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Published in final edited form as: Br J Haematol. 2017 Mar 14;177(6):919–929. doi: 10.1111/bjh.14594

Table II.

Research training.

  • Undergraduate studentships

  • 1

    Agonza, C. (2016). Nutritional status and associated factors among children aged 0–5 years with Sickle Cell disease attending Sickle Cell Clinic at MNH from August to October 2015. (MD), MUHAS.

  • 2

    Maleto, J. (2016). The burden of Sickle Cell Disease and causes of admission among paediatric patients aged below 13 years admitted at MNH from January to June 2015 (MD), MUHAS.

  • 3

    Maendaenda, V. (2015). Indications, complications and success of splenectomy in SCD at MNH. Elective report leading to Degree of Doctor in Medicine (MD), MUHAS.

  • 4

    Nicholaus, P. (2015). Assessment of pattern and outcome of blood transfusion among SCD hospitalized patients at MNH from January 2013 to December 2013. Elective report leading to Degree of Doctor in Medicine, MUHAS.

  • 5

    Fivawo, P. (2015). Chronic pain in adult sickle-cell disease patients: frequency, duration, intensity and experience of pain. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Management, MUHAS.

  • 6

    Maendaenda, V. (2015). Indications, complications and success of splenectomy in SCD at MNH. Elective report leading to Degree of Doctor in Medicine (MD), MUHAS.

  • 7

    Nicholaus, P. (2015). Assessment of pattern and outcome of blood transfusion among SCD hospitalized patients at MNH from January 2013 to December 2013. Elective report leading to Degree of Doctor in Medicine MUHAS.

  • 8

    Joseph, A. Outcomes of pregnancy among Sickle Cell Disease patients at Muhimbili in 2013. MUHAS, 2014. Elective report leading to Degree of Doctor in Medicine (MD), MUHAS 2014.

  • 9

    Cyprian, K. Visits to Emergency Medicine Department by individuals with Sickle Cell Anaemia in 2013; Causes, Complications and Outcomes. MUHAS, 2014. Elective report leading to Degree of Doctor in Medicine (MD), MUHAS 2014.

  • 10

    Salumu, S.A. Knowledge of HIV in Sickle Cell Disease at Muhimbili, July – September 2012. MUHAS, 2013. Elective report leading to Degree of Doctor in Medicine (MD), MUHAS 2014.

  • 11

    Saidi, H. Assessment of the common complications associated with sickle cell anaemia and their management among children admitted at Bugando Medical Centre, 2012. MUHAS 2013. Elective report leading to Degree of Doctor in Medicine (MD), MUHAS 2014.

  • 12

    Musa, M. Description of range and characteristics of white blood cell count in sickle cell disease individuals attending MNH. Thesis leading to Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences (Haematology and Blood Transfusion), MUHAS, 2011.

  • 13

    Bitwale, N. Awareness of sickle cell disease and genotype status among undergraduate medical students at Muhimbili University (MUHAS), July–September 2010. Elective report leading to Degree of Doctor in Medicine (MD), MUHAS 2011.

  • 14

    Kalindima, L. Determination of the range of reticulocytes in patients with Sickle Cell anaemia. Advanced Diploma in Medical laboratory Sciences in haematology and Blood Transfusion (2006).

  • 15

    Van Os, A., Baptist, E., Mgaya, J., Rwezaula, S., Makani, J. “Comparing results of HPLC and HB-electrophoresis of SCD patients. September 2006. Elective report submitted to Erasmus University, Holland and MUHAS. Supervisor.

  • 16

    Van Os, A., Baptist, E., Makani, J. “Estimating the incidence of SCD from a hospital-based cohort: Description of family structure. September 2006. Elective report to Erasmus University, Holland and MUHAS.

  • 17

    Hajdarbegovic, E., deVos, A., Makani, J. “Efficacy and feasibility of screening for sickle cell disease in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. November 2005. Elective report submitted to Erasmus University, Holland and MUHAS.

  • 18

    Tjalsma, A., Van der Werrf, C., Reuben, R., Sluiters, R., Makani, J. “The applicability of the Rapid Tests in the diagnosis of malaria in patients with fever in an endemic area”. February 2005. Elective report submitted to Stichting StoLA University in The Netherlands and MUHAS.

  • 19

    Warner, A., Rwezaula, S., Makani, J. Causes of admissions in sickle cell patients in MNH. April 2005. Elective research report submitted to University of London.

  • 20

    Poullikas, C., Makani, J. Follow up for Non-attenders: community study. Elective research project leading to MBBS from Royal Free and University College Medical School.

  • 21

    Abdulaziz, B., Makani, J. Prevalence of admissions of children with Sickle cell disease in general paediatric ward at MNH from December 2004 – May 2005. Report submitted as part of MD4 Mini survey during Paediatric rotation.

  • Masters Studentships

  • 1

    Yonazi, M., Makubi, A., Mmbando, B., Urio, F. and Makani, J. (2015). Iron deficiency anaemia in sickle cell disease in Tanzania. Master of Medicine (Haematology and Blood Transfusion), MUHAS.

  • 2

    Duke, U. and Makani, J. (2015). Public health of Sickle Cell Disease in Tanzania. Master in Public Health, University of Liverpool.

  • 3

    Nkya, D. (2014). Causes and predictors of death amongst sickle cell patients in Dar es Salaam: a cohort study. Master of Medicine (Paediatrics and Child Health), MUHAS. Role: Secondary supervisor.

  • 4

    Bukini, D. Ethical challenges in the consenting process in genetic research in low literacy settings: A case study of Sickle Cell Disease, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Thesis leading to Master in Public Health, MUHAS, 2014.

  • 5

    Gyang, E, Makani, J, Cox, S. Economic feasibility of providing a comprehensive care program for children with sickle cell disease (SCD) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Masters in Science at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. This study was funded by a Fulbright fellowship.

  • 6

    Christopher, R. Microalbuminuria as predictor of early glomerular injury in children and adolescents with sickle cell anaemia at MNH, Tanzania. Thesis leading to Master in Medicine (Paediatrics and Child Health), MUHAS, 2012.

  • 7

    Dinda, J. Bone and Joint Manifestations in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease Treated at MNH and Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute, Tanzania. Thesis leading to Masters in Medicine (Orthopaedics and Trauma), MUHAS, 2012.

  • 8

    Meda, E. Screening red blood cells alloantibodies in SCD patients seen at MNH: Masters in Medicine (Haematology and Blood Transfusion), MUHAS, 2010. Current position: Consultant haematologist, MNH.

  • 9

    Rwezaula, S. Newborn Screening for Haemoglobinopathies at MNH, Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania: Masters in Medicine (Haematology and Blood Transfusion), MUHAS, 2010. Current position: Head, Clinical Haematology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine, MNH.

  • 10

    Kassim, K. Prevalence of blood borne viral infections in children with sickle cell anaemia attending sickle cell clinic at MNH in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania. Masters in Medicine (Paediatrics and Child Health), MUHAS, 2010.

  • 11

    Herme, M., Cox, S. and Makani, J. The Prevalence of insecticide treated nets and malaria prophylaxis use in a sickle cell disease cohort and their neighbours, 2007. Masters Public Health (Yale University).

  • 12

    Ngonyani, F., Sequeira, B. and Makani, J. Prevalence of Sickle Cell Disease among pregnant mothers attending antenatal clinic and their fetal outcomes at MNH, Dar es Salaam; 2007. Masters in Medicine (Obstetrics and Gynaecology), MUHAS 2007.

  • PhD Fellowships

  • 13

    Nkya, S. (2016). Genetic determinants of the phenotypes of Sickle Cell Disease in Tanzanians. PhD, Muhimbili University. Role: Director of Studies.

  • 14

    Makubi, A. (2016). Heart failure, iron deficiency and anaemia in Tanzania: Epidemiology, co-morbidities and the role of oral iron on echocardiographical, haematological, and clinical outcomes. PhD, MUHAS. Role: Secondary supervisor.

  • 15

    Urio, F. (2019). Epidemiology of F cells in Sickle Cell Disease: Description, Genetic determinants and Prognostic role (PhD), MUHAS.

  • 16

    Jacob, M. (2019). Neuroimaging abnormalities in children with sickle cell anaemia. (PhD), MUHAS.

  • 17

    Bukini, D. (2019). Ethical and socio-cultural effects of Sickle Cell Disease. (PhD), MUHAS.

  • Post-Doctoral fellowships

  • 1

    Fye, H. (2015) Mass spectrometry to identify biomarkers specific to sickle cell anaemia. Africa Research Excellence Fund.

  • 2

    Tubman, V. (2015) Splenomegaly in Sickle Cell Disease: Understanding Implications on the Disease and Interactions with Malaria. National Institutes of Health.

  • 3

    Balandya, E. (2015). Characterising the phenotype of T and B lymphocytes in Tanzanian Children with Sickle Cell Anaemia. Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania, Fogarty International Center, National Institutes of Health.

  • 4

    Mmbando, B., Lemnge, M., Kwiatkowski, D.P., Barrett, J., Snow, R.W. and Makani, J. (2015). Genetic Epidemiology of Malaria and Haemoglobinopathies in Tanga.

  • 5

    Sangeda, R., Kelly, S., Lyimo, M., Aboud, S., Busch, M. and Makani, J. (2015). Genetic epidemiology of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, Hepatitis B virus and Hepatitis C virus infections in individuals with Sickle Cell Disease in Tanzania. Dar-es-Salaam.

  • Research Projects

  • 1

    Osati, E. (2013). Clinical epidemiology of individuals with Sickle cell disease using hydroxycarbamide at MNH, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

  • 2

    Binding, A. and Makani, J. (2014). Description of response of neurological disease to hydroxycarbamide use in sickle cell disease in Tanzania.

HPLC, high performance liquid chromatography; MNH, Muhimbili National Hospital; MUHAS, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences; SCD, sickle cell disease.