Anne Kapaata

Love God

[Frank Kato @Sekuwanda]

Great conversations at the Uganda Society for Health Scientists conference happening today and tomorrow under the theme: "Human-Centered Health Systems in Uganda: Leveraging Finance, Innovation and Digital Technologies for Lasting Impact."
The talks are showcasing cutting edge research, stimulate critical thinking, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and promote meaningful dialogue on the challenges and opportunities facing health systems in Uganda and beyond.

It was a pleasure to interact with the Guest of Honour, Hon. Minister of Health Dr. Chris Baryomunsi @CHRISBARYOMUNS1, who emphasized the critical role of health research in driving innovation and shaping evidence-based policy.

Together with Dr. Sheila Balinda @SheilaNina3 and Dr. Anne Kapaata @annekapaata, we're championing research that transforms health systems. @MRC_Uganda @UVRIug @UgSocScientists @rkalyes1 @STIsecretariat #HealthResearch #Innovation #DigitalHealth #Uganda

[Asa (아사) @slugada]

Anne shared that under “AdVEC – vaccines for all” initiative, @UVRIug is building adenovirus vector capabilities for vaccine development against multiple emerging pathogens. Why this matters?
- Building local vaccine autonomy
- Epidemic readiness
- Global disease control
#NSW25

[African Society of Human Genetics @AfSHG_Genetics]

Interesting panel discussion from the session 1 speakers on AI, Machine Learning and Data Science. Topics presented and dissected ranged from “Application of AI in Cancer Genomics”, Alzheimer’s Disease and Retinopathy. #AfSHG2025 #Africa #Genomics #WomenInSTEM

[Annet Kirabo D.V.M., M.Sc., Ph.D., F.A.H.A. @annetkiraboc1]

So excited to announce publication of our research manuscript in @HyperAHA on #Kidney
#Eicosanoid regulating #Myeloid #ENaC in Human Salt-Sensitive #Hypertension23! Now in @PubTrend

https://t.co/TyNrFPq3z0

@LErtuglu @AHAScience @CouncilonHTN @VUMC_Medicine @VUMCKidney

[Eastern Africa Consortium for Clinical Research @EACCR4]

We cordially congratulate Prof @KaleebuPontiano; the outgoing Director @MRC_Uganda. He has received the OBE in recognition of his services to education and public health.
@UVRIug

Congratulations Pof! 🏅🎖️

https://t.co/mKDnkpUWt2

[Crick Africa Network @CrickAfricaNet]

We have appointed our eight new fellows! 🔬🌍

Meet our new @lifearc1 -funded researchers and see what they’ll be working on over the next four years. 🎉

@mrcunitgambia
@UCT_news
@StellenboschUni
@WACCBIP_UG
@MRC_Uganda

https://t.co/JQasrNR7Xk

[MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit @MRC_Uganda]

We congratulate Asst. Professor @SheilaNina3, for receiving a 4-year @lifearc1 funded African Career Acceleration Fellowship! She'll be using this opportunity to explore innovative treatments targeting dormant HIV-infected cells. moving us closer to eliminating the virus.

[Anne Kapaata @AnneKapaata]

@MRC_Uganda @SheilaNina3 @UKRI_News @LSHTM @mrcunitgambia @Makerere @GovUganda @IAVI @EmoryUniversity @UVRIug Way to go!!

[MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit @MRC_Uganda]

With vast experience in One Health, Dr Sheila Nina Balinda, a Senior Scientist (molecular virologist) & Assistant Professor @MRC_Uganda, is currently working on identifying novel vaccine targets for HIV-1 & developing an adenovector COVID-19 vaccine. ⬇️
https://t.co/eQDkSiDSPB

[Anne Kapaata @AnneKapaata]

@MapheMthembu @emilybethwong @UABNews @Thumbi_Ndungu @UKZNCHS @AHRI_News @SANTHEafrica Well done Maphe….you have done excellent.👏🏻

[MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit @MRC_Uganda]

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Allan Kalungi for receiving the prestigious @wellcometrust #EarlyCareerFellowship.

@wellcometrust @SFatumo @The_MRC @UKRI_News @kalluallan

[Harriet Mpairwe @HMpairwe]

Community Engagement: Listen to the shopkeeper https://t.co/VJmaUpUYkh

[ᐯIᑕTOᖇ ᑎIᘔET @victornizet]

PIs searching for postdocs in 2022

[MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit @MRC_Uganda]

Learn more about how our #diabetes studies are using visual aids to promote behavioral change and appropriate policy at health facilities to address gestational diabetes in Uganda
@LSHTM @The_MRC @UKRI_News @NIH @wellcometrust @UVRIug @MinofHealthUG
https://t.co/s340DgjFbN

[MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit @MRC_Uganda]

Promoting access to safe voluntary medical male circumcision, HIV care & support services will reduce HIV prevalence & high-risk sexual behaviors among male regular partners of female sex workers. Study conclusions by @GertrudeNamale & Onesmus Kamacooko
👉https://t.co/sUE3jGxRvu

[MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit @MRC_Uganda]

Is Hepatitis B associated with cancer?
Novel research by Abram Kamiza, @SFatumo & @tchikowore1 examines the relationship between chronic hepatitis B infection & the development of several cancers, including those of the liver, stomach & cervix.
Read more: https://t.co/KwposHMcv4

[Björn Schumacher @schumacherbj]

MBA students looking at biologists

[MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit @MRC_Uganda]

Mark the date!!! Thursday 28th April 2022. Webinar series from @CambridgeAfrica our own Prof. Moffat Nyirenda from the #NCDs Programme will be discussing '#DiabetesInPregnancy-the Scale of the Issue in Uganda'.

[Anne Kapaata @AnneKapaata]

@NordHnti @RitahNakibon @KUHeS_mw @UStAResearch Way to go gal. we cheering you all the way.

[Helse Nord Clinical Research Initiative @NordHnti]

Ritah Nakiboneka @RitahNakibon joins the HNTI from University of St Andrews and is undertaking her PhD studies investigating host response biomarkers for diagnosis of TB disease.
@KUHeS_mw @UStAResearch