Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Zimbabwe
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🎓 Academic & Professional Background
Mr. Simbarashe Sithole has conducted extensive research on the isolation and characterization of bioactive compounds from medicinal plants indigenous to Zimbabwe. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and has presented his findings at national and international conferences. He holds a Master’s degree in Chemistry and is currently pursuing a PhD in Natural Products Chemistry, focusing on natural compound discovery and pharmacological applications.
🧬 Professional Memberships
Mr. Sithole is a dedicated member of Natural Products Research for Eastern and Central Africa – Zimbabwe (NAPRECA–Zim), a network that fosters regional collaboration and development in the field of natural products research.
🧪 Research Contributions
His key contributions include the isolation, purification, and structural elucidation of natural compounds from Dolichos kilimandscharicus. He has also engaged in bioactivity screening and pharmacological evaluation of these compounds for potential antibacterial and anticancer applications. Mr. Sithole actively explores medicinal plants for the discovery of novel bioactive molecules with pharmaceutical relevance. Additionally, he advocates for sustainable sourcing and eco-friendly extraction methods to minimize the environmental impact of natural products research.
Notable Publications📝
📝Determination of the Cytotoxic Effect of Different Leaf Extracts from Parinari curatellifolia (Chrysobalanaceae)
Authors: Anesu Kundishora, Simbarashe Sithole, Stanley Mukanganyama
Journal: Journal of Toxicology
Year: 2020
📝In vitro toxicity determination of antifungal constituents from Combretum zeyheri
Authors: Santana Mapfunde, Simbarashe Sithole, Stanley Mukanganyama
Journal: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Year: 2016
📝An Evaluation of the Antibacterial Properties of Tormentic Acid Congener and Extracts From Callistemon viminalis on Selected ESKAPE Pathogens and Effects on …
Authors: Tafadzwa Chipenzi, Genuine Baloyi, Tatenda Mudondo, Simbarashe Sithole, Godloves Fru Chi, Stanley Mukanganyama
Journal: Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Year: 2020
📝The Effects of Combining Cancer Drugs with Compounds Isolated from Combretum zeyheri Sond. and Combretum platypetalum Welw. ex M.A. Lawson …
Authors: Morris Wende, Simbarashe Sithole, Godloves Fru Chi, Marc Y Stevens, Stanley Mukanganyama
Journal: BioMed Research International
Year: 2021
📝Evaluation of the Antimicrobial Effect of the Extracts of the Pods of Piliostigma thonningii (Schumach.) Milne‐Redh. (Fabaceae)
Authors: Memory Makosa, Simbarashe Sithole, Stanley Mukanganyama
Journal: Advances in Pharmacological and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Year: 2021
📝Phytochemical Fingerprinting and Activity of Extracts from the Leaves of Dolichos kilimandscharicus (Fabaceae) on Jurkat‐T Cells
Authors: Simbarashe Sithole, Paul Mushonga, Llewellyn NR Nhamo, Godloves Fru Chi, Stanley Mukanganyama
Journal: BioMed Research International
Year: 2020