Prof. Dr. Collen Masimirembwa

Profil

Derzeitige StellungProfessor W-3 und Äquivalente
FachgebietPharmakologie,Biochemie
KeywordsBiochemistry, Human Genetics, Pharmacogenetics, Clinical Pharmacology, Drug Metabolism & Pharmacokinetics

Aktuelle Kontaktadresse

LandSimbabwe
OrtHarare
Universität/InstitutionAfrican Institute of Biomedical Science and Technology (AiBST)

Gastgeber*innen während der Förderung

Prof. Dr. Julia StinglAbteilung Klinische Pharmakologie und Pharmakoepidemiologie, Ruprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg
Prof. Dr. Julia StinglRuprecht-Karls-Universität Heidelberg, Heidelberg
Beginn der ersten Förderung01.04.2025

Programm(e)

2024Forschungspreis-Programm auf Gegenseitigkeit für Wissenschaftler*innen aus dem Ausland

Projektbeschreibung der*des Nominierenden

Professor Masimirembwa is a leading scientist in the field of pharmacogenetics and has made pioneering work deciphering the genomic diversity of African populations and its implications for the safe and efficacious use of medicines. He combines human genetics, drug metabolism and pharmacokinetics research in predicting drug response. One important result of his work is a genetic test and dosing algorithm that is being clinically validated across Africa. During his research stays in German he will explore the implementation of pharmacogenetic diagnostics in patients taking multiple drugs, and will adopt it to the needs in African patients. He will also develop training material for the uptake of pharmacogenetics by medical practitioners.