Prof. Mbaruk Abdalla Suleman, B. Vet. Med. (Nbi), M. Sc. (London) Ph.D. (Uppsala) is an associate Professor who has vast experience in postgraduate studies management,
Bio Data
Current professional appointment: Associate Professor,
Department of Medical Laboratory Science,
College of Health Sciences,
Email addresses: msuleiman2008@live.com
Cell phone: 254 722 475 527
Previous Administrative Appointments
Dean School of Postgraduate Studies, MKU
Associate Dean, School of Health Sciences, MKU
Principal Research Scientist, Institute of Primate Research NMK
Objective: To impart knowledge to undergraduate and postgraduate students and conduct own and collaborative research and supervise postgraduate theses projects
Skills summary:
- Extensively involved in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students and supervisision of national and foreign postgraduate students.
- Experienced in biomedical research
- Research in stress-induced physiological changes
- Certified in “Bioethics in Research” by the formerly National Council for Science & Technology (currently the National Commission for Science & Technology)
Education & training
- Ph. D. 1998 University of Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden. Thesis:Stress associated hormonal changes, immune modulation and pathological changes in the African green monkey (Cercopithecus aethiops)
- Sc. 1986 University of London, London, United Kingdom. Dissertation: Some studies on Campylobacter jejuni ssp fetus infection in Sprague Dawley and Wistar rats
- Vet. Med. 1979 University of Nairobi, Nairobi, (KVB Registered Veterinary Surgeon)
Awards
- World Health Organisation, Research Training Grant (WHO/RTG) 1981 (to attend postgraduate courses in Primatology and exotic animals, University of California, Davis, USA and obtain hands-on experience in primate research activities)
- WHO/RTG 1985/86 To pursue Masters degree in Laboratory Animal Science in the University of London, UK)
Research activities
Current research project
Vice Chancellor’s funding (MKU) 2014/15 Study title: Cancers: Passive and active epidemiological studies within Kiambu County
- Principal Investigator: Prof. Mbaruk A. Suleiman
- Collaborator: Dr. Olivia Lwande
Past funded projects
INDEVELOP funding (2010/2011)
Study title: Field-based study on protozoa parasites of public health importance
Principal Investigators:
- Prof. Hanserik Carlsson, Uppsala University, Uppsala Sweden
- Dr. Mbaruk A. Suleiman, Principal Research Scientist, Institute of Primate Research, Kenya
Funding (2007/08) Wellcome Trust, UK
Study title: Role of metalloproteinase chemistry & vitamin D on vascular tissue in a primate model
Principal Investigators
- Dr. Robert J, MacFadyen, Consultant Cardiologist and Senior Lecturer in Medicine, University Department of Medicine, Birmingham University, U.K
- Dr. Muzahir Tayebjee, Specialist Registrar in Cardiology, Hammersmith Hospital, London
Eli Lilly Pharmaceuticals, USA (2005/06)
Study title: Differential impact of Raloxifene on the matrix composition of vascular atheroma in accelerated hyperlipidaemic primate atherosclerosis model
Principal Investigators
- Dr. Robert J, MacFadyen, Consultant Cardiologist and Senior Lecturer in Medicine, University Department of Medicine, Birmingham University, U.K
- Dr. Muzahir Tayebjee, Specialist Registrar in Cardiology, Hammersmith Hospital, London
Phase 2 (Pilot Study). Stretozotocin induced diabetes in primate animal model
2000/01
- World Bank Tana Global Environmental Facility (WB Tana GEF). Study title: Primate population census and distribution, habitat/forest evaluation and strategies for enhancement of community relations
- WB Tana GEF. Title: Zoonoses investigation and prevalence in Lower Tana river, Kenya
2003 Consultancy: Africa 2000+ Network – Kenya United Nations Development Fund Title: Best practices of poverty reduction activities of Community-Based Organisations in Kilifi District
Research interests
- Microbiology/Bacteriology infectons: Helicobacter species infection and colonisation of stomach mucosa
- Stress endocrine physiology and pathology
- Ecology and epidemiology of zoonotic diseases in wild fauna
Meetings, conferences and workshops attended:
- Oct, 2012 Workshop on “Non-communicable Diseases”, Nairobi
- Jan, 2013 Workshop on “Bioethics in Research”, Nairobi. National Council for Research and Technology (NCST)
- Nov, 2007 The 17th IPR Scientific Conference
- May, 2004 Workshop on “Trends in nonhuman primate animal model use in biomedical research” Uppsala, Sweden
- May, 1999 Join international ICLAS/FELASA Conference on Animal Welfare and Research: Partnership, Palma de Mallorca, Spain
- Jan, 1999 Symposium on “Adaptation and evolution of Cercopithecidae in Africa” Kyoto, Japan
Contribution to books
- An Investigation into the Bacteriological Quality of Dandora Sewage Treatment Plant and the Receiving Waters of Nairobi and Athi Rivers. Abednego Musyoki, Suleiman Mbaruk
- ISBN-13: 978-3-659-80245-4 ISBN-10: 365980245X EAN: 9783659802454, Publishing house: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Published on: 2015-11-21
- Laboratory Animal Science into the Next Century. Proceedings of the First East African Conference on Laboratory Animal Science, Nairobi, Kenya. Suleman, M. A., Muchemi, G. and Eley, R. M. (Eds.). ISBN 9966-9847-7-1 Institute of Primate Research. 1993
- Veterinary Management and Research Techniques for Reproductive Studies in the Baboon: A Practical Approach. Bambra, C. (Ed.). ISBN 9966-9874-5-2 Institute of Primate Research. 1993
- Guidelines to care and use of laboratory animals in Kenya. ISBN 9966-9847-5-5 Institute of Primate Research. 1989
- IPS International guidelines for the acquisition, care and breeding of nonhuman primates. Else, J. G. (Ed.) ISBN 9966-9847-2-0 Institute of Primate Research. 1988
Publications in refereed journals-Lates
- Magero, V. O., Yole, D., Mbaruk, Suleiman, Grace, K. N., Naomi, W., Moilo, J. and Osebe, T., Assessment of molluscicide, cercaricidal and miracidal activities of crude extracts of Ocimum americanum, Bridalia micrantha and Chenopodium ambrocoides, Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare. Oct. 2015
- Wambui, E. M., Kangethe, S., Mwangi, J., Suleiman, Mbaruk. Morphological characterization of enteric pathogens in Thiba River of Kirinyaga County, Kenya. International Journal of Life Sciences Research, Vol. 3 (3): 10-19, Sep 2015
- Kimani, C. N., Mbaria, J. M., Suleiman, M., Gakuya, D., and Kiama, S. G. Antihyperglycemic activity of Zanthoxylum chalybeum stem bark extract in diabetic rats. The Journal of Phytopharmacology. 4 (3): 183-189, 2015
- Kennedy Muna Kuria, Dorcas Syombua Yole and Mbaruk Abdalla Suleiman. Brine shrimp lethality test of soluble proteins from Biomphalaria pfeifferi snail as preliminary for vaccine development for Schistosoma mansoni American International Journal of Research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics 11 (2): 104-107, June-August, 2015,
- Abednego M. Musyoki, Mbaruk A. Suleiman, John N. Mbithi, and John M. Maingi, J. Diurnal and seasonalvariations of pathogenic bactria in Dandora sewage treatment plant wastewater, Nairobi, Kenya. Journal of Environmental Research and Toxicology, Vol 2 (2): Feb 2013
Abstracts of conference papers- Latest
- Suleman, M. A. and Mugambi, K. A critical review of the de Brazza’s monkey (Cercopithecus neglectus) survival in Kenya: ecological and conservation nightmares. Symposium on “Adaptation and evolution of Cercopithecidae in Africa”. Inuyama City, Japan 6-11 Jan 1999
- Suleman, M. A. and Hau, J. The importance of laboratory animal science in the conservation of wild animals. Joint International ICLAS/FELASA Conference. Palma de Mallorca, Spain, 24-29 May 1999
- McLean, R.G., Suleman, M. A., Igobwa, R., Tukei, P. M., Kirk, L. J. and Gubler, D. J. Sylvatic transmission of Yellow Fever virus in Kenya. 43rd Annual Conference of Wildlife Disease Association, California, 35: 42, 1994
- Ahmed, H. M., Isahakia, M., Sleman, M. A., Miura, T., Tomonaga, K., Igarashi, T. and Hayami, M. Simian immuno-deficiency virus isolated from white-crowned mangabeys belonged to the great heterogeneity of SIVAGM group. A World United Against AIDS, VIIIth International Conference on AIDS/III STD World Congress. Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 19-24 July 1992
- Suleman, M. A. Infertility in nonhuman primates. Nairobi Centre for Research in Reproduction (NCRR) Conference, Nairobi 1987