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MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
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MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
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The MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit is an internationally recognized center of excellence for research in infectious and non-communicable diseases.
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    MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
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    Oct 25, 2022
    Today we were honored to host Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal at our state-of-the-art laboratory and clinical research facilities in Entebbe, ahead of her four-day visit to Uganda. Read our press release for more about the visit: bit.ly/3D9ILom
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    MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
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    Jan 15, 2024
    Prof Moffat Nyirenda has been announced as the new Director of MRC/UVRI & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit. With a wealth of experience in research and research capacity building, he will officially take over from Prof @KaleebuPontiano in April 2024. Read more: lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/new….
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    MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
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    Mar 22, 2024
    Congratulations Prof @KaleebuPontiano for being appointed an honorary Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) by His Majesty The King. Well deserved Professor! lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/new…
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    MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
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    Mar 27, 2024
    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.
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    MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
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    Nov 6, 2024
    We're pleased to welcome renown Psychiatric Epidemiologist & Psychotherapist Dr.@ethelmpungu as Associate Professor in the NCD research theme. Founder of the @WHO-recognised @SeekGsp, she brings expertise on the intersection of mental & physical health. Congrats on the new role!
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    MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
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    Jul 3, 2020
    Our manuscript describing the initial SARS-CoV-2 viruses entering Uganda has been published. bit.ly/3geVsBs #COVID19UG @MinofHealthUG @LSHTM @The_MRC @UVRIug @mlcotten13 @GISAID @wellcometrust @DFID_UK @IDIMakerere @THRiVEDELTAS @MakerereU @JeremyFarrar @FionaWattMRC
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    MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
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    May 13, 2020
    "I have been privileged to meet and work with many dedicated scientists without whom I would not have made these contributions". mrcuganda.org/news/prof-kale… @UVRIug @UVRI_IAVI @JaneRuth_Aceng @DianaAtwine @IDIMakerere @IAVI @The_MRC @LSHTM @MRCTEG_LSHTM @acmedsci @AlisonEUganda
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    MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
    @MRC_Uganda
    Nov 11, 2023
    Drake Byamukama is a lab technologist at The Unit. He will be presenting groundbreaking research on HIV/AIDS at Millennium Park - Lugogo. Visit our tent from 14th - 16th Nov 2023 to learn how we are contributing to the end of HIV by 2030. #HIVFreeUg2030 #EndAIDS2030Ug
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    MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
    @MRC_Uganda
    Nov 6, 2024
    Join us in congratulating Dr.@SheilaNina3 on her honorary appointment as the Deputy Theme Lead for the vaccine research theme! She’ll lead cutting-edge initiatives & strengthen collaborations to advance vaccine science at the Unit. Here's to impactful research & leadership.
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    MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
    @MRC_Uganda
    Nov 17, 2023
    Exciting news! Our own Dr. Josephine Birungi's presentation on the innovative integrated care model for HIV & NCDs proposed by the @inteafrica study was awarded for best cost saving option in Africa at the @gacd_media Scientific Meeting in Singapore 2023. Congs Josephine & team!
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    MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
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    Jan 1, 2024
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    MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
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    Sep 18, 2024
    #VaccineForCCHFV
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    MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
    @MRC_Uganda
    May 7, 2024
    The IMPALA trial, a study testing the effectiveness of a 2-monthly long acting injectable HIV treatment has completed enrollment! With 540 participants across 7 sites in 3 sub-Saharan African countries, the study seeks to revolutionlise HIV care for people with a history of...
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    MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit
    @MRC_Uganda
    May 14, 2025
    Congratulations to Prof. @KaleebuPontiano on receiving the honorary Order of the British Empire (OBE) award! The award, presented by @LisaJChesney, the British High Commissioner at @UKinUganda on behalf of His Majesty King @Charles_HRH, recognises his outstanding contributions
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