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DAISY NAMIREMBE
ID: UNCST-2021-R013613
 Applying Molecular Tools for the detection of zoonotic Helminths in Eastern Africa
REFNo: NS1161ES

1.To document the knowledge of farmers regarding helminths diagnostics, control strategies and anthelmintic resistance in the cattle corridor of Uganda. 2.To evaluate the prevalence of Schistosoma species in selected livestock using a newly developed field-based ELISA kit 3.To identify and analyse the population genetics of Schistosoma species and the hybrid forms in selected livestock populations. 4.To identify and determined Fasciola species present within Uganda's cattle corridor, determine their geographic distribution and transmission pathways using phylogenetic analysis. 5.To develop an environmental DNA (eDNA)-based protocol for the detection of zoonotic helminths (Schistosoma, Fasciola spp., and their snail intermediate hosts) in environmental matrices.
Uganda 2026-04-29 15:21:30 2029-04-29 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Emmanuel Kiiza Mwesiga Kiiza
ID: UNCST-2019-R001588
 Leveraging Digitization, Archiving and Artificial Intelligence Applications to Utilize Patient Charts for Research: A Pilot Study Examining Predictors of Sustained Mental Health Care Engagement in Ugandan Psychosis Patients
REFNo: HS6912ES

4. To develop processes to scale methods for converting patient clinical files to standardized datasets for mental health research.,3. Re-examine predictors of sustained mental healthcare engagement in 1,677 Ugandan psychosis patients enrolled for the first time at Butabika Hospital in 2018.,2. Transform patient charts of Ugandan psychosis patients enrolled at Butabika Hospital in 2018 into a standard anonymized longitudinal database ,1. To leverage digitization, archiving and artificial intelligence applications to integrate patient clinical files into an existing electronic medical record at Butabika National Referral Mental Hospital.,Leveraging Digitization, Archiving and Artificial Intelligence Applications to Utilize Patient Charts for Research.,
 Uganda 2026-04-29 15:15:20 2029-04-29 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Nalwanga Lillian Edith
ID: UNCST-2025-R022342
 HYPOXIC ISCHAEMIC ENCEPHALOPATHY CASEFATALITY, AND ITS ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG NEONATES AT KAYUNGA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL
REFNo: HS7419ES

Main Objective 1. To determine the case fatality rate and its associated factors among neonates diagnosed with hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy at Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital. Specific Objectives 1. To determine the case fatality rate among neonates diagnosed with hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy at Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital between 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2025. 2. To identify maternal and intrapartum factors associated with hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy at Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital. 3. To identify neonatal factors associated with the hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy case fatality rate at Kayunga Regional Referral Hospital.
 Uganda 2026-04-27 11:40:12 2029-04-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Andrew Katumba
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Machine Learning-based Algorithm for Automatic Screening of Pulmonary Tuberculosis using Chest X-rays in the Ugandan Population
REFNo: HS7323ES

1.Create an open, labelled, inclusive dataset for CXR images, clinical and lab information collected from the Ugandan population,
2.Develop machine learning models for automatic recognition of TB features in CXR images,
3.Integrate the developed models in a decision support web application,
4.Calibrate and validate the developed platform within Ugandan clinical settings.

 Uganda 2026-04-27 11:37:57 2029-04-27 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Moses Okech
ID: UNCST-2024-R015996
 African Youth Panel: An investigation into the factors hindering youth from accessing dignified and fulfilling work in some communities in Uganda
REFNo: SS5046ES

Aim: To achieve a demonstrable impact on advancing access to employment and dignified and fulfilling work for young people, with a specific focus on young women, in the selected project countries.
Key Expected Outcomes (Objectives):
Objective Description
Social and Economic Opportunity An increase in social and economic opportunities for young people (the majority are young women).
Platform for Voice A vibrant participatory platform of youth voices shaping policy and practice.
Knowledge Generation Timely availability of relevant data and knowledge to inform policy and practice.
Advocacy Movement A movement of well-equipped young Africans advocating and seizing opportunities for dignified work.

 Uganda 2026-04-27 11:29:19 2029-04-27 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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