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Department of Human Anatomy
About Department of Human Anatomy
Department Overview:
- This is one of the key departments of Maseno University’s School of Medicine. It offers courses in Human Anatomy which are fundamental to the study of medicine, in the first year of the MBChB programme. The courses comprising of Gross Anatomy, Embryology and Histology are offered through lectures, observation, tutorials and dissection of body parts, to enable students understand the structure and physical correlations within and among the various human body tissues, organs and systems.
The department has sufficient physical facilities, equipment and qualified manpower needed for the teaching of all the human anatomy courses. These include a modern well-equipped cold room for storage of cadavers, a spacious dissection room, a histology laboratory and a museum for the display of anatomical specimens. In addition, a state-of-the art skills laboratory for students to practice and demonstrate clinical skills is under development. - The department currently has five academic staff and five technical staff members charged with the responsibility of providing guidance and support to the students during their lectures, tutorials and practical sessions. The department recognizes its role in research and continuing professional development in various fields of anatomy and shall strive to improve research capability and establish collaboration with other Universities both locally and internationally.
Courses offered:
• MBS 100 - Human Anatomy I: Gross Anatomy
• MBS 102 - Human Anatomy II: Histology & Embryology
Courses in Human Anatomy
The departmetn offers courses for Medical Students and Nursing students from the respective Schools of Medicine and Nursing.
Courses offered for medical studets, (MB, ChB):
- MBS 100 - Human Anatomy I: Gross Anatomy.
- MBS 102 - Human Anatomy II: Histology & Embryology.
Courses offered for nursing students, (BSc, N);
- MNS 100 - Human Anatomy.
Faculty Members, Human Anatomy
The department currently has five academic staff and five technical staff members charged with the responsibility of providing guidance and support to the students during their lectures, tutorials and practical sessions
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Dr. Willis Oyieko |
Email: Address: Qualification:MBChB, MMed (Surgery). View my profile>>> |
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Dr. Charles A. Nyakinda Senior Lecturer |
Email: canyakinda@yahoo.com Address: P.o.Box 333 Kisumu. Qualification: MBChB, MMed (Surgery), FCS (ECSA). |
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Lecturer |
Email: Address: Qualification: BSc, PhD, (Clinical Anatomy) |
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Mr. Hesbon Odhiambo Minanga Laboratory Technician |
Email: Address: Qualification: Certificate Medical Laboratory Technician Certificate in Paediatric phlebotomy Certificate in Mortuary Science |
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Peter Odhiambo Odongo
Snr. Technologist
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Email: poodhiambo@maseno.ac.ke Address: Department of Human Anatomy, Private Bag. Maseno, Kenya Qualifications: Dip (Med Lab), HND (Histopath & Parasit), PGD (Immunohistochemistry) Ongoing research: N/A Publications: N/A |
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Patrick W Myles. |
Email: Patrickmyles2013@live.com Address: Department of Human Anatomy, Private Bag. Maseno, Kenya Qualifications: Dip (Med Lab), Cert (Mortuary Sci) UON, Cert (Forensic DNA & Serology) TUK Ongoing research: N/A Publications: To follow |
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Maurice B Silali.
Snr. Technologist
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Email: silalimaurice@gmail.com Address: Department of Human Anatomy, Private Bag. Maseno, Kenya Qualifications: Dip (Med Lab), HND (Histology), Post Basic Dip(HSMAD), BCHD, MCHD Ongoing research: Health Determinants of Medico-Legal Approaches in Identification of Unclaimed Bodies or Missing Dead Persons from Public Mortuaries to improve Public Health, in Western Kenya Publications: Factors Influencing Prevention of Tungiasis Infestation in Tshiatsala Division of Butere Sub County – Kenya, ISS: Roles of DNA Molecules in Identification of Unclaimed or Missing Dead Bodies Presumed Death in Western Kenya Utilizing Comparison Standards Immunity Participation Medico – legal Concepts to Identify Unclaimed or Missing Dead Bodies from Public Mortuaries to Improve Public Health |
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Charo Kahindi Stanley
Technician
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Email: charokahindi@gmail.com Address: Department of Human Anatomy, Private Bag. Maseno, Kenya Qualifications: Cert (Mortuary Sci), UON Cert (Funeral Ser) (Br) Ongoing research: Publications: |
Chair of Human Anatomy Department
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Dr. Willis Oyieko |
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Contact information Maseno University, Department of Human Anatomy, Box Private Bag, Email: Tel.: 0720299505 |
