Department of Biomedical Sciences (Health Sciences)
Lecturer
Researcher
Biography
Academic Qualifications:
- 2015 M.Sc Pathology (Haematology), The University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
- 2011 B.Sc Biomedical Sciences, The University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia
- 2005 Diploma in Biomedical Sciences, Ndola College of Biomedical Sciences, Ndola, Zambia
- 1999 School Certificate, Sathya Sai School, Ndola, Zambia
Mr. Panji Nkhoma is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Zambia, School of Health Sciences, Department of Biomedical Sciences. He teaches Haematology to Bachelor of Science Degree Biomedical, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy and Nursing students.
Research Interests
His research interests are in Leukaemias and Lymphomas, coagulopathies and HIV. He graduated with a B.Sc. in Biomedical Sciences and M.Sc. in Pathology Major Haematology both at the University of Zambia.
Publications
- Chindima N, Nkhoma P, Sinkala M, Zulu M, Kafita D, Simakando M, Mwaba F, Mantina H, Mubanga M. (2018). The use of dried blood spots: A potential tool for the introduction of a neonatal screening program for sickle cell anemia in zambia. Int J App Basic Med Res; 8(1):30-2.
- Panji Nkhoma, Trevor Kaile, Geoffrey Kwenda, Musalula Sinkala, Chisanga Chileshe, Florence Mwaba, Hamakwa Mantina. (2017). Raised IL-6 Levels: A Risk Factor for Cardiovascular Associated Complications in HIV Positive Zambians Presenting at the University Teaching Hospital before Initiation of Antiretroviral Therapy (ART). Medical Journal of Zambia, 44(2), 69 – 74
- Sinkala, M., Zulu, M., Kaile, T., Simakando, M., Chileshe, C., Kafita, D. and Nkhoma, P. (2017). Performance characteristics of kidney injury molecule-1 in relation to creatinine, urea, and microalbuminuria in the diagnosis of kidney disease. Int J App Basic Med Res, 7(2), p.94.
- Zulu M, Kaile T, Kantenga T, Chisanga C, Nkhoma P, Sinkala M. (2016). Kidney Injury Molecule-1 and Microalbuminuria Levels in Zambian Population: Biomarkers of Kidney Injury. The Pan African Medical Journal, 24:54
- Nkhoma P, Kaile T, Kwenda G, Marimo C, Korolyova L, Mantina H. September 2015. Elevated D-dimer Levels in HIV Positive Black Zambians: A Risk Factor for Thrombosis and other Cardiovascular Associated Complications. Jour of Med Sc & Tech; 4(3); Page No: 211-215
Contact Details
panji.nkhoma@unza.zm; panjinkhoma@gmail.com
