DR SAM BEZA PHIRI | HOD

Career Profile

An experienced Lecturer in Human Physiology with a research focus on Cardiovascular Physiology and HIV-related complications. Passionate about teaching, mentoring, and conducting impactful research on the physiological effects of HIV and cardiovascular health. Published several peer-reviewed articles and actively collaborates on interdisciplinary research projects.

Education Background

  1. PhD in Human Physiology – in progress

  2. MSc in Physiology – The University of Zambia, [2019]

  3. BVMed – The University of Zambia, [2013]

Publications

  1. Phiri S.B, Goma F.M, Mulenga L, Sitali M.C, Mukonchi1, F. Effects of antiretroviral therapy (Tenofovir/Lamivudine/Efavirenz) on arterial stiffness in black African HIV-1 infected men. Journal of Preventive and Rehabilitative Medicine, Vol. 1, No. 1, 2018, pp. 39-45. doi:10.21617/jprm.2018.0102.5

  2. Phiri S.B Yusuf, U.A., Kafula, F., Kaimba, K., Kalipenta, W., Kabwe, H., Mulemena, J.A.,Kamvuma, K.M., Phiri, S.B., Miyoba, M., Mesole, 2022. The Role of an Aqueous Extract of Cactus on Histopancreatic Architecture in Streptozotocin Induced Diabetes Mellitus in Wistar Rats. European Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2(2), pp.11-16.

  3. Phiri S.B, Luambia, P.S. and Yusuf, A.A., 2022. Streptozotocin and diabetes: Modulatory role of an aqueous extract of cactus on kidney histo-architecture of model.

  4. Sam Beza Phiri, Kamvuma, Kingsley, Warren Chanda, Christopher Newton Phiri, Miyoba Mitchelo, and John Amos Mulemena. "The correlation of tuberculosis smear results and immuno-suppression with CD4+ counts as a surrogate marker among HIV infected patients." (2021).