Pax Jessey Masimba
Country (Nationality)
Tanzania
Grantee Title
Research Topic: Assessment of the bioactivity of roots and leaves of Carissa spinarum extracts from two geographic locations in two seasons in Tanzania against some pathogenic bacteria and fungi.
Grantee Description
Fellowship Category: Post-PhD
Nationality: Tanzanian
Home Institution: Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Tanzania
Mentor at Home Institution: Dr Ester Innocent
Host Institution: University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Supervisor at Host Institution: Dr Rose Masalu
CVF Masimba’s research seeks to establish whether leaves can be an alternative plant part that can be harvested for medicinal purpose at a specific season and thereby help in conservation of this plant. In addition, he will find out which geographical region is optimal for propagation of Carissa spinarum for medicinal purposes. I expect to meet and share issues related to climate change with experts in this field and form research networks and collaborations.