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September 24, 2024 Conference

📢 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


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August 3, 2024 Resources

Professor David Patrick Kateete has officially handed over the responsibilities of Head Department of Immunology and Molecular Biology to Dr. Bwanga.

The Department of Immunology and Molecular Biology was established by the Makerere University Council in 2016 with the vision of becoming a leading hub for research and training in immunology, molecular biology, genomics, and bioinformatics. The department’s goals include establishing, strengthening, and promoting these biomedical disciplines through impactful research, training, and community outreach. It aims to produce well-trained and competitive graduates at the Master’s, PhD, and Postdoctoral levels, contributing to the generation of new knowledge and innovations. Additionally, the department supports the College of Health Sciences and School of Biomedical Sciences with high-quality research and community services, intends to establish a unit for clinical genetics/genomics and precision medicine. The department maintains cordial relations with the Department of Medical Microbiology.

During Professor Kateete’s tenure, Master’s training in Immunology and Clinical Microbiology continued, and several graduate programs were developed, for example Master’s in Bioinformatics and PhD in Bioinformatics. He was also working on a proposal for a Master’s in Clinical Genomics. The department currently has 200 graduate students, and the school registrar has provided updated records on the exact number of registered students in each program. Dr. Bagaya Bernard and Ms. Angella Okiror were responsible for tracking the progress of graduate students during their research years and have the most current status for each (Masters and PhD).

The department offers several undergraduate and graduate courses. Cross-cutting undergraduate courses available to students from various programs include IMBI 302: Fundamental Genetics & Molecular Biology, IMB 1322: Fundamental Immunology, and a Molecular Biology option for Biomedical Science and Cytotechnology students. Additionally, laboratory rotations/attachments are part of the industrial training. Graduate courses offered mainly to SHO students enrolled in MMed programs include Cell and Molecular Biology and Molecular Diagnostics.

The department is equipped with four well-functioning laboratories/units: the Immunology Laboratory (accredited), the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory (with Genomics facility, accredited), the Molecular Biology Laboratory (accredited), and the Biobank/Biorepository (on accreditation this year). Each laboratory supports training, research, and community outreach activities. Many of the state-of-the-art equipment in these labs and the biobank were acquired through research grants and donor support.

The office of the Head of Department was established through the efforts of EDCTP (the
Late Dr. Alphonse Okwera as the lead PI) and NIH-supported grants( Prof. Moses Joloba as the lead PI), which renovated and remodeled the former rooftop of the pathology/microbiology building into a functional floor. The office is equipped with five chairs, modern tables with drawers, and air conditioning (AC). The Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Data Intensive Sciences (ACE) at IDI is also part of the facilities available to the department, contributing to its research and training of bioinfomaticians.

Despite the department’s successes, the department has faced challenges, particularly with staffing shortages for technicians, administrators, secretaries, and messengers. Professor Kateete acknowledged the support from the Makerere Biomedical Research Center (MakBRC), which has addressed some of these issues and significantly contributed to the welfare of support staff, who also assist in teaching and training. In conclusion, Professor Kateete expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve as Head of the Department of Immunology and Molecular Biology. He thanked everyone who supported him during his tenure and expressed confidence that under Dr. Bwanga’s leadership, the department will continue to excel in its research and academic endeavors. He is available for any further information or clarification needed during this transition period.

By Dafara Kezimbira

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July 18, 2024 Conference

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 11th and 12th 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: 15th August 2024

Registration Deadline: 16th 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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June 28, 2024 Global News
Dr. Peter Kim, MD , Director of the Therapeutics Research Program at the Division of AIDS, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Dr. Peter Kim, MD , Director of the Therapeutics Research Program at the Division of AIDS, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

On the 18th June 2024, Makerere University Biomedical Research Center (MakBRC) was honored to host a distinguished guest Dr. Peter Kim, MD who is the Director of the Therapeutics Research Program at the Division of AIDS, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). His visit provided a unique opportunity for the research community of the College of Health Sciences-Makerere University to engage with one of the leading experts in the field of HIV/AIDS research. In lead with the Managing Director and Head of Research and Innovations MakBRC, Professor Moses Joloba and Dr. Ivan Mwebaza respectively, together with other scientists and researchers, Dr. Peter Kim was given a tour around MakBRC and the College of Health Sciences. Among the so many facilities he visited were the Genomics, Molecular and Immunology Laboratories and the IBRH3AU Biorespository. Dr. Peter Kim was over joyed to see the so much infectious disease research being undertaken and the available resources to support the same. To close off the visit, Dr. Peter Kim gave a presentation; sharing valuable insights into the latest advancements in therapeutic research, emphasizing groundbreaking approaches and ongoing efforts to combat infectious diseases globally. The presentation was very interactive and interesting as it saw so many vibrant committed young scientists engaging  with the Director Therapeutics Research Program at the Division of AIDS, NIAID.

We as MakBRC commit to fostering collaborations with esteemed institutions like NIAID to enhance our understanding of infectious diseases and accelerate progress towards effective treatments. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Peter Kim, MD, Director of the Therapeutics Research Program at the Division of AIDS, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for his visit and enlightening presentation and looking forward to future collaborations that will further enrich our research endeavors.



Dr. Peter Kim, MD , Director of the Therapeutics Research Program at the Division of AIDS, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Dr. Peter Kim, MD , Director of the Therapeutics Research Program at the Division of AIDS, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)

On the 18th June 2024, Makerere University Biomedical Research Center (MakBRC) was honored to host a distinguished guest Dr. Peter Kim, MD who is the Director of the Therapeutics Research Program at the Division of AIDS, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). His visit provided a unique opportunity for the research community of the College of Health Sciences-Makerere University to engage with one of the leading experts in the field of HIV/AIDS research. In lead with the Managing Director and Head of Research and Innovations MakBRC, Professor Moses Joloba and Dr. Ivan Mwebaza respectively, together with other scientists and researchers, Dr. Peter Kim was given a tour around MakBRC and the College of Health Sciences. Among the so many facilities he visited were the Genomics, Molecular and Immunology Laboratories and the IBRH3AU Biorespository. Dr. Peter Kim was over joyed to see the so much infectious disease research being undertaken and the available resources to support the same. To close off the visit, Dr. Peter Kim gave a presentation; sharing valuable insights into the latest advancements in therapeutic research, emphasizing groundbreaking approaches and ongoing efforts to combat infectious diseases globally. The presentation was very interactive and interesting as it saw so many vibrant committed young scientists engaging  with the Director Therapeutics Research Program at the Division of AIDS, NIAID.

We as MakBRC commit to fostering collaborations with esteemed institutions like NIAID to enhance our understanding of infectious diseases and accelerate progress towards effective treatments. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Peter Kim, MD, Director of the Therapeutics Research Program at the Division of AIDS, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for his visit and enlightening presentation and looking forward to future collaborations that will further enrich our research endeavors.


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