National Institute for Medical Research - Tanga Medical Research Centre
Staff: Deusdedith R.S Ishengoma Personal details Position: Research Scientist Qualifications: BVM, MVM, PhD Student Joined NIMR: January 2003

Areas of expertise

• Molecular Biology
• Population genetics
• Molecular Parasitology

Current research

• Molecular basis of antimalarial drug resistance
• Human/parasite genetic factors responsible for susceptibility/resistance to malaria

Selected references (publications)

• Ishengoma, D.R.S., Shedlock A., Mutayoba, B.M., Foley, C.A.H, Balthzary, S.T. and Wasser, S.K. (2007).  Bull Mating Success in a Free Ranging African Elephant (Loxodonta Africana) Population in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania. Conservation Genetics; DOI 10.1007/s10592-007-9332-0
• Kamugisha, M.L., Gesase, S., Mlwilo, T.D., Mmbando, B.P., Segeja, M.D., Minja, D.T., Massaga, J.J., Msangeni, H.A., Ishengoma, D.R. & Lemnge, M.M (2007). Malaria specific mortality in lowlands and highlands of Muheza district, north-eastern Tanzania. Tanzania Health Research Bulletin  9 (1): 32- 37.
• Mangesho, P.E., Shayo, E.H., Makunde, W.H., Keto, G.B.S., Mandara, C.I., Kamugisha, M.L., Kilale, A.M. & Ishengoma, D.R.S (2007). Community knowledge, attitudes and practices towards tuberculosis and its treatment in Mpwapwa district, central Tanzania. Tanzania Health Research Bulletin 9(1): 38-43.

Contacts:
National Institute for Medical Research
Tanga Medical Research Centre
Bombo Hospital Road
P.O Box 5004, Tanga
Tanzania
Tel. +255 27 264 7957(office), +255 754 528 891(mob)
Fax: +255 27 264 2010
E-mail: dishengoma@tanga.mimcom.net

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