🏆🌟 A big round of applause for Prof. Moses Kamya as he receives the prestigious Research Excellence Award at Makerere University! Well done, Prof. Kamya! 👏
#AwardWinner
#ScholarlyAchievement
A proud moment at the recently concluded Makerere graduation as Chairperson Makerere University Council,
@MagaraLorna
, congratulates our ED,
@ProfKamya
on receiving the Research Excellence Award. A true testament to his dedication to research excellence.
#ResearchExcellence
Exciting start to the IDRC Malaria Research to Policy Meeting as Executive Director, Prof. Moses Kamya lays out the objectives for fruitful discussions and impactful recommendations.
#MalariaControl
#ResearchDissemination
#Uganda
What an incredible turnout at the Uganda Learning Hub launch! A big shout out to all who attended and contributed to making it a success.
#UgandaLearningHub
#zerodose
#gratitude
🎉
Starting our Annual General Meeting on a high note with communication remarks from our esteemed chair and executive director, Professor Moses Kamya! 🙌
#leadership
#AGM
The wait is over! The Malaria Research to Policy Dissemination Meeting has begun. 🌍 Let's come together to advance research and create real change in the fight against malaria.
#GlobalHealth
#MalariaPrevention
.
A huge congratulations to Dr. Abel Kakuru for being honored with the prestigious Post Doctoral Fellowship Award! Truly an inspiration to us all! 🌟
#AchievementUnlocked
Thank you to all our fantastic attendees for joining our malaria research to policy dissemination meeting! And a special shoutout to the amazing organizing committee. 🙌
#Gratitude
Curious about what we've been up to this year? Dive into our July newsletter for all the buzz! Click the link below to catch up on our adventures 👇🏾
📰
#recap
#readersareleaders
Mark your calendars for April 23, 2024, at 10:00 am! Discover what makes the early results of the SEARCH Dynamic Choice study so thrilling with AVAC and
@ProfKamya
You won't want to miss this informative event! Click on the link to register 👉
Prof. Maya Petersen presenting on Ending AIDS and improving community health through SEARCH. Community-based multi-disease testing, patient-centered care, deep community partnerships, dynamic choice prevention, Dolutegravir, & CAB-LA/dapivirine ring showcase the potential for
Say hello to our latest article, where one of our researchers spills the beans on their eye-opening experience at the American Society of Tropical Medicine Annual Meeting. Check it out now on our website 👉
Calling all followers! 📢 Dive into our latest publication on Measuring Zero-Dose Children and uncover reflections on age cohort flexibilities for targeted immunization surveys at the local level. Head to our website for more details! 👉🏾 💡
🎧 Don't miss out on the insightful conversation about tuberculosis prevention among people with HIV in Uganda! 🌍 Tune into the
#LancetHIV
podcast as Peter Hayward connects with Dr Elijah Kakande and Gabriel Chamie. Click the link 👉 and get educated!
🌟Join us in supporting Ugandan scientists in malaria research! The
@IDRC_Uganda
@UCSFMedicine
@StanfordMed
Postdoctoral fellowship empowers PhD-level researchers with mentorship, funding, & opportunities for scientific independence. Your donation can advance critical research.
Feeling nostalgic as we bid farewell to an incredible year. Dive into our December newsletter and relive one of our unforgettable moments! 🌟✨ Click the link for more 👉🏾
Congratulations 🎊 to our E.D. Prof. Moses Kamya on receiving the 2022 Elise and Walter A. Haas International Award from the University of California, Berkeley! We at
@IDRC_Uganda
are so proud of you & your accomplishments!
🎉New post alert! Discover how midwives are using NoviGuide to empower themselves and save precious little lives at Tororo General Hospital. Follow the link below to read the inspiring story 👉
#EmpoweringMidwives
#NoviGuide
#SuccessStory
Congratulations to Dr Joaniter Nankabirwa on her new role as Deputy Executive Director! We are so proud of you and can't wait to see what you accomplish in this new position! 🎉
Meet Dr. Stephen Tukwasibwe, a molecular biologist with a PhD in immunogenetics. As a Junior Investigator at IDRC, he works with the IMMRSE study and is developing a Genomics training program for Lab Techs. We celebrate you Dr. Stephen.
#SpotlightWednesday
#IDRCResearch
Introducing the first feature in our
#SpotlightWednesday
series:
@ProfKamya
, our exceptional Executive Director. With his groundbreaking research in malaria and HIV/AIDS, Prof. Kamya sets the standard for excellence at IDRC. We celebrate you today.
#IDRCResearch
Closing the meeting on a grateful note! Executive Director, Professor Moses Kamya extends sincere thanks to all the wonderful participants and gives a special shoutout to the organizing committee.
#Thankful
#MeetingClosure
Excited to hear from Professor Moses Kamya at the dissemination workshop on predicting artemisinin resistance in Ugandan
Plasmodium falciparum PARASITES!
#research
#malaria
The IDRC fam is proud to represent at the World Malaria Day 2024 commemoration in Kibuku! Let's work together to eliminate malaria and save lives. 🌟💉
#IDRC
#MalariaFreeFuture
Exciting updates from the MIM meeting! IDRC is proud to have Thomas Katairo and Innocent Willingirimaana presenting on
#WorldMalariaDay
. Stay tuned for more insights and progress in infectious diseases research.
#MIM2024
#IDRCResearch
We are so excited to be working with the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub team on Diagnostic, a revolutionary new label-free automated microscope (Remoscope) that can detect malaria in fresh blood without staining! Here's to a successful collaboration! 🎉
#innovatingforabetterfuture
Love is at the heart of everything we do at IDRC. Today, we're celebrating the love that drives us to create positive change through research.
#ValentinesDay
#LoveIDRC
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Research Officer to join our team. If you have a passion for research and are looking for an exciting opportunity, this is the job for you! Apply now!
#ResearchOfficer
#Research
#Opportunity
#JobAlert
Join us in the fight against malaria! 🦟 Today, IDRC staff took part in a 10km Malaria Walk in Kampala, led by Deputy Speaker of Parliament,
@Thomas_Tayebwa
as we gear up for World Malaria Day. Together, we're stepping up to
#EndMalaria
for good.
#IDRCimpact
#WorldMalariaDay
Looking for an exciting role in field research? We've got the perfect opportunity for you! Join our team as a
#FieldResearchAssistant
and explore new horizons together. Apply now!
#jobsearch
Discover IDRC's impactful presence in Uganda! With strategic locations in Mbarara, Kampala, and Tororo, and a dedicated team of over 200 employees, IDRC is leading the way in pioneering research and innovative solutions to combat infectious diseases.
#DidYouKnow
#IDRCinUganda
#DidYouKnow
IDRC is actively managing 53 ongoing projects, with another exciting project on the horizon! We're also developing 4 new projects. Stay tuned for more updates!
#IDRC
#Research
#Development
Congratulations Prof Moses Kamya the 2022 recipient of the Elise and Walter A. Haas International Alumni Award. Your distinguished record of service to this country is outstanding.
@IDRC_Uganda
🌟 Spotlight Wednesday🌟
This week, we highlight John Ategeka, a dedicated Laboratory Scientist with 10 years at IDRC. He is pursuing his PhD at Griffith University. We appreciate your contributions and wish you success in your studies! 👏🔬
#SpotlightWednesday
#IDRC
🎵Turning up the volume and grabbing the mic! The IDRC fam unleashed their inner superstar during karaoke at our end of year party! 🎉🎤
#karaoke
#endofyearparty
Irene Bagala is leading the way in understanding the impact of COVID-19 in Uganda, presenting her research on the knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and community level factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence.
#KnowledgeIsPower
#COVID19Research
Dr. Fred Semitala of IDRC proudly shares the progress of the PULESA study, which has used the findings of the formative & pilot study conducted at selected sites in Wakiso to develop a strategy for implementing integrated HIV/ hypertension care.
#PULESA
#HIV
#Hypertension
This
#SpotlightWednesday
, we're honored to highlight Dr. Abel Kakuru, an accomplished epidemiologist and project manager at IDRC. His work in malaria prevention and control, especially for children and pregnant women, has been truly impactful.
#MalariaControl
#PublicHealth
🎊 We couldn't be prouder of our board member, Prof. Pauline Byakika Kibwika, for being appointed vice chancellor at Mbarara University of Science and Technology! 🥳
#Congratulations
#NewBeginnings
A huge thank you to all the incredible individuals who attended the stakeholder meeting! Your valuable insights, expertise, and collaboration are driving meaningful progress in healthcare research. Together, we can make a difference!
#StakeholderMeeting
#Collaboration
Join us in raising awareness this
#WorldTBDay
about the impact of tuberculosis on communities worldwide. Together, we can
#EndTB
by supporting research and innovation for better prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
#HealthForAll
#IDRCResearch
🌟 Spotlight Wednesday🌟Meet Dr. Joaniter Nankabirwa, Deputy Executive Director at IDRC since September 2023. With 16+ years in clinical trials and a background in epidemiology, she designs impactful studies to combat infectious diseases.
#SpotlightWednesday
#IDRC
#PublicHealth
Highlights from the PULESA-Uganda Project consultative meeting: Improving blood pressure care & treatment services for people living with HIV accessing care from HIV clinics in Wakiso & K’la.
Dr. Fred Semitala, Dr. Chris Longenecker
@hivcardiodoc
@JbKiggundu
🌟 Thank you to all who attended our young investigators research symposium - your support means the world to us! 🙏🏼 Big congratulations to our talented awardees - keep up the amazing work! 🎓🔬
#ResearchCommunity
#CelebratingExcellence
🌟 Spotlight Wednesday 🌟 This week, we're shining a light on our incredible Board Chair,
@SabrinaKitaka
A team builder and an inspiration for the girl child and young women. She has been IDRC's Board Chair for 2 years.
#SpotlightWednesday
#Inspiration
👏 Hats off to Prof. Moses Robert Kamya, our exceptional E.D, for his outstanding contributions to research at Makerere University! 🎉 Keep inspiring future academic luminaries! 🌟📚
#ResearchStar
Robert Kalyesubula,MD, FISN(USA), PhD-FRCP(London)
It's
#SpotlightWednesday
and we're excited to introduce Cecilia Akatukwasa, the talented Qualitative Coordinator at IDRC Mbarara! 🎉 With her impressive academic background and dedication to health research, she's truly an emerging force in the field.
#ResearchRockstar
It's finally here! Our young investigators research symposium meeting is in full swing. Don't miss out on all the innovative research being presented! 🧠🔬
#ResearchSymposium
#YoungInvestigators
🌟Spotlight Wednesday🌟Meet Jane Kabami, the brilliant project coordinator and investigator driving positive change in maternal and child health research in Uganda.
#SpotlightWednesday
#IDRC
#womeninscience
🌟 Exciting update from the 25th International AIDS Conference! Elijah Kakande presented on the knowledge, awareness, feasibility, and acceptability of long-acting Cabotegravir for HIV prevention, sharing insightful outcomes from the SEARCH Dynamic Choice HIV prevention trial 🧬.
Breaking bread and sharing laughs with the inspiring IDRC malaria group and our ASTMH collaborators. Here's to many more fruitful and enjoyable dinners together!
#friendship
#healthresearch
🦟 Exciting findings from entomological surveillance in Uganda! Lilian Kayondo gives a presentation on vector species composition and insecticide resistance at the ICEMR Annual Networking Meeting. We discover the impact of vector control interventions on malaria vectors and the
The IDRC team is thrilled to be part of the American Society of Tropical Medicine & Hygiene Annual Meeting, sharing our innovative discoveries and advancements in health.
The
#SapphireTeam
just had the BEST time at the OPAL Study Training! We laughed, we learned, we took some epic group selfies. Can’t wait for the next one!
#OPALstudy
🎉🤩
Welcome Dr. Sarpong and Dr. Addo from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) to IDRC! Exciting site visit filled with admin, research, and lab insights. 🌟
#collaboration
#partnership
Prof. Kamya proudly represents the development partners at the World Malaria Day, encouraging all to come together and work towards a malaria-free
#Uganda
#KickMalariaOut
#WorldMalariaDay
👏🏾A round of applause for the team at the MIM SOCIETY Conference in Kigali for their successful meeting. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against malaria. 🌍💪
#MIMConference
#GlobalHealth
#malaria
🌟 Spotlight Wednesday: Peter Olwoch🌟
This week, we spotlight Peter, a Medical Laboratory Technologist skilled in Molecular Biology, PCR, and Clinical Research. He's pioneering East Africa’s first high-tech PCR platform to combat AMR. We celebrate you Peter
📚Calling all curious minds! Dive into the fascinating world of research with a captivating article by our SEARCH-IPT study team. Discover new perspectives & enrich your knowledge.
#Researchpaper
#KnowledgeIsPower
👉
Kakande, E., Christian, C., Balzer, L.
Dr. Isaac Ssinabulya of the
@HeartUganda
presents a groundbreaking Pulesa initiative on improving the management of chronic heart failure in Uganda through the use of m-health.
#UgandaHeartInstitute
#PulesaProject
Ready, set, disseminate! Professor Moses Kamya sets the stage for an exciting discussion on the Integrated HIV/HTN Project at today's meeting. Buckle up for some groundbreaking insights!
#healthresearch
#collaboration
🌟 Spotlight Wednesday 🌟 Meet Thomas Katairo, a dedicated member of the IDRC family for 9 years. With a strong academic background and expertise in malaria research, Thomas is a shining star in our team, leading the way in generating crucial sequencing data. His hard work and
📢📢📢Exciting news from our research team We've just released a new publication on mid-level managers' perspectives on implementing isoniazid preventive therapy for PLHIV in Ugandan health districts. Read the full study here:
#Research
#IDRC
🌟Spotlight Wednesday: Dr. Emmanuel Arinaitwe 🌟
Join us in celebrating Dr. Emmanuel for his tremendous work and mentorship at IDRC. He continues to inspire researchers and advance malaria research. We appreciate you, Dr. Emma! 👏🔬
#SpotlightWednesday
#MalariaResearch
📣 We're excited to kick off the national level dissemination for the Uganda Learning Hub for Immunisation Equity for zero dose! Together, we're working towards a future where every child receives the vaccines they need.
#ImmunisationEquity
#ZeroDose
#HealthForAll
#Uganda
Prof. Moses Kamya presents the Executive Director's report at the Annual General Meeting, highlighting the achievements and progress made on IDRC’s objectives
#Leadership
#Commitment
#Progress
🩵 Happy
#WorldHeartDay
! Here are some simple tips to keep your heart healthy:
1️⃣ Stay active - exercise regularly!
2️⃣ Eat a balanced diet - focus on fruits, veggies, and whole grains.
3️⃣ Quit smoking - your heart will thank you!
4️⃣ Manage stress levels - practice relaxation