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CARTA PhD Graduate

Successfully completed PhD in 2018

Biography

Felix is a registered pharmacist, health economist, pharmaceutical supply specialist and pharmaceutical analyst, currently leading several studies: [1] Countering the prevalence of substandard and falsified Medicines in Malawi (COPSMEDS). Funded by EDCTP, [2] Feasibility study of low-cost technologies in the identification of substandard and falsified medicines in Malawi-Funded by CARTA, and [3] Pharmacokinetics parameters of Ampicillin in pregnant women. He has a PhD in Pharmacy from University of Malawi andΒ  a Master of Health Economics from University of Queensland-Australia. During his PhD, he wasΒ  groomed by: CARTA; Universities of Malawi, Tubingen and Wurzburg in Germany; and Mission for Essential Drug Supply in Kenya. He has over 10 years of experience in conducting research on Quality of Medicines in Malawi and has been engaged by the Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority in reviewing and drafting of laws and regulations related to pharmacy in Malawi. He currently sits as one of the members of the Finance and Administration of Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority where he is involved in policy-making decisions for the pharmacy profession and regulation of medicines in Malawi. Felix is resolute in finding solutions to substandard and falsified medicines in low-and middle-income countries in order to contribute towards better health for the poor.

Educational Background

Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours)
Master's Degree
Master of Health Economics

Research Focus

Primary Discipline
Medical and Health Sciences
Area of Specialization
Chemicals and Drugs: Pharmaceutical Preparations
Research Interests
Translation Research (from Research to Policy)