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Bruce Kirenga J
ID: UNCST-2019-R001460
 Implementation research on the tailored, multidisciplinary Non-Communicable Disease prevention package targeting air pollution exposure in mid- to late adolescents in Uganda: FRESHAIR-4-LIFE
REFNo: SS2485ES

To address the burden of NCDs by gaining knowledge, resources and capacity to optimize the implementation of tailored preventive intervention packages, targeting adolescents’ exposure to risk factors like tobacco (use) and AP in disadvantaged populations worldwide. In Uganda, we will focus on air pollution.,
 Uganda 2024-08-06 17:44:22 2027-08-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Aurelius  Ssali Ssettunba
ID: UNCST-2023-R005538
 CHARISMS OF INSTITUTES OF CONSECRATED LIFE AND THE MISSIONS OF CONSECRATED PERSONS OF THE SELECTED FOUR INSTITUTES IN UGANDA.
REFNo: SS2647ES

specific objectives of the study The study seeks to focus on.the following objectives 1. To find out whether the four institutes of the Concreted life in Uganda do assimilate their founders’ Charisms. 2. To evaluate the areas of pastoral activities that fulfillstheir Founders’Charisms. 3. To identify challenges experienced by the different institutions in their fulfillment of their founders Charisms.,To identify the relationship between charism and mission in the consecrated institutions.,To evaluate the areas of pastoral activities that fulfills their Founders?Charisms.,To find out whether Personal charism leads to Restore God?s glory among people in the charism institution. ,Basing on the study, it will establish whether the four members institutes of the consecrated do effectively assimilate their Charism to effectively do their mission,
 Uganda 2024-08-06 17:42:37 2027-08-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Abubaker Kawooya
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PHAGE-MEDIATED BIOCONTROL OF THE DOMINANT PATHOGENIC BACTERIA STRAIN IN READY-TO-EAT VEGETABLE SALADS SOLD IN KAMPALA CITY
REFNo: HS3986ES

To study the safety of phages by analyzing the entire genome sequence for unwanted genes,To determine the lytic activity of phages against the dominant pathogenic bacteria isolated from ready-to-eat vegetable salads,To establish the diversity and genetic relatedness of bacteria in ready-to-eat vegetable salads,This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Phages in maintaining the microbial quality of ready-to-eat vegetable salads in Kampala.,
 Uganda 2024-08-06 17:40:09 2027-08-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Ismail  Draguma Legason
ID: UNCST-2021-R012130
 Immunohistochemical assessment of Epstein Barr virus-encoded nuclear antigen (EBNA-1)and selected lymphoma markers for Burkitt Lymphoma diagnosis in resource-restricted settings
REFNo: HS4755ES

To determine the combined sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values of EBNA-1immunohistochemistry with CD10, BCL2, and Ki67 for the diagnosis of Burkitt lymphoma.,To determine the sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values of EBNA-1 protein immunohistochemistry for diagnosing Burkitt lymphoma. ,To evaluate EBNA -1 and selected lymphoma markers for Burkitt lymphoma diagnosis in resource-limited settings. ,
 Uganda 2024-08-06 17:39:05 2027-08-06 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Johnes Obungoloch
ID: UNCST-2024-R005331
 Application of Artificial Intelligence using Chest x-ray images to aid clinical care of patients with pulmonary complications in Uganda (AI4CX)
REFNo: SS2718ES

III.To develop a machine learning algorithm for automated diagnosis of pulmonary diseases from chest x-ray images,II.To establish a dataset of annotated chest x-ray images of pulmonary diseases among patients seeking pulmonary care in Mbarara City, South Western Uganda,I.To generate quality chest x-ray images of pulmonary diseases among patients seeking care in Mbarara City, South Western Uganda,?To develop an Artificial intelligence model using Chest x-ray images to aid clinical care of patients with pulmonary complications in Uganda,
 Uganda 2024-08-06 17:38:06 2027-08-06 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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