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BALINANDI Investigates The Diversity Of Ticks Infesting Cattle
Two staff at UVRI recently acquired PhDs at the just recently concluded Makerere University graduations of 2022.
The included; Anne Kapaata with PhD in Molecular Virology and Stephen Balinandi with PhD in Virology.
UVRI Staff Capacity Boosted On Characterisation Of HIV
Two staff at UVRI recently acquired PhDs at the just recently concluded Makerere University graduations of 2022.
The included; Anne Kapaata with PhD in Molecular Virology and Stephen Balinandi.
Kaleebu Receives Medal of Service on Labour Day
Prof. Pontiano Kaleebu recently received a medal of service on the National Labour day celebrations at Kololo Independece Grounds in Kampala. The celebrations were presided over by the President of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
Members of Parliament Visit UVRI for Preside Project Assessment.
Mmebers of Parliament visited Uganda Virus Research Institute on Friday 15th April 2022 to ascertain progress of the vaccine development project and understand the capacity atained by the institution. The day started with a meeting in the library followed by a tour around the laboratories on campus.
APPLICATIONS: THE EAC REGIONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT WORKING GROUP
The East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO) is a semi-autonomous institution of the East African Community (EAC). EASTECO is mandated to promote and coordinate the development, management and application of Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) in the Partner States.
UVRI Hosts Workshop On Quality Manual & Laboratory Management Systems
A team of laboratory experts convened from 29-30th March 2022 to develop, review, and approve COVID19 manual that will be used to guide Laboratories in the continuous improvement of quality management systems.
UVRI Hosts HIV Virology training
A short course on HIV virology was held from 21st to 25th March 2022 at the Uganda Virus Research Institute. The training equipped 18 participants with basic knowledge and skills in HIV virology including practical skills in determining HIV-subtypes and drug resistance mutations.
Archedeacon of Entebbe visits UVRI
The Archdeacon of Entebbe Ven. Can. John Gitta Kavuma was hosted for a pastoral visit at Uganda Virus Research Institute on 24th March 2022. He was accompanied by Rev. William Kizimula Mpalanyi who is the assistant vicar of Entebbe Diocese.
Happy Women's day
Uganda Virus Research Institute(UVRI) wishes you all a happy women's day! We celebrate women as they play a key role in the research work we do at UVRI.