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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

📅 Dates: Monday – Wednesday, 08th – 10th December 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (daily)
📍 Venue: MakCHS Conference Room, Dean’s Building.
Fee: UGX 230,000 per participant

Registration

Payment Details

Bank Name: Stanbic Bank
Account Number: 9030026194023
Account Name: Makerere University Biomedical Research Centre
Branch: Mulago

Contact

📧 monitor@brc.mak.ac.ug
🌐 brc.mak.ac.ug

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MakBRC – Makerere University Biomedical Research Centre, in partnership with the College of Health Sciences, School of Biomedical Sciences, Department of Immunology and Molecular Biology, is pleased to announce a Short Course in Molecular Diagnostics.

This hands-on course is designed to strengthen practical and technical skills in molecular biology, especially for those working or studying in health and laboratory-related fields.

🎯 Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand nucleic acid structure and function
Learn the design and workflow of Molecular Diagnostics Laboratories
Identify and use key laboratory instruments
Understand essential reagents and supplies used in molecular diagnostic experiments
Perform nucleic acid extraction
Prepare PCR reagents and set up PCR reactions
Prepare and run gel electrophoresis experiments and interpret DNA bands
Apply contamination control and quality assurance procedures
Explore clinical applications of PCR and molecular diagnostics in disease detection

👥 Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

Graduate students with basic molecular biology exposure (e.g., MICM, MSBT)
Final-year undergraduate students in related programs (e.g., BLT, BMLS)
Medical and veterinary clinicians
Agricultural professionals interested in practical molecular biology

🗓️ Course Dates

19th – 23rd January 2026

💰 Course Fee

UGX 500,000

Available Positions: 30 trainees

📝 How to Apply

To apply:

Send your signed application via email to kigoziedgar@gmail.com
- Indicate your current qualification (e.g., BLT)
- Include your physical address and phone contact (WhatsApp)
Attach:
- A copy of your National ID or passport data page
- Your current transcript/testimonial
- Your degree certificate (if available)
Applications will be reviewed, and successful candidates will be notified via email.
Once admitted, participants must pay the course fee within 5 days, or the slot may be allocated to another applicant.

For more information, please contact the course coordinators through the email provided.

The Dean, School of Biomedical Sciences, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, invites you to the Public Ph.D Defense of Gad Rutayisire.

Thesis Title

Virological and Socio-behavioural Factors Associated with Mother-to-Child Transmission of Drug Resistant HIV-1 Strains in PMTCT Clinics in Rwanda

Defense Details

Date: Tuesday, 16th December 2025
Time: 10:00 AM (EAT)
Venue: Deans Conference Room and Online

Supervisors

Dr. Bernard S. Bagaya
Dr. Semwaga Emmanuel
Assoc. Prof. Noah Kiwanuka

External Examiner / Opponent

Dr. Marc Sam Apollo
Senior Lecturer and Dean, School of Public Health, Gulu University

Internal Examiners

Dr. Willy Ssengooba
Dr. Rose NabatanzI Magala

Examination Panel

Dr. Marc Sam Apollo
Dr. Willy Ssengooba
Dr. Rose Nabatanzi Magala
Dr. Samuel Kyobe

Defense Chairperson

Dean, School of Biomedical Sciences

Join Online

Zoom Link: http://tiny.cc/46vv001
Meeting ID: 846 4565 6450
Passcode: 063089

All are welcome to attend and support the candidate during this important academic milestone.

Title: Roll-out and Scale-up of WHO-endorsed Technologies for Tuberculosis Diagnosis in Africa: Opportunities, Strengths, and Challenges
Candidate: Mr. Jean de Dieu Iragena

Date & Time: Thursday, 27 November 2025 — 10:00 AM (EAT)
Venue: Makerere University College of Health Sciences — College Board Room

Supervisors

Prof. Moses L. Joloba, Department of Immunology & Molecular Biology, Makerere University College of Health Sciences.
Dr. Willy Ssengooba, Department of Immunology & Molecular Biology, Makerere University College of Health Sciences.
Dr. Achilles Katamba, School of Medicine, Makerere University College of Health Sciences.

Opponent / External Examiner

Professor Nazir Ahmed Ismail — University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Internal Examiners / Panel

Dr. Barnard S. Bagaya — Deputy Registrar, Allied Health Professionals Council, Kampala, Uganda.
Dr. Gerald Mboowa — School of Biomedical Sciences, Makerere University.
Assoc. Prof. David Patrick Kateete — Dean, School of Biomedical Sciences, Makerere University.
Dr. Freddie Bwanga — School of Biomedical Sciences, Makerere University.
Chair: Dean, School of Biomedical Sciences.

All members of the University community and interested members of the public are cordially invited to attend and participate in the examination.

Makerere Bioethics Conference 2025 Program

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.

📌 Date: Wednesday, 15th October 2025
⏰ Time: 2:00 PM (EAT) | 6:00 AM (CDT – Houston, Texas)
📍 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

🔗 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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