Interdisciplinary Consortium 4 Epidemics Research
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This consortium brings together experts from diverse fields to address pressing issues in epidemic research, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration for innov
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The ICER Co-Chair Wilber Sabiiti appeals to Africa CDC and partners to support countries to conduct serological and ecological studies where feasible. These are key to understanding transmission dynamics, immunity gaps, and guiding vaccine strategy. Mosoka P Fallah Makerere University Lung Institute
Cross border transmission continues to influence Mpox case numbers, highlighting the need for enhanced regional surveillance, collaboration, and shared vigilance across affected countries. Ministry of Health- Uganda Bruce Kirenga Africa CDC Mosoka P Fallah Wilber Sabiiti Winters Muttamba Themba 🇺🇬🇷🇼 Misaki Wayengera
ICER is an African led consortium with representation across African countries and leverages on long standing collaborations with Global North partners to drive impactful research and innovation. Wilber Sabiiti Bruce Kirenga Winters Muttamba Themba 🇺🇬🇷🇼 Prof. Pauline Byakika -Kibwika Henry Kyobe Bosa MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
A New Era in African Healthcare Innovation begins. Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza officially launched the Olink Proteomics Platform** – Africa’s **first automated lab** and a game-changer in advanced biomarker research at Makerere University Hospital Makerere University College of Health Sciences.
The ICER Consortium joins the 1st National Science Summit to spotlight Uganda’s homegrown innovations in epidemic preparedness, advancing diagnostics, therapeutics, and policy from lab to market. #NSS2025 Wilber Sabiiti Bruce Kirenga Winters Muttamba Themba 🇺🇬🇷🇼 Prof. Pauline Byakika -Kibwika
Huge congratulations to Dr. Winters Muttamba (Winters Muttamba Themba 🇺🇬🇷🇼) MLI Research Scientist & Interdisciplinary Consortium 4 Epidemics Research CEO who is graduating today with a PhD from the University of St Andrews Your dedication to science continues to inspire. Wilber Sabiiti Bruce Kirenga Prof. Pauline Byakika -Kibwika Robert Kalyesubula,MD, FISN(USA), PhD-FRCP(London) #MLIat10
Don't miss this Month's Makerere University Lung Institute 10 year anniversary Webinar series focusing on the institutes Epidemic Response on 29th July 2025 at 2pm (EAT) with Bruce Kirenga & Winters Muttamba Themba 🇺🇬🇷🇼 icer.org.ug/uncategorized/… Henry Kyobe Bosa Misaki Wayengera Prof. Pauline Byakika -Kibwika
Proud to be shaping the epidemics research narrative. Join the #MLIat10 webinar tomorrow at 2PM EAT as Winters Muttamba Themba 🇺🇬🇷🇼 & Bruce Kirenga share insights/future priorities. UCB PREGMPOX Consortium Makerere University Lung Institute Misaki Wayengera Wilber Sabiiti 🔗 t.ly/R6hlp
Principal Professor Bruce Kirenga welcomed the freshers to Makerere University College of Health Sciences. "Celebrate your being here because many wanted to but weren’t lucky". He advised students to work hard, avoid retakes, concentrate on studies, avoid side hustles, and trust in God. #FreshersOrientation2025
Happening today: The Continental strategic meeting on MPOX Therapeutics and framework for Natural Therapeutics in Africa at Serena Kigo in partnership with Africa CDC Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat🇺🇬 Makerere University Lung Institute
Honored to have Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza Science, Technology and Innovation Secretariat🇺🇬 at the scientific meeting of African scientists on natural therapeutics, evaluating ongoing research on Mpox treatments. Africa CDC Makerere University Lung Institute Bruce Kirenga Wilber Sabiiti Misaki Wayengera Henry Kyobe Bosa Ivan Kimuli @wintersmuttamba
According to Dr. Monica Musenero Masanza the major setback in advancing discussions on natural therapeutics in UG has been the absence of clear players and laws. She illustrated the roles needed to drive progress from the herbalist to the industrialists. Bruce Kirenga Makerere University Lung Institute Africa CDC
At the ongoing #ECTMIH2025, the Mpox diagnostics evaluation study Winters Muttamba Themba 🇺🇬🇷🇼 highlighted #ICER’s role in strengthening epidemic responses across a continent vulnerable to outbreaks. Makerere University Lung Institute Bruce Kirenga Wilber Sabiiti Africa CDC EDCTP.
The Makerere University Lung Institute invites for the 3rd Lung Science and Health Symposium happening on 27th November 2025 at Makerere University Main Hall. Join scientists to share knowledge and innovations in lung health. Register to attend: t.ly/d-bnT Bruce Kirenga The LIGHT Consortium #MLIat10