Dr. Gladys Wangechi Mwangi

Publications

Books and Books Chapters

• University Based Business Incubation and Entrepreneurial Training Initiatives as an Intervention for Urban Youth Unemployment: The Case of Kenyatta University, Kenya By Wanderi M. P., (Kenyatta University, Kenya); Kisato J. (Kenyatta University, Kenya); Mwangi G. W. (Kenyatta University, Kenya) (Urban Youth Unemployment in Eastern and Southern Africa – OSSREA, 2016)
• Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to the management of snake bites at a peripheral health facility in Kenya

Conference/Workshops/Seminar Papers

Conference Papers

• March 2018 - Kenyatta National Hospital and University of Nairobi Symposium. Presented of Efficacy of Snake Antivenom Brands Available in Kenya.
• November 2013 – Presented on PowerPoint Presentation – African Women in Science and Engineering, School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi.
• Hospital Pharmacists Association of Kenya (HOPAK), Sarova Stanley Hotel-Nairobi; Presented a case study on adverse drug reactions. 11th and 12th August 2012;
• Rappoteur, Hospital Break Out Session, Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya Scientific Conference, White Sands Hotel, Mombasa 30th May to June 1st 2010.
• Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya Annual Symposium, Sarova White Sands Beach Resort; Presented a Paper: ‘The role of pharmacists in the management of chronic illnesses’. May 31st – 3rd June 2009

Research

• Management of snakebite in a peripheral health facility in Kenya
• Efficacy of anti-snake venom brands in the Kenyan market
• Antivenin activity of herbs commonly used in Kenya against polylepis (Black mamba) venom.
• Sero-surveillance and management of COVID-19 infection in Kenya

Funded Projects

• November 2021- September 2023 - Research grant Covid-19 Rapid Research Fund- NRF SA

Conferenced/Workshops/Seminars Attended

Conferences Attended

• September 2023; The 13th Eastern African Snakebite Conference, Watamu Kenya
• November 2021; Leadership summit on Pharmacy-based vaccination policy and advocacy, International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)
• September 2021 - Virtual 7th All Africa Congress on Basic and Clinical Pharmacology (7th ACP2021)
• October 2020 Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya Annual Symposium, Virtual Edition.
• November 2018 -Conference Attendance- Bio-Ken Snake Farm, Watamu, Malindi.
• March 2018 - Kenyatta National Hospital and University of Nairobi Symposium.
• June 2015 - Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya Annual Symposium, Sarova White Sands Beach Resort.
• March 2015-Hospital Pharmacists Association of Kenya (HOPAK), Sarova Stanley Hotel-Nairobi; Seminar on Medication Safety.
• November 2014 - Conference Attendance- Bio Ken Snake Farm, Watamu, Malindi.
• July 2014 - Hospital Pharmacists Association of Kenya (HOPAK), Sarova Panafric Hotel-Nairobi; Pharmacy Practice Training - Promoting Best Standards in Hospital Pharmacy Practice.
• August 2012 – Hospital Pharmacists Association of Kenya (HOPAK), Laico Regency, Nairobi.
• June 2012 - Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya Annual Symposium, Sarova White Sands Beach Resort.

Professional/ Consultancy (Editor/ Peer review in journals, Networks/ Collaborations, External Examiner, Patents)

• May 2016: Rational Use of Analgesics, GlaxoSmithKline, The Hilton Hotel, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
• April 2015: Rational Use of Analgesics, GlaxoSmithKline, Likoni, Nairobi.
• October 2014: Management of Pain, GlaxoSmithKline, Laico Regency Hotel, Nairobi.
• November 2014: Substance Abuse and its Management, NACADA, Kenyatta University Conference Center, Nairobi.
• November 2013: Allergy, a primary health concern, GlaxoSmithKline, The Hilton Hotel, Nairobi
  February 2013: Pharmacology of Viral Agents, GlaxoSmithKline, Nirvina Towers, Nairobi.
• January 2013: Partnership for Advanced Clinical Education (PACE)-University of Maryland (Baltimore)/University of Nairobi/Kenyatta University, Nairobi.
• December 2012: Pharmacology of anti-viral Agents, GlaxoSmithKline, Likoni Road, Nairobi.
• February 2012: The Impact of Clinical Pharmacy on Pharmacy Practice in Kenya, HOPAK Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi.
• November 2010: Kinetics and Dynamics of drugs in Paediatrics, Nyanza Provincial General Hospital-CME, Obama Children’s Hospital, Kisumu.
• March 2010: Management of pesticide poisoning, Kenyatta National Hospital/Agrochemicals Association of Kenya, Nyanza Provincial General Hospital, Kisumu.
• March 2010: Recognition and Management of adverse drug reactions in HIV/AIDS patients, Management Sciences for Health (MSH)/National Aids and STI Control Council (NASCOP), Jumuia Resort, Kisumu.
• April 2009: Management of pain and fever in children, Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya/ GlaxoSmithKline, Sarova Panafric Hotel, Nairobi.
• May 2009: Rational Drug Use, Infection Control, Referral and networking in HIV/AIDS, Missions Essential for Drugs and Supplies (MEDS), Sagana
• June 2009: Drug Interactions, a special Emphasis on Antimicrobials, Missions Essential for Drugs and Supplies-MEDS, Nairobi.

Convening and Coordinating Conferences

• October 2019 - Member LOC-Kenyatta University Research and Innovation Conference (KUBRIC).

Community Service and Other Engagements

• 2023: Last mile strategy for KCSE and KCPE candidates of 2022
• 2021-Date: Board member, Consolata Primary School, Nyeri
• 2015: Mentorship for adolescent girls-own initiative
• 2015: Motivational Talk, St. George’s Girls High School
• 2014: Overview and Management of Prostate and Cervical Cancers in Kenya, Kasarani PCEA Church Youth Forum, Nairobi.
• 2013: Guest speaker on speech day, South Tetu Girls Secondary School Board of Governors, South Tetu Girls Secondary School, Nyeri
• 2012 - Date: Corporate Social Responsibility, every October, member-USTANI Investment Limited.
• 2012: Guest Motivational speaker, Board of Governors, Karatina Secondary School
• 2012: Motivational speaker, Githiga Mixed Secondary School, Kiambu

Affiliation of Professional Bodies

• Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK)
• Hospital Pharmacists Association of Kenya (HOPAK)
• International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

National and International awards and Recognitions

• February 2021; Appreciation- Participation in the launch of Kenyatta University Women’s Economic Empowerment Hub (KU-WEE)
• August 2020; Appreciation- Committee on development of postgraduate scholarships and undergraduate bursaries policy
• November 2020; Appreciation-Committee on student academic achievement award system
• December 2019; Appreciation-KUBRIC LOC member
• March 2019; Nomination - Delegate Chinese language and culture educators trip to China
• May 2015; Appreciation- STEP Project
• June 2013; Appreciation-Guest of Honour South Tetu Girls High School
• October 2012; Appreciation -Official launch of the biomedical research ethics review Policy

Administrative Positions Held

Recognized university administrative positions

• January 2023 to date; Deputy Executive Dean-School of Health Sciences
• May 2020 - September 2022; Renewal- Acting Dean School of Pharmacy
• May 2018 - May 2020; Acting Dean School of Pharmacy
• January 2017 – May 2018; Chairman-Department of Pharmacy & Complementary/Alternative Medicine
• June 2015 – December 2016; Renewal- Programme coordinator- Pharmaceutics & Industrial Pharmacy
• June 2012- June 2014; Programme coordinator- Pharmaceutics & Industrial Pharmacy

Other administrative positions Held

• July 2022; Member Committee on Policy to Guide Posthumous Awards
• May 2022 to Date: Reconstituted Board-National Phytotherapeutics Research Center
• May 2021 to Date; Reconstituted University Ranking Committee
• 2019 to date; Chair representing Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Student Disciplinary Committee
• December 2019; Appointment - Calibration of Equipment and engagement of internal consultants committee
• November 2019; Appointment - Committee on Students Academic Achievements awards
• November 2019; Appointment - postgraduate scholarships and undergraduate bursaries policy development committee-2019
• April 2019; Appointment - Committee to address issues on the implementation of the two-third lecture attendance rule-2019
• February 2019; Co-chair committee on the development of a policy framework to guide the management of Kenyatta University Hospital
• 2018 to Date; Kenyatta University Hospital technical working group
• December 2018; Appointment to assist in robing the awardee of honorary degree-45th Graduation Ceremony-2018
• August 2015; Renewal appointment Inspection and Acceptance Committee-Drugs
• September 2014; Renewal- Appointment as Mentor in Chandaria BIIC
• March 2014; Appointment - Mentor Chandaria BIIC-2014
• October 2013; Appointment KU-ERC- 2013
• June 2013; Appointment - Inspection and Acceptance Committee-Drugs Stores
• September 2012; Appointment - Committee to Develop Proposals for capacity building in the School of Health Sciences
• May 2012; Appointment to plan for the launch of the policy for biomedical research involving human subjects- 2012
• March 2012; Appointment - Committee on flagship project Chinese Medicine