Emmanuel Wegoye
ID: UNCST-2024-R003214
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Neurocognitive Outcomes and Changes in Brain and Cerebral Spinal Fluid (CSF) Volume after Treatment of Post-Infectious Hydrocephalus (PIH) in Ugandan Infants by Shunting versus Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy/Choroid Plexus Cauterization (ETV/CPC)
REFNo: HS7254ES
We propose to:
1) Develop and empower CURE Children’s Hospital of Uganda as a unique hydrocephalus research center in the developing world
2) Test the hypothesis that ETV/CPC is superior to shunt-dependence in regard to treatment failure at 10 years;
3) Determine whether our initial finding of neurodevelopmental non-inferiority for ETV/CPC at 12 months is durable to the critical time of 10-years follow up;
4) Determine whether our initial finding of non-inferiority in brain growth for ETV/CPC at 12 months holds true at 10-years of follow up
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Uganda |
2026-04-15 22:23:51 |
2029-04-15 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Innocent Mwaka
ID: UNCST-2026-R023653
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Action Research for the Gender for Development Uganda (G4DU) Programme
REFNo: SS4991ES
3. STUDY CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVES
Given the critical role of UNICEF in addressing gender imbalances in education, this multiyear action research aims at generating actionable evidence and fostering continuous learning for the enhancement of the G4DU Program’s financial support models and AEP. This iterative research will serve as a critical feedback loop, informing UNICEF's adaptive programming and policy advocacy efforts. The research will target students, headteachers, parents and district education departments. The study will be conducted over a period of 2-3 months annually , to allow for implementation of the intervention and observation of its effects. Being ongoing research, it will focus on the implementation phase of the programme from 2025-2028. The research will be conducted in four of the seven districts, namely: Yumbe, Adjumani, Lamwo, and Kitgum, focusing on selected schools and households .
Objectives of the action research:
1. To explore the effectiveness of newly developed and tested models of:
Performance-based school grants for girls’ retention and completion of primary education.
Cash transfer to households aiming at adolescent transitioning to and retention in secondary education.
2. To assess the effectiveness of the AEP model targeting out-of-school adolescents towards improving alternative access, accelerated pathways to primary education and transition into formal schools (primary and secondary schools).
3. To assess the relevance, efficiency, and sustainability of G4DU interventions in reducing barriers to education for vulnerable adolescent girls.
4. Determine the effect of school-level planning, local government capacity strengthening and community engagement, towards improving participation, retention and transition of girls.
5. Identify lessons learned from the implementation of financial support models and complementary activities and provide recommendations for programme adaptation and policy influencing.
The insights gained from these objectives will provide UNICEF and its partners with a robust evidence base to refine existing interventions, scale up successful approaches, and advocate for policies that institutionalise effective strategies for inclusive education in Uganda.
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Uganda |
2026-04-15 21:38:10 |
2029-04-15 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Michael Timuzigu Kamugisha
ID:
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Employability among University Graduates in Uganda
REFNo: SS5079ES
To examine the relationship between entrepreneurial alertness and employability.
To establish the relationship between lifelong learning and employability.
To investigate the relationship between entrepreneurial alertness and career adaptability.
To establish the relationship between lifelong learning and career adaptability.
To examine the relationship between career adaptability and employability.
To investigate the mediating role of career adaptability in the relationship between entrepreneurial alertness and employability.
To examine the mediation role of career adaptability in the relationship between lifelong learning and employability.
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Uganda |
2026-04-14 16:50:46 |
2029-04-14 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Denis Kibira
ID: UNCST-2026-R023858
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Measuring Prices, Availability & Affordability of Essential Sexual & Reproductive Health Commodities.
REFNo: HS7361ES
Main Objective
1. To generate reliable information on the price, availability and affordability of selected commodities in the SRH supply chain in Uganda, with the ultimate goal of improving access to affordable SRHCs to all.
Specific Objectives
1. To assess the availability of Sexual and Reproductive Health Commodities among health facilities in the six major regions of Uganda
2. To determine the prices people pay for Sexual and Reproductive Health Commodities among Private health facilities in the six major regions of Uganda
3. To investigate the affordability of Sexual and Reproductive Health Commodities among Private health facilities in the six major regions of Uganda
4. To explore the main barriers of access to Sexual and Reproductive Health Commodities in the six major regions of Uganda.
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Uganda |
2026-04-14 16:47:17 |
2029-04-14 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Zachary kuloszewski
ID: UNCST-2026-R024610
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The Impact of Labour Sharing on Workers’ Welfare and Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises in Urban Settings: Evidence from Uganda
REFNo: SS5081ES
1. Identify the labour market frictions and conditions which incentivize participation in labour sharing agreements/hiring from competitor firms.
a. Analyse the role of firm networks as an alternative screening mechanism for skilled workers and insurance mechanism against demand volatility
b. Investigate the ways in which firms structure these network arrangements to ensure incentive compatibility and reciprocity
2. Examine the relationship between labour sharing, firm productivity and growth and workers’ welfare outcomes
a. Examine the relationship between labour sharing and firm growth outcomes, including revenues, profits, employment levels, and assets
b. Examine the relationship between labour sharing networks and total worker earnings, skill acquisition, reservation wages, and aspirations
3. Make policy recommendations.
a. Compute the return on investment for hypothetical implementation of active labour market policies such as skill certification or subsidized search for firms
b. Give recommendations to inform policy to encourage hiring by SMEs.
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USA |
2026-04-14 16:45:21 |
2029-04-14 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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AMANDA KISAAMO
ID: UNCST-2025-R022165
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PREVALENCE, PATTERNS OF PRESENTATION AND FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH NEURODEVELOPMENTAL DELAY AMONG CHILDREN AGED 2-59 MONTHS WITH CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE IN SOUTH WESTERN UGANDA.
REFNo: HS7389ES
• To determine the prevalence of neurodevelopmental delay in children aged 2–59 months with CHD in South Western Uganda.
• To describe patterns of presentation of neurodevelopmental delay in children aged 2–59months with CHD in South Western Uganda.
• To identify the factors associated with neurodevelopmental delay among children aged 2–59 months with CHD in South Western Uganda.
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Uganda |
2026-04-14 16:42:18 |
2029-04-14 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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RONALD WALOZI
ID: UNCST-2025-R021569
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OPTIMIZATION OF THE CHEMICAL TREATMENT PROCESS FOR RICE HUSK-PINE SAWDUST HETEROGENEOUS BRIQUETTES TO IMPROVE COMBUSTION EFFICIENCY
REFNo: SIR635ES
This study aims to enhance combustion efficiency by optimizing the chemical treatment processes for heterogeneous briquettes using Response Surface Methodology.
The specific objectives of the study are:-
i. To formulate and characterize heterogeneous briquettes in different ratios of pine sawdust and rice husks to determine the one with the best efficiency
ii. To carry out chemical treatment on the identified heterogeneous briquettes using varying acid types and concentrations
iii. To investigate the effect of chemical treatment on the heterogeneous briquettes’ thermal, emission, mechanical, and chemical properties
iv. To optimize the chemical treatment process for the enhancement of combustion efficiency
v. To develop a combustion kinetics analytical model for heterogeneous briquettes
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Uganda |
2026-04-14 16:38:54 |
2029-04-14 |
Engineering and Technology |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Mugyenyi Edison
ID: UNCST-2026-R023282
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INTEGRATION OF DISABILITY-RELATED COMPETENCES IN BACHELOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAMMES FOR STUDENT TEACHERS’ PROFICIENCY IN SELECTED UNIVERSITIES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SS4915ES
Purpose of the Study
The purpose of this mixed methods study is to assess the integration of disability-related competencies in Bachelor of Education programmes at selected universities in Uganda and to examine how this integration influences student teachers’ proficiency, with particular attention to the mediating roles of infrastructure and resources, as well as curriculum content and design, and the moderating effect of lecturer preparedness.
Objectives of the Study
1. To examine the relationship between the integration of disability-related competences and student teachers’ proficiency.
2. To explore how the availability and adequacy of infrastructure and resources mediate the relationship between the integration of disability-related competencies and student teachers’ proficiency.
3. To examine the extent to which curriculum content and design mediate the relationship between the integration of disability-related competencies and student teachers’ proficiency.
4. To evaluate the moderating effect of lecturer preparedness on the relationship between the integration of disability-related competences and student teachers’ proficiency.
5. To examine the combined influence of infrastructure and resources, as well as curriculum design and content, on student teachers’ proficiency in disability-related competencies.
6. To identify the challenges faced in integrating disability-related competences into Bachelor of Education programs.
7. To explore practical strategies for enhancing the proficiency of student teachers in disability related competencies.
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Uganda |
2026-04-14 16:35:09 |
2029-04-14 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Francis Ogwal Sabino Meri
ID: UNCST-2025-R016794
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EVALUATION OF BIODIVERSITY OFFSET IMPLEMENTATION AND NET GAIN IN SELECTED LAKE VICTORIA RANGE NATURAL FORESTS IN UGANDA
REFNo: NS1060ES
1. To examine the policy and regulatory framework that underpin biodiversity offset design and implementation.
2. To examine the criteria considered in the design and implementation of biodiversity offset for the power transmission lines in Gangu and Mabira forest reserves
3. To evaluate net gain of the biodiversity offset for the power transmission lines in Gangu and Mabira natural forest reserves
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Uganda |
2026-04-14 16:33:10 |
2029-04-14 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Francis Matovu
ID: UNCST-2026-R023956
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Community Participation and Sustainability of Government Program in Uganda. A case of Youth livelihood program in Kiboga District.
REFNo: SS5123ES
To examine how program design can influence sustainability of youth livelihood program in Kiboga District
To examine the relationship between program implementation and sustainability of youth livelihood program in Kiboga District.
To analyze the relationship between program monitoring and evaluation and sustainability of youth livelihood program in Kiboga District.
To evaluate the mediating effect of government policy on the relationship between community participation and sustainability of government programs
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Uganda |
2026-04-14 15:52:14 |
2029-04-14 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Immaculate Nankya Lillian
ID: UNCST-2020-R014784
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Assessment of response to antiretroviral therapy and prevalence of Dolutegravir-associated drug resistance among HIV patients on the National Treatment Program
REFNo: HS7262ES
1. To compare the rates of viral suppression between an NNRTI-based regimen and a DTG-based regimen
2. To assess the rates of DTG-associated failures over time
3. To assess the major mutational pathways conferring resistance to DTG among subtypes A and D.
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Uganda |
2026-04-10 19:19:30 |
2029-04-10 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Beingana Kenneth Muntu
ID: UNCST-2025-R019659
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Institutional Support, Career self efficacy and employability of University graduates in South-Western Uganda
REFNo: SS5061ES
To assess the of institutional support to graduate employability in Southwestern Uganda
To analyze the role of career self efficacy in shaping graduates employability outcomes in Southwestern Uganda
To examine the influence of gender on the relationship between institutional support, career self efficacy and graduate employability in Southwestern Uganda
To investigate the moderating effect of career self efficacy on the relationship between institutional support and graduate employability in Southwestern Uganda
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Uganda |
2026-04-10 19:18:40 |
2029-04-10 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Hassan Mulema
ID: UNCST-2020-R014061
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Assessing Community Knowledge, Client Satisfaction, and Effective Communication Strategies for Cervical Cancer Prevention among the CANCAP communities in Uganda.
REFNo: HS7384ES
Main Objective
To assess community knowledge, client satisfaction, and communication strategies for cervical cancer prevention in Uganda.
Specific Objectives
1. To determine the level of knowledge and associated factors among community members regarding cervical cancer, its risk factors, and prevention strategies.
2. To examine the client satisfaction with cervical cancer screening services.
3. To explore the effectiveness of various communication and awareness channels used under the National Cancer Management and Capacity Building Project.
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Uganda |
2026-04-10 19:17:23 |
2029-04-10 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Francis Matovu
ID: UNCST-2026-R023956
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community participation and sustainability of government programs in Uganda. A case of youth livelihood program in Kiboga District.
REFNo: SS5069ES
To examine the relationship between program design and sustainability of youth livelihood program in Kiboga District
To analyze the relationship between program implementation and sustainability of youth livelihood program in Kiboga District.
To determine the relationship between program monitoring and evaluation and sustainability of youth livelihood program in Kiboga District.
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Uganda |
2026-04-10 19:16:05 |
2029-04-10 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Fred Ariho
ID: UNCST-2025-R022515
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Low Completion Rates of Eight Antenatal Care Visits Among Postpartum Women in Buhweju District, Uganda
REFNo: HS7381ES
1. To determine the proportion of mothers who attended eight antenatal care visits among postpartum women in Buhweju District, Uganda.
2. To examine women related factors associated with low completion rates of eight antenatal care visits among postpartum women in Buhweju District, Uganda
3. To establish the interpersonal factors contributing to low completion rates of eight antenatal care visits among postpartum women in Buhweju District, Uganda
4. To examine institutional factors influencing the low completion rates of eight antenatal care visits among postpartum women in Buhweju District, Uganda
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Uganda |
2026-04-10 19:15:07 |
2029-04-10 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Robert Mboizi Baldwin
ID: UNCST-2020-R014356
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Field performance of the Global Alignment of Immunization Safety Assessment in Pregnancy (GAIA) Maternal and Neonatal Outcome Case Definitions for the Evaluation of Adverse Events in pregnancy in clinical trials in low resource settings.
REFNo: HS7349ES
1. To assess the applicability of the GAIA case definitions for adverse events
in maternal immunisation trials conducted in Uganda.
2. Determine the highest level of diagnostic level of certainty for each GAIA
case definition.
3. To assess the limitations of the GAIA case definitions for adverse events in
maternal immunisation trials conducted in Uganda.
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Uganda |
2026-04-10 19:13:33 |
2029-04-10 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Peterson Kikomeko Kato
ID: UNCST-2019-R000881
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Reassessing Mid-Upper Arm Circumference as a Predictor of Nutritional Status and Pregnancy Outcomes among Pregnant Adolescents in Bundibugyo District, Uganda
REFNo: HS7233ES
i. To determine maternal hemoglobin status during pregnancy, MUAC across gestation, and gestational weight gain among pregnant adolescents and adult women attending ANC in Bundibugyo District, Uganda.
ii. To determine the rate of increase in MUAC and compare MUAC trajectories between pregnant adolescents and adult women across gestational stages among those attending ANC in Bundibugyo District, Uganda.
iii. To examine dietary intake patterns and their association with MUAC, gestational weight gain, and maternal hemoglobin status among pregnant adolescents and adult women attending ANC in Bundibugyo District, Uganda.
iv. To determine optimal MUAC cut-off points for identifying undernutrition risk among pregnant adolescents attending ANC in Bundibugyo District, Uganda at different gestational stages.
v. To evaluate associations of MUAC levels, rate of MUAC increase, gestational weight gain, and maternal hemoglobin status with key pregnancy outcomes (birthweight, preterm birth, small-for-gestational-age status, and maternal complications) among pregnant adolescents and adult women attending ANC in Bundibugyo District, Uganda.
vi. To explore health workers’ and stakeholders’ perceptions, practices, and challenges regarding the use of MUAC for assessing maternal nutrition among pregnant adolescents and adult women, to contextualize and triangulate the quantitative findings.
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Uganda |
2026-04-10 19:12:34 |
2029-04-10 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Susan Lamunu Shereni
ID: UNCST-2025-R022324
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Assessment and development of infectious diseases institute environment, social, and governance strategy, policy, and net zero roadmap
REFNo: SS5056ES
To assess and develop a comprehensive sustainability framework for the Infectious Diseases
Institute (IDI) that strengthens institutional resilience, compliance, and accountability in alignment
with local and international standards.1. To identify sustainability risks, gaps, opportunities, and strengths relative to Ugandan
legal requirements, funder expectations, and international standards (e.g., GRI,
IFRS, SDGs).
2. To map and engage key internal and external stakeholders to understand
sustainability priorities, perceptions, and expectations of IDI’s sustainability
performance.
3. To evaluate IDI’s environmental impact, including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions,
waste management, and resource utilisation.
4. To develop an institutional sustainability strategy, policy, and implementation
roadmap.
5. To develop a Net Zero plan and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) matrix.
6. To develop an Environmental Aspects and Impacts Register to guide ongoing
environmental management and compliance.
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Uganda |
2026-04-10 19:10:56 |
2029-04-10 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Ponsiano Ocama
ID: UNCST-2019-R000440
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Hepatitis B and HIV Cure Consortium (BICC): A Multi-Country Prospective Observational Cohort of People with HIV and Hepatitis B (PWHHB) and People with HBV (PWHB)
REFNo: HS7337ES
The primary objective of this protocol is to establish a multi-country prospective observational cohort of people with HIV and Hepatitis B virus (PWHHB) and people with HBV (PWHB) to establish a repository of data and specimens to accelerate HBV cure research.
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Uganda |
2026-04-10 19:09:27 |
2029-04-10 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Deogratius Ssemwanga
ID: UNCST-2025-R021563
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Pathogen Genomics in Community and Aircraft Wastewater for Outbreak Preparedness and Response in Uganda
REFNo: HS7430ES
The main objective is to establish an integrated wastewater-based surveillance system using NGS and AI-based machine learning (ML) models to detect, monitor and predict the spread of pathogens of public health importance and AMR in Uganda.
To characterize the diversity and temporal patterns of pathogens present
in wastewater collected from community, abattoir and aircraft sources
over a 12-month period.
ii. To detect and profile AMR genes in wastewater samples.
iii. To develop and validate AI-based analytical pipelines for processing,
interpretation, and forecasting infectious disease trends in Uganda over
the study period.
iv. To track seasonal trends in circulating pathogens and AMR genes by
integrating genomic data with epidemiological and clinical data
v. To develop and validate an optimized long-read mNGS pipeline using the
Oxford Nanopore MinION platform for detection and characterization of
pathogens and associated AMR in wastewater samples collected from
community and aircraft sources in Uganda.
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Uganda |
2026-04-10 19:07:13 |
2029-04-10 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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