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
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.
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.
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).
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.
UVRI has been officially recognised as East Africa’s centre of excellence in virology.
Dr. Jennifer Serwanga received well-deserved recognition for her Diamond Jubilee Medal from HE The President in yesterday’s Women’s Day awards. This is one of the country's highest civilian honors. She was recognized for her contributions to science.
