Sputum microbiota profiles of treatment-naive TB patients in Uganda before and during first-line therapy medrxiv.org/content/10.110…

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Africa CDC celebrates 5 years supporting public health initiatives of African Union member states & strengthening the capacity of their health institutions to deal with disease threats.

Evidence of gene exchange among influenza viruses in Africa since 2009. Spatial distribution of A) H1N1pdm09 & B) H3N2 reassortants. My PhD paper alert!👉 doi.org/10.1093/ve/vea… Thanks Simon Frost @Dr_Kitayimbwa David Kateete MUIIplus UVRI Makerere University Gerald Mboowa Virus Evolution

Indeed Prof. Galukande has been instrumental in #closingthecaregap for women suffering from breast cancer in Uganda.

PI presentation from David Kateete on Nurturing Genomics and Bioinformatics Research Capacity in Africa at Makerere University #H3AfricaConsortiumMeeting #H3AFRICAxABUJA2022

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What a great Saturday! Ms Faith Nassali introduces Dr Alex Kayongo. This is how doctors do it!

Happy Monday! Congratulations to our 2013 alumna Winnie Nakiyingi, recognized by the @WIAInitiative Young Leaders 2023 program, led by key brands & institutions, empowering young African women leaders who are driving the continent's economic growth. More: bitly.ws/VDey

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Our heartfelt thanks to Professor Pontiano Kaleebu for steering the Unit with brilliance for the last 13 years. His legacy of excellence and impactful, collaborative science will forever inspire us. #ResearchLeadership

Yesterday was a sad day Makerere University College of Health Sciences & Makerere University School of Medicine as we learned about the passing of our esteemed professor, mentor and lecturer Prof. Josephine Kasolo. Her passion for education and unwavering commitment to knowledge impacted us all. Your legacy will forever inspire us. 🌹

Dr. Mayito responds to questions from Dr. Rose Nabatanzi, the second internal examiner. #PhDefense #AcademicTwitter

Something new, big & exciting is #ComingSoon! Watch out for a call for #PhD applications on the Sewankambo Training Program for Global Health Security in Africa. Check for updates on this via Infectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University & THRiVE's socials & #website. BE THE FIRST TO KNOW! #AcademicTwitter

🎉 After my ORISE Bioinformatics fellowship, I'm thrilled to share my preprint: researchsquare.com/article/rs-424… ! Stepping in as a Data Manager at the NGS-core lab This is not the CDC , Atl, is a thrilling new adventure! Ready to leverage technology for data-driven public health solutions. 💪

ESKAPE pathogens: antimicrobial resistance, epidemiology, clinical impact and therapeutics rdcu.be/dJTyk Miller & Arias explore recent advances in understanding ESKAPE pathogens, including epidemiology, clinical impact, resistance mechanisms and novel therapeutics.

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Congratulations to Professor Alison Elliott, Professor of Tropical Medicine, who has received an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) for services to Medicine and Global Health. Based at the Medical Research Council Unit at the Uganda Virus Research Institute.

Villa Maria Parish church: Perhaps the oldest standing church in Uganda, accomplished under the stewardship of Fr Henry Streicher (Stenseera, later Bishop), a French White Father missionary, in 1892. The hill leading up to the church is called Sikamidaali. The name is a story