Ms. Doris Kafita

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Department of Biomedical Sciences (Health Sciences)
Lecturer
Researcher
Biography

Academic Qualifications:

  • M.Sc. Pathology (Clinical Pathology), University of Zambia, (2012-2015) Lusaka, Zambia.
  • B.Sc. Biomedical Sciences, University of Zambia, (2008-2012)  Lusaka, Zambia.
  • 2017 Certificate in Bioinformatics Methods I: University of Toronto (On-line)
  • 2017 Certificate in Bioinformatics Methods II: University of Toronto (On-line)
  • 2017 Certificate in Biology Meets Programming: Bioinformatics for Beginners: University of California, San Diego, USA (On-line).
  • 2017 Specialization in Python for Everybody: University of Michigan– Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (On-line).
     

Doris Kafita is a Clinical Pathologist working as a Lecturer at the University of Zambia, School of Health Sciences. She received her MSc in Pathology (Clinical Pathology) and BSc in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Zambia. She is currently teaching Cellular Pathology, General and Systemic Pathology, Fundamentals to Biomedical Sciences and Medical Genetics to undergraduate students. Her research interests center on the use of molecular and immunohistochemical techniques to improve cancer diagnosis and prognosis with specific interest in virus-related malignancies.

Research Interests
  1. Viral oncology
  2. Cytopathology
  3. Oncopathology
Publications
  1. Nangela C. Nkhoma P., Sinkala M., Kafita D., Zulu M (2018). The Use of Dried Blood Spots: A potential tool of the introduction of a neonatal screening program for sickle cell in Zambia. International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research. 8(1): 30-32.
  2. Sinkala M., Kaile T., Zulu M., Simakando M., Kafita D., Chisanga C., Nkhoma P (2017). Performance characteristics of kidney injury molecule-1 in relation to creatinine, urea, and microalbuminuria in the diagnosis of kidney disease. International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research. 7(2): 94– 99. doi:  10.4103/2229-516X.205811.
  3. Tembo R., Kaile T., Kafita D., Chisanga C., Kalonda A., Zulu E., Samutela M., Poepole P., Kwenda G (2017). Detection of Human Herpes Virus-8 in Kaposis Sarcoma Tissues at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia.  Pan African Medical Journal, 27, 137.
Contact Details
kafitadorisk@gmail.com, doris.kafita@unza.zm