Conference – Makerere University Biomedical Research Centre

THEME: EMBRACING BIOETHICS IN GLOBAL HEALTH
Subthemes

1. Health Equity

4. Global Health research

2. Global Health Security and Ethics of Emerging and re-emerging diseases

5. Global Health and Environment

3. Emerging technologies in

· Human genetics and genomics,

· artificial intelligence,

· data science and machine learning.

Venue: Hotel Africana, Kampala, Uganda.
Proposed dates: 11^th and 12^th November 2025
Call for abstracts

Proposed deadline	1^stAugust 2025
Abstract submission form
Abstract submission link	https://form.jotform.com/251162703373552

Registration dates

	Proposed Dates
Early bird	29^th August 2025
Registration open until – Late registration	24^th October 2025

Payment & Registration procedure:

Registration	Registration fees
Early bird	Nationals/residents UGX 255, 000 or 70 USD is payable International USD 100 Under graduate & Masters students UGX 150, 000 Group packages 5 participants USD 325 10 participants USD 640
Late registration	Nationals/residents UGX 305, 000 or 85 USD is payable International USD 150 Under graduate & Masters students UGX 200, 000
Online registration form
Conference registration link	https://form.jotform.com/251163558523558

Payment & Registration procedure:

Uganda Shillings

Dollar Currency

Account Name: MAKERERE UNIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER LIMITED

Account Number: 9030026194023

Bank Name: Stanbic Bank

Branch: Mulago

Currency: UGX

Account Name: MAKERERE UNIVERSITY BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH CENTER LIMITED

Account Number: 9030026194147

Bank Name: Stanbic Bank

Branch: Mulago

Currency: USD

Conference email

makbioethicsconference@gmail.com

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Details	Amount in USD
Packages for exhibition at the conference
1. Package 1 · Exhibition table for the company products · 3 participants · 10 minutes presentation · Poster of company products	$2,000
Package 2 · Medium Exhibition table for the company products · 2 participants · 5 minutes presentation · Poster of company products	$1,500
Package 3 · Small Exhibition table for the company products · 1 participant · Poster of company products	$1,000
Package 4 · 1 participant · Poster of company products	$500

Date: Wednesday, 23rd October 2024
Time: 4:00 PM (EAT)
Venue: Davies Lecture Theatre, MakCHS
Guest Speaker: Dr. Yin Ye, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, BGI Group

Join us for an enlightening seminar on the future of technology and biotechnology, titled “Embracing the AI+BT Era: What Should We Do Next?”, featuring Dr. Yin Ye. As a prominent leader in genomics and biotechnology, Dr. Yin Ye brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to discuss the integration of artificial intelligence with biotechnology and its implications for the future.

About the Speaker:
Dr. Yin Ye holds a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Copenhagen and has been with BGI Group since 2002. Under his leadership, BGI has become a global leader in providing genomics solutions to top institutions worldwide. His expertise extends to pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and research organizations, where he offers reliable diagnostic and treatment evidence, and life sciences and medical innovations.
He is also a part-time professor at Dalian University of Technology and plays a pivotal role in managing human genetic resources in China. Dr. Yin Ye serves on various professional committees, including the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association and the Shenzhen Standardization Association.

Chair:
Dean, School of Biomedical Sciences, MakCHS

Join Us Live via Zoom:
Zoom Link: https://rb.gy/1r27mv
Meeting ID: 889 3235 3299
Passcode: 881192

We look forward to seeing you there! || Download Program

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📢 Join the 18th Joint Annual Scientific Health Conference!

🗓 Dates: Wednesday 16th – Friday 18th October 2024
🏨 Venue: Hotel Africana

🔬 The conference will be held under the theme:
Global Health Security: Partnerships for Epidemic Response and Control in Sub-Saharan Africa
Explore sub-themes focused on: Prevention, Detection, Response, Recovery, Health Systems Strengthening, and Cross-cutting topics.

Special Highlights:

30th UNACOH Conference
22nd Dr. Mathew Lukwiya Memorial Lecture
8th Uganda Medical Association GDC and AGM

💡 Registration Details:
Early registration is open until 30th September 2024!
Fees:

Undergraduate Students: UGX 80,000 (early), UGX 100,000 (late)
Graduate Students: UGX 100,000 (early), UGX 150,000 (late)
International Delegates: USD 250 (early), USD 300 (late)
Non-students (E. African Region): UGX 300,000 (early), UGX 350,000 (late)
Online: USD 100 (early), USD 150 (late)

👉 Register for the conference at: https://jashc.mak.ac.ug/register

💳 Payment Details:

Makerere University College of Health Sciences Research
UGX Account: 9030005655047
USD Account: 9030008068061
Stanbic Bank, Crested Towers Branch
Swift code: SBICUGKY
Uganda Medical Association
UGX Account: 9030005898225
Stanbic Bank, Wandegeya Branch

📞 For more information: +256 784 574544 / +256 759 287297
🔗 Visit our website: https://jashc.mak.ac.ug

The Centre for Bioethics under Makerere University Biomedical Research Centre (MakBRC) is delighted to announce the MAKERERE BIOETHICS CONFERENCE (MakBC 2024), scheduled to take place on 11^th and 12^th November 2024 at Hotel Africana, Kampala, Uganda. This year’s theme is ‘Contemporary Issues in Bioethics Practice,‘ and we invite researchers, practitioners, and students to submit their abstracts for presentation.

Thematic Areas:

Emerging Technologies in Health
- Genetics and Genomics
- Assisted Reproductive Health
- Drug and Vaccination Development
- Nanotechnology
- Robotic Surgery
Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Biotechnology
- Big Data
- Digital Health
Research Ethics
- Research Ethics
- Research Integrity
Clinical Ethics
Public Health Ethics

Important Dates:

Abstract Submission Deadline: 15^th August 2024

Registration Deadline: 16^th September 2024

Submission and Registration:

Abstract Submission: Click here to Submit your Abstract

Online Registration: Click here to Register for the Conference

For more information contact Conference Secretariat:

Department of Anatomy,
Last Floor, School of Biomedical Sciences
Makerere University College of Health Sciences,
P.O Box 7072 Kampala, Uganda.
Email: makbioethicsconference@gmail.com
Website: https://chs.mak.ac.ug/makbc2024
Tel: +256 782 363 996 or +256 772 246 681

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