Julian Adong
ID: UNCST-2021-R013487
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Retention through mHealth for adolescents and young adults with HIV in care
REFNo: HS3722ES
Test the acceptability, feasibility, and preliminary impact of the developed adolescent-tailored mHealth intervention for retention in care of AYWH who are new to or newly re-engaging in care,Iteratively develop a social media-based adolescent-tailored mHealth intervention to improve retention in care for AYWH who are new or newly re-engaging in care,Define the cognitive, environmental, and behavioural challenges and their impact on behavioural intention for AYWH who are new or newly re-engaging in HIV care,To develop and test an mHealth intervention for retention in care for adolescents and young adults with HIV,
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Uganda |
2024-02-26 13:34:00 |
2027-02-26 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Adrian Muwonge
ID:
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The dynamics of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes in the pig and human gut microbiome in Uganda
REFNo: HS103ES
The hypothesis to be tested is that people in contact with pigs in peri-urban settings are at higher risk of acquiring AMR genes across this interface than people in rural settings.
The specific objectives are:
1. To identify significant changes in taxonomic and AMR genes in gut microbiomes of people and their pigs in peri urban and rural settings over a one-year period using 16SrRNA, AMR gene probes and real time PCR.
2. To conduct forensic investigations of the significant changes detected in objective 1 using sequence based metagenomics on the corresponding gut microbiomes in parallel with whole genome sequencing and phenotypic AMR testing of sentinel bacteria to understand the underlying dynamics.
3. To predict, estimate and make inferences on AMR gene occurrence, taxa-linked within and between host exchange and their potential phenotypic effects using bioinformatic, statistical and support vector machine approaches on the data generated in 1&2.
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Uganda |
2017-10-11 |
2020-10-11 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Adrian Muwonge
ID:
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Piloting a Digital One Health platform for AMR surveillance
REFNo: HS3391ES
1.Testing the utility of our mobile phone application prototype for harmonizing metadata capture
2. Piloting the use of long-read sequencing of routinely cultured pathogens (Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp.)
3. Developing a portable and integrated data workflow to feed into our prototype data sharing and analysis web portal
4.Supporting local capacity building through training seminars on long read sequencing and data analysis.
The output of this project will allow us to demonstrate and evaluate the feasibility and challenges of integrating One Health as a shared resource
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Uganda |
2023-12-19 11:27:37 |
2026-12-19 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Adrian Muwonge
ID:
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Tracking Haulage in East Africa to support COVID-19 surveillance- THEA-C19
REFNo: HS1565ES
The objectives of this study is to develop and test a digital track and trace system(DTTS) tailored to haulage in Uganda which is at the centre of the East African haulage network. By consultatively doing this, we ensure it meets the recommended standards of DTTS but also examine its impact on sector, public benefit, as well as the legal, ethical and individual rights boundaries.
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Uganda |
2021-07-30 |
2024-07-30 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Adrienne Guignard
ID:
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The semantics of the alarm calling system of wild blue monkeys
REFNo: NS67ES
Examine empirically if blue monkeys maximise informativity when producing vocalizations and interpret calls as a function of the meaning of other calls
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Switzerland |
2018-12-19 |
2021-12-19 |
Natural Sciences |
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Degree Award |
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Moses Adriko
ID: UNCST-2019-R001787
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Information and Evidence Rapid Needs Assessment for COVID-19 in Uganda
REFNo: HS1285ES
A rapid needs assessment gives insights about the dissemination and utilisation of information and evidence related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by individuals engaged at various levels of public health. The use of timely and accurate information about COVID-19 by public health workers will help to support the population in risk reduction through community education and the adoption of protective behaviours. As the outbreak progresses, it is important to understand: how health workers are getting their information (the sources); if the dissemination of official guidance is received, how it is perceived, and if it is followed; and the gaps in information and evidence at the subnational level; identify needs related to community and health facility COVID-19 information materials. Developing an understanding of and monitoring these issues will increase the use of timely and accurate information, and ultimately improve the dissemination of timely and accurate information to the population. The objectives of the project are as follows:
(1) To understand the different sources of information used by health workers in decision making on COVID-19.
(2) To identify the gaps in the dissemination of accurate information in the management of COVID-19 in Uganda.
(3) To improve the dissemination of timely and accurate information to the population about COVID-19 in Uganda.
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Uganda |
2021-03-26 |
2024-03-26 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Moses Adriko
ID: UNCST-2019-R001787
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Gaining community insights into societal causes of and solutions for schistosomiasis transmission hotspots (InSight-ScHot)
REFNo: HS1616ES
To identify non-mass administration preventative chemotherapeutic control measures for schistosomiasis that members of the community see as implementable
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Uganda |
2021-09-02 |
2024-09-02 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Moses Adriko
ID: UNCST-2019-R001787
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Field testing of a portable low-cost diagnostic for the automated diagnosis of soil transmitted helminth infections from Kato-Katz thick faecal smears
REFNo: HS2431ES
Our plan of work is to travel to Uganda, where we will initially stay in Kampala, Uganda to prepare any equipment that needs to be purchased in-country (including reagents, consumables and treatment), and engage with stakeholders at the MOHU and Vector Control Division (VCD). We will then embark on a 14-day field study, travelling to an endemic area in the Tororo district. Samples will be taken from patients and analysed using gold standard diagnostic methods and the novel portable diagnostic. Clinical diagnoses will be made using gold standard microscopy by trained technician, and the efficacy of the investigational device will be compared to these diagnoses. Feedback of technicians will also be gathered during practical demonstrations, to inform a development and translation roadmap.
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Uganda |
2022-11-11 17:02:30 |
2025-11-11 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Moses Adriko
ID: UNCST-2019-R001787
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Improving POC-CCA reliability and interpretation in low and high S. mansoni endemicity settings using recombinant Ab-based POC-CCAs and improved quality assurance and control
REFNo: HS2788ES
This study aims to demonstrate the performance of the new recPOC-CCA rapid test in areas of low and high schistosomiasis endemicity, in comparison to the current POC-CCA test and KK microscopy.
Objective I: The study will also evaluate the use of 1-3 calibrator samples to provide clear visual guidance to the appropriate cutoff G-Scores for the recPOC-CCA test, for the end user to use within an endemic setting.
Objective II: This will reduce batch-to-batch variations, and reduce the impact of the often subjective Trace readings around the cutoff of the test. LatentClassAnalysis(LCA)willbeperformedwiththediagnostictestsdatatoestimatethetrueinfection status of the participants, and the probability of each diagnostic test to accurately predict infection, demonstrating how LCA can improve data interpretation to support MDA program decision making.
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Uganda |
2023-06-20 11:57:46 |
2026-06-20 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Adam Drolet
ID: UNCST-2024-R002915
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Improving infection prevention and control practices in primary healthcare facilities: an evaluation of Aqua Research STREAM Disinfectant Generator in Uganda
REFNo: SS3183ES
Evaluate changes in microbiological cleanliness of high-touch surfaces within patient zones including surgical theatre, labor, and postnatal patient zones resulting using STREAM chlorine and commercial chlorine for disinfection,1. 1. Assess the STREAM total cost of ownership and cost-effectiveness of the STREAM for reducing the risk of hospital acquired infections and treatment costs for hospital acquired infections compared to use of existing commercial chlorine supplies in 5 health facilities across five districts,Assess the effect of the STREAM on chlorine availability and quality in health facilities,
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USA |
2024-10-23 17:44:00 |
2027-10-23 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Damasco Rubangakene
ID: UNCST-2025-R018467
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The Dynamics of Smallholder Farmers’ Adaptation to Livelihood Challenges in the Post-Conflict Acholi Sub-Region -Northern Uganda
REFNo: SS4321ES
1. To explore the adaptation strategies smallholder farmers employed to address climate change in conflict-affected areas globally, through a systematic literature review of empirical cases.
2. To explore the preferred adaptive responses of smallholder farmers in the post-conflict Acholi sub-region, employ to address different perceived livelihood hazards of varying severity.
3. To analyze the variations in livelihood adaptation strategies among different smallholder farmers across demographic groups and locations in response to historical and ongoing conflicts.
4. To explore sustainable adaptation pathways for livelihood improvement based on smallholder farmers' knowledge, aspirations, and perspectives.
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Uganda |
2026-01-30 19:23:40 |
2029-01-30 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Francis Adyanga Adyanga
ID:
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Examining the relocation of the Batwa Indigenous people from the forests and its influence on their Indigenous Education, Customs and Cultures
REFNo: SS2097ES
Determine models for integrating indigenous education system and formal education system that built community/schools capacity to enhance the transmission of Batwa customs and cultures in their current setting,Establish how the integration of the Batwa into the dominant cultures influenced their customs and cultures in their current setting;,Examine the Batwa indigenous pedagogy and its effectiveness in inculcating Batwa custom and culture in their current setting,
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Uganda |
2023-10-31 20:00:15 |
2026-10-31 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Edgar Agaba
ID:
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One Nutrition in Complex Environments (ONCE), a cluster-randomized trial of nutrition education and access to simple supportive technologies in improving agricultural practices and water quality management
REFNo: HS492ES
Aim 1: Implement and test a social and behavior change (NIPP) program alone (free-standing) and in combination with a “value-added†approach (NIPP+). The latter includes access to innovative low-cost tools and technologies relating to WASH and agriculture.
Aim 2: Identify best-practices emerging from the implementation of both approaches through process and program monitoring for effective integration, implementation, scale-up, and uptake of multi-sectoral and multi-level packages in complex environments to ascertain potential for scale up.
Aim 3: Study the sustained impact of the NIPP approach and the “value added†package (NIPP+) on knowledge and practices by gender within participating households, environmental risk factors, child health and nutritional status through a rigorous impact evaluation and longitudinal monitoring system.
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Uganda |
2021-01-12 |
2024-01-12 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Edgar Agaba
ID:
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A framework for improving the effectiveness of integrated nutrition interventions in Uganda
REFNo: HS1549ES
1. Evaluate the program design, selected nutrition, and health outcomes among women and children under 5 years at baseline and at the end of the Community Connector interventions.
2. Explore the experiences of the implementers and the beneficiaries of the Community Connector interventions.
3. Evaluate the effectiveness of the Community Connector interventions on nutrition and health outcomes among women and children under 5 years.
4. Develop and validate a framework for improving effectiveness of integrated nutrition interventions for implementation in resource-poor settings.
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Uganda |
2021-07-28 |
2024-07-28 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Degree Award |
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Agaba Katureebe Ishmael
ID: UNCST-2024-R004089
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Getting a GRIP on Hypertension in Uganda: Giving Repetitive Isometric Exercise for Blood Pressure Control (GRIP in Uganda)
REFNo: HS4712ES
To assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) about HTN and experience with IHT (if applicable) ,To measure HTN medication adherence for those prescribed HTN medication during their follow-up, which will be measured through pill counting (counting the remaining amount of pills for prescribed medication).,To assess the need for HTN medication at endline, as per clinical and MOH guidelines, which will be measured through changes in BP levels at week 12,To evaluate the effects of Isometric Hand Training (IHT) on resting diastolic Blood Pressure when compared to standard care after 12 weeks ,To evaluate the effects of Isometric Hand Training (IHT) on resting Systolic Blood Pressure when compared to standard care after 12 weeks ,To determine the efficacy of Isometric Hand Training (IHT) in a population of Hypertension (HTN) patients compared to standard care after 12 weeks of care,
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Uganda |
2024-08-22 11:38:26 |
2027-08-22 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Agapitus Kato Babumba
ID: UNCST-2021-R013866
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Evaluation of the feasibility of SumiShield™ 50WG Insecticide use in the control of malaria vectors in COVID-19 patients’ isolation centres in Uganda
REFNo: HS1256ES
1. To determine the efficacy and residual activity of SumiShieldâ„¢ 50WG insecticide against malaria mosquitoes on plastered and painted wall surfaces in COVID-19 isolation centres in Uganda.
2. To determine the susceptibility of wild Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes to SumiShieldâ„¢ 50WG and other commonly used mosquito insecticides in the study area.
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Uganda |
2021-05-27 |
2024-05-27 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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Agapitus Kato Babumba
ID: UNCST-2021-R013866
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Linking infectious disease front-liners control efforts with central public health authorities in the African Great Lakes region (Great-Life) project
REFNo: HS5293ES
Study Objectives: The study objectives and their specific objectives are outlined in A to D below.
OBJECTIVE A – CAPACITY BUILDING
This objective involves testing the integrated nanopore sequencing capacity (DNA and RNA—single isolates and metagenomics) in the study area.
Specific objectives:
● Set -up sampling, sequencing, and simple bioinformatic/epidemiological capacity in Bidibidi Health Centre.
● Set up advanced bioinformatics/ epidemiological capacity at UVRI and cascade it to the study area health facilities
● Build capacity in genomic data interpretation and risk communication in genomic epidemiology.
OBJECTIVE B - BIOINFORMATICS, EPIDEMIOLOGY, AND INFRASTRUCTURE
This objective involves the testing of standardized laptop analysis and compression of the data generated from nanopore runs, including base calling and standard analysis for use at the frontline health facility (Bidibidi HC III). Following analysis, the analytic data (now the size of kilobytes) can be easily and in real-time shared with stakeholders.
Specific objectives:
● Develop a common understanding of the key data analytics and infrastructure needs.
● Set up a project-specific frontline laptop-based data-entering and bioinformatic pipeline.
● Set up a central data portal for storing, aggregating, and sharing raw data and analytic output.
● Provide operational user support to the use-case scenarios and external users
● Support high-throughput computation capacity
OBJECTIVE C – TRAINING IN RESEARCH TRANSLATION SKILLS, AND EQUITABLE PARTNERSHIP
One of the key elements of this project is to generate data that should be transformed into information that will result in public health actions and social impact in the country. The project will involve key stakeholders from the health facility and local and central governments to meet this goal. The stakeholders will be trained in research data interpretation and utilization. The stakeholders will use the training obtained from this project to develop measures and policies.
Specific objectives:
● Conduct training of public health authorities and researchers in public health uptake of genomic epidemiological data
● Determine how obtained data will result in local and national guidelines for individual patient treatment
● Determine how data will influence local, national, and regional public health interventions
● Investigate how cross-border disease outbreaks can be coordinated between national and regional authorities
OBJECTIVE D - EPIDEMIOLOGICAL AND GENOMIC INVESTIGATIONS
The objectives will be fulfilled by conducting three use cases
● Real-time diagnostic and characterization of diarrheal and persistent malaria cases
● Environmental surveillance for antimicrobial resistance genes in the study area.
● Horizon scanning for pathogens of novel unknown infections of epidemic nature (Disease X identification)
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Uganda |
2025-02-28 17:30:31 |
2028-02-28 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Agata Staniewicz
ID: UNCST-2021-R012236
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Interspecific competition for acoustic space in birds
REFNo: NS302ES
Determine whether and how various species of birds compete with each other and with other animals for acoustic space.
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Poland |
2021-11-11 |
2024-11-11 |
Natural Sciences |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Agatha Kafuko
ID:
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DECOLONISING RESEARCH TO PREVENT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS AND PROMOTE GOOD EDUCATION OUTCOMES THROUGH SOCIAL WORK AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
REFNo: SS2076ES
To undertake a detailed documentation, review and analysis of the community engagement processes and draw lessons to for a larger study to allow scientific testing of the impact of school social work on education and child protection outcomes in Uganda. ,To co-design an intervention that targets clan leaders as change agents in violence prevention in northern Uganda;,To conduct school-community engagement activities to stimulate community-led actions for a sustainable school-community collaborative aimed at good education and child protection outcomes in a rural school setting,To characterize the traditional leadership structure and existing school-community collaboration initiatives aimed at enhancing education and child protection outcomes ,To explore social norms, risk and protective factors for children’s socio-emotional needs and violence within school settings and the community,The aim of study is to pilot participatory approaches in a collaborative initiative between social work professionals and a local community to prevent VAWG and produce good education outcomes for children in a community setting in Gulu. ,
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Uganda |
2023-10-30 20:50:16 |
2026-10-30 |
Social Science and Humanities |
Non-Clinical Trial |
Non-degree Award |
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Agathe Verhulst Julie
ID:
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Prevalence of Oesophagostomum spp. in mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei) and livestock at Bwindi Impenetrable National Parc, Uganda.
REFNo: HS369ES
To gain a better understanding of the parasite’s prevalence in order to prevent future infection at the gorilla/livestock/human interface and following a one health approach: improve the health of the gorillas and the livelihood of
the human population neighbouring the BINP.
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France |
2019-07-01 |
2022-07-01 |
Medical and Health Sciences |
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Non-degree Award |
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