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October 3, 2025 PhD Defense

The Dean, School of Biomedical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University (MakCHS), invites you to the Public Ph.D. Defense of Dr. Lwere Kamada.

πŸ“Œ Date: Wednesday, 15th October 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM (EAT) | 6:00 AM (CDT – Houston, Texas)
πŸ“ Venue: MakCHS Conference Room and Online


Ph.D. Candidate

Dr. Lwere Kamada

Thesis Title

Gut Microbiome Composition, Immune Response, and Genetic Predisposition to Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias in a Ugandan Population


Supervisors

  • Associate Professor Mark Kaddu Mukasa, PhD – Department of Internal Medicine, MakCHS

  • Associate Professor Noeline Nakasujja, PhD – Department of Psychiatry, MakCHS

  • Dr. Haruna Muwonge, PhD – Department of Physiology, MakCHS

  • Dr. Hakim Sendagire, PhD – Department of Medical Microbiology, MakCHS

Opponent / External Examiner

  • Associate Professor Priya Bhanu Ganesh, PhD – The University of Texas (UTHSCS), Houston, Texas, USA

Internal Examiners

  • Associate Professor David P. Kateete, PhD – School of Biomedical Sciences, MakCHS

  • Dr. Beatrice Achan, PhD – Department of Medical Microbiology, MakCHS

Defense Chair

  • Dean, School of Biomedical Sciences, MakCHS


Join Online

πŸ”— Zoom Link
Meeting ID: 899 4869 0856
Passcode: 781047


You are most welcome to join and be part of this important academic milestone.


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September 19, 2025 PhD Defense

Supervisors

  1. Prof. Moses L. Joloba – Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Uganda

  2. Assoc. Prof. David Patrick Kateete – Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Uganda

  3. Dr. Daudi Jjingo – Makerere University College of Computing and Information Sciences, Uganda

  4. Prof. Graeme Mardon – Baylor College of Medicine, USA


Internal Examiners

  • Dr. Rose Nabatansi – Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Uganda

  • Dr. Allan Kalungi – MRC/UVRI Entebbe, Uganda


External Examiner

Prof. Joanne Berghout – Biosciences and Computational Biology Branch, NIH/NIAID


Defense Chairperson

Dean, School of Biomedical Sciences


Online Participation

Or scan the QR code on the poster to join directly.


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September 3, 2025 Public Talk

We are excited to announce a special event hosted in collaboration with Makerere University College of Health Sciences, MakBRC, and the University of Edinburgh. This gathering is designed to spotlight international research opportunities and foster academic partnerships across borders.

πŸ“… Date: Thursday, 4th September 2025

πŸ•˜ Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

πŸ“ Venue: Davis Lecture Theatre, Makerere University

πŸŽ™ Featured Speakers:

  • Dr. Seth Amanfo (BSc, MSc, PhD) Regional Director for Africa and the Middle East, Edinburgh Global, University of Edinburgh Dr. Amanfo brings a wealth of experience in international education and research collaboration, with a focus on building sustainable academic networks across continents.
  • Dr. Adrian Muwonge BBRC Future Leader Fellow Dr. Muwonge is a rising voice in global health research, known for his innovative work and commitment to empowering early-career scientists.

β˜• Teas and light snacks will be served. Join us for an enriching morning of dialogue, discovery, and connection. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or academic leader, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore new horizons in health sciences and global education.


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August 28, 2025 Short CourseTrainings

Training today, impacting research tomorrow

Makerere University College of Health Sciences, through the Biomedical Research Centre (MakBRC), invites you to the Good Clinical Practice (GCP) 2025 Workshop.

This intensive training covers the essential concepts of GCP, equipping participants with both practical and contextual knowledge needed to implement GCP-compliant medical research involving humans. The workshop combines interactive online modules, in-person lectures, case studies, and practical sessions.

Key Topics

  • Introduction to Good Clinical Practice

  • Research Ethics in Clinical Research

  • Participant recruitment and the consenting process

  • Documentation and data integrity in research

  • Clinical trial monitoring and oversight

  • Trial inspection and audits

  • Cultural sensitivity in clinical trials

Workshop Details

πŸ“… Dates: Monday – Wednesday, 17th – 19th November 2025
πŸ•˜ Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (daily)
πŸ“ Venue: Conference Hall, Principal Building, Makerere University Biomedical Research Centre (MakBRC), Kampala, Uganda
πŸ’² Fee: UGX 230,000 per participant

Registration

Register online here: Click to Register

Payment Details

  • Bank Name: Stanbic Bank

  • Account Number: 9030026194023

  • Account Name: Makerere University Biomedical Research Centre

  • Branch: Mulago

Contact

πŸ“§ monitor@brc.mak.ac.ug
🌐 brc.mak.ac.ug

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