CURRICULUM VITAE For DR KARANJA DAVIS NJUGUNA (PH.D, MSC, BVM)

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1 CURRICULUM VITAE For DR KARANJA DAVIS NJUGUNA (PH.D, MSC, BVM) Table of Contents a) Personal details... 2 b) Academic qualifications... 2 c) Courses, workshops and conferences attended... 2 i) Courses... 2 ii) Workshops... 2 iii) Conferences and Symposia... 4 d) Working, job experiences and responsibilities... 4 i) Present place of employment and position... 4 ii) Previous employment... 4 iii) Departmental responsibilities... 5 iv) Faculty level responsibilities... 5 v) Lecturer responsibilities... 5 vi) Post-graduate supervision... 6 v) Post-graduate examination boards... 6 e) Publications... 6 i) Papers in referred journals... 6 ii) Academic Reports... 7 iii) Thesis... 8 f) Presentations... 8 g) Research areas... 9 i) Veterinary Pathologist... 9 ii) University Lecturer... 9 h) Professional associations and affiliations i) Income Generation Activities j) Academic referees k) Community service and outreach Dr Karanja DN CV December

2 a) Personal details Title: Doctor 1. Name: Karanja Davis Njuguna, 2. Date of Birth: 1963, 3. Sex: Male 4. Place of birth: Murang a County 5. Nationality: Kenyan by birth 6. Current residence: Nairobi 7. Marital status: Married, 8. Religion: Christian 9. Mobile No.: , 10. address: dnkaranjan@uonbi.ac.ke or dnrkaranja@gmail.com b) Academic qualifications Doctor of Philosophy (Ph D) in Veterinary Pathology, University of Nairobi, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2010 Certificate in Advanced Studies on Protozoan Diseases, Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido, Japan, 2002 Master's of Science degree (Msc) in Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, Faculty of Veterinary, Bachelor of veterinary Medicine (BVM), University of Nairobi, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, c) Courses, workshops and conferences attended I have participated in at least 2 courses, 18 workshops and 10 conferences locally and internationally i) Courses To improve my ability to teach and make laboratory diagnosis, I have participated in local and international courses of various durations as follows: 1. Performance enhancement strategies course held in University of Nairobi on 31 st January, Group training course in Advanced Studies on Protozoan Diseases in Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Hokkaido, Japan October 2001 to August ii) Workshops To enhance my ability to teach and make laboratory diagnosis, I have participated in workshops organized locally and internationally as follows: 1. ODEL Writers and Reviewers workshop for CHS and CAVS held in CCU, in University of Nairobi, 14 th 17 th December, Dr Karanja DN CV December

3 2. PREPARE-BSc Lecturer Didactic training Workshop in College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, 24 th 25 th September, PREPARE-BSc TOT Lecturer Didactic Workshop in Morogoro, Tanzania, 21 st 26 th June, Curriculum Review for Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology MSc Programmes workshop in Nairobi, Hadassah Hotel-Ralph Bunche road, 12 th 15 th April, Grants Proposal writing training workshop in University of Nairobi, Chiromo Conference Centre, Chiromo Campus, 23 rd 27 th February, PREPARE-BSC TOT Lecturer Didactic Workshop in Arusha, Tanzania, 1 st 6 th February, Brooke s Governance training in Silver Springs Nairobi, th September, ODEL Writers and Reviewers workshop in Kenya Wildlife Training College, Naivasha, th September, PREPARE BSc project stakeholder workshop held on 1 st August, 2014 in Upper Kabete Campus, University of Nairobi 10. Poultry Disease diagnosis and control workshop, 5 th August, 2014 Held in VPMP, University of Nairobi. 11. PREPARE BSc project study tour to University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Hosted by Department of Science Education, IND. Palaver on February 10-14, PREPARE BSc inception workshop of project entitled: Enhancing the quality of graduates of agriculture to meet tomorrow s food security challenge (PREPARE-BSC) held in CHAK house, Nairobi on January 9 11, Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) Nairobi branch CPD Poultry workshop held in Ufungamano House, Nairobi on December 6 7, A one-day workshop on: Forensic Science and welfare of birds of prey and the interface with poultry and other industries. Held in University of Nairobi, Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology on 3 rd July, National expert for Food Agricultural Organization Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases (FAO-ECTAD) train-the-trainers (ToT) workshop on basics of field and laboratory diagnosis. A training workshop held in Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology from 23 rd -27 th April, Deriving higher value from donor funds: Enhancing efficiency in research grants Workshop held on 8 th 9 th July, 2011 at Coffee Research Foundation, Ruiru Campus. 17. Forensic Veterinary Science workshop held on 18 th May, 2011 at Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi. 18. PhD supervision Training Workshop held on 23 rd 25 th March, 2011 in College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi. 19. Sientific proposal writing workshop at CAVS 21 st October, 2009, Kabete, Nairobi. 20. Pedagogy training workshop held in University of Nairobi on 17 th 19 th September, 2008, Main Campus, Nairobi. 21. Understanding and reducing the burden of cysticercosis in Kenya. Awareness and action planning workshop/meeting 11 th 12 th January, 2006, International Livestock Research Institute, Nairobi. Dr Karanja DN CV December

4 22. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine workshop on electron microscopy and Sterology held in Chiromo and Kabete Campus on 8 th 10 th September, 2004, Kabete, Nairobi. iii) Conferences and Symposia In order to learn from researchers in various fields and disseminate my research findings, I have attended local and international conferences as follows: 1. Extensive Livestock Expo 2015: Herding for markets. A conference held in University of Nairobi, Upper Kabete campus on 4 th 6 th November, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 9 th Biennial Scientific Conference and Exhibition held at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi from 3 rd 5 th September, Joint stakeholder conference between EDULINK II, ACP-Science and Technology (S&T II) and ACP Caribbean and Pacific research program for sustainable development entitled: Investing in the knowledge economy within ACP counties. Held in ACP House, Brussels, Belgium on 1-2 April, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 8 th Biennial Scientific Conference and 46 th Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) annual Scientific conference and Exhibition held at Safari Park Hotel from 25 th 27 th April, 2012 Nairobi. 5. Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) Zoonoses Scientific conference on 27 th September, 2010 at Indian Ocean Beach Club, Mombasa 6. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 7 th Biennial Scientific Conference and Exhibition, 8 th 10 th September, 2010, Kabete, Nairobi. 7. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 6 th Biennial Scientific Conference and Exhibition, 17 th 19 th September, 2008, Kabete, Nairobi. 8. Training on transformative leadership and results based management (RBM) held in University of Nairobi on 25 th October 2007 covering: results based management, transformative leadership, capacity building, emotional intelligence and change management, Main Campus, Nairobi. 9. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 5 th Biennial Scientific Conference and Exhibition, 6 th 8 th September, 2006, Kabete, Nairobi. 10. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 4 th Biennial Scientific Conference and Exhibition, 3 rd 5 th November, 2004, Kabete, Nairobi. 11. The 6 th Veterinary Pathology symposium, C.L. Davis Foundation (Southern and Eastern African Division held in ESAMI, Arusha Tanzania on Nov d) Working, job experiences and responsibilities i) Present place of employment and position I hold the position of a lecturer, Veterinary pathology, since October 1993 in the Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, College of Agriculture and Veterinary sciences, University of Nairobi, P.O. Box code 00625, Kangemi, Nairobi, Tel , vetpath@uonbi.ac.ke ii) Previous employment Dr Karanja DN CV December

5 Previously, I was an assistant lecturer, Veterinary Pathology, between September October 1993, Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, College of Agriculture and Veterinary sciences, University of Nairobi, iii) University level responsibilities Facilitator, assessment and feedback workshop in Lecturer Didactic training workshop held in CAVS on September, National expert on basics of field and laboratory diagnsosis for FAO- ECTAD trainthe-trainers workshop held on April 23 27, iii) Departmental responsibilities In the Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, I have been entrusted with the following responsibilities: 1. Head, Pathology Section since August Acting Pathology Section Head November, 2012 August, Member, Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology Under and Post Graduate Curriculum Committee 4. Member of research committee, Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology 5. Coordinator, Diagnostic Pathology at MSc and Undergraduate Level 6. Coordinator, MSc in Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Pathology program 7. Coordinator, MSc in Veterinary Pathology and Diagnostics program iv) Faculty level responsibilities I actively and ably represent my department in the following Faculty of Veterinary Medicine committees: 1. Member, Library and Teaching Materials Committee of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 2. Member, Biennial Scientific Conference Committee of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine v) Lecturer responsibilities As university lecturer, my duties and responsibilities including among others: 1. I teach, conduct practical classes and examine undergraduate and post-graduate students in areas of General Pathology, Systemic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Special Pathology and Diagnostic pathology, 2. Co-ordinate diagnostic services (Necropsy) and various undergraduate and postgraduate programs and courses some of which include; MSc in Veterinary Pathology and Microbiology (program), Nutritional and metabolic diseases, Diagnostic Pathology among others, 3. Supervise students field/industrial attachment and research projects 4. Carry out diagnostic duties (necropsy and laboratory analyses) Dr Karanja DN CV December

6 5. Initiate and coordinate research in my areas of specialization, 6. Represent the Department in Biennial Scientific Conference and exhibition planning and implementation meetings of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine 7. Participate actively in all other matters of the Department, Faculty, College and the University at large. vi) Post-graduate supervision I have three (4) MSC students at various stages of progression. These include: Henry Karoki. MSc in Clinical Pathology and Diagnostics (UoN). Research proposal approved in departmental seminar held on 9 th December, Dr Miheso K MSc in Veterinary Pathology and Diagnostics (UoN). Graduated on 4 th December, Dr Okumu P O. MSc in Clinical Pathology and Diagnostics (UoN) Graduated, August 2014 Dr Wagura D W. MSc in Applied Veterinary Parasitology (UoN) Abandoned at data collection stage v) Post-graduate examination boards I have been appointed on a number of times by Board of Post-graduates studies, University of Nairobi to examine MSc and PhD students. e) Publications My publications comprise 20 papers, 2 reports and 2 theses as follows: i) Papers in referred journals 1. Simon Mwangi Kihu, George Chege Gitao, Lily Caroline Bebora, Njenga Munene John, Gidraph Gachunga Wairire, Ndichu Maingi, Raphael Githaiga Wahome, Davis Njuguna Karanja, Julius Otieno Oyugi, Ernest Lutomia. Clinical, Pathological and Molecular Investigations of Peste des Petits Ruminants Virus Infection in Goats from Turkana County in Kenya. British Journal of Virology 2014, 1: Okumu PO, Gathumbi PK, Karanja DN, Mande JD, Wanyoike MM, Gachuiri CK, Kiarie N, Mwanza RN and Borter DK (2014). Prevalence, pathology and risk factors for coccidiosis in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus) in selected regions in Kenya. Veterinary Quarterly DIO:1080/. 3. Kimeli P, Kipyegon AN and Karanja DN (2014). Fatal obstructive urolithiasis in a 5 month old buck: A case report. International Journal of veterinary Science 3(1): Kimeli P, Kipyegon AN, Mwangi WE, Mogoa EGM and Karanja DN (2014). Diffuse peritonitis associated with ventral hernia in an adult doe: A case report. IOSR Journal of Agriculture and veterinary sciences 7(1): Karanja DN, Ngatia TA, Wabacha JK and Bebora LC. (2013). Systemic porcine salmonellosis: A potential zoonosis and cause of mortality in small-holder pig farm in Kenya. Tanzania Vet Journal 28(1): Dr Karanja DN CV December

7 6. Karanja, D.N., Ngatia, T.A., Wabacha, J.K and Bebora, L.C. (2012). Outbreak of neurological disorder associated with streptococcus suis in a pig multiplication unit in Kenya. Kenya Vet 37 (1): Karanja D N, Ngatia T A, Wabacha J K and Bebora L C (2011). Cases of poisoning encountered naturally in smallholder farms in Nairobi and its environs. Kenya Vet 36: Muthee J K, Mbaria JM. Thaiyah AG, Karanja DN and Gakuya DW (2011). Clinical, hematological, biochemical and pathological manifestations of subacute toxicity due to Nicadra physaloides (L) Gaertn in calves. Bull Anim Hlth Prod Afr. 59: Aleri JW, Kipyegon AN, Mande JD, Mulei CM and Karanja DN (2011). Acute respiratory distress syndrome due to babesiosis in a dog: case report. Res. J Anim Sci. 5(2): Karanja D N, Ngatia T A, Wabacha J K, Bebora L C and Ng ang a C J (2011). The pathogenic effects associated with natural gastrointestinal helminth infections in pigs in Kenya. Bull Anim Hlth Prod Afr. 59: Nganga C J, Karanja D N and Mutune M N. The prevalence of gastrointestinal helminth infections in pigs in Kenya. Trop. Anim. Health Prod. 2008, 40: Gakuya D W, Nganga C J, Karanja D N, Wabacha J K and Mutune M N. Multiple anthelmintic resistance on sheep farm in Kenya and its implications for helminth control. Bull Anim. Hlth Prod. Afr. 2007, 55(4): Karanja, D.N., Yeboah R.K., Yokoyama N. and Igarashi I. Alternative laboratory methods for diagnosis of babesia carrier animals. Kenya Veterinarian 2005, 29: Karanaj D.N., Ngatia T.A and Mbuthia P.G. Causes of pig mortality in Kenya: aten year retrospective post mortem study. Kenya Veterian 2005, 29: Wabacha J.K., Maribei J.M., Thaiya A.G., Munyua S.J.M., Karanja D.N. and Njoroge E.M. Progressive atrophic rhinitis in a medium scale pig farm in Kiambu, Kenya. J.S.Afr.Vet.Assoc 2000, 71: Waruiru R.M, Mbuthia P.G., Karanja D.N., Ngotho J.W., Weda E.H. and Otieno R.O. Helminth parasite infections of sheep in Kangundo Division of Machakos District, Kenya. Bull. Anim. Hlth Prod. Afr 1998, 45: Karanja D.N., Ngatia T.A., Wandera J.G. Donkey klosellosis in Kenya. Vet. Parasitol. 1995: Karanja D.N., Ngatia T.A., Wandera J.G. some common gastrointestinal parasites observed in Kenyan donkeys. Bull. Anim. Hlth Prod. Afr. 1994, 42: Chege J.N., Karanja D.N. and Wandera J.G. Obstructive urolithiasis in a herd of pigs in Kenya. Bull. Anim. Hlth Prod. Afr 1994, 42: Karanja D.N., Ngatia T.A. and Wandera J.G. Eimeria leukarti infections in Kenyan donkeys. Bull. Anim. Hlth Prod. Afr 1994, 42: Ngatia T.A., Karanja D.N., and Wandera J.G. Nodular enteritis in donkeys. Kenya Veterinarian 1993, 17: 3-5. ii) Academic Reports Dr Karanja DN CV December

8 On two occasions, I have been called upon to represent the Faculty in workshops as resource person as follows: 1. Karanja Davis N and Ngatia TA (May, 2012). National expert s report for FAO- ECTAD train-the-trainers workshop on basics of field and laboratory diagnosis, 2. Karanja D N and Munene J N (2010). Emerging and re-emerging diseases a presentation made in Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) Zoonoses Scientific conference held on 27 th September, 2010 at Indian Ocean Beach Club, Mombasa iii) Thesis In all my post-graduate studies, I prepared, defended successfully, corrected and submitted theses to the university as follows: 1. Karanja D. N. Etiology, epidemiology, clinical and pathological presentations of edema disease and edema disease-like syndromes of pigs in Kenya. PH D Thesis, University of Nairobi, Karanja D.N. Clinical and pathological observations in donkeys experimentally infected with Trypanosoma ongolense in kenya. MSc. Thesis University of Nairobi. f) Presentations I have presented papers in local and international conferences and symposia to disseminate my research findings and professional experiences as follows: 1. Karanja D N, Munene J N. Emerging and re-emerging diseases. Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) Zoonoses Scientific conference on 27 th September, 2010 at Indian Ocean Beach Club, Mombasa. 2. Karanja D N, Ngatia T A, Wabacha J K and Bebora L C. Toxic poisoning of pigs encountered naturally in smallholder farms in Nairobi and its environs. The 7 th Biennial Scientific Conference of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, September 8 th 10 th Aleri J W, Kipyegon A N, Mande J D, Mulei C M and Karanja D N. An acute respiratory distress syndrome due to babesiosis in a dog. The 7 th Biennial Scientific Conference of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, September 8 th 10 th Karanja D N, Ng ang a C J, Ngatia T A, Wabacha J K and Bebora L C. The pathogenic effects of gastrointestinal helminths in kenyan pigs. The 6 th Biennial Scientific Conference of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, September 17 th 19 th Karanja D N, Ngatia T A, Wabacha J K and Bebora L C. The sensitivity and specificty of clinical signs, post mortem findings and isolation of Escherichia coli in diagnosing edema disease of swine. The 6 th Biennial Scientific Conference of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, September 17 th 19 th Karanja D. N. Baseline survey report: The status of sustainable production, income and employment in the livestock sector in four districts of West Pokot, North Pokot, East Pokot, and Baringo for SNV/North Rift portfolio. Validation workshop held in Eldoret in April 24 th Karanja, D. N., Ngatia, T. A, Wabacha, J. K., Bebora, L.,C. and Kuria, J. K. N. Postweaning diarrhea, infertility, meningitis and salt poisoning are emerging threats to a Dr Karanja DN CV December

9 growing pig industry in kenya. The 5 th Biennial Scientific Conference of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, September 6 th 8 th Karanja, D.N., Yeboah R.K., Yokoyama N. and Igarashi I. Alternative laboratory methods for diagnosis of babesia carrier animals. The 4 th Biennial Scientific Conference of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, November 3 rd - 5 th Karanja D.N., Ngatia T.A and Mbuthia P.G. Causes of pig mortality in Kenya: A ten year retrospective post mortem study. The 4 th Biennial Scientific Conference of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, November 3 rd - 5 th Karanja D.N., Ngatia T.A, and Gathumbi J.K. Edema disease of swine: A major disease problem in Kenya. A presentation in 6 th symposium of C.L. Davis, East and Southern Africa region held in Arusha, Tanzania 28 th to 30 th Nov Karanja D.N., Ngatia T.A., Wandera J.G. The Role of Donkeys in Trypanosoma congolense infections. A presentation in Kenya Veterinary Association scientific conference held in April, Karanja D.N., Ngatia T.A., Wandera J.G and Njomo. Common gastrointestinal parasites in donkeys in Kenya. A presentation in 1 st Ruminant Helminth Parasites Conference held in February, 1993 in Nairobi, Kenya. g) Research areas i) Veterinary Pathologist As a veterinary pathologist, I have keen interest in unravelling the etiology, pathogenesis and diagnosis of newly emerging or re-emerging animal (domestic or wild) diseases. Together with others, we have prepared research proposals most recent being: A Study of the Epidemiology and Control of Helminths of Working Donkeys in the Highlands and Semi- Arid Regions of Kenya. Principal investigator. Participating researchers: Prof. N. Maingi (BVM, MSc, PhD.) {PI}, Prof. P.K. Gathumbi * (BVM, MSc, PhD.), gathumbi@uonbi.ac.ke; Prof. L.C. Bebora * (BVM, MSc, PhD.), : lilybebora@yahoo.com; bebora@uonbi.ac.ke; Dr. D.N. Karanja * (BVM, MSc, PhD.), dnkaranja@uonbi.ac.ke; Dr. S.M. Githigia * (BVM, MSc, PhD.), sgithigia@uonbi.ac.ke ii) University Lecturer As a lecturer, I have interest in building capacity of staff, reviewing curricula and developing new ones. Most recent include:- 1. Curriculum review for Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine degree program, Diploma/Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Technology degree curricula for Sheikh Technical Veterinary College Somaliland, Currently ( ) implementing a collaborative Project between University of Nairobi (UoN) as lead partner and Makerere University (MAK), Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA) and Department of Science Education (DSE), University of Copenhangen as partners on the project entitled: Enhancing the Quality of graduates of agriculture to meet tomorrows food security challenge (PREPARE-BSc). This is a 3 year Dr Karanja DN CV December

10 ACP-EU Cooperation Program in Higher Education (EDULINK) funded through Grant Contract No.: FED/2013/ h) Professional associations and affiliations 1. Member (No. 868), Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA), Nairobi region 2. Registered (No. 926) and retained Veterinary Surgeon, Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB). i) Income Generation Activities Consultancy services for Rat Pathology: ESEI project based in PHPT Diagnostic services: Necropsy of animals and Histopathology of biopsies in VPMP Development of New programs/odel j) Academic referees The following three persons can attest to my capability as lecturer, researcher and diagnostician 1. Prof Bebora L C, Professor (Microbiology), Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiolgy and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, Kenya. lcbebora@yahoo.co.uk; Mobile Telephone No Prof. Kimeto BA, Associate Professor (Veterinary Pathology), Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiolgy and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, Kenya. Mobile Telephone No. Tel: Prof Njenga Munene J Associate Professor (Veterinary Medicine) and Deputy Vice- Chancellor (Administration and Finance), P.O. Box , Egerton, Kenya; address: jmunene@egerton.ac.ke. Tel: ; k) Community service and outreach o Chairman, Thami Water Project: A Public Benefit Organization (PBO) in Kikuyu District. Under my leadership, community borehole was drilled in o Secretary, PCEA Nguriunditu Development Committee (A christian church congregation, Kikuyu District). New church building still under construction. o Strategic Plan Formulation Committee member, Utafiti Day and Boarding Public Primary. Developed a strategic plan for the school. Dr Karanja DN CV December