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Charles Drago Kato Drago
ID: UNCST-2021-R012897
 Establishment of a Biomarker research facility to first track the development of COVID19 novel diagnostics and treatment alternatives in Uganda
REFNo: HS1096ES

1. To establish a biomarker research facility at Makerere University. (Here we shall add more equipment capacity to the existing BSL3 lab at COVAB to execute COVID19 research).
2. To identify and evaluate key SARS-CoV-2 biomarkers in saliva, urine and blood with diagnostic/prognostic or therapeutic potential.
3. To develop biomarker panels (single or multiple analytes) with diagnostic/prognostic or therapeutic potential.

Uganda 2021-02-18 2024-02-18 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Robert Ssekitoleko
ID: UNCST-2019-R001716
 Mobile Phone enabled Diagnostics for Infectious Disease Diagnosis: Low Cost Tools for Digital Health in Uganda
REFNo: SIR50ES

I. Understanding Digital Health for Infectious Disease in Low Resource Settings
II. Understanding Data Integrity and Security in Digital Health in Africa;
III. Exploring the Relationship between Data and Healthcare Policy;
IV. ICT Devices for Data Acquisition and Communication in East Africa with a focus on Uganda;
V. Capacity Strengthening - Educational Training underpinning Mobile Health.

 Uganda 2021-02-18 2024-02-18 Engineering and Technology Non-degree Award
Christine Aanyu
ID:
Alarm and response systems for addressing maternal and perinatal deaths in Eastern Uganda. A case of re-activation of MPDSR
REFNo: HS635ES

1) To explore the factors that facilitate or constrain the implementation of the MPDSR protocols
2) To develop a collaborative innovation to address the constraints of implementing MPDSR protocols
3) To enhance system wide learning through documenting and sharing of best practices for implementing MPDSR protocols

 Uganda 2021-02-17 2024-02-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Peter Olupot-Olupot
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Paracetamol for Acute Renal Injury in Severe Malaria Trial (PARIST)
REFNo: HS965ES

1. To conduct pharmacokinetic studies of paracetamol in patients with acute kidney injury in severe malaria.
2. To assess the feasibility of conducting AKI in severe malaria in Eastern Uganda.
3. To conduct safety and preliminary effectiveness study for use of paracetamol in ameliorating AKI in severe malaria.

 Uganda 2021-02-17 2024-02-17 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Elizabeth Ekong Namukombe
ID:
Work-Based Learning for Baccalaureate Nurses in Uganda: Perception and Current Practice
REFNo: HS810ES

1. Explore the perception of baccalaureate nurses in Uganda on the ease of engaging in Work-based learning. 2. Explore the perception of baccalaureate nurses in Uganda on the usefulness of work-based learning. 3. Describe the current practice of Work-Based Learning among baccalaureate nurses in Uganda. 4. Determine any existing relationship between perceived usefulness and current practice of work-based learning among baccalaureate nurses in Uganda.
Uganda 2021-02-15 2024-02-15 Medical and Health Sciences Degree Award
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