Education

Doctor of Medicine University of Illinois 1981
Bachelor of Arts Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology Trinity International University, USA, 1976

Training

Research interests

Molecular parasitology with a focus on the protozoan parasite, Giardia lamblia
Infectious diseases, particularly invasive fungal infections
Intestinal microbiota

Experience

Professor of Medicine, Aga Khan University in Nairobi, 2015–present
Interim chair, Department of Pathology, Aga Khan University in Nairobi Jan to June 2013
Professor of Pathology (clinical microbiology), Aga Khan University in Nairobi, 2012–present
Fulbright Scholar at University of Nairobi College of Medicine, 01/11–10/11
Professor, Infectious Diseases and Microbiology/Immunology, University of Arizona\Health Sciences Center, Tucson, AZ2003 – 2011
Associate Professor, Infectious Diseases and Microbiology/Immunology, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson, AZ 1994 – 2003
Assistant Professor, Infectious Diseases and Microbiology/Immunology, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson, AZ 1988 – 1994

Professional associations

Fellow, Infectious Disease Society of America
Fellow, American College of Physicians
Member, Christian Medical & Dental Association
Member, American Society for Microbiology
Member, Arizona Infectious Disease Society

Awards and honours

Professor Emeritus, University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tucson, AZ, 2012