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. PERSONAL DATA
NAME:
JACOB OLONGIDA OLE MIARON
DATE OF BIRTH:
23-11-57
PLACE OF BIRTH
Loitokitok (Entonet Location)
RELIGION:
Christian
MAILING ADDRESS:
University of Nairobi,
Department of Animal Physiology,
Chiromo Riverside Drive,
P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi.
TELEPHONE:
0722-805869
D/L 4450774
E-mail:
jmiaron@uonbi.ac.ke
PERMANENT ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 158, Loitokitok
MARITAL STATUS:
Married
2. EDUCATION
1990-1994:
Ph.D. Animal (Environmental) Physiology, University of Alberta, Canada
1988-1990:
M.Sc. Animal (Environmental) Physiology, University of Alberta, Canada
1979-1984:
DVM -Doctor of Veterinary medicine, Wroclaw academy of Agriculture, Poland
1976 – 1978:
EAACE, Muhoho High School.
1972 – 1975:
EACE, Olkejuado Secondary School
1965 – 1971:
CPE, DEB Loitokitok
3. MEMBERSHIP TO PROFESSIONAL BODIES
Kenya National Academy of Sciences.
International Association For the Study of Pain (Kenya Chapter).
Kenya Physiological Society.
Kenya Veterinary Association.
4. AWARDS
2000:
Research Grant (International Foundation for Science, SWEDEN).
1999:
Africa Career Award (Rockefeller Foundation)
1997:
Research Grant (International Foundation for Science, SWEDEN)
1993:
The Mary Louise Imre and The Vice-president (Research) Graduate Award of University of Alberta (University of Alberta, CANADA).
1988 – 1991:
Ph.D. Scholarship (NORAD, NORWAY).
1980 – 1981:
Dean List (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Wroclaw Academy of Agriculture)
5. ADDITIONAL TRAINING
a. Radiation Safety
b. University Leadership Training (Personnel effectiveness for University Managers)
6. PRESENT DUTIES
2002 – Present:
Chairman,
Department of Animal Physiology; University of Nairobi
2002 – Present:
Chairman, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Curriculum Committee
1995 – 2002:
Departmental Representative to the Faculty Postgraduate Studies Committee.
7. EMPLOYMENT
1999 – PRESENT:
Senior Lecturer,
Department of Animal Physiology,
University of Nairobi.
1994 - 1999:
Lecturer,
Department of Animal Physiology,
University of Nairobi
1987 - 1994:
Department of Animal Physiology,
University of Nairobi.
1986 – 1987:
Graduate Research Assistant
(Comparative Animal Physiology Research Unit, Electrophysiology unit)
Department of Animal Physiology,
University of Nairobi.
8. TEACHING EXPERIENCE
1986 - PRESENT:
University of Nairobi, Kenya.
Physiology lectures to graduates (MSc. Reproductive Biology, Comparative Mammalian Physiology and Biology of Conservation) and BVM and B.Sc. Agric. Students.
1996 - 2001
United States International University-Africa, Kenya.
Physiology and Natural Science lectures to Undergraduates.
9. TEACHING ASSISTANCE
1988 – 1993:
University of Alberta, Edmonton.
Applied Animal Physiology.
Assisted with laboratory sessions and evaluated class assignments for undergraduate students in Animal Science.
10. OTHER DUTIES
A) Curriculum Development Review
Developed:
(a) B.Sc. Biomedical Laboratory Technology Curriculum.
(b) B.Sc. in Sport Science Curriculum (awaiting approval).
B) Student Supervision
Supervised M.Sc. students.
1. Chibunda R.T. "Effects of the Chlorinated Hydrocarbons (dieldrin) on Testicular Morphology and Endocrinology in the Male Rat".
2. Symon N. Njiru: "A case study of combination of rotenoids and pyrethrins as a strategy in integrated pest management".
C) Community Service
Vice-Chairman, Chiromo Members Club
11. a) RESEARCH INTEREST
1. Environmental Physiology with particular interest in animal bioenergetics.
2. The Physiological and Phannacological effects of natural products of plant origin used in herbal medicine.
3. Temperature - induced free oxygen radicals in animals.
b) RESEARCH EXPERIENCE.
1. The regulation of energy biotransformation in animal under stress.
2. Scientific and traditional bioprospecting of bioactive phytochemicals used in herbal medicine and especially the Maasai Ethnoveterinary medicine.
3. Development and evaluation of botanical pesticides with particular interest in synergistic interaction ofbioactive molecules
c) CONSULTANCY
Consultant on growth promotants and energy repertitioning agents Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) and in particular Beta agonists.
12. EXPERIENCE IN COMPUTING
a. Software Packages
i. Statistical Packages.
SAS - Mainframe and PC.
MINIT AB - Mainframe and PC.
APL - Mainframe.
ii. Spreadsheets, Database and Graphics Packages.
Quartro-pro - PC
LOTUS 1-2-3 - PC (windows)
FREELANCE - PC (windows)
PICTURE IT (Slides) - PC
EXCEL (CRICKET) Graph -PC
iii. Word Processors, Text Editors and data acquisition.
MICROSOFT WORD
WORD PERFECT V5.1 - PC (windows)
MULTIMATE ADV. 3.6 – PC
IBM PE2 – PC
SHIMANZU - PC
b. Programming/modelling.
Working knowledge of Javelin on the IBM PC.
13. REFERENCES
1. Prof. T.L Kanui,
Department of Animal Physiology,
University of Nairobi,
P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi,
Kenya.
2. Prof. G.M.O. Maloiy,
Department of Animal Physiology,
University of Nairobi,
P.O. Box 30197, Nairobi, Kenya
3. Prof. R.J. Christopherson. Department of Animal Science,
University of Alberta,
Edmonton, Alberta,
CANADA, T6G 2P5
Tel: (403) 492-3388
4. Prof. I.0. Jumba,
Department of Chemistry,
University of Nairobi,
P.O. Box 30197 Nairobi, Kenya.
PUBLICATIONS
1. Kariuki D.K., Miaron J.O., Kuria K.A.M., Mugweru 1. and Mwaura A. 2005. Synergistic effects of Alpha-cypermethrin and Dimethoate against insect pests. East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences Vol. 6 (3). IN PRESS.
2. Miaron J.O. and Mugweru J. 2005. In vivo and In vitro physiological effects of extracts from Myrica salicifolia and Withania somnifera on locomotor activity in rats and motility of rabbit jejunum. Submitted to J Ethnopharmacology.
3. Miaron J.O., Wahome P.G. and Mapenya LM. 2005. Anthelmintic activity of Withania somnifera L. Dunal water extract in sheep. Submitted. East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Science.
4. Githiori J., Mathiu M., Mbaria J., Mpoke L., Miaron J. and Omari P. 2004. Ethnoveterinary Practices in East Africa. CLIP ISBN 9966-907-15 - 7. (A Book)
5. Miaron J.O. and Mapenay LM. 2004. The Maasai ethnoveterinary medicine: An avenue of bioprospecting for anthelmintics. The Kenyan Veterinarian Vol. 27:3-4.
6. Miaron J.O., Farah K.O., Ehaya W.N. 2004. Indigenous Knowledge: The basis of the Maasai Ethnoveterinary diagnostic skills. J Hum. Ecology 16(1): 43 - 48.
7. Miaron J.O. 2004. The physiological basis for improvement in efficiency of energy utilization in ruminants. FVM Biennial Scientific Conference. Submitted. Kenya Veterinarian.
8. Miaron J.O. 2004. Physiological Assays for anti-nociceptive activity of herbal remedies in animal models. 1st IASP Workshop on Interdisciplinary Pain Management Nov. 15 - 24th 2004, Nairobi, Kenya (abstract).
9. Miaron J.O. 2003. The Maasai ethnodiagnostic skills of Livestock Diseases: a lead to traditional bioprospecting. J Ethnopharmacology Vol. 84/1 : 79-83.
10. Miaron J.O. 2002. In vitro and In vivo preliminary screening of the Maasai putative nervous system active medicinal plants. Neuroscience Symposium 2002. Kenya Society of Neuroscientists September 2002. (Abstract).
11. Miaron J.O. and P.M. Mathiu. 2002. Herba] Remedies: Are They Adaptogens? Kenya Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Workshop, Naivasha, Kenya. (abstract)
12. Miaron J.O. 2000. The Maasai ethnoveterinary medicine as an avenue of bioprospecting: Role of traditional Bioprospecting and Current Challenges. Pastoral Informational Network, Regional Workshop, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya. (abstract)
13. Chibunda R.T., Wango E.O., Miaron J.O., Oduor-Okello D. and Pereka A. E. 1998. Effects of dieldrin on plasma testosterone and luteinizing hormone in male rats. TVJ 18(2): 127 – 135..
14. Miaron J.O. 1997. Ethnoveterinary practices of the loitokitok Maasai pastoralists: Impact on the environment. TV J 17(3): 159-167.
15. Chibunda R.T., Wango E.O., Miaron J.O., Oduor-Okello D. And Winga J. 1997. The effect of dieldrin on the reproductive system of the neonatal male rat. TVJ 17(3): 169-175.
16. Miaron J.O . and Christopherson RJ. 1997. Metabolic responses of whole body, portal¬drained viscera and hindquarter to acute cold exposure and feeding in sheep: Effects of nonselective and selective beta adrenoceptor blockade. Can. J Anim. Sci. 77: 707-714.
17. Miaron J.O. 1997. Cultural diversity and biodiversity conservation: A case for the Maasai culture. Proceedings 7th East Aji-ican Environmenral Network Conference, Nairobi, Kenya. (abstract).
18. Miaron J.O . and Christopherson RJ. 1997. Metabolic responses of whole body, portal drained viscera and hindquarter to adrenaline infusion: Effects of nonselective and selective beta adrenoceptor blockade. Can. J Anim. Sci. 77: 707-714.
19. Miaron J.O. 1996. Environmental, production and attitude constraints on sustainable development in the pastoral ecosystems. In Sustainable Development and Social Concern in East Africa. Proceedings o/6th East Afi'ican Environmental Network Conference, pp 141-144, Nairobi, Kenya.
20. Miaron J.O. 1995. Indigenous Knowledge: The basis for the Maasai ethnoveterinary medicine. PINEP Workshop Proceedings, University o/Nairobi. (abstract)
21. Miaron J.O., Christopherson RJ., Hardin R.T., Mosenthin R., Cosgroove S. 1995. The effect of alpha-2 adrenoceptor stimulation with guanfacin on heat production of restricted fed steers kept at -9, 11 and 28°C. and on ad libitum fed steers acclimated to -19 and 22°C. J Therm. Bio!' 20(3): 291-298.
22. Okine E.K., Miaron J.O., Cosgroove S and Christopherson RJ. 1995. Vasoactive intestinal polypeptide inhibits electromyographic activity of the reticulo-omasal orifice in meal fed sheep in warm and cold envirolli11ents. Can. J Anim. Sei 75: 333-339.
23. Miaron J.O., Christopherson R.J., Hardin R.T. 1995. The thermogenic role ofalpha-2 adrenoceptor stimulation with guanfacin in fasted and fed sheep. Can. J Anim. Sci. 75: 537-542.
24. Miaron J.O. 1994. Adrenergic regulation Of thermogenesis during feeding and thermal exposure in sheep and cattle: The modulatory role of alpha-2, beta-l and beta-2 adrenoceptors. Ph.D. Thesis, University o/Alberta. Edmonton, Canada.
25. Miaron J.O., Christopherson R.I., Hardin R.T., Mosenthin R., Cosgroove S. 1994. The effect of alpha-2 adrenoceptor agonist, guanfacin, on heat production of steers in different thermal environments. Proc. Society Null' Physiol. 11994 (3). Willingen, Germany.
26. Okine E.K., Miaron J.O., Cosgroove S and Christopherson R.I. 1994. Effects of VIP and VIP-antagonist infusion on gastric electromyographic activity in meal-fed sheep in warm and cold environments. Proc. Society Nutr. Physiol. 1994 (3). Willingen, Germany.
27. Miaron J.O., Christopherson R.J. and Hardin R.T. 1994. The thermogenic role of alpha-2 adrenoceptor stimulation with guanfacin in fasted and fed sheep (a poster presentation). In P.A. Thacker ed. Livestock production for the 21st century: Priorities and Research needs. CSAS Annual Meeting Proceedings pp322.
28. Miaron J.O. and R. J. Christopherson. 1994. Vhole body metabolic and organ metabolic and hemodynamic responses to adrenaline infusion: Efffects of nonselective and selective beta-adrenoceptor blockade. Proceedings of the VII World Conference on Animal Production Vol 3: pp304 -305.
29. Miaron J.O. and R. J. Christopherson. 1993. Whole body and organ beta-l and beta¬2 adrenoceptor mediated oxygen consumption during acute cold exposure in sheep. J Anim. Sci. 71 (Suppl. 1): 208.
30. Miaron J.O. and R. J. Christopherson. 1992. Effect of prolonged thermal exposure on reticular motility, rumen fluid and particulate kinetics, apparent digestibility and heat production in steers. Can. J Anim. Sd 72: 809-819.
31. Miaron J.O. and R. J. Christopherson. 1992. A.drenaline infusion, Beta-adrenergic blockade and oxygen consumption in sheep. Can. J Anin7. Sci. 72: 987.
32. Christopherson R.I., Miaron J.O. and Hidari H. 1992. Effect of environmental temperature and adrenergic blocking agent on digestion and energy expenditure in steers. International Symp. On Agric. Technics in Cold Regions. ISACII pp 33-34.
33. Miaron J.O. and Christopherson R.J. 1992. Stress and energy conservation in animal production. 71st. An. Feeders' Day Rep. Dept. of Anim. Sci. University of Alberta. pp 72-73. (abstract)
34. Miaron J.O. and Christopherson R.I. 1992. Environmental temperature, heat production and apparent digestibility of dietary nutrients in steers. 71st An. Feeders' Day Rep. Dept. of Anim. Sci. University of Alberta. pp 74. (abstract)
35. Hidari H., Christopherson R.J. and Miaron J.O.O. 1991. Effect of a cold environment and alpha and beta adrenergic blocking agents on metabolic rate in steers and beta blockade on organ V02 in sheep. In C. Wenk (Editor). "Energy Metabolism in Farm Animals" European Association of Animal Production, Zurich, 1991, pp. 76-78.
36. Miaron J.O. 1990. Effects of prolonged thermal exposure on rumen motility in steers. Msc.
Thesis. University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada.
37. Miaron J.O. and Christopherson RJ. 1990. The effect of prolonged thermal exposure on reticular contraction, apparent digestibility, heat production and rumen particulate and fluid dynamics in steers. Can. J Anim. Sci. 70 (4): 1182. (abstract)
38. Kanui T.I., Hole K. and Miaron J.O. 1990. Nociception in crocodiles: Capsaicin instillation, formalin and hot plate tests. Zoo. Sci. 7:537-54
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