DEPARTMENTS OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
Welcome to School of Diagonistic Science
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About units of Diagonistic Medicine
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Our Programmes
Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering (BBME)
Direct Entry
Three principal passes in Physics, Chemistry and Advanced Mathematics with minimum of 8 points: A minimum of C grade in Advanced Mathematics and Physics and a minimum of D grade in Chemistry. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of C grade in Biology at O-Level
Equivalent Entry
Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Biomedical, Electrical, Electronics and Telecommunication, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Science with an average of “B+” or a minimum GPA of 3.5. In addition, an applicant must have a minimum of “D” grade in the following subjects: Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics and English at O-LevelOur Units
Head of Units
School Activities
List of Our Publications
| Principal Investigator | Research Activities | Research Collaborators |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Deogratias Mzurikwao | Artificial intelligence for early detection of breast cancer | University of Kent |
| Dr. Deogratias Mzurikwao | Artificial intelligence for Rabies screening and early prediction of its outbreak | |
| Dr. Deogratias Mzurikwao | Artificial Intelligence for screening of TB among people living with HIV | |
| Dr. Deogratias Mzurikwao | Artificial Intelligence in detection of dilated cardiomyopathy | |
| Dr. Siana Nkya | Climate Change and Health of People with Sickle Cell Disease | National Institute of Health (NIH)/ Makerere University |
| Prof. Billy Ngasala | Modeling the Impact of Climate Change on Malaria Importation and Elimination Efforts in Zanzibar | NIH/ University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Prof. Karim Manji | Zinc Supplementation for Tanzanian Neonates with Clinical Severe Infection | NIH/Harvard University |
| Dr. Samuel Likindikoki | Acceptability and feasibility of on-demand PrEP-vaginal wash for HIV prevention among female sex workers (the PrEP-V study) | NIH/George Washington University |
| Dr. Enica Richard | How sound processing in the ear and brain relates to educational outcomes, mental health, and quality of life in adolescents living with HIV | NIH/ Dartmouth College |
| Dr. Kasusu Nyamuryekung’e | Primary Health Care Integration for Early Childhood Caries prevention | NIH |
| Dr. Linda Mlunde | Adapting evidence-based stigma reduction interventions to address HIV and drug use stigma among family members of people who use drugs | NIH |
| Dr. Daima Bukini | The development of culturally appropriate community- based prevention programs for Sickle Cell Disease in high burden communities of coastal and lake zone regions of Tanzania | NIH |
| Dr. Theresia Otaru | Implementation of a patient-centered geriatric model of care for older adults living with HIV | NIH |
| Dr. Alexander Mwijage | Improving access to HIV healthcare services for most at-risk populations in Tanzania | NIH |
| Dr. AliMohamed Mohamed Zahir | Establishing Genetic Diagnostics for Cardiomyopathies | NIH |
| Dr. Francia Arda Mushi | The Assessment of Renal Transplantation Economy in Tanzania, a Mixed Study | The Transplantation Society Research |
| Dr. Dickson Mkoka | Training Health Care Professionals to Address Reproductive Health for Persons with Disabilities in Tanzania | NIH/University of Minnesota |
| Dr. Felix Sukums | Mapping Digital Transformation in 2035, A Scoping Study to Identify the Impacts of Converging Technology on Development | IDRC Canada |
| Dr. Kasusu Nyamuryekung'e | Human Centred Design Impementation Research (HCD-IR) | UNICEF |
| Prof. Karim Manji | Preterm infant hospital feeding/lactation support study- LIFT UP | Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation/Harvard University |
| Prof. Hendry Sawe | Combined Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatocellular Carcinoma Screening in the Emergency Department. A Multicenter Study in Tanzania | UCSF |
| Dr. Wilbroad Massawe | Malnutrition Assessment among head and neck cancer patients in Tanzania | Glocal Health Fellowship Programme |
| Prof. Emmanuel Balandya | Sickle Cell Mortality | AFREHEALTH |
| Dr. Samuel Likindikoki | Optimizing PREP Engagement Among Women who use Drugs in Tanzania | NIH/John Hopkins |
| Janet Sagut | Incidence, Predictors and Outcomes of Blunt Myocardial Injury | |
| Dr. Deogratias Mzurikwao | Artificial Intelligence in the Early Detection of Dileted Cardiomyopath | COSTECH |
| Dr. Asteria Kimambo | Clinical Pathological Implication in Establishing Ultrasound Guided Fine Needle Aspiration and Rapid on Site Evaluation Practice for Cytology in Resource Limited Setings | Conquer Cancer/NIH/Pfizer |
| Dr. Hussein Mohamed | Provision of Consultancy Services for the Establishment of Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) Training Needs | WHO |
| Prof. Muhammad Bakari | Study on Immunogenicity of COVID Vaccines Among Tanzanians |