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Hire Dr. Bwalya Angel W.
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Pharmacist with a PhD in Pharmaceutics with work experience in formulation development, scientific and medical writing

Profile Summary
Subject Matter Expertise
Services
Writing Technical Writing
Research Market Research, User Research, Meta-Research, Gap Analysis, Systematic Literature Review
Consulting Scientific and Technical Consulting, Regulatory Consulting, Manufacturing Consulting
Data & AI Statistical Analysis
Product Development Formulation, Stability/Shelf Life Testing, Product Validation, Concept Development
Work Experience

Senior Lecturer

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

November 2021 - Present

Senior Lecturer

Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University

November 2021 - Present

Lecturer

Rhodes University

June 2021 - October 2021

Associate Medical Writer

ApotheCom UK

January 2021 - October 2021

Lecturer

DDT College of Medicine

September 2020 - March 2021

Research Associate

Rhodes University

March 2020 - June 2020

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Rhodes University

February 2015 - November 2019

Clinic Technician

Biopharmaceutics Research Institute

February 2015 - November 2019

Responsible Pharmacist

HK Pharmacy

July 2014 - December 2014

Intern Pharmacist

Ndola Central Hospital

June 2013 - June 2014

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutics (Pharmacy)

Rhodes University

2017 - 2019

Certificate (Project Management, Principles and Practice)

Stellenbosch University

September 2018 - December 2018

Master of Science in Pharmaceutics (Pharmacy)

Rhodes University

2015 - 2016

BPharm (Pharmacy)

University of Zambia

2008 - 2013

Certifications

  • Certified Specialty Pharmacist

    Health Professions Council of Zambia

    June 2014 - Present

Publications
JOURNAL ARTICLE
Phumzile P. Skosana, Steward Mudenda, Patrick H. Demana, Bwalya A. Witika (2023). Exploring Nanotechnology as a Strategy to Circumvent Antimicrobial Resistance in Bone and Joint Infections . ACS Omega.
Linda N. Kekani, Bwalya A. Witika(2023). Current advances in nanodrug delivery systems for malaria prevention and treatment . Discover Nano. 18. (1). Springer Science and Business Media {LLC}
Bwalya Angel Witika, Nakamwi Akombaetwa, Ange B. Ilangala, Lorraine Thom, Patrick B. Memvanga, Aristote B. Buya (2023). Current Advances in Lipid Nanosystems Intended for Topical and Transdermal Drug Delivery Applications . Pharmaceutics.
Bwalya Angel Witika, Nakamwi Akombaetwa, Ange B. Ilangala, Lorraine Thom, Patrick B. Memvanga, Aristote Buya (2023). Current Advances in Lipid Nanosystems Intended for Topical and Transdermal Drug Delivery Applications . Pharmaceutics.
Atlanta B. Makwela, Wandisile M. Grootboom, Veena Abraham, Bwalya Witika, Brian Godman, Phumzile P. Skosana (2023). Antimicrobial Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections among Surgical Wards in South Africa: Findings and Implications . Antibiotics.
Tanaka Ndongwe, Bwalya A. Witika, Nontobeko P. Mncwangi, Madan S. Poka, Phumzile P. Skosana, Patrick H. Demana, Beverley Summers, Xavier Siwe-Noundou (2023). Iridoid Derivatives as Anticancer Agents: An Updated Review from 1970–2022 . Cancers.
Bwalya Angel Witika, Tanaka Ndongwe, Nontobeko P. Mncwangi, MADAN SAI POKA, Phumzile Prudence Skosana, Patrick H. Demana, Beverley Summers, xavier siwe noundou (2023). Iridoid Derivatives as Anticancer Agents: An Updated Review from 1970–2022 . Cancers.
Bwalya Angel Witika, Atlanta B. Makwela, Wandisile M. Grootboom, Veena Abraham, Brian Godman, Phumzile Prudence Skosana (2023). Antimicrobial Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections among Surgical Wards in South Africa: Findings and Implications . Antibiotics.
Makwela, Atlanta B., Grootboom, Wandisile M., Abraham, Veena, Witika, Bwalya, Godman, Brian, Skosana, Phumzile P. (2023). Antimicrobial Management of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections among Surgical Wards in South Africa: Findings and Implications . Antibiotics.
Witika, Bwalya Angel, Akombaetwa, Nakamwi, Ilangala, Ange B. B., Thom, Lorraine, Memvanga, Patrick B. B., Buya, Aristote B. B. (2023). Current Advances in Lipid Nanosystems Intended for Topical and Transdermal Drug Delivery Applications . Pharmaceutics.
Ndongwe, Tanaka, Witika, Bwalya A., Mncwangi, Nontobeko P., Poka, Madan S., Skosana, Phumzile P., Demana, Patrick H., Summers, Beverley, Siwe-Noundou, Xavier (2023). Iridoid Derivatives as Anticancer Agents: An Updated Review from 1970-2022 . Cancers.
Bwalya A. Witika, Yahya E. Choonara, Patrick H. Demana (2023). A SWOT analysis of nano co-crystals in drug delivery: present outlook and future perspectives . RSC Advances.
Witika, Bwalya A., Choonara, Yahya E., Demana, Patrick H. (2023). A SWOT analysis of nano co-crystals in drug delivery: present outlook and future perspectives . RSC Advances.
Madan S. Poka, Jonathan T. Chanyandura, Bwalya A. Witika (2022). Challenges faced by blind patients using chronic medication at a tertiary hospital in South Africa . Health SA Gesondheid.
Madan S. Poka, Jonathan T. Chanyandura, Bwalya A. Witika(2022). Challenges faced by blind patients using chronic medication at a tertiary hospital in South Africa . Health SA Gesondheid. 27. {AOSIS}
Bwalya Angel Witika, Steward Mudenda, Moses Mukosha, Brian Godman, Joseph Fadare, Olayinka Ogunleye, Johanna C. Meyer, Phumzile Prudence Skosana, Jacob Chama, Victor Daka, et al. (2022). Knowledge, Attitudes, and Acceptance of COVID-19 Vaccines among Secondary School Pupils in Zambia: Implications for Future Educational and Sensitisation Programmes . Vaccines.
The Use of Medicinal Plant-Derived Metallic Nanoparticles in Theranostics <head> <META HTTP-EQUIV="Refresh" CONTENT="0;URL=/servlet/useragent"> </head> . Pharmaceutics.
Bwalya Angel Witika, Jabulile H. Xulu, Tanaka Ndongwe , Kenneth M. Ezealisiji, Vuyelwa J. Tembu, Nontobeko P. Mncwangi, xavier siwe noundou (2022). The Use of Medicinal Plant-Derived Metallic Nanoparticles in Theranostics . Pharmaceutics.
Kokoette Bassey, Malebelo Mabowe, Mmamosheledi Mothibe, Bwalya A. Witika (2022). Chemical Characterization and Nutritional Markers of South African Moringa oleifera Seed Oils . Molecules.
Leshasha T. Mashabela, Mahlako M. Maboa, Ntombi F. Miya, Taiwo O. Ajayi, Rumbidzai S. Chasara, Marnus Milne, Shoeshoe Mokhele, Patrick H. Demana, Bwalya A. Witika, Xavier Siwe-Noundou, et al.(2022). A Comprehensive Review of Cross-Linked Gels as Vehicles for Drug Delivery to Treat Central Nervous System Disorders . Gels. 8. (9). p. 563. {MDPI} {AG}
Bwalya Angel Witika, Leshasha Mashabela, Mahlako M. Maboa, Ntombi F. Miya, Taiwo O. Ajayi, Rumbidzai S. Chasara, Marnus Milne, Shoeshoe Mokhele, Patrick H. Demana, xavier siwe noundou, et al. (2022). A Comprehensive Review of Cross-Linked Gels as Vehicles for Drug Delivery to Treat Central Nervous System Disorders . Gels.
Bwalya Angel Witika, KOKOETTE BASSEY, Malebelo Mabowe, Mmamosheledi Elsie Mothibe (2022). Chemical Characterization and Nutritional Markers of South African <i>Moringa oleifera</i> Seed Oils . Molecules.
Siphokazi B. K. Dludla, Leshasha T. Mashabela, Brian Ng’andwe, Pedzisai A. Makoni, Bwalya A. Witika (2022). Current Advances in Nano-Based and Polymeric Stimuli-Responsive Drug Delivery Targeting the Ocular Microenvironment: A Review and Envisaged Future Perspectives . Polymers.
Bwalya A. Witika, Kokoette E. Bassey, Patrick H. Demana, Xavier Siwe-Noundou, Madan S. Poka (2022). Current Advances in Specialised Niosomal Drug Delivery: Manufacture, Characterization and Drug Delivery Applications . International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
Bwalya Angel Witika, Kokoette E. Bassey, Patrick H. Demana, Xavier Siwe-Noundou, Madan S. Poka (2022). Current Advances in Specialised Niosomal Drug Delivery: Manufacture, Characterization and Drug Delivery Applications . International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
Bwalya Angel Witika, Siphokazi Dludla, Leshasha Mashabela, Brian Ng’andwe, Pedzisai Makoni (2022). Current Advances in Nano-Based and Polymeric Stimuli-Responsive Drug Delivery Targeting the Ocular Microenvironment: A Review and Envisaged Future Perspectives . Polymers.
Nakamwi Akombaetwa, Alick Bwanga, Pedzisai Anotida Makoni, Bwalya A. Witika (2022). Applications of Electrospun Drug-Eluting Nanofibers in Wound Healing: Current and Future Perspectives . Polymers.
Bwalya Angel Witika, Nakamwi Akombaetwa, Alick Bwanga, Pedzisai Makoni (2022). Applications of Electrospun Drug-Eluting Nanofibers in Wound Healing: Current and Future Perspectives . Polymers.
Emmanuel M. Kiyonga, Linda N. Kekani, Tinotenda V. Chidziwa, Kudzai D. Kahwenga, Elmien Bronkhorst, Marnus Milne, Madan S. Poka, Shoeshoe Mokhele, Patrick H. Demana, Bwalya A. Witika (2022). Nano- and Crystal Engineering Approaches in the Development of Therapeutic Agents for Neoplastic Diseases . Crystals.
Scott K Matafwali, Pipina A Vlahakis, Victor Daka, Bwalya A Witika, Herbert T Nyirenda, Namaunga K Chisompola, Chiluba Mwila (2022). Assessment of the availability of snakebite antivenom in health facilities in Ndola District, Zambia: a cross-sectional study . Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Bwalya Angel Witika, Emmanuel Kiyonga, Linda N. Kekani, Tinotenda V. Chidziwa, Kudzai D. Kahwenga, Elmien Bronkhorst, Marnus Milne, Madan S. Poka, Shoeshoe Mokhele, Patrick H. Demana (2022). Nano- and Crystal Engineering Approaches in the Development of Therapeutic Agents for Neoplastic Diseases . Crystals.
Bwalya Angel Witika, Madan Sai Poka, Patrick Hulisani Demana, Scott Kaba Matafwali, Siyabonga Melamane, Sandile Maswazi Malungelo Khamanga, Pedzisai Anotida Makoni(2022). Lipid-Based Nanocarriers for Neurological Disorders: A Review of the State-of-the-Art and Therapeutic Success to Date . Pharmaceutics. 14. (4). p. 836. {MDPI} {AG}
Bwalya Angel Witika, Madan Sai Poka, Patrick Hulisani Demana, Scott Kaba Matafwali, Siyabonga Melamane, Sandile Maswazi Malungelo Khamanga, Pedzisai Makoni (2022). Lipid-Based Nanocarriers for Neurological Disorders: A Review of the State-of-the-Art and Therapeutic Success to Date . Pharmaceutics.
Witika, Bwalya Angel, Mudenda, Steward, Mukosha, Moses, Hikaambo, Christabel Nang&#39;andu, Meyer, Johanna Catharina, Fadare, Joseph, Kampamba, Martin, Kalungia, Aubrey Chichonyi, Munsaka, Sody, Okoro, Roland Nnaemeka, et al. (2022). Awareness and acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines and associated factors among pharmacy students in Zambia . Malawi Medical Journal.
Witika, Bwalya Angel, Mudenda, Steward, Ngalande, Nelly, Mukosha, Moses, Hikaambo, Christabel Nang&#39;andu, Daka, Victor, Matafwali, Scott Kaba, Banda, Michelo, Mfune, Ruth Lindizyani, Mayoka, Godfrey (2022). Knowledge and practices toward COVID-19 among healthcare students: A cross-sectional study at the University of Zambia . Frontiers in Public Health.
Aristote B. Buya and Bwalya A. Witika and Alain M. Bapolisi and Chiluba Mwila and Grady K. Mukubwa and Patrick B. Memvanga and Pedzisai A. Makoni and Christian I. Nkanga(2021). Application of Lipid-Based Nanocarriers for Antitubercular Drug Delivery: A Review . Pharmaceutics. 13. (12). p. 2041. {MDPI} {AG}
Aristote B. Buya, Bwalya A. Witika, Alain M. Bapolisi, Chiluba Mwila, Grady K. Mukubwa, Patrick B. Memvanga, Pedzisai A. Makoni, Christian I. Nkanga (2021). Application of Lipid-Based Nanocarriers for Antitubercular Drug Delivery: A Review . Pharmaceutics.
Assessment of the availability of snakebite antivenom in health facilities in Ndola District, Zambia: a cross-sectional study @article{2021, doi = {10.1093/trstmh/trab178}, url = {https://doi.org/10.1093%2Ftrstmh%2Ftrab178}, year = 2021, publisher = {Oxford University Press ({OUP})}, title = {{OUP} accepted manuscript}, journal = {Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene}} . Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene.
Bwalya Angel Witika, Aristote B. Buya, Alain Bapolisi, Chiluba Mwila, Grady K. Mukubwa, Patrick B. Memvanga, Pedzisai Makoni, Christian I. Nkanga (2021). Application of Lipid-Based Nanocarriers for Antitubercular Drug Delivery: A Review . Pharmaceutics.
Bwalya Angel Witika, Pedzisai Anotida Makoni, Scott Kaba Matafwali, Larry Lawrence Mweetwa, Ginnethon Chaamba Shandele, Roderick Bryan Walker(2021). Enhancement of Biological and Pharmacological Properties of an Encapsulated Polyphenol: Curcumin . Molecules. 26. (14). p. 4244. {MDPI} {AG}
Bwalya Angel Witika, Pedzisai Makoni, Scott Kaba Matafwali, Larry Lawrence Mweetwa, Ginnethon Chaamba Shandele, Roderick B Walker (2021). Enhancement of Biological and Pharmacological Properties of an Encapsulated Polyphenol: Curcumin . Molecules.
(2021). Vesicular drug delivery for the treatment of topical disorders: current and future perspectives .
Bwalya Witika, Marique Aucamp, Larry Mweetwa, Pedzisai Makoni(2021). Application of Fundamental Techniques for Physicochemical Characterizations to Understand Post-Formulation Performance of Pharmaceutical Nanocrystalline Materials . Crystals. 11. (3). p. 310. {MDPI} {AG}
Steward Mudenda and Moses Mukosha and Chiluba Mwila and Zikria Saleem and Aubrey Chichoni Kalungia and Derick Munkombwe and Victor Daka and Bwalya Angel Witika and Martin Kampamba and Misheck Chileshe and Christabel Hikaambo and Maisa Kasanga and Webrod Mufwambi and Ruth Lindizyani Mfune and Scott Kaba Matafwali and Angela Gono Bwalya and David Chimbizgani Banda and Akashi Gupta and Maureen Nkandu Phiri and Eustarckio Kazonga(2021). Impact of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) on the Mental Health and Physical Activity of Pharmacy Students at the University of Zambia: A Cross-Sectional Study . International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Application of Fundamental Techniques for Physicochemical Characterizations to Understand Post-Formulation Performance of Pharmaceutical Nanocrystalline Materials : Witika, B.A; Aucamp, M.; Mweetwa, L.L.; Makoni, P.A.; Application of Fundamental Techniques for Physicochemical Characterizations to Understand Post- Formulation Performance of Pharmaceutical Nanocrystalline Materials. Crystals 2021, 11, 310. https://doi.org/10.3390/cryst11030310 . Crystals.
Bwalya Angel Witika, Marique Aucamp, Dr. Larry Lawrence Mweetwa, Pedzisai Makoni (2021). Application of Fundamental Techniques for Physicochemical Characterizations to Understand Post-Formulation Performance of Pharmaceutical Nanocrystalline Materials . Crystals.
(2021). Preformulation characterization and identification of excipients for nevirapine loaded niosomes . Pharmazie.
Bwalya A. Witika, Jess&#233;-Clint Stander, Vincent J. Smith, Roderick B. Walker(2021). Nano Co-Crystal Embedded Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogels: A Potential Approach to Treat HIV/AIDS . Pharmaceutics. 13. (2). p. 127. {MDPI} {AG}
Bwalya Angel Witika, Jess&#233;-Clint Stander, Vincent J. Smith, Roderick B Walker (2021). Nano Co-Crystal Embedded Stimuli-Responsive Hydrogels: A Potential Approach to Treat HIV/AIDS . Pharmaceutics.
Bwalya A. Witika, Vincent J. Smith, Roderick B. Walker (2020). Top-Down Synthesis of a Lamivudine-Zidovudine Nano Co-Crystal . Crystals.
Bwalya A. Witika, Pedzisai A. Makoni, Larry L. Mweetwa, Pascal V. Ntemi, Melissa T. R. Chikukwa, Scott K. Matafwali, Chiluba Mwila, Steward Mudenda, Jonathan Katandula, Roderick B. Walker (2020). Nano-Biomimetic Drug Delivery Vehicles: Potential Approaches for COVID-19 Treatment . Molecules.
Bwalya Angel Witika, Vincent J. Smith, Roderick B Walker (2020). Top-Down Synthesis of a Lamivudine-Zidovudine Nano Co-Crystal . Crystals.
Bwalya Angel Witika, Pedzisai A. Makoni, Pedzisai Makoni, Pascal V. Ntemi, Melissa T. R. Chikukwa, Scott Kaba Matafwali, Chiluba Mwila, Steward Mudenda, Jonathan Katandula, Roderick B Walker (2020). Nano-Biomimetic Drug Delivery Vehicles: Potential Approaches for COVID-19 Treatment . Molecules.
Steward Mudenda and Bwalya Angel Witika and Mohammad Jaffar Sadiq and Michelo Banda and Ruth Lindizyani Mfune and Victor Daka and Damaless Kalui and Maureen Nkandu Phiri and Maisa Kasanga and Frank Mudenda and Webrod Mufwambi(2020). Self-medication and its Consequences during & after the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic: A Global Health Problem . European Journal of Environment and Public Health. 5. (1). p. em0066. Veritas Publications {LTD}
Bwalya A. Witika, Pedzisai A. Makoni, Scott K. Matafwali, Billy Chabalenge, Chiluba Mwila, Aubrey C. Kalungia, Christian I. Nkanga, Alain M. Bapolisi, Roderick B. Walker (2020). Biocompatibility of Biomaterials for Nanoencapsulation: Current Approaches . Nanomaterials.
Bwalya Angel Witika, Pedzisai Makoni, Scott K. Matafwali, Billy Chabalenge, Chiluba Mwila, Aubrey C. Kalungia, Christian I. Nkanga, Alain M. Bapolisi, Roderick B Walker (2020). Biocompatibility of Biomaterials for Nanoencapsulation: Current Approaches . Nanomaterials.
Bwalya A. Witika, Vincent J. Smith, Roderick B. Walker (2020). Quality by Design Optimization of Cold Sonochemical Synthesis of Zidovudine-Lamivudine Nanosuspensions . Pharmaceutics.
Bwalya Angel Witika, Vincent J. Smith, Roderick B Walker (2020). Quality by Design Optimization of Cold Sonochemical Synthesis of Zidovudine-Lamivudine Nanosuspensions . Pharmaceutics.
Witika, B.A.; Smith, V.J.; Walker, R.B. A Comparative Study of the Effect of Different Stabilizers on the Critical Quality Attributes of Self-Assembling Nano Co-Crystals. Pharmaceutics 2020, 12, 182 .
Bwalya Angel Witika, Vincent J. Smith, Roderick B Walker (2020). A Comparative Study of the Effect of Different Stabilizers on the Critical Quality Attributes of Self-Assembling Nano Co-Crystals . Pharmaceutics.
Bwalya A. Witika, Vincent J. Smith, Roderick B. Walker(2020). A Comparative Study of the Effect of Different Stabilizers on the Critical Quality Attributes of Self-Assembling Nano Co-Crystals . Pharmaceutics. 12. (2). p. 182. {MDPI} {AG}
Witika, B.A., Smith, V.J., Walker, R.B.(2020). Quality by design optimization of cold sonochemical synthesis of zidovudine-lamivudine nanosuspensions . Pharmaceutics. 12. (4).
Witika, B.A., Smith, V.J., Walker, R.B.(2020). A comparative study of the effect of different stabilizers on the critical quality attributes of self-assembling nano co-crystals . Pharmaceutics. 12. (2).
Witika, B.A., Walker, R.B.(2019). Development, manufacture and characterization of niosomes for the delivery for nevirapine . Pharmazie. 74. (2). p. 91-96.