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📅 January 29, 2025
📍 Makerere University Biomedical Research Center (MakBRC)

MakBRC, in collaboration with the University of Florence, Italy, has officially launched the ALL-IN-ONE AMR Project. This initiative aims to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and will focus on implementation in the Karamoja region, Uganda.

About the Project

The ALL-IN-ONE AMR Project is a multidisciplinary effort designed to address the growing challenge of AMR through innovative strategies and community-focused interventions. By leveraging the expertise of local and international researchers, the project seeks to provide sustainable solutions tailored to low-resource settings.

Kick-Off Meeting Highlights

The kick-off meeting brought together key stakeholders from Uganda and Italy, including researchers, project leaders, and community representatives. Discussions centered on:

  • Establishing project goals and objectives.
  • Strengthening collaboration between Makerere University and the University of Florence.
  • Planning research activities to address AMR in Karamoja.

Next Steps

With the groundwork laid during the kick-off meeting, the project team will now focus on field implementation and community engagement to ensure impactful outcomes.

MakBRC remains committed to contributing to global health research and addressing critical health challenges like AMR.

📷 Pictured: Participants of the kick-off meeting at the MakBRC Green House.


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January 30, 2025 Short Course

📅 Date: February 26th – 28th, 2025
📍 Venue: Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Conference Room

About the Course

The SUSTAIN: Advancing Makerere University Masters of Health Sciences in Bioethics program at Makerere University College of Health Sciences is dedicated to fostering bioethics professionals and health researchers. As part of this initiative, we are offering a Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Course, designed to instill high standards of research ethics and integrity.

Why Attend?

This short course provides a foundational framework for applying scientific norms and ethical principles in research activities. By the end of the training, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to identify, manage, and prevent research misconduct.

Course Topics Include:

✔️ Introduction to RCR
✔️ Professionalism and Ethics
✔️ Human Subjects Protection & Regulatory Framework in Uganda
✔️ Humane Handling of Animal Research Subjects
✔️ Conflict of Interest
✔️ Responsible Laboratory Practices
✔️ Mentor-Mentee Relationships
✔️ Collaborative Research (International & Industry)
✔️ Peer Review & Research Misconduct Policies
✔️ Community Involvement in Low-Resource Settings
✔️ Responsibility to Society & Environment
✔️ Financial Management in Research
✔️ Data Management, Sharing & Ownership
✔️ Responsible Authorship & Publication

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:
👩‍🔬 Researchers
📑 Research Administrators
🧑‍🎓 Graduate Students
📝 Research Assistants & Study Coordinators
👨‍🏫 Student Supervisors

Certificate Award: Participants must attend at least 80% of the sessions to qualify for certification.

Course Fee & Registration

💰 Fee: UGX 205,000 or USD 56 (Covers meals & refreshments)

Payment Details

UGX Payment:
📌 Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd
🆔 Account No.: 9030005655047 (Makerere University College of Health Sciences Research)

USD Payment:
📌 Standard Chartered Bank
🆔 Account No.: 8705613993904 (MAK CHS NIH)

How to Register

1️⃣ Make your payment and share your payment details via email or WhatsApp.
2️⃣ Bring a hardcopy deposit slip on the first day of training.

📩 Contact for Registration & Inquiries:
📞 Miriam Musazi (Department of Anatomy, Bioethics Centre, Room C4)
📧 Email: mmusazi@gmail.com
📱 Phone: +256 782 363 996 / +256 701 363 996

🛑 Registration Deadline: February 21st, 2025
🚨 Only fully registered participants (who have paid by this date) will be considered for the course.

💡 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your research integrity and ethical conduct!


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January 16, 2025 Gallery

On Friday, January 10, 2025, the Makerere University Biomedical Research Center (MakBRC) kicked off the new year with a lively and memorable celebration that brought together staff, leadership, and distinguished guests. This event was held to foster a sense of community and energize the team for the year ahead.

A Warm Welcome to All Participants

The event saw attendance from all corners of the organization, with tags used for efficient participant registration. The guest list featured a remarkable lineup, including project leaders and their teams, laboratory heads and their teams, heads of departments and their deputies, the MakBRC Board of Directors, and esteemed officials such as:

  • Prof. David Patrick Kateete, Dean of the School of Biomedical Sciences
  • Prof. Bruce Kirenga, Principal of Makerere University College of Health Sciences
  • Prof. Moses Joloba, Managing Director of MakBRC

Fun, Games, and Camaraderie

The celebration was brimming with activities designed to engage and entertain everyone. Guests participated in exciting games and enjoyed receiving thoughtful gifts that added a touch of joy to the occasion. The evening concluded with a delightful barbeque cocktail, followed by a spirited dance session that had everyone on their feet.

Looking Ahead to 2025

This event was not just a party but a testament to MakBRC’s commitment to fostering teamwork, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose among its members. As we embark on a new year, the energy and unity displayed during the celebration serve as a foundation for achieving great milestones in 2025.

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December 20, 2024 PhD Defense

The Dean, School of Biomedical Sciences, Makerere University College of Health Sciences invites you to be part of Dr Olivia Kituuka’s PhD defense Today Friday 20th December 2024 at 12: 00 pm (EAT).  See details below:

PhD Candidate: Dr Olivia Kituuka

Thesis Title: The Informed Consent Process for Emergency Surgery at Public and Private Hospital Surgical Emergency Units in The Urban Ugandan Setting

Date: Friday 20th December, 2024

Time: 12: 00 pm (East African Time)

Venue: MakCHS, Conference Room and Online

Join Zoom Meeting

https://mak-ac-ug.zoom.us/j/85056051308?pwd=TTHsnRL1ruOnAAs9WflS4OGpzqc4pd.1

Meeting ID: 850 5605 1308

Passcode: 042601

External Examiner/Opponent:

Prof. Shenuka Singh. Discipline of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences, University of Kwazulu-Natal

 

Supervisors:

Assoc. Prof. Erisa S. Mwaka, Head Department of Anatomy, SBS,  College of Health Sciences Makerere University

Dr. Ian G. Munabi, Department of Anatomy,  SBS, College of Health Sciences Makerere University

Prof. Moses Galukande, Head Department of Surgery, SOM, College of Health Sciences,  Makerere University

 

Internal Examiners:

Assoc. Prof. Mark Kaddumukasa, Department of Medicine, SOM, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University

Prof. Dan Kaye, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,  SOM, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University

 

Defense Chair: 

Assoc. Prof. David P. Kateete, Dean, School of Biomedical Sciences




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