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SAADA

Name
Saada Michael Mbepera

Academic Rank
Lecturer

Department
Biological Sciences

Biography

Biography

I am a lecturer at Mkwawa University College of Education, specialising in vertebrate anatomy and physiology within the Department of Biological Sciences. My research focuses on animal physiology, exploring physiological adaptations and mechanisms in diverse environments. Committed to advancing biological sciences, my dedication to education and research has earned respect from peers and student admiration. My contributions leave a lasting impact on the academic community and future scientists at Mkwawa University.

Contacts

Email:

Email Address
saada.mbepera@muce.ac.tz

Research Interest

Research Interest
Animal physiology

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Projects

Projects

  • 3rd UDSM competitive research grants 2021-2022 worth Tsh.30,000,000

  • 5th UDSM Competitive Research Grant (MUCE-No. 20126) in (2023-2024) worth Tsh.30,000,000

Publications

Publications

  • Mbepera, S. M., Mshamu, S. A., Max, R. A., & Malago, J. J. (2023). Contribution of high fat diet to the development of gestational diabetes mellitus in rats. Journal of Physiology and Pathophysiology, 14(1), 1-9, https://doi.org/10.5897/jpap2022.0146

  • Mbepera, S. M., Mshamu, S. A., Max, R. A., & Malago, J. J. (2023). Heat Stress Induces Oxidative Stress and Predisposes Rats to Gestational Diabetes Mellitus. Journal of Biology and Life Science, 14:2. https://doi.org/10.5296/jbls.v14i2.21111

  • Mwakalila A.A, Mbepera S.M., Mshamu S. A., Msonga A, and Washa W.B. 2022. Toxicity Assessment of the Crude Ethanolic Pod Extract of Swartzia madagascariensis Desv. in Rats. Tanz. J. Sci. Vol. 48(2) 2022. https://doi.org/10.4314/tjs.v48i2.17

  • Mbepera, S., Nkwengulila, G., Peter, R. et al. The influence of age on insecticide susceptibility of Anopheles arabiensis during dry and rainy seasons in rice irrigation schemes of Northern Tanzania. Malar J 16, 364 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-017-2022-6

  • Mdoe, F.P., Nkwengulila, G., Chobu, M. et al. Larvicidal effect of disinfectant soap on Anopheles gambiae s.s (Diptera: Culicidae) in laboratory and semifield environs. Parasites Vectors 7, 211 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-7-211