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05/03/2026

Join us to welcome Ms Jacqueline Kembabazi-Nkurunziza, the new Head of Human Resources at the Unit.

Jacqueline brings 18 years of progressive experience in Human Resource Management across corporate, private and public sector. She has led HR departments, developed systems that enhance operational efficiency, boosted employee engagement, and aligned HR strategies with organisational goals. She joins us from CPHL/National Health Laboratories and Diagnostic Services (CPHL/NHLDS) where she has been serving for the last five years.

Her passion lies in creating work environments where individuals can thrive and organisations excel through effective people management. She is eager to support the Unit in strategically managing its workforce, ensuring that people remain the focus of long-term success.

We look forward to her leadership in enhancing our workforce and supporting the Unit’s growth.

26/02/2026

Six scientists at the MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit have received international recognition for excellence in teaching and learning, reinforcing the Unit’s commitment to high-quality postgraduate training and mentorship.

Through the Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching programme at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, the scientists were awarded Fellowships and Associate Fellowships of the Higher Education Academy, globally recognised benchmarks of teaching excellence.

This achievement strengthens the Unit’s capacity to support postgraduate students and early-career scientists through structured, high-quality mentorship ensuring that research excellence goes hand in hand with developing future African research leaders.

Read the full story on our website: https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/units/mrc-uganda/news/483226/six-scientists-recognised-unit-strengthens-research-training-excellence

06/01/2026

WE'RE HIRING: MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit is looking for an experienced Finance Manager to support and drive financial stewardship across the Unit. Are you qualified for this role?

Apply here: https://lnkd.in/d4W7gZh5

02/12/2025

What if you could test a new HIV prevention method without giving anyone a placebo?

Scientists at MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit have demonstrated a way. By creating counterfactual control groups from well‑matched data (either from past trial placebo groups or contemporary observational cohorts), using a statistical technique called propensity‑score matching.

Their findings suggest that when done right, this approach can give reliable estimates of how well a prevention method works — without risking participants’ health.

But using old or unmatched data can overestimate the benefit.

Read the full paper for more details: https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines13080844

02/12/2025

Don’t miss this!

Join OBE Prof. Pontiano Kaleebu, Head of Viral Pathogen Research at MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda and Director of Uganda Virus Research Institute, as he sits down with the President and members of Rotaract Lubowa to discuss the tools needed to end the HIV epidemic.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 2 December 2025
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
💻 Join online: https://zoom.us/j/96032885021?pwd=RVCKRo2cMVaNHUQCuRpCoxKF2fFpPZ

07/10/2025

The MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit with support from Roche African Genomics Program, invites applications for bursaries to support MSc, PhD, and early-career researchers in genomics, bioinformatics, and computational biology.

What’s on offer:
Access to the Uganda Medical Informatics Centre (UMIC) high-performance computing cluster.
£2,000 support for computational run time and data storage.
Mentorship and recognition from leading genomics experts.

For more information and application, click here:https://www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/units/mrc-uganda/news/471786/grant-roche-african-genomics-program-expand-genomics-research-capacity-africa

Apply before 31 October 2025.

25/09/2025

In the next session at our Intellectual Property seminar, Anjali Aeri, Counsellor at World Intellectual Property Organization – WIPO, unpacked the global IP landscape and highlighted the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) as a strategic pathway for securing protection across multiple countries.

She emphasized that it is crucial for innovators to start filings at the local office, understand different national requirements, and then scale their IP protection globally. Choosing the right patenting route not only safeguards innovations but also plays a key role in advancing global health initiatives.

25/09/2025

Dr Byson Colyns Sabola, Training Officer at ARIPO has highlighted how regional IP frameworks can help Ugandan researchers translate discoveries into products, policies, and practices that save lives.

As a member state of ARIPO, Uganda benefits from IP systems that extend protection beyond national borders, ensuring that innovations reach wider markets and communities.

During his presentation, he highlighted the need for scientists to safeguard their research through IP to maximise societal impact, prioritise IP to commercialize innovations and generate funding for future research and leverage ARIPO’s regional system as a convenient and cost-effective pathway for protection.

25/09/2025

Today, we’re hosting an Intellectual Property (IP) Management Seminar for researchers and innovators under the theme, “Understanding existing IP frameworks, practices and obligations.”

We are joined by leading experts from World Intellectual Property Organization, ARIPO, Uganda Registration Services Bureau , Innovent Labs Africa, Ministry of ICT & National Guidance, Science for Africa Foundation, Uganda National Council for Science and Technology, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Uganda Virus Research Institute who will share insights on how to navigate opportunities and challenges around IP in research.

Together, we’re exploring how to embed a culture where African discoveries move beyond labs and journals to shape products, policies and practices that save lives.

This conversation is key to empowering researchers and innovators to protect and leverage their ideas for maximum impact.

05/09/2025

Have you heard of chikungunya?

Dr Doris Kemunto Nyamwaya from the MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit joins host Karl Byrne on the latest London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine Viral podcast to unpack this little-known virus—why public health experts are paying close attention, and how vaccines could change the picture.

Listen now: https://pod.link/1497329104/episode/YzY2ODg3M2UtYjNiMS00NDJkLTkwNzctNGQ2MDFkZWEzYmUy

02/09/2025

A study conducted by MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit scientists in central Uganda has demonstrated that a dual HIV/syphilis rapid diagnostic test (RDT) is transforming maternal care.

The introduction of this single test increased testing among pregnant women from 50% to 84%, doubled proper treatment for those infected from 30% to 62%. The test also presented the potential of reducing infections passed from mother to child by about 40%.

07/08/2025

Dr. Etheldreda Nakimuli-Mpungu, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit delivered a presentation titled “Balancing Empathy with Authority in Health Regulation: Impact on Patient Care.” at the 27th Annual Conference of the Association of Medical Councils of Africa - AMCOA, held from July 27–31 2025 at Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala.

She recommended creating confidential, non-punitive fitness assessments for health workers and investing in systems that balance protection with support.
Dr. Etheldreda Nakimuli-Mpungu stated that shifting from punitive to more rehabilitative and compassionate frameworks is essential for improving patient care and supporting healthcare professionals.

The 5 day conference brought together health regulators, policy makers and medical professionals from across the continent who convened to reimagine regulatory practice under the theme “Regulator 2.0: The Balanced Approach.”

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