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Uganda Schisto Multidisciplinary Research Center

@schisto_center

The U-SMRC has been established to build expertise and understanding of the underlying biological determinants of severe schistosomal morbidity

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Currently underway: Ministry of Health- Uganda Expert Committee Meeting on Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminths! Our very own David Oguttu and Agnes Natukunda are sharing exciting preliminary findings from U-SMRC. Stay tuned for more updates! #schistoug UVRI Controlled Human Schistosoma mansoni Study MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit

Currently underway: <a href="/MinofHealthUG/">Ministry of Health- Uganda</a> Expert Committee Meeting on Schistosomiasis and Soil-Transmitted Helminths! Our very own David Oguttu and Agnes Natukunda are sharing exciting preliminary findings from U-SMRC. Stay tuned for more updates!
#schistoug
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Check out our latest blog on the Namayingo laboratory setup, where we're making strides to advance healthcare in this community. Dive into the details by tapping👇and enjoy the read! muii.org.ug/usmrc/usmrc-na… UVRI MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit

Check out our latest blog on the Namayingo laboratory setup, where we're making strides to advance healthcare in this community. Dive into the details by tapping👇and enjoy the read!
muii.org.ug/usmrc/usmrc-na…
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Join us in congratulating Dr.Sheila Nina 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.

Join us in congratulating Dr.<a href="/SheilaNina3/">Sheila Nina</a> on her honorary appointment as the Deputy Theme Lead for the vaccine research theme! She’ll lead cutting-edge initiatives &amp; strengthen collaborations to advance vaccine science at the Unit. Here's to impactful research &amp; leadership.
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Our three PhD fellows Uganda Schisto Multidisciplinary Research Center recently showcased groundbreaking #schistosomiasis research at the Annual TMRC Meeting in New Orleans! Proud to join researchers from 7 centers worldwide fighting Neglected Tropical Diseases. #NTDs UVRI MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit

Our three PhD fellows <a href="/schisto_center/">Uganda Schisto Multidisciplinary Research Center</a> recently showcased groundbreaking #schistosomiasis research at the Annual TMRC Meeting in New Orleans! Proud to join researchers from 7 centers worldwide fighting Neglected Tropical Diseases. #NTDs 
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🧬 Exciting research by Matthew Odongo comparing immune responses to S. mansoni between Lake Albert & Lake Victoria regions. Understanding regional variations could lead to more effective, localized treatments. #schistosomiasis #NTDs UVRI MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit

🧬 Exciting research by Matthew Odongo comparing immune responses to S. mansoni between Lake Albert &amp; Lake Victoria regions. Understanding regional variations could lead to more effective, localized treatments. #schistosomiasis #NTDs
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🔬 Davis Kiberu's genetic analysis of S. mansoni across Albertine & Victorian regions is revealing crucial insights into disease severity patterns. This could revolutionize how we approach treatment in different areas! #schistosomiasis #NTDs UVRI MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit

🔬 Davis Kiberu's genetic analysis of S. mansoni across Albertine &amp; Victorian regions is revealing crucial insights into disease severity patterns. This could revolutionize how we approach treatment in different areas! #schistosomiasis #NTDs <a href="/UVRIug/">UVRI</a> <a href="/MRC_Uganda/">MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit</a>
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🐌 David Oguttu's fascinating work on snail ecology shows how environmental changes affect disease transmission. This is a Critical research for developing targeted control strategies in vulnerable communities. #schistosomiasis #NTDs

🐌 David Oguttu's fascinating work on snail ecology shows how environmental changes affect disease transmission. This is a Critical research for developing targeted control strategies in vulnerable communities. #schistosomiasis #NTDs
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Join us today for the social science day under the vaccine research theme! With CAB members and research scientists, we'll explore how social science enriches vaccine trials, community perceptions, and policy development. Stay tuned for key highlights from the discussion ahead.

Join us today for the social science day under the vaccine research theme! With CAB members and research scientists, we'll explore how social science enriches vaccine trials, community perceptions, and policy development. Stay tuned for key highlights from the discussion ahead.
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Today at #VaccineResearch Day: Our focus Area Lead Moses Egesa delves into how community engagement has shaped schistosomiasis research. He highlights the need to empower communities with clear research understanding in order to receive better outcomes.

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Heartfelt congratulations to Professor Alison Elliott, Head of the Unit's Vaccine research theme, on being awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) for her outstanding contributions to medicine and global health! Well deserved Prof!

Heartfelt congratulations to Professor <a href="/AlisonEUganda/">Alison Elliott</a>, Head of the Unit's Vaccine research theme, on being awarded an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) for her outstanding contributions to medicine and global health! 

Well deserved Prof!
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Congratulations to Dr Moses Egesa on winning the Merck Schistosomiasis Research Grant 2024! We are Collaborating with Kenya Medical Research Institute to develop cutting-edge antibody assays for a schistosomiasis vaccine. One giant leap closer to defeating Bilharzia!

Congratulations to Dr <a href="/Egesa_Moses/">Moses Egesa</a>  on winning the <a href="/merckgroup/">Merck</a> Schistosomiasis Research Grant 2024! We are Collaborating with <a href="/KEMRI_Kenya/">Kenya Medical Research Institute</a>  to develop cutting-edge antibody assays for a schistosomiasis vaccine. 
One giant leap closer to defeating Bilharzia!
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The next big thing in health research is here! The first-ever joint MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit and UVRI Research Dissemination Conference 2025 is set to take place at Speke Resort Munyonyo March 11–13, 2025! Themed "Building on our Past Discoveries, Paving the Way for a Healthier

The next big thing in health research is here!

The first-ever joint <a href="/MRC_Uganda/">MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit</a> and <a href="/UVRIug/">UVRI</a> Research Dissemination Conference 2025 is set to take place at Speke Resort Munyonyo March 11–13, 2025!  

Themed "Building on our Past Discoveries, Paving the Way for a Healthier
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You sure don't want to miss out! We shall be represented by our Principal Investigator, Prof Alison Elliott - Head Vaccine Research Theme MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit and Project Lead, Dr Moses Egesa presenting "Progress of the CHI-Model in Uganda," on March 12, 2025! #MRCUVRIConference2025

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“Science locked in journals is like a secret no one gets to learn from.” Debbie Trust Lenia, a Communications Assistant on the Controlled Human Schistosoma mansoni Study Study, shares her reflections from the Science Communication Beyond Journal Publications workshop by Eastern Africa Consortium for Clinical Research & Kenya Medical Research Institute . From strategic

“Science locked in journals is like a secret no one gets to learn from.” 

<a href="/trust_debbie/">Debbie Trust Lenia</a>, a Communications Assistant on the <a href="/SChiug/">Controlled Human Schistosoma mansoni Study</a> Study, shares her reflections from the Science Communication Beyond Journal Publications workshop by <a href="/EACCR2/">Eastern Africa Consortium for Clinical Research</a>  &amp; <a href="/KEMRI_Kenya/">Kenya Medical Research Institute</a> . 

From strategic
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USMRC is enhancing schistosomiasis diagnosis in Uganda with faster, more accurate tools, surpassing the traditional Kato-Katz method. Discover how these innovations improve detection and treatment:👇 muii.org.ug/usmrc/u-smrcs-… UVRI MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit Controlled Human Schistosoma mansoni Study #schistosomiasis #NTDs

USMRC is enhancing schistosomiasis diagnosis in Uganda with faster, more accurate tools, surpassing the traditional Kato-Katz method.

Discover how these innovations improve detection and treatment:👇
muii.org.ug/usmrc/u-smrcs-…

<a href="/UVRIug/">UVRI</a> <a href="/MRC_Uganda/">MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit</a> <a href="/SChiug/">Controlled Human Schistosoma mansoni Study</a> 
#schistosomiasis #NTDs
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Join us as we commemorate the #WorldImmunizationWeek2025 under the theme "Immunization for All is Humanly Possible." We will be hosting an informative webinar on 30th April 2025 at 2:30–4:30 pm EAT featuring speakers from Ministry of Health- Uganda, WHO Uganda, MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit, and UVRI. This

Join us as we commemorate the #WorldImmunizationWeek2025 under the theme "Immunization for All is Humanly Possible."
We will be hosting an informative webinar on 30th April 2025 at 2:30–4:30 pm EAT featuring speakers from <a href="/MinofHealthUG/">Ministry of Health- Uganda</a>, <a href="/WHOUganda/">WHO Uganda</a>, <a href="/MRC_Uganda/">MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit</a>, and <a href="/UVRIug/">UVRI</a>.
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We were pleased to host Dr. Tine Huyse, senior researcher at the Royal Museum for Central Africa & key Uganda Schisto Multidisciplinary Research Center collaborator. She shared insights on schistosome hybridization & toured our advanced snail labs. Her expertise in molecular epidemiology of NTDs is invaluable!

We were pleased to host Dr. <a href="/HuyseTine/">Tine Huyse</a>, senior researcher at the Royal Museum for Central Africa &amp; key <a href="/schisto_center/">Uganda Schisto Multidisciplinary Research Center</a> collaborator. She shared insights on schistosome hybridization &amp; toured our advanced snail labs. Her expertise in molecular epidemiology of NTDs is invaluable!
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"I left with hope & returned with expertise, global friendships, & a deeper purpose ," says Matthew Odongo, PhD student Uganda Schisto Multidisciplinary Research Center , reflecting from Leiden, where culture meets cytokines and stories become science. Read more👇 muii.org.ug/usmrc/from-lak…

"I left with hope &amp; returned with expertise, global friendships, &amp; a deeper purpose ," says Matthew Odongo, PhD student <a href="/schisto_center/">Uganda Schisto Multidisciplinary Research Center</a> , reflecting from Leiden, where culture meets cytokines and stories become science.

Read more👇
muii.org.ug/usmrc/from-lak…