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Neil Scolding
ID: UNCST-2021-R012864
Acute Flaccid Myelitis in Uganda
REFNo: HS5294ES

1. To conduct a nationwide pilot study of Acute Flaccid Myelitis to gain insights into its frequency, clinical and radiological features and virological background in a Uganda setting.
2. To develop a nationwide clinical research network allowing collaborative medical research across Uganda and boosting research activity.

UK 2025-04-11 17:38:16 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Ronald Bisegerwa
ID: UNCST-2022-R011022
Global characterization of skin color to improve the accuracy of pulse oximeters.
REFNo: HS4069ES

To determine the optimal method of skin color determination,To determine the range of skin color among the heterogeneous population in Uganda. ,To characterize the wide range of skin colors that exist globally by taking a sample of skin color measurements from people in a diverse country such as Uganda,
Uganda 2025-04-11 17:37:01 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Moses Andima
ID: UNCST-2023-R008107
Laboratory scale production of beta propiolactone (BPL) from cassava for application in the pharmaceutical industrial value chains
REFNo: NS827ES

The main objective of the project is to assess the chemical conversion of ethanol from cassava to produce a more valuable product, beta propiolactone (BPL) and determine if this conversion is viable on an industrial scale

4. VENTURE OBJECTIVES
Specifically, we aim at;
1. Optimizing production process for beta propiolactone
2. Synthesizing the intermediate chemicals (ethanol, ethylene and ethylene oxide) required for BPL production
3. Producing beta propiolactone at laboratory scale for inactivation of viruses during vaccine development.
4. Establishing the quality profile of the synthesized BPL
Uganda 2025-04-11 17:34:53 2028-04-11 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Birungi Edwin Mutahunga Rwamatware
ID: UNCST-2021-R004880
Bwindi mHealth: Improving data capture at the point of zoonotic disease spillover.
REFNo: HS5805ES

To expand surveillance in the region, incorporating an integrated mHealth One Health approach for early recognition of zoonotic spillover, Create an integrated One Health AFI outbreak alert system; a dashboard identifying clusters of human AFI cases and wildlife events surrounding the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest,To expand surveillance in the region, incorporating an integrated mHealth One Health approach for early recognition of spillover.,Develop passive geolocation system, which will improve accuracy of geolocation data of reports of potential outbreaks. ,Optimize a mobile phone APP capable of assisting health professionals and VHT members in triage, diagnosis, and treatment of common zoonotic diseases.,Develop a Village Health Team (VHT) network data collection system for acute febrile illness (AFI), which builds upon the existing mobile community health information system (mCHIS), run and responded to by healthcare workers at Bwindi Community Hospital. ,
Uganda 2025-04-11 17:32:29 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Loy Muhwezi Abaine
ID: UNCST-2024-R003586
ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF QUALITY ASSURANCE PRACTICES ON THE QUALITY OF PUBLIC TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING COLLEGES IN UGANDA
REFNo: SIR479ES

To determine the industry employer involvement in QA practices in public TVET colleges in Uganda,To determine strategies used by trainers to improve their QA practices in public TVET colleges in Uganda,To establish the trainees’ perspective on QA practices in public TVET colleges in Uganda.,To explore the role of management in QA practices in public TVET colleges in Uganda.,The main objective of this study is to assess the existing QA practices in public TVET colleges in Uganda.,
Uganda 2025-04-11 17:31:19 2028-04-11 Engineering and Technology Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Richard Kwizera
ID: UNCST-2024-R003426
Immunophenotyping of persons living with HIV and PTB associated Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis in Uganda.
REFNo: HS4924ES

To evaluate and describe the innate and adaptive immune characteristics of persons living with HIV and PTB-associated CPA in Uganda.,To Compare the cytokine profile of HIV/PTB+CPA vs HIV/PTB-CPA in Uganda.,To Compare the innate and adaptive immune phenotypes of HIV/PTB+CPA vs HIV/PTB-CPA in Uganda.,
Uganda 2025-04-11 17:30:11 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
ODONG NEWTON DAVID
ID: UNCST-2024-R005113
ACQUISITION OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND LIFE EXPERIENCES OF STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENT IN UGANDA: AN ANTHROPOLOGICAL STUDY
REFNo: SS3763ES

4. To analyse the success stories of persons with visual impairment who have successfully acquired higher education and life experiences in Uganda with reference to the following dimensions; a. Educational Journey b. Challenges and possibilities c. Futuristic paradigm,3. To study the view points on inclusive education of students with visual impairment studying in Higher Education institutions in Uganda towards the following closely associated individuals; a. Students with non-disabilities b. Teachers c. Administrative staff ,2. To analyse the gross enrolment ratio and trend of higher education in Uganda with a special reference to students with visual impairment from 2021 onwards.,1. To explore the factors hindering the acquisition of higher education and life experiences of students with visual impairment enrolled in higher education institutions in Uganda with reference to the following dimensions; a. Disability Support Services b. Personal and Recreational c. Socio-Cultural Perspectives d. Curriculum Adaptations and Accommodations e. Accessibility and Policy Perspective ,
Uganda 2025-04-11 17:29:07 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Christopher Sebuliba
ID: UNCST-2024-R003928
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT AND FIRM PROFITABILITY IN HOTELS FOUND IN GREATER KAMPALA METROPOLITAN AREA, UGANDA
REFNo: SS3697ES

1. To assess the effects of customer relationship management on firm profitability in hotels in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
2. To examine the mediating effect of customer satisfaction on the relationship between customer relationship management and firm profitability in hotels in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.
3. To evaluate the moderating influence of service quality on the relationship between customer relationship management and firm profitability in hotels in the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area.

Uganda 2025-04-11 17:12:22 2028-04-11 Social Science and Humanities Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
JENNIFER KASABIITI
ID: UNCST-2021-R013974
OBSTETRIC FISTULA AN INDICATOR OF MATERNAL HEALTH CARE IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS5475ES

1.To study the regional prevalence of obstetric fistula and the individual demographic and socio-economic factors associated with fistula risk among women in Uganda over time (2006-2020).
2.To examine the interlinkages between obstetric fistula occurrence, antenatal care (ANC) attendance, place of delivery, mode of delivery (vaginal birth/Caesarean birth) and health care provider on attendance
3.To understand the medical, personal experiences and history of women in Uganda living with an obstetric fistula
4.To understand the medical, personal experiences and history of women in Uganda living with an obstetric fistula
Uganda 2025-04-11 17:11:02 2028-04-11 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Nelson Muwereza
ID: UNCST-2024-R015793
Development of Theileria parva transmission blocking antigens: toward control of East Coast fever cattle-disease
REFNo: NS914ES

1 Identify brown ear tick-saliva and T. parva coding proteins that induce cattle acquired tick and ECF immunity.
2 Examine the diversity of the identified genes of T. parva in ticks and cattle.
3 Develop recombinant proteins based on the identified tick-saliva and T. parva immunogenic gene sequences.
4 Formulate recombinant protein-based antigens and evaluate their potential to interfere with T. parva transmission in cattle and ticks

Uganda 2025-04-11 17:09:47 2028-04-11 Natural Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
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