Western Uganda RECs Engaged about WORMVACS2.0
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From Evidence to Impact: Launch of the Research into Policy Toolkit
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Job Advertisement: Project Manager
Duty Station: Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI)
Funding Body: Wellcome Trust
Project Type: International, Multi-Centre, Collaborative Health Research Programme
Duration: 1-year renewable contract, based on satisfactory performance
Research into Policy and Practice - Case Studies Survey
Bridging the gap between research and policy remains a persistent challenge. Many researchers, especially PhD students, early-career scientists, and regional project teams, still face practical difficulties in translating their findings into meaningful impact.
UVRI Supports East African Member States to Sustain Momentum and Deepen Collaboration
East African member states have collaborated on a study tour at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) for an understanding of the biosafety and regulatory requirements of the genetically modified mosquitoes, undertaken by Target Malaria Uganda.
Prof. Pontiano Kaleebu Receives OBE
On May 14, Lisa Chesney, the British high commissioner to Uganda, formally presented the award of Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) to Prof PONTIANO KALEEBU, the executive director of Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI).
UVRI Receives Toyota Hilux Pickup Double Cabin
Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga Receives Update on EAC Laboratory Network Progress.
This morning, Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga, the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East African Community Affairs, Uganda, welcomed Professor Pontiano Kaleebu, Director of the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) and Head of Viral Pathogens, along with Dr. Deogratius Ssemwanga (PhD), Assistant Director of UVRI, at the Ministry of EAC Uganda offices, Kingdom Kampala House.