Background
Gamaniel, Karniyus Shingu was born on November 5, 1958 in Hong, Adamawa, Nigeria. Son of Gamaniel Shingu Mingeninyi and Orpha Ndesuwanda Madawa Gamaniel.
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Karniyus Shingu Gamaniel, Nigerian pharmacologist, researcher. Achievements include co-invention of NIPRISAN, an herbal drug from Nigerian tradition medicine for the management of Doctor of Science; 3 United States patents on herbal drugs developed from Nigerian traditional medicine; training of over 1,000 pharmacists and medical doctors in Nigeria.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Ahmadu Bello University, 1980. Master of Science in Pharmacology, Ahmadu Bello University, 1984. Doctor of Philosophy of Pharmacology, Ahmadu Bello University, 1988.
Career
Intern pharmacist Specialist Hospital, Maiduguri, Nigeria, 1980-1981. Graduate assistant, lecturer Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria, 1982-1990. Senior research fellow National Institute Pharma.
Research and Development, Abuja, 1990-1993, principal research fellow, since 1993. Chairman Gede Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome and infectious disease research institute international review board. Faculty member African Institute biomedical Science & Technology.
Temporary advisor World Health Organization, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). External examiner, projects assessor several national and international institutes.
Achievements
Membership
With National Youth Service Corp, 1981-1982. Member Neurosci. Society Nigeria (vice president since 1990), Pharmacology Society Nigeria, West African Society Pharmacology (assistant general secretary since 1996), Neurosci. Society of Nigeria (president).
Interests
Connections
Married Benna Karniyus Daniel, December 19, 1987. Children: Adati, Leah, Shari, Immanuel.
Education
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1980
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1984
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1988
Awards
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Fellow Ministry Foreign Affairs Finland, 1986-1987, May and Baker Travel fellow, 1986, West African Postgraduate College Pharmaceutical, 2002, SARETI, School Health Systems and Public Health. Research grantee Raw Material Research and Development Council, 1997. Nigeria National Honors award, 2003, Officer of Order of the Niger (OON) for outstanding contribution to health sector, Nigeria & University education.Fellow Ministry Foreign Affairs Finland, 1986-1987, May and Baker Travel fellow, 1986, West African Postgraduate College Pharmaceutical, 2002, SARETI, School Health Systems and Public Health. Research grantee Raw Material Research and Development Council, 1997. Nigeria National Honors award, 2003, Officer of Order of the Niger (OON) for outstanding contribution to health sector, Nigeria & University education.