi. RAF2008 in Kenya: Achievements and Impact 2009-2013. RAF 2008 (Strengthening and Expanding Radiopharmacy Services in Africa) Final Coordination Meeting. 18-20th November 2013. Addis Ababa. Ethiopia.

63. G.N. Thoithi, C. Okidi, S.K. Mwea and Prof. E. Mutitu. The Admission and Registration Process of the Post-graduate Students. University of Nairobi. Nairobi. 10th December 2013.

P. THESIS AND DISSERTATIONS

1. G. N. Thoithi. Preliminary phytochemical investigations on the twigs of Croton macrostachyus-Euphorbiaceae family. Bachelor of Pharmacy dissertation. June 1986.

2. G. N.Thoithi. Kinetics of hydrolysis of monoamino analogues of 2'- or 3'- deoxyadenosine and 2'- or 3'-deoxy- 9-(ß-D-lyxo-pentofuranosyl)adenine. Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences thesis. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven. July 1992.

3. G. N. Thoithi. Investigation of the stability of some sugar-modified nucleosides using liquid chromatography. Doctor of Pharmaceutical Sciences thesis. Katholieke Universiteit Leuven. December 1996.

Q. PUBLICATIONS

1. Addae-Mensah, G. Muriuki, G. Karanja, C. Wandera, Reiner Waibel and H. Achenbach. Constituents of the stem bark and twigs of Croton macrostachy(u)s, Fitoterapia, LXIII (1992)81-82.

2. Addae-Mensah, H. Achenbach, G. Thoithi, Reiner Waibel and J. Mwangi, Epoxychiromodine and other contituents of Croton megalocarpus, Phytochemistry 31(1992)20552058.

3. G. Thoithi, A. Van Schepdael, P. Herdewijn, E. Roets and J. Hoogmartens, Liquid chromatographic separation of monoamino analogues of 2'- or 3'-deoxyadenosine from adenine, Chromatographia, 35(1993) 451-454.

4. J. Paesen, I. Quintens, G. Thoithi, E. Roets, G. Reybrouck and J. Hoogmartens, Quantitative analysis of quaternary ammonium antiseptics using thin-layer densitometry. J. Chromatogr. A, 677(1994)377-384.

5. G. Thoithi, A. Van Schepdael, R. Busson, P. Herdewijn, E. Roets and J. Hoogmartens, Kinetics of hydrolysis of monoamino analogues of 2'- or 3'-deoxyadenosine and 2'- or 3'- deoxy- 9-(ß-D-lyxo-pentofuranosyl)adenine, Nucleosides and Nucleotides, 14(1995)1559-1579.

6. G. Thoithi, A. Van Schepdael, P. Herdewijn, E. Roets and J. Hoogmartens, Liquid chromatographic separation of diamino analogues of 2'- or 3'-deoxyadenosine from adenine on a poly(styrene-divinylbenzene) polymer column , J. Chromatogr. A, 689(1995)247-254.

7. G. Thoithi, A. Van Schepdael, P. Herdewijn, E. Roets and J. Hoogmartens, Liquid chromatographic separation of hexopyranosylated cytosine nucleosides from their degradation products. J. Pharm. Biomed. Anal. 16(1997)533-540.

8. J. W. Mwangi, G. N. Thoithi, I. Addae-Mensah, H. Achenbach, W. Lwande and H. Hassanali. Aromatic plants of Kenya III: Volatile and some non-volatile constituents of Croton sylvaticus. East Cent. Africa Journal Phamaceutical Sciences 1(1998)41-43.

9. G. Thoithi, A. Van Schepdael, C. Vinckier, P. Herdewijn, E. Roets and J. Hoogmartens. Evaluation of the kinetics of hydrolysis of diamino analogues of 2´- or 3´-deoxyadenosine and

23 of 9-(2-deoxy--D-threo-pentofuranosyl)adenine or 9-(3-deoxy--D-threo pentofuranosyl) adenine by liquid chromatography. Nucleosides and Nucleotide. 18 (1999)1863-1877.

10. J. W. Mwangi, G. N. Thoithi, I. Addae-Mensah, H. Achenbach, W. Lwande and H. Hassanali. Aromatic plants of Kenya IV: Volatile and some non-volatile constituents of the stem bark of Synadenium compactum NE Br. Var. compactum, East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm. Sc. 1(1999)5-7.

11. J. W. Mwangi, W. Masengo, G. N. Thoithi and I. O. Kibwage. Screening of some Kenyan medicinal plants using the Brine Shrimp Lethality Test. East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm. Sc. 2(1999)63-71.

12. J. W. Mwangi, G. N. Thoithi, W. Lwande and H. Hassanali. Aromatic plants of Kenya II: Volatile constituents of leaf oil of Psiadia punculata (D.C.) Vatke. J. BiochemiPhysics 8(1999)32-33.

13. G. Thoithi, A.Van Schepdael, R. Busson, G. Janssen, E. Roets and J. Hoogmartens. Investigation of the kinetics of degradation of hexopyranosylated cytosine nucleosides using liquid chromatography. Nucleosides and Nucleotides 19(2000)189-203.

14. J. W. Mwangi, P. K. Gathumbi, I. O. Kibwage, G. N. Thoithi and H. A. Oketch-Rabah. Alternative medicines and prostate enlargement-Prunus africana emphasis. Pharm. J. Kenya. March 2001. p 26-31.

15. J. W. Mwangi, G. N. Thoithi, H. R. Juliani (Jr.) and J. A. Zygadlo. Composition of the essential oil of Microglossa pyrrhopappa var. pyrrhopappa. J. Essential Oil Research 13(2001)229-230.

16. F. N. Kamau, G. N. Thoithi and I. O. Kibwage. Quality of ampicillin preparations on the Kenyan market, East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm. Sc. 4(2001)25-29.

17. J. W. Mwangi, G. N. Thoithi, I. O. Kibwage, J. A. Zygadlo, M. L. Lopez. M. M. Olivia, M. S. Demo, M. Toyota and J-C. Chalchat. Constituents of the essential oil of Cymbopogon afronardus Stapf. East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm. Sc. 4(2001)43-47.

18. G. Thoithi, I. O. Kibwage, O. Kingondu, E. Roets and J. Hoogmartens. Liquid chromatographic separation of isoniazid, pyrazinamide and rifampicin on a reversed-phase silica column. East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm. Sc. 5(2002)8-14.

19. G. N. Thoithi, K. O. Abuga, J. M. Nguyo, G. Mukindia, O. Kingondu, J. K. Ngugi and I. O. Kibwage, Drug quality control work in Drug Analysis and Research Unit: Observation during 1996-2000. East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm. Sc. 5(2002)28-32.

20. G. N. Thoithi, N. Maingi, D. Karume, P. K. Gathumbi, J. W. Mwangi and I. O. Kibwage, Anthelmintic and other pharmacological activities of the root bark extracts of Albizia anthelmintica Brongn, East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm. Sc. 5(2002)60-66.

21. S. Malele, C. K. Mutayabarwa, J. W. Mwangi, G. N. Thoithi, A. G. Lopez, E. I. Lucini and J. A. Zygadlo, Microbial activity and composition of Hyptis suaveolens (L.) Poit. Essential oil from Tanzania. J. Essential Oil Research 15(2003)438-440.

22. K. O. Abuga, P. M. Mwagiru, G. N. Thoithi, J. M. Nguyo, J. K. Ngugi, O. K. Kingondu, H. N. Mugo and I. O. Kibwage, Quality of antiretroviral drugs analyzed in the Drug Analysis Research Unit during 2000-2003, East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm. Sc. 6(2003)20-23.

23. F. K. Kamau, G. N. Thoithi, J. K. Ngugi, O. K. Kingondu and I. O. Kibwage, Quality of amoxycillin preparations in the Kenyan market, East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm. Sc. 6(2003)57-60.

24. J. W. Mwangi,G. N. Thoithi, I. O. Kibwage, M. S. Demo, M. M. Oliva, M. P. Zunino and J. A. Zygadlo, Essential oil of Rhynchosia minima from Kenya: Composition and antibacterial properties. J. Essential Oil Res.17(2005)230-231.

25. M. M. Oliva, M. S. Demo, R. S. Malele, C. K. Mutayabarwa, J. W. Mwangi, G. N. Thoithi, I. O. Kibwage, S. M. Faillaci, R. L. Scrivanti, A. G. Lopez and J. A. Zygadlo, Essential Oil of Brachylaena hutchinsii Hutch from Tanzania: Composition and Antimicrobial Activity and composition. East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm. Sc. 6(2003)61-63.

26. J. W. Mwangi, N. N. Mungai, G. N. Thoithi, and I. O. Kibwage, Traditional/Herbal Medicine in National Healthcare in Kenya. East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm. Sc. 8(2005)22-26.

27. I. O. Kibwage, J. W. Mwangi and G. N. Thoithi, Quality Control of Herbal Medicines. East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm. Sc. 8(2005)27-31.

28. S. N. Ndwigah, G. N. Thoithi, J. W. Mwangi and I. O. Kibwage, Constituents of the stem bark of Dombeya rotundifolia. East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm. Sc. 8(2005)40-42.

29. G. N. Thoithi and B. K. Amugune, Screening of some plants used traditionally for antifungal activity in Vihiga district, Western Kenya. AICAD Research Mini-reviews 4(2005)72-75. ISSN 1810-925X www.aicad.or.ke).

30. B. K. Amugune, G. N. Thoithi and I. O. Kibwage, Liquid chromatographic analysis of phenobarbitone, ethosuximide, phenytoin and carbamazepine on a polystyrenedivinylbenzene column. East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm. Sc. 9(2006)19-25.

31. R. S. Malele, J. W. Mwangi, G. N. Thoithi, I. O. Kibwage, M. L. López, M. P. Zunino, A. G. López, J. A. Zygadlo, M. M. Oliva and M. S. Demo, Essential oil of Cymbopogon winterianus Jowitt from Tanzania: Composition and antimicrobial activity. J. Essential Oil Bearing Plants.10(2007)83-87.

32. L. K. Keter, G. N. Thoithi and I. O. Kibwage. Development and validation of a liquid chromatographic method for the simultaneous analysis of six protease inhibitors on a polymer column. East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm. Sc. 11(2008)3-8.

33. A. O. Maima, G. N. Thoithi, S. N. Ndwigah, F. N. Kamau and I. O. Kibwage.Phytosterols from the stem bark of Combretum fragrans F. Hoffm. East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm. Sc. 11(2008)52-54.

34. J. W. Mwangi, G. N. Thoithi and I.O. Kibwage. Essential oil bearing plants from Kenya: Chemistry, biological activity and applications. In H.R. Juliani, J.E. Simon and C.T. Ho (eds).

25 African Natural Plant Products: discoveries and Challenges in Quality Control. American Chemical Society Symposium Series 1021. American Chemical Society, Washington D.C. USA. 2009. Pp 495-525.

35. J. S. Dambolena, M. P. Zunino, A. G. López, J. A. Zygadlo, J. W. Mwangi, G. N. Thoithi, I. O. Kibwage, S.T. Kariuki and J. M. Mwalukumbi. Essential oils of Ocimum basilicum L. and Ocimum gratissimum L. from Kenya: Composition, antiradical and antimicotoxicogenic activity. Journal of the |Science of Food and Agriculture. 11(2010)410-414.

36. P. M. Njogu, G. N. Thoithi, J. W. Mwangi, F. N. Kamau, I. O. Kibwage, S.T. Kariuki, A. Yenesew, H. N. Mugo and J. M. Mwalukumbi. Phytochemical and antimicrobial investigation of Girardinia diversifolia (Link) Friis (Urticaceae). East Cent. Afr. J. Pharm. Sc. 14(2011)89- 94.

37. M. Mulaku, N. Opiyo, J. Karumbi, G. Kitonyi, G. Thoithi and M. English. Evidence review of hydroxyurea for the prevention of sickle cell complications in low-income countries. Arch Dis Child doi:10.1136/archdischild-2012-302387. (http://adc.bmj.com/content/early/2013/08/30/archdischild-2012-302387.full)

38. M. O. Onyambu, H. K. Chepkwony, G. N. Thoithi, G. O. Ouya and G. O. Osanjo. Microbial quality of unregulated herba medicinal products in Kenya. Afr. J. Pharmacol. Ther. 2(2013) 70-75.

39. P. Mutai, M. Heydenreich, G. Thoithi, G. Mugumbate, K. Chibale and A. Yenesew. 3- Hydroxyisoflavanones from the stem bark of Dalbergia melanoxylon: Isolation, antimycobacterial evaluation and molecular docking studies. Phytochemistry Letters. Accepted August 2013.

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Referees

Prof. I. O. Kibwage, Principal, College of Health Sciences University of Nairobi, P. O. Box 19676-00202, Nairobi. Tel : +254-20-2725698.

Prof. J. W. Mwangi, Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy,

26 School of Pharmacy, University of Nairobi, P. O. Box 19676-00202, Nairobi. Tel : +254-20-2314294.

Prepared by: Grace N. Thoithi Signed:

Date: 30th September, 2013