Projects and Studies at MUST

Projects and Studies at MUST

PROJECT/STUDY Project / Study Title Funder Principal Investigator/s Status Institution
HEPI-TUITAH Health-professional Education Partnership Initiative –  Transforming Ugandan Institutions Training Against HIV/AIDS NIH Prof. Celestino Obua On going  Bishop Stuart University/Lira University/ Mbarara University of Science and Technology/ Massachusetts General Hospital
SHarPResT Supplement to HEPI-TUITAH NIH Prof. Celestino Obua Ended  Bishop Stuart University/Lira University/ Mbarara University of Science and Technology/ Massachusetts General Hospital
ARDHePTI Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias Health Professional Training Initiative – Supplement to HEPI-TUITAH NIH Prof. Celestino Obua On going  BSU/LU/MUST/ California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM)
MUDSReH Mbarara University Data Science Research Hub NIH Prof. Celestino Obua/Jessica Haberer/Leo Anthony Celi On going MUST/MGH/MIT and KNUST/COECSA
ACHEIvA NIH Dr Judy Hahn, Dr Winnie Muyiidike Ended  HARVARD TH CHAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
ADEPT Alcohol Drinking Effects on Progression Prior to Treatment NIH Dr Judy Hahn,Dr Winnie Muyiidike Ended  UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA SAN FRANSCISCO
ANEMIA The Role and Consequences of Anemia in Children with Pneumonia MGH Dr. Peter, P. Moschovis , Dr Julius Kiwanuka Ended MGH
ANEMIA HGHI MGH Dr Julius Kiwanuka Ended MGH
BALKANISATION OF DISTRICTS Balkanisation and local governance challenges for the next decade and in Uganda VLIR-OUS  (Belgium); Prof Pamela K Mbabazi Ended MUST
BIMI BIMI Expansion Fund MGH Dr Edgar Mulogo Ongoing MGH
BREATH Changes in Alcohol Consumption in HIV Postives in Uganda NIH / MGH Dr Judy Hahn,

Dr Winnie Muyiidike

Ended  UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA SAN FRANSCISCO
CAMTECH Centre for Affordable Medical Technology. MGH Dr Data Santorino, Dr David Bangs Berg Ended MGH
CAMTECH AIR Augmented Infant Resuscitator MGH Dr Christian Olson, Dr. Data Santorino Ended MGH
CANSSA Healthcare workers’ reproductive counseling knowledge, views and practices for people living with HIV in Mbarara, Uganda NIH Dr Francis Bajunirwe Ended UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL
Cell Phone study the acceptability of a cell phone based system to communicate abnormal laboratory results with patients. MGH Dr Mark Sidner,Dr Data Santorino Ended MGH
CELLPHONE K23 Behavioural Aspects of Low Cost Medical Devices to Improve HIV Care NIH Dr Mark Sidner,Dr Data Santorino Ended MGH
NYWEZA Nyweza (meaning “to grip” in the Luganda language) is a restraining safety brace that attaches to the sister bar (a common part on the Bajaj Boxer and many other motorcycle models in LMIC’s Dr Bosco Bwana Ended MUST
BODA CART   This    Award    is    designed    to    provide    up    to    one    year    of    development/commercialization    support    for    an    innovative    medical    technology    that    can    significantly    improve    health    in    Uganda. CAMTech Dr Data Santorino Ended MUST
CFAR UCSF-GIVI Centre for AIDS Research NIH Dr Paul Volberding, Dr. Bernard Mayanja Ended  UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA SAN FRANSCISCO
CLEAN AIR Poultry Micro Enterprise, Environmental and Airway Microbiome  and Health NIH Dr Dan Muyanja, Dr Peggy Lia Ended MGH
COAT Cryptococcal Optimal ART Timing (COAT) Trial NIH Dr David boulware, Dr conrad Muzoora Ended University of Minnesota
EWP-U Cost Benefit Analysis of Cash Transfer Programmes and Post Trauma Services for Economic Empowerment of Women In Uganda NETHERLANDS ORGANISATION FOR SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT Dr. Primrose Nakazibwe,

Dr Viola Nyakato

Ended MUST
Family Planning Study UCSF-GIVI Centre for AIDS Research NIH /UCSF Dr. Judy Hahn, Dr. Winnie Muyindkie Ended  UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA SAN FRANSCISCO
Family Treatment Fund Peadiatrics Improved Pediatrics Inpatient morbidity and Mortality n Rural Uganda. Izumi foundation Dr. Elias Kumbakumba,

Dr Jessica Harbere

Ongoing MGH
Family Treatment Fund Family Treatment Fund Private Donors,USA Dr. Bosco Bwana, Dr. David Bangsberg Ended MGH
Food Insecurity – NIH The Impact of Food Insecurity on HIV Outcomes  and Sexual Risk Behaviour in Uganda NIH / UCSF Dr. Sheri Weiser, Prof. Nozmo Mukiibi Ended  UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA SAN FRANSCISCO
GCC AIR Augmented Infant Resuscitator GCC, CANADA Dr Data Santorino, Ended MUST
GECC (Global Emergency Care Collaborative) Epidemiology, resource utilization and Outcome of Emergency Departments and Training Needs of Emergency Care Providers in Uganda GECC Dr Samuel Maling. Dr Julius Ssebekali Ended MUST
GLOBAL SCHOLARS Harvard Global Health Scholar  HARVARD Dr David Bangsberg, Francis Bajunirwe Ended  HARVARD
GYNECOLOGY CARE Gynecology Care Initiative WEST WIND FOUNDATION Dr Hamsom Kanyesige,Dr Blair Wylie Ongoing MGH
HOPE NET K23 Microenterprise to empower and improve health of HIV+women in Uganda by implememting the chicken coop Intervention MGH Dr David Bangsberg, Mr Bernard Kakuhikire Ongoing MGH
HOPENET Micro Enterprise and Clean Water Project PAIKO FOUNDATION Dr David Bangsberg, Mr Bernard Kakuhikire Ongoing MGH
HURAPRIM Improving Human Resources for Health in Mbarara District, Uganda EUROPEAN UNION Dr Vicent Mubangizi Ended UNIVERSITY OF GHENT
IEARDA Expanding Grants Administration in Rural Uganda NIH Prof. Nozmo Mukiibi Ended MUST
IIRG – Tcell Innate Immune Response Genetics and T cell Activation in Treated HIV Infection UCSF/NIH Dr. Peter Hunt Ended  UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA SAN FRANSCISCO
IMNCH UNITED NATIONS Prof Jerome Kabakyenga Ended MUST
ISK Cyber Senga: Harnessing the power of internet to prevent HIV in Ugandan youth NIH Dr. Michele Ybarra, Dr. Julius Kiwanuka Ended  INTERNET SOLUTION FOR KIDS,INC
IeDEA East Africa IeDEA Regional Consortium NIH Dr Bosco Bwana,Dr Kraal woof Ongoing  INDIANA UNIVERSITY
LABOUR BAND Wireless Fetal Monitoring  in Uganda MGH Dr Jessica Herbrer, Dr. Joseph Ngonzi ended MGH
Life band Study Novel Measures and Theory of Peadiatric Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence In Uganda MGH Dr. Jessica Haberer, Dr. Edgar Mulogo ended MGH
Loss to Follow Up Why SubSaharan African Patients discontinue HIV Care NIH  Dr. Norma Ware, Dr. Winnie Muyindike ended HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Mancine Fellowship Mancini Mmed Fellowship Mancine Family from  USA Dr. Barnabas Atwiine ended MGH
mCPAPO Modular Continuos Positive Airway Pressure ( mCPAPO for Low and Middle Income Countries MGH Dr Ryan Carroll, Dr Juliet Mwanga ended MGH
MEEI Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary MGH OFFICE OF GLOBAL SURGERY Dr Doreen Nakuu ended MGH
MEPI MESAU Medical; Education for Equitable Services for All Ugandans (MESAU) FIC Dr Samaul Maling. Prof Sewankambo ended MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
META Anti Retroviral Therapy Adherence in Early Disease: Implications for an AIDS Free Generation MELINDA AND GATES FOUNDATION Dr David Bergsberg,Dr Yap Boum ended MGH
MMED This is a scholarship fund sponsoring Student at postgraduate level in different medical fields. MGH & Paiko Foundation Dr Samuel Maling,Dr David Bergsberg ongoing MGH
MNS Masters in Nursing, MMED Scholarship Program MGH Dr Samuel Maling,Dr David Bergsberg ongoing MGH
MURTI Mbarara University Research Training Initiative NIH Prof Celestino Obua Ended MUST
NCD Uganda AIDS Rural Treatment Outcomes Study – Non Communicable Diseases MGH Dr Mark Sidner,Dr Yap Boum Ended MGH
OACS Outcomes After a Prior Caesarean Section Study (OACS) MGH Dr Baltazar Nyongozi and Adeline Boatin Ended MGH
ONCOLOGY Oncology Department at MUST MGH Dr Banabas Atwine Ongoing MGH
PAIR STUDY Project on Alcohol and Intimate Relationships NIH / UCSF Dr Judy Hahn, Dr. Winnie Muyindike ended  UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA SAN FRANSCISCO
PEDIATRIC SEPSIS Under 5 Mortality in Uganda following Hospitalisation for Sepsis UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLOMBIA Dr Charles Larson,Dr Elias Kumbakumba ended UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLOMBIA
POSTPARTUM SEPSIS FIC Post Partum Sepsis in Mbarara, Uganda – Epidemiology, Microbiology and Outcomes MGH Dr Lisa Bebel,Dr Joseph Ngonzi ended MGH
POSTPARTUM SPESIS HGHI MGH Dr Lisa Bebel,Dr Joseph Ngonzi ended  HARVARD GLOBAL HEALTH INSTITUTE
R21 The Ethics of Electronic Adherence Monitoring for HIV research and Care in Uganda NIH Dr Jessica Herbrer, Dr Angella Musiiment ended MGH
R21 NCD Epidemiology of Atherosclerosis among old age Individuals with HIV in Uganda NIH/ MGH David Bangsberg, Dr Samson Okello ended MGH
RDTSM  HGHI Rapid Diagnostic Tests for the Identification of Severe Malaria MGH / Harvard Global Health Institute Dr Edgar Muloga, ended MGH
RDTSM  THRASHER Rapid Diagnostic Tests for the Identification of Severe Malaria THRASHER Dr Edgar Mulogo ended MGH
RDTSM ABBOTT Rapid Diagnostic Tests for the Identification of Severe Malaria ABOTT Dr Edgar mulogo ended MUST
REAL TIME The Effect of Real- Time , aggregated Surveillance data on Pregnancy and related complications to policy makers UW – MADISON Dr Bajunirwe ended
REDUCe Reducing Early Deaths Under Care: Factors associated Death in Ugandan Patients Starting Antiretroviral Therapy NIH Dr Paull Volberding, Dr. Conrad Muzoora ended UCSF
SHIP Microenterprise to empower and improve health of HIV+women in Uganda by implememting the chicken coop Intervention Private Donors,USA  Dr. David Bangsberg, Bernard Kakuhikire ended MGH
SMART NET Objective Monitoring of Anti Malarial Bed Net Use in Rural Uganda Thrasher  Research Fund/ MGH Dr Paul Krezanoski,Dr Data Santorino ended MGH
SQUAD Computerised Quality Assurance Surveillence Project MGH Dr Paul firth and Dr Stephen Tendo ended MGH
START As Assessment of Gender Roles and Traditional Knowledge Systems in Enhancing Climate Change Adaptation and Household Food Security in Lake Victoria Basin, Uganda NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION(NSF) Dr Julius Bunny Lejju ended
UARTO – NIH Novel Approaches to Monitoring and Utilising Adherence to HIV Therapy in Africa NIH Dr David Bergsberg,Dr Yap Boum ended MGH
UARTO POSTPARTUM STUDY Pregnancy and Depression in Uganda MGH Lynn T.Mathews, Schola Ashaba ended MGH
UARTO RH Fertility desire and preganacy in a cohort of discodant Uganda couples on ART NIH/ MGH Dr Angella kaida, Jerome Kabakyenga ended MGH
UARTO SUNDRY ended MGH
UARTO SUPPLEMENT ended MGH
VAD Eliminating Eye Lesions Causes by Vitamin A Deficiency among Prisoners in Kakiika Prison, Mbarara Municipality using Orange Sweet Potatoes HARVEST PLUS Dr Simon Arunga and Prof Twinamatsiko ended
Vitamin D study Vitamin D and Risk of Viral Acute Lower Respiratory Infection MGH Dr Julius Kiwanuka ended MGH
WISEPILL Development of Real time Antiretroviral  Therapy Adherence Intervention in Uganda MGH Dr Jessica Herbrer, Dr Angella Musiimenta ended MGH
GOOGLE TIDES GOOGLE ended MUST
STARS Mobile Health , Empowering Patients Own their Medical Records in Sub Saharan Africa using Mobile Phones GRAND CHALLENGE CANADA Dr. Richard Sembatya ended MUST
MUST – Clarkson MFP Clarkson – MUST Micro Finance Project CLARKSON UNIVERSITY Augustine A. Lado, Bernard Kakuhikire Ongoing CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
HCU, World Vision UN commissioned Onlife Saving Commodities, Uganda UNFPA Dr. Kumbakumba  Elias, Dr. Kabakyenga Ended
SOCIAL NETWORKS Social Networks, Health and Development in South West Uganda NIH David Bangsberg, Pamela Mbabazi Ended MGH
QUINACT Dr. Carol Nabasumba Ended
TRANSPORT Transport Support to Improve ARV Treatment Outcomes MGH Dr. David Bangsberg, Dr. Winnie Muyindike Ended MGH
CHARTA Novel Measures and Theory of Peadiatric Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence In Uganda MGH Dr. Jessica Haberer, Dr. Julius Kiwanuka Ended MGH
CLEAN ENERGY BILL &MELIND GATES FOUNDATION Dr. Viola Nakato Ended
PURE Impact of an Ultrasound- Based Quality Improvement Program for Trauma Evaluation on Patient Management at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital PURE (Point of Care Ultrasound in Resource Limited Environments) Patricia C. Henwood Ended
SEVERE TB Diagonistics and Pharmacotherapy for Severe Forms of TB NIH Dr. Conrad Muzoora Ongoing  University of Virginia
CSE Mitigating Adverse Sexual and Reproductive Health Outcomes through a Comprehensive Primary School Sexuality Education Program in South Western Uganda VLIRUOS Dr. Viola Nakato Ongoing Universiteit of Gent
Malaria Study Investigations of Mixed Species Malaria Infections in Western Uganda MGH Mark Siedner, Dr. Edgar Mulogo Ended MGH
Typhoid Study Surgical Management of Typhoid Intestinal Perfolations at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, a pilot, prospective cohort  MGH DR. Situma Ended MGH
Dirt Power Dirt Power for Cellphone Charging in Rural Uganda BILL &MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION Lieberman-Aiden, Dr. Viola Nyakato Ended
Epidemiology of Cardio Vascular Disease in HIV infected individuals in Uganda Harvard Mark Siedner Ended Harvard
MOM Moms Helping Moms MGH Blair Wylie, Dr. Joseph Ngonzi Ongoing MGH
Neonatal Study Control of the Neonatal Septisome and Hydrocephalus in Sub Saharan Africa NIH/ Pennsylvania State University Dr. Julius Kiwanuka ongoing UNIVERSITY OF PENNYSLAVANIA
Glo-CAL University of California Global Health Institute Program for Fellows and Scholars NIH Dr Craig .R.Cohen,Dr Conrad Muzoora,Dr Helen Bwakwaga ended UCSF
FHI CDC Adult Adherence to Anti Retroviral Therapy Project in Uganda CDC Gideon Amanyire ended MUST
Reproductive Health Evaluation of the Impact of the Voucher and Accreditation Appraoch on Improving Reproductive Health, Behaviours and Health Outcomes in Uganda Population Council Dr. Edgar Mulogo ended MUST
Rockefeller Project The Impact of Scale up of HIV Treatment on Healthcare  Worker Migration and Retention and at Mbarara University  and Teaching Hospital , Uganda Rockefeller Dr. Francis Bajunirwe ended MUST
PED RAMS Novel Measures and Theory of Peadiatric Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence In Uganda MGH Dr. Jessica Haberer, Dr. Julius Kiwanuka ended MGH
Transition to Scale Augmented Infant Rescustation (AIR) Validation GCC, CANADA Dr. Data Santorino ongoing MUST
Safer Conception(DDCF)  Adherence to periconception HIV risk-reduction among uninfected women in rural Uganda Massachusetts General Hopspital(MGH) Dr Bosco Bwana ongoing MGH
SMS k43  Behavioral aspects of low -cost Medical Devices to improve HIV care Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) Dr Anabella Ejiri Ended MGH
MAT(K43) Real Time Tuberculosis Medication Adherence Intervention in rural Southwestern Uganda NIH Dr. Angella Musimenta Ongoing MUST
Kayanja Fellowship  A post graduate scholarship to support  training in MNS,MMED, MMLS and Masters in Science for MUST Students. Ongoing MGH
Water Security  Water insecurity,child mental health and HIV+care giver outcomes in Rural Uganda Harvad Global Health Institute(HGHI) Dr. Schola Ashaba ended HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Smartnet  Monitoring of Anti malaria Bednet use in Rural Uganda Massachusetts General Hopspital(MGH)  Dr Data Santorino  ended MGH
ADEPTT TB preventive therapy for HIV-infected alcohol users in Uganda: an evaluation of safety, tolerability, and adherence NIH(NIAAA) Dr winnie Muyiidike Ongoing UCSF
MENU MENU seeks to reduce micronutrient malnutrition and improve dietary intakes of vitamin A and iron for households in Buhweju USAID Prof Jerome Kabakyenga Ongoing
Cervical cancer This focuses on the screening for treatment of cervical cancer and related diseases in female patients that attend MRRH Bulamu Healthcare Intrenational Dr Becky Tibenderana ended HARVEST PLUS
EXTEND Mobile Technology to extend Clinic- based Counselling for HIV+ in Uganda National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Dr winnie Muyiidike Ongoing UCSF
SMART DISCHARGE smart discharge to improve post-discharge health outcomes in children: Aprospective Stepped-Wedge effectiveness study. children’s &women Health Center of British Columbia Prof Jerome Kabakyenga Ongoing UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLOMBIA
CAPSEM Capacity building in Sustainability and environment Management European Union Prof Kazooba Charles Ongoing MUST
Helping Babies Breath (HBB) An Audio-Visual prompting and voice Responsive Mobile Application for New-born Resuscitation Training Grand Challenge Canada Dr Data Santorino Ongoing MUST
SOCIAL NETWORK Social Network, HiV Stigma and HIV Care Cascade in rural Uganda. NIH- National Institute of Mental Health Mr Bernard Kakuhikire Ongoing MGH
NCD Modelling Study To develop a mathematical model that estimates the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (stroke, ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes among people living with HIV in Uganda. PEPFAR , CDC, USAID, and CRDF Global program , NIH-FIC Dr Samson Okello Ended  HARVARD TH CHAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
NIRS Tissue oxygen saturatin in malnutrition andPneumonia Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Dr Elias Kumbakumba Ended UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLOMBIA
DURABLE SOLUTIONS Finding durable solutions for Old Refugee Case-loads in Nakivale Settlement- Mbarara District EUROPEAN UNION Mr. Tom Ogwang Ended MUST
HIV/Traditional Healers Expanding HIV Testing among Ugandan adults who utilize traditional healers NIH Dr Juliet Mwanaga Ongoing UNIVERSITY OF CORNELL
K43 PADRE Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure and dietary risk of Esophageal NIH Dr Samson Okello Ongoing MUST
Geriatric study HIV Infection, Geriatric Health and Quality of Life in Rural Uganda Harvard T. H Chan Dr Samson Okello ended HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Mama Toto Gender equality, inluencers, vulnerability and scale up of mama toto approach following intervention in south Western Uganda IDRC Prof Jerome Kabakyenga Ongoing
MNS Salary Support Salary support for Vallence Niyonzima through the Nursing Program at MUST MGH Dr Gertrude Kiwanuka Ongoing MGH
DIPT Drinkers’ Intervention to Prevent Tuberculosis (DIPT Study) NIH(NIAAA) Dr winnie Muyiidike Ongoing  UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA SAN FRANSCISCO
MAT Spider E- leaning and mulitimedia technology for mathematics and basic health education in Nakivale Refugee Camp, Uganda Stockholm University Dr Agella Musiimenta Ongoing SPIDER
Sustainable MRI system to diagnose hydrocephalus in Uganda The major objective of the study is to develop a sustainable low cost MRI for brain imaging. This technology will help in diagnosis of hydrocephalus and other neurological disorders. PENN STATE UNIVERSITY Dr Jones Obongoloch Ongoing Netherlands Organization for Science and Research (NOW-WOTRO).
Sustainable MRI system to diagnose hydrocephalus in Uganda The major objective of the study is to develop a sustainable low cost MRI for brain imaging. This technology will help in diagnosis of hydrocephalus and other neurological disorders. PENN STATE UNIVERSITY Dr Jones Obongoloch Ongoing NIH
Chronic Respiratory The purpose of the study is to follow up children who had pneumonia and previously participated in our study to see how they are doing today. Massachusetts General Hopspital(MGH) Dr Elias Kumbakumba ended MGH
Placenta Inflamation Placental inflammation: a mechanism for poor outcomes in HIV-exposed but uninfected infants Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) Dr Joseph Ngozi Ongoing HARVARD UNIVERSITY
REVAMP Resistance testing versus adherence support for management of patients with virologic failure on first-line antiretroviral therapy in sub-saharan africa, NIH Dr Bosco Bwana, Mark Siedner Ongoing MGH
I-Drain Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Initiative Award Bacca Foundation Dr Martin Situma Ongoing MGH
Vein Locator An assistive medical device for peripheral intravenous (PIV) cannulation among pediatric Massachusetts General Hopspital(MGH) Prof Jerome Kabakyenga Ongoing MGH
Mobicare Mobile based application for hospital appointment scheduling-MobiCare Massachusetts General Hopspital(MGH) Nuriat Nambogo Ongoing MGH
CAD Epidemiology of Coronary Artery Disease among People with HIV in Rural sub-Saharan Africa NIH Samson Okello Ongoing MGH
LAK Let all know ,MNCH opportunities Uganda Wellcome Trust Fund Ms. Teddy Komuhangi Ongoing MUST
Pipoc Paediatric Infections Point-Of-Care: Point-of-care approach for Rapid and Easy Meningitis Diagnosis Swedish Research Council Dr. Kumbakumba Elias Ongoing Karolinska Institutet
Cypotoccocooisis Genomic research Capacity Building for Cryptococcaosis Translational Studies NIH Dr Joel Bazira Ongoing University of Minnesota
M- Health “Patient-centered mobile technology interventions to improve maternal health in Uganda (M-Health)” FIC Dr Esther Atukunda Ongoing MUST
MUREEP Mbarara University Research Ethics Education program FIC Prof Getrude Kiwanuka Ongoing MUST
CPEF Enhancing Biodiversity Conservation at Bwindi: A Batwa Cultural Co-Management Approach”-The Bwindi Batwa Conservation project grant Conservation International(CI) Dr Medard Twinamatsiko Ongoing MUST
Land Use Analysis of past and projected future land use change and its impact on sediment fluxes in the Rwizi catchment VLIR-OUS  (Belgium); Dr. Ronald Twongyirwe Ongoing KU Leuven and Gulu University
Justice and Reconcilaiton An assessment of Traditional Justice and reconciliation in Uganda: Experience and lessons from West Nile, Acholi and Teso VLIR-OUS  (Belgium); Tom Ogwang Ongoing KU Leuven
SGVB Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) against the Protracted Refugees in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Southwestern Uganda: Addressing Gaps in Knowledge and Responses VLIR-OUS  (Belgium); Dr Cleophas Karooma Ongoing Free University of Brussels
Prisms Protecting Remote Infants by SMS (PRISMS): A novel phone application that empowers frontline health workers to effectively manage sick newborn babies Grand Challenge Canada(GCC) Dr Francis Bajunirwe Ongoing MUST
I-Dress Using i-Dress material impregnated with honey and olive oil to reduce Cesarean surgical site infection Grand Challenge Canada(GCC) Dr Joseph Ngonzi Ongoing MUST
Lesu Getting Malaria off the Back of Women and Children Conservation, Food, and Health Foundation Dr Edgar Mulogo Ongoing University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
GEMS Venous versus Finger-prick Study Standard Diagnostics Inc of South Korea Dr Edgar Mulogo Ongoing University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dengue Dengue as a cause of non-malarial febrile illness in Southwestern Uganda Study Takeda Dr Edgar Mulogo Ongoing University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Capacity Building equip the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and affiliated community health facilities to better understand and meet the burden of disease. Wyss Charitable Endowment Prof Gertrude Kiwanuka Ongoing MGH
Camtech First Miles Innovation component of the First Mile Program Wyss Charitable Endowment Dr Data Santorino Ongoing MGH
Nursing First Miles Nursing component of the First Mile Program Wyss Charitable Endowment Prof Gertrude Kiwanuka Ongoing MGH
Ped Oncology to address the unmet need for pediatric oncology care facilities and training programs at MUST. Massachusetts General Hopspital(MGH) Dr Siyadoar Akunda ending MGH
MAES(Akavurgye) Mbarara Akavurugye Eye Study (MAES Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust Fund Dr Simon Arunga ending London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
MACT Mbarara Akavurugye Clinical Trial Wellcome Trust Fund Dr Simon Arunga Ongoing London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Family Planning(MRC) Family Planning: Fact or Fiction?” Medical Research Council Dr Vincent Mubangizi Ongoing University of Southampton
Hopnet K23 Microenterprise to Improve Child Development in Households Exposed to HIV National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH Mr Bernard Kakuhikire Ongoing University of Pennsylvania
ABEM African Biomedical Engineering Mobility  Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) Dr Daniel Atwine Ongoing Kenyatta University
Otolaryngology Schalorship provide mentorship and training to a small number of residents each year in ENT BWH Global Healthy  Program Dr Amina Seguya Ongoing MGH
Predication Score Study HIV Drug Resistance Prediction Score Study Center for AIDS Research Dr Bosco Bwana Ongoing HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Stroke Study HIV and Stroke Outcomes Center for AIDS Research Dr. Abdallah Amir Ongoing HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Women Health Project(WHP) Ppiud clinical skills training for tutors of public
training institutions
Population Services International(PSI) Dr Musa Kayondo ending MUST
MAT Health Using a mobile phone-based multimedia technology to support maternal health in rural southwestern Uganda.” (MatHealth German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Dr Agella Musiimenta Ongoing MUST
TB Speed the speed at which tuberculosis infections are diagnosed and treated in children throughout sub-Saharan Africa. UNITAID Dr Ryan Carroll Ongoing Université de Bordeaux,
MGH Visitors Cordination Contribute towards the share for infrastructure, Massachusetts General Hopspital(MGH) Ongoing MGH
AFROTDR Assessment of village health teams to improve public health surveillance in rural southwestern Uganda. World Health Organisation Doreen Nabukalu ending MUST
Getting to Zero Getting to Zero: Safer conception programming to eliminate sexual and perinatal HIV transmission among HIV-serodifferent couples in Uganda Grand Challenge Canada(GCC) Dr Bosco Bwana Ongoing Simon Fraser University
REFUGEE INTERGRATION Making Refugee Intergration Sustainable: In search of Durable Relations in Host Populations in Uganda VLIR-OUS  (Belgium); Dr Frank Ahimbisibwe Ongoing Universiteit Antwerpen
AMOA Accessible measures of access: Novel tools to measure immunization coverage Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Dr Edgar Mulogo Ongoing University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Serial Killers to Mosquitoes Serial killers to mosquitos: The spatial targeting of larval habitats in rural Uganda using geographic profiling National Institute of Allergy and Infection Diseases Dr Edgar Mulogo Ongoing University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Support Fund Siedner Uganda Project Support Fund Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Dr. Mark Siedner Ongoing Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)
PROJECT/STUDY Project / Study Title Funder Principal Investigator/s Status Institution
ACHEIvA NIH Dr Judy Hahn, Dr Winnie Muyiidike Ended  HARVARD TH CHAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
ADEPT Alcohol Drinking Effects on Progression Prior to Treatment NIH Dr Judy Hahn,Dr Winnie Muyiidike Ended  UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA SAN FRANSCISCO
ANEMIA The Role and Consequences of Anemia in Children with Pneumonia MGH Dr. Peter, P. Moschovis , Dr Julius Kiwanuka Ended MGH
ANEMIA HGHI MGH Dr Julius Kiwanuka Ended MGH
BALKANISATION OF DISTRICTS Balkanisation and local governance challenges for the next decade and in Uganda VLIR-OUS  (Belgium); Prof Pamela K Mbabazi Ended MUST
BIMI BIMI Expansion Fund MGH Dr Edgar Mulogo Ongoing MGH
BREATH Changes in Alcohol Consumption in HIV Postives in Uganda NIH / MGH Dr Judy Hahn,

Dr Winnie Muyiidike

Ended  UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA SAN FRANSCISCO
CAMTECH Centre for Affordable Medical Technology. MGH Dr Data Santorino, Dr David Bangs Berg Ended MGH
CAMTECH AIR Augmented Infant Resuscitator MGH Dr Christian Olson, Dr. Data Santorino Ended MGH
CANSSA Healthcare workers’ reproductive counseling knowledge, views and practices for people living with HIV in Mbarara, Uganda NIH Dr Francis Bajunirwe Ended UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL
Cell Phone study the acceptability of a cell phone based system to communicate abnormal laboratory results with patients. MGH Dr Mark Sidner,Dr Data Santorino Ended MGH
CELLPHONE K23 Behavioural Aspects of Low Cost Medical Devices to Improve HIV Care NIH Dr Mark Sidner,Dr Data Santorino Ended MGH
NYWEZA Nyweza (meaning “to grip” in the Luganda language) is a restraining safety brace that attaches to the sister bar (a common part on the Bajaj Boxer and many other motorcycle models in LMIC’s Dr Bosco Bwana Ended MUST
BODA CART   This    Award    is    designed    to    provide    up    to    one    year    of    development/commercialization    support    for    an    innovative    medical    technology    that    can    significantly    improve    health    in    Uganda. CAMTech Dr Data Santorino Ended MUST
CFAR UCSF-GIVI Centre for AIDS Research NIH Dr Paul Volberding, Dr. Bernard Mayanja Ended  UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA SAN FRANSCISCO
CLEAN AIR Poultry Micro Enterprise, Environmental and Airway Microbiome  and Health NIH Dr Dan Muyanja, Dr Peggy Lia Ended MGH
COAT Cryptococcal Optimal ART Timing (COAT) Trial NIH Dr David boulware, Dr conrad Muzoora Ended University of Minnesota
EWP-U Cost Benefit Analysis of Cash Transfer Programmes and Post Trauma Services for Economic Empowerment of Women In Uganda NETHERLANDS ORGANISATION FOR SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT Dr. Primrose Nakazibwe,

Dr Viola Nyakato

Ended MUST
Family Planning Study UCSF-GIVI Centre for AIDS Research NIH /UCSF Dr. Judy Hahn, Dr. Winnie Muyindkie Ended  UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA SAN FRANSCISCO
Family Treatment Fund Peadiatrics Improved Pediatrics Inpatient morbidity and Mortality n Rural Uganda. Izumi foundation Dr. Elias Kumbakumba,

Dr Jessica Harbere

Ongoing MGH
Family Treatment Fund Family Treatment Fund Private Donors,USA Dr. Bosco Bwana, Dr. David Bangsberg Ended MGH
Food Insecurity – NIH The Impact of Food Insecurity on HIV Outcomes  and Sexual Risk Behaviour in Uganda NIH / UCSF Dr. Sheri Weiser, Prof. Nozmo Mukiibi Ended  UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA SAN FRANSCISCO
GCC AIR Augmented Infant Resuscitator GCC, CANADA Dr Data Santorino, Ended MUST
GECC (Global Emergency Care Collaborative) Epidemiology, resource utilization and Outcome of Emergency Departments and Training Needs of Emergency Care Providers in Uganda GECC Dr Samuel Maling. Dr Julius Ssebekali Ended MUST
GLOBAL SCHOLARS Harvard Global Health Scholar  HARVARD Dr David Bangsberg, Francis Bajunirwe Ended  HARVARD
GYNECOLOGY CARE Gynecology Care Initiative WEST WIND FOUNDATION Dr Hamsom Kanyesige,Dr Blair Wylie Ongoing MGH
HOPE NET K23 Microenterprise to empower and improve health of HIV+women in Uganda by implememting the chicken coop Intervention MGH Dr David Bangsberg, Mr Bernard Kakuhikire Ongoing MGH
HOPENET Micro Enterprise and Clean Water Project PAIKO FOUNDATION Dr David Bangsberg, Mr Bernard Kakuhikire Ongoing MGH
HURAPRIM Improving Human Resources for Health in Mbarara District, Uganda EUROPEAN UNION Dr Vicent Mubangizi Ended UNIVERSITY OF GHENT
IEARDA Expanding Grants Administration in Rural Uganda NIH Prof. Nozmo Mukiibi Ended MUST
IIRG – Tcell Innate Immune Response Genetics and T cell Activation in Treated HIV Infection UCSF/NIH Dr. Peter Hunt Ended  UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA SAN FRANSCISCO
IMNCH UNITED NATIONS Prof Jerome Kabakyenga Ended MUST
ISK Cyber Senga: Harnessing the power of internet to prevent HIV in Ugandan youth NIH Dr. Michele Ybarra, Dr. Julius Kiwanuka Ended  INTERNET SOLUTION FOR KIDS,INC
IeDEA East Africa IeDEA Regional Consortium NIH Dr Bosco Bwana,Dr Kraal woof Ongoing  INDIANA UNIVERSITY
LABOUR BAND Wireless Fetal Monitoring  in Uganda MGH Dr Jessica Herbrer, Dr. Joseph Ngonzi ended MGH
Life band Study Novel Measures and Theory of Peadiatric Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence In Uganda MGH Dr. Jessica Haberer, Dr. Edgar Mulogo ended MGH
Loss to Follow Up Why SubSaharan African Patients discontinue HIV Care NIH  Dr. Norma Ware, Dr. Winnie Muyindike ended HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Mancine Fellowship Mancini Mmed Fellowship Mancine Family from  USA Dr. Barnabas Atwiine ended MGH
mCPAPO Modular Continuos Positive Airway Pressure ( mCPAPO for Low and Middle Income Countries MGH Dr Ryan Carroll, Dr Juliet Mwanga ended MGH
MEEI Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary MGH OFFICE OF GLOBAL SURGERY Dr Doreen Nakuu ended MGH
MEPI MESAU Medical; Education for Equitable Services for All Ugandans (MESAU) FIC Dr Samaul Maling. Prof Sewankambo ended MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
META Anti Retroviral Therapy Adherence in Early Disease: Implications for an AIDS Free Generation MELINDA AND GATES FOUNDATION Dr David Bergsberg,Dr Yap Boum ended MGH
MMED This is a scholarship fund sponsoring Student at postgraduate level in different medical fields. MGH & Paiko Foundation Dr Samuel Maling,Dr David Bergsberg ongoing MGH
MNS Masters in Nursing, MMED Scholarship Program MGH Dr Samuel Maling,Dr David Bergsberg ongoing MGH
MURTI Mbarara University Research Training Initiative NIH Prof Celestino Obua Ended MUST
NCD Uganda AIDS Rural Treatment Outcomes Study – Non Communicable Diseases MGH Dr Mark Sidner,Dr Yap Boum Ended MGH
OACS Outcomes After a Prior Caesarean Section Study (OACS) MGH Dr Baltazar Nyongozi and Adeline Boatin Ended MGH
ONCOLOGY Oncology Department at MUST MGH Dr Banabas Atwine Ongoing MGH
PAIR STUDY Project on Alcohol and Intimate Relationships NIH / UCSF Dr Judy Hahn, Dr. Winnie Muyindike ended  UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA SAN FRANSCISCO
PEDIATRIC SEPSIS Under 5 Mortality in Uganda following Hospitalisation for Sepsis UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLOMBIA Dr Charles Larson,Dr Elias Kumbakumba ended UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLOMBIA
POSTPARTUM SEPSIS FIC Post Partum Sepsis in Mbarara, Uganda – Epidemiology, Microbiology and Outcomes MGH Dr Lisa Bebel,Dr Joseph Ngonzi ended MGH
POSTPARTUM SPESIS HGHI MGH Dr Lisa Bebel,Dr Joseph Ngonzi ended  HARVARD GLOBAL HEALTH INSTITUTE
R21 The Ethics of Electronic Adherence Monitoring for HIV research and Care in Uganda NIH Dr Jessica Herbrer, Dr Angella Musiiment ended MGH
R21 NCD Epidemiology of Atherosclerosis among old age Individuals with HIV in Uganda NIH/ MGH David Bangsberg, Dr Samson Okello ended MGH
RDTSM  HGHI Rapid Diagnostic Tests for the Identification of Severe Malaria MGH / Harvard Global Health Institute Dr Edgar Muloga, ended MGH
RDTSM  THRASHER Rapid Diagnostic Tests for the Identification of Severe Malaria THRASHER Dr Edgar Mulogo ended MGH
RDTSM ABBOTT Rapid Diagnostic Tests for the Identification of Severe Malaria ABOTT Dr Edgar mulogo ended MUST
REAL TIME The Effect of Real- Time , aggregated Surveillance data on Pregnancy and related complications to policy makers UW – MADISON Dr Bajunirwe ended
REDUCe Reducing Early Deaths Under Care: Factors associated Death in Ugandan Patients Starting Antiretroviral Therapy NIH Dr Paull Volberding, Dr. Conrad Muzoora ended UCSF
SHIP Microenterprise to empower and improve health of HIV+women in Uganda by implememting the chicken coop Intervention Private Donors,USA  Dr. David Bangsberg, Bernard Kakuhikire ended MGH
SMART NET Objective Monitoring of Anti Malarial Bed Net Use in Rural Uganda Thrasher  Research Fund/ MGH Dr Paul Krezanoski,Dr Data Santorino ended MGH
SQUAD Computerised Quality Assurance Surveillence Project MGH Dr Paul firth and Dr Stephen Tendo ended MGH
START As Assessment of Gender Roles and Traditional Knowledge Systems in Enhancing Climate Change Adaptation and Household Food Security in Lake Victoria Basin, Uganda NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION(NSF) Dr Julius Bunny Lejju ended
UARTO – NIH Novel Approaches to Monitoring and Utilising Adherence to HIV Therapy in Africa NIH Dr David Bergsberg,Dr Yap Boum ended MGH
UARTO POSTPARTUM STUDY Pregnancy and Depression in Uganda MGH Lynn T.Mathews, Schola Ashaba ended MGH
UARTO RH Fertility desire and preganacy in a cohort of discodant Uganda couples on ART NIH/ MGH Dr Angella kaida, Jerome Kabakyenga ended MGH
UARTO SUNDRY ended MGH
UARTO SUPPLEMENT ended MGH
VAD Eliminating Eye Lesions Causes by Vitamin A Deficiency among Prisoners in Kakiika Prison, Mbarara Municipality using Orange Sweet Potatoes HARVEST PLUS Dr Simon Arunga and Prof Twinamatsiko ended
Vitamin D study Vitamin D and Risk of Viral Acute Lower Respiratory Infection MGH Dr Julius Kiwanuka ended MGH
WISEPILL Development of Real time Antiretroviral  Therapy Adherence Intervention in Uganda MGH Dr Jessica Herbrer, Dr Angella Musiimenta ended MGH
GOOGLE TIDES GOOGLE ended MUST
STARS Mobile Health , Empowering Patients Own their Medical Records in Sub Saharan Africa using Mobile Phones GRAND CHALLENGE CANADA Dr. Richard Sembatya ended MUST
MUST – Clarkson MFP Clarkson – MUST Micro Finance Project CLARKSON UNIVERSITY Augustine A. Lado, Bernard Kakuhikire Ongoing CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
HCU, World Vision UN commissioned Onlife Saving Commodities, Uganda UNFPA Dr. Kumbakumba  Elias, Dr. Kabakyenga Ended
SOCIAL NETWORKS Social Networks, Health and Development in South West Uganda NIH David Bangsberg, Pamela Mbabazi Ended MGH
QUINACT Dr. Carol Nabasumba Ended
TRANSPORT Transport Support to Improve ARV Treatment Outcomes MGH Dr. David Bangsberg, Dr. Winnie Muyindike Ended MGH
CHARTA Novel Measures and Theory of Peadiatric Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence In Uganda MGH Dr. Jessica Haberer, Dr. Julius Kiwanuka Ended MGH
CLEAN ENERGY BILL &MELIND GATES FOUNDATION Dr. Viola Nakato Ended
PURE Impact of an Ultrasound- Based Quality Improvement Program for Trauma Evaluation on Patient Management at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital PURE (Point of Care Ultrasound in Resource Limited Environments) Patricia C. Henwood Ended
SEVERE TB Diagonistics and Pharmacotherapy for Severe Forms of TB NIH Dr. Conrad Muzoora Ongoing  University of Virginia
CSE Mitigating Adverse Sexual and Reproductive Health Outcomes through a Comprehensive Primary School Sexuality Education Program in South Western Uganda VLIRUOS Dr. Viola Nakato Ongoing Universiteit of Gent
Malaria Study Investigations of Mixed Species Malaria Infections in Western Uganda MGH Mark Siedner, Dr. Edgar Mulogo Ended MGH
Typhoid Study Surgical Management of Typhoid Intestinal Perfolations at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, a pilot, prospective cohort  MGH DR. Situma Ended MGH
Dirt Power Dirt Power for Cellphone Charging in Rural Uganda BILL &MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION Lieberman-Aiden, Dr. Viola Nyakato Ended
Epidemiology of Cardio Vascular Disease in HIV infected individuals in Uganda Harvard Mark Siedner Ended Harvard
MOM Moms Helping Moms MGH Blair Wylie, Dr. Joseph Ngonzi Ongoing MGH
Neonatal Study Control of the Neonatal Septisome and Hydrocephalus in Sub Saharan Africa NIH/ Pennsylvania State University Dr. Julius Kiwanuka ongoing UNIVERSITY OF PENNYSLAVANIA
Glo-CAL University of California Global Health Institute Program for Fellows and Scholars NIH Dr Craig .R.Cohen,Dr Conrad Muzoora,Dr Helen Bwakwaga ended UCSF
FHI CDC Adult Adherence to Anti Retroviral Therapy Project in Uganda CDC Gideon Amanyire ended MUST
Reproductive Health Evaluation of the Impact of the Voucher and Accreditation Appraoch on Improving Reproductive Health, Behaviours and Health Outcomes in Uganda Population Council Dr. Edgar Mulogo ended MUST
Rockefeller Project The Impact of Scale up of HIV Treatment on Healthcare  Worker Migration and Retention and at Mbarara University  and Teaching Hospital , Uganda Rockefeller Dr. Francis Bajunirwe ended MUST
PED RAMS Novel Measures and Theory of Peadiatric Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence In Uganda MGH Dr. Jessica Haberer, Dr. Julius Kiwanuka ended MGH
Transition to Scale Augmented Infant Rescustation (AIR) Validation GCC, CANADA Dr. Data Santorino ongoing MUST
Safer Conception(DDCF)  Adherence to periconception HIV risk-reduction among uninfected women in rural Uganda Massachusetts General Hopspital(MGH) Dr Bosco Bwana ongoing MGH
SMS k43  Behavioral aspects of low -cost Medical Devices to improve HIV care Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) Dr Anabella Ejiri Ended MGH
MAT(K43) Real Time Tuberculosis Medication Adherence Intervention in rural Southwestern Uganda NIH Dr. Angella Musimenta Ongoing MUST
Kayanja Fellowship  A post graduate scholarship to support  training in MNS,MMED, MMLS and Masters in Science for MUST Students. Ongoing MGH
Water Security  Water insecurity,child mental health and HIV+care giver outcomes in Rural Uganda Harvad Global Health Institute(HGHI) Dr. Schola Ashaba ended HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Smartnet  Monitoring of Anti malaria Bednet use in Rural Uganda Massachusetts General Hopspital(MGH)  Dr Data Santorino  ended MGH
ADEPTT TB preventive therapy for HIV-infected alcohol users in Uganda: an evaluation of safety, tolerability, and adherence NIH(NIAAA) Dr winnie Muyiidike Ongoing UCSF
MENU MENU seeks to reduce micronutrient malnutrition and improve dietary intakes of vitamin A and iron for households in Buhweju USAID Prof Jerome Kabakyenga Ongoing
Cervical cancer This focuses on the screening for treatment of cervical cancer and related diseases in female patients that attend MRRH Bulamu Healthcare Intrenational Dr Becky Tibenderana ended HARVEST PLUS
EXTEND Mobile Technology to extend Clinic- based Counselling for HIV+ in Uganda National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Dr winnie Muyiidike Ongoing UCSF
SMART DISCHARGE smart discharge to improve post-discharge health outcomes in children: Aprospective Stepped-Wedge effectiveness study. children’s &women Health Center of British Columbia Prof Jerome Kabakyenga Ongoing UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLOMBIA
CAPSEM Capacity building in Sustainability and environment Management European Union Prof Kazooba Charles Ongoing MUST
Helping Babies Breath (HBB) An Audio-Visual prompting and voice Responsive Mobile Application for New-born Resuscitation Training Grand Challenge Canada Dr Data Santorino Ongoing MUST
SOCIAL NETWORK Social Network, HiV Stigma and HIV Care Cascade in rural Uganda. NIH- National Institute of Mental Health Mr Bernard Kakuhikire Ongoing MGH
NCD Modelling Study To develop a mathematical model that estimates the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (stroke, ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes among people living with HIV in Uganda. PEPFAR , CDC, USAID, and CRDF Global program , NIH-FIC Dr Samson Okello Ended  HARVARD TH CHAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
NIRS Tissue oxygen saturatin in malnutrition andPneumonia Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Dr Elias Kumbakumba Ended UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLOMBIA
DURABLE SOLUTIONS Finding durable solutions for Old Refugee Case-loads in Nakivale Settlement- Mbarara District EUROPEAN UNION Mr. Tom Ogwang Ended MUST
HIV/Traditional Healers Expanding HIV Testing among Ugandan adults who utilize traditional healers NIH Dr Juliet Mwanaga Ongoing UNIVERSITY OF CORNELL
K43 PADRE Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure and dietary risk of Esophageal NIH Dr Samson Okello Ongoing MUST
Geriatric study HIV Infection, Geriatric Health and Quality of Life in Rural Uganda Harvard T. H Chan Dr Samson Okello ended HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Mama Toto Gender equality, inluencers, vulnerability and scale up of mama toto approach following intervention in south Western Uganda IDRC Prof Jerome Kabakyenga Ongoing
MNS Salary Support Salary support for Vallence Niyonzima through the Nursing Program at MUST MGH Dr Gertrude Kiwanuka Ongoing MGH
DIPT Drinkers’ Intervention to Prevent Tuberculosis (DIPT Study) NIH(NIAAA) Dr winnie Muyiidike Ongoing  UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA SAN FRANSCISCO
MAT Spider E- leaning and mulitimedia technology for mathematics and basic health education in Nakivale Refugee Camp, Uganda Stockholm University Dr Agella Musiimenta Ongoing SPIDER
Sustainable MRI system to diagnose hydrocephalus in Uganda The major objective of the study is to develop a sustainable low cost MRI for brain imaging. This technology will help in diagnosis of hydrocephalus and other neurological disorders. PENN STATE UNIVERSITY Dr Jones Obongoloch Ongoing Netherlands Organization for Science and Research (NOW-WOTRO).
Sustainable MRI system to diagnose hydrocephalus in Uganda The major objective of the study is to develop a sustainable low cost MRI for brain imaging. This technology will help in diagnosis of hydrocephalus and other neurological disorders. PENN STATE UNIVERSITY Dr Jones Obongoloch Ongoing NIH
Chronic Respiratory The purpose of the study is to follow up children who had pneumonia and previously participated in our study to see how they are doing today. Massachusetts General Hopspital(MGH) Dr Elias Kumbakumba ended MGH
Placenta Inflamation Placental inflammation: a mechanism for poor outcomes in HIV-exposed but uninfected infants Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) Dr Joseph Ngozi Ongoing HARVARD UNIVERSITY
REVAMP Resistance testing versus adherence support for management of patients with virologic failure on first-line antiretroviral therapy in sub-saharan africa, NIH Dr Bosco Bwana, Mark Siedner Ongoing MGH
I-Drain Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Initiative Award Bacca Foundation Dr Martin Situma Ongoing MGH
Vein Locator An assistive medical device for peripheral intravenous (PIV) cannulation among pediatric Massachusetts General Hopspital(MGH) Prof Jerome Kabakyenga Ongoing MGH
Mobicare Mobile based application for hospital appointment scheduling-MobiCare Massachusetts General Hopspital(MGH) Nuriat Nambogo Ongoing MGH
CAD Epidemiology of Coronary Artery Disease among People with HIV in Rural sub-Saharan Africa NIH Samson Okello Ongoing MGH
LAK Let all know ,MNCH opportunities Uganda Wellcome Trust Fund Ms. Teddy Komuhangi Ongoing MUST
Pipoc Paediatric Infections Point-Of-Care: Point-of-care approach for Rapid and Easy Meningitis Diagnosis Swedish Research Council Dr. Kumbakumba Elias Ongoing Karolinska Institutet
Cypotoccocooisis Genomic research Capacity Building for Cryptococcaosis Translational Studies NIH Dr Joel Bazira Ongoing University of Minnesota
M- Health “Patient-centered mobile technology interventions to improve maternal health in Uganda (M-Health)” FIC Dr Esther Atukunda Ongoing MUST
MUREEP Mbarara University Research Ethics Education program FIC Prof Getrude Kiwanuka Ongoing MUST
CPEF Enhancing Biodiversity Conservation at Bwindi: A Batwa Cultural Co-Management Approach”-The Bwindi Batwa Conservation project grant Conservation International(CI) Dr Medard Twinamatsiko Ongoing MUST
Land Use Analysis of past and projected future land use change and its impact on sediment fluxes in the Rwizi catchment VLIR-OUS  (Belgium); Dr. Ronald Twongyirwe Ongoing KU Leuven and Gulu University
Justice and Reconcilaiton An assessment of Traditional Justice and reconciliation in Uganda: Experience and lessons from West Nile, Acholi and Teso VLIR-OUS  (Belgium); Tom Ogwang Ongoing KU Leuven
SGVB Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) against the Protracted Refugees in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Southwestern Uganda: Addressing Gaps in Knowledge and Responses VLIR-OUS  (Belgium); Dr Cleophas Karooma Ongoing Free University of Brussels
Prisms Protecting Remote Infants by SMS (PRISMS): A novel phone application that empowers frontline health workers to effectively manage sick newborn babies Grand Challenge Canada(GCC) Dr Francis Bajunirwe Ongoing MUST
I-Dress Using i-Dress material impregnated with honey and olive oil to reduce Cesarean surgical site infection Grand Challenge Canada(GCC) Dr Joseph Ngonzi Ongoing MUST
Lesu Getting Malaria off the Back of Women and Children Conservation, Food, and Health Foundation Dr Edgar Mulogo Ongoing University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
GEMS Venous versus Finger-prick Study Standard Diagnostics Inc of South Korea Dr Edgar Mulogo Ongoing University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dengue Dengue as a cause of non-malarial febrile illness in Southwestern Uganda Study Takeda Dr Edgar Mulogo Ongoing University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Capacity Building equip the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and affiliated community health facilities to better understand and meet the burden of disease. Wyss Charitable Endowment Prof Gertrude Kiwanuka Ongoing MGH
Camtech First Miles Innovation component of the First Mile Program Wyss Charitable Endowment Dr Data Santorino Ongoing MGH
Nursing First Miles Nursing component of the First Mile Program Wyss Charitable Endowment Prof Gertrude Kiwanuka Ongoing MGH
Ped Oncology to address the unmet need for pediatric oncology care facilities and training programs at MUST. Massachusetts General Hopspital(MGH) Dr Siyadoar Akunda ending MGH
MAES(Akavurgye) Mbarara Akavurugye Eye Study (MAES Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust Fund Dr Simon Arunga ending London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
MACT Mbarara Akavurugye Clinical Trial Wellcome Trust Fund Dr Simon Arunga Ongoing London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Family Planning(MRC) Family Planning: Fact or Fiction?” Medical Research Council Dr Vincent Mubangizi Ongoing University of Southampton
Hopnet K23 Microenterprise to Improve Child Development in Households Exposed to HIV National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH Mr Bernard Kakuhikire Ongoing University of Pennsylvania
ABEM African Biomedical Engineering Mobility  Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) Dr Daniel Atwine Ongoing Kenyatta University
Otolaryngology Schalorship provide mentorship and training to a small number of residents each year in ENT BWH Global Healthy  Program Dr Amina Seguya Ongoing MGH
Predication Score Study HIV Drug Resistance Prediction Score Study Center for AIDS Research Dr Bosco Bwana Ongoing HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Stroke Study HIV and Stroke Outcomes Center for AIDS Research Dr. Abdallah Amir Ongoing HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Women Health Project(WHP) Ppiud clinical skills training for tutors of public
training institutions
Population Services International(PSI) Dr Musa Kayondo ending MUST
MAT Health Using a mobile phone-based multimedia technology to support maternal health in rural southwestern Uganda.” (MatHealth German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Dr Agella Musiimenta Ongoing MUST
TB Speed the speed at which tuberculosis infections are diagnosed and treated in children throughout sub-Saharan Africa. UNITAID Dr Ryan Carroll Ongoing Université de Bordeaux,
MGH Visitors Cordination Contribute towards the share for infrastructure, Massachusetts General Hopspital(MGH) Ongoing MGH
AFROTDR Assessment of village health teams to improve public health surveillance in rural southwestern Uganda. World Health Organisation Doreen Nabukalu ending MUST
Getting to Zero Getting to Zero: Safer conception programming to eliminate sexual and perinatal HIV transmission among HIV-serodifferent couples in Uganda Grand Challenge Canada(GCC) Dr Bosco Bwana Ongoing Simon Fraser University
REFUGEE INTERGRATION Making Refugee Intergration Sustainable: In search of Durable Relations in Host Populations in Uganda VLIR-OUS  (Belgium); Dr Frank Ahimbisibwe Ongoing Universiteit Antwerpen
AMOA Accessible measures of access: Novel tools to measure immunization coverage Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Dr Edgar Mulogo Ongoing University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Serial Killers to Mosquitoes Serial killers to mosquitos: The spatial targeting of larval habitats in rural Uganda using geographic profiling National Institute of Allergy and Infection Diseases Dr Edgar Mulogo Ongoing University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Support Fund Siedner Uganda Project Support Fund Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Dr. Mark Siedner Ongoing Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)
PROJECT/STUDY Project / Study Title Funder Principal Investigator/s Status Institution
ACHEIvA NIH Dr Judy Hahn, Dr Winnie Muyiidike Ended  HARVARD TH CHAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
ADEPT Alcohol Drinking Effects on Progression Prior to Treatment NIH Dr Judy Hahn,Dr Winnie Muyiidike Ended  UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA SAN FRANSCISCO
ANEMIA The Role and Consequences of Anemia in Children with Pneumonia MGH Dr. Peter, P. Moschovis , Dr Julius Kiwanuka Ended MGH
ANEMIA HGHI MGH Dr Julius Kiwanuka Ended MGH
BALKANISATION OF DISTRICTS Balkanisation and local governance challenges for the next decade and in Uganda VLIR-OUS  (Belgium); Prof Pamela K Mbabazi Ended MUST
BIMI BIMI Expansion Fund MGH Dr Edgar Mulogo Ongoing MGH
BREATH Changes in Alcohol Consumption in HIV Postives in Uganda NIH / MGH Dr Judy Hahn,

Dr Winnie Muyiidike

Ended  UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA SAN FRANSCISCO
CAMTECH Centre for Affordable Medical Technology. MGH Dr Data Santorino, Dr David Bangs Berg Ended MGH
CAMTECH AIR Augmented Infant Resuscitator MGH Dr Christian Olson, Dr. Data Santorino Ended MGH
CANSSA Healthcare workers’ reproductive counseling knowledge, views and practices for people living with HIV in Mbarara, Uganda NIH Dr Francis Bajunirwe Ended UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL
Cell Phone study the acceptability of a cell phone based system to communicate abnormal laboratory results with patients. MGH Dr Mark Sidner,Dr Data Santorino Ended MGH
CELLPHONE K23 Behavioural Aspects of Low Cost Medical Devices to Improve HIV Care NIH Dr Mark Sidner,Dr Data Santorino Ended MGH
NYWEZA Nyweza (meaning “to grip” in the Luganda language) is a restraining safety brace that attaches to the sister bar (a common part on the Bajaj Boxer and many other motorcycle models in LMIC’s Dr Bosco Bwana Ended MUST
BODA CART   This    Award    is    designed    to    provide    up    to    one    year    of    development/commercialization    support    for    an    innovative    medical    technology    that    can    significantly    improve    health    in    Uganda. CAMTech Dr Data Santorino Ended MUST
CFAR UCSF-GIVI Centre for AIDS Research NIH Dr Paul Volberding, Dr. Bernard Mayanja Ended  UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA SAN FRANSCISCO
CLEAN AIR Poultry Micro Enterprise, Environmental and Airway Microbiome  and Health NIH Dr Dan Muyanja, Dr Peggy Lia Ended MGH
COAT Cryptococcal Optimal ART Timing (COAT) Trial NIH Dr David boulware, Dr conrad Muzoora Ended University of Minnesota
EWP-U Cost Benefit Analysis of Cash Transfer Programmes and Post Trauma Services for Economic Empowerment of Women In Uganda NETHERLANDS ORGANISATION FOR SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT Dr. Primrose Nakazibwe,

Dr Viola Nyakato

Ended MUST
Family Planning Study UCSF-GIVI Centre for AIDS Research NIH /UCSF Dr. Judy Hahn, Dr. Winnie Muyindkie Ended  UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA SAN FRANSCISCO
Family Treatment Fund Peadiatrics Improved Pediatrics Inpatient morbidity and Mortality n Rural Uganda. Izumi foundation Dr. Elias Kumbakumba,

Dr Jessica Harbere

Ongoing MGH
Family Treatment Fund Family Treatment Fund Private Donors,USA Dr. Bosco Bwana, Dr. David Bangsberg Ended MGH
Food Insecurity – NIH The Impact of Food Insecurity on HIV Outcomes  and Sexual Risk Behaviour in Uganda NIH / UCSF Dr. Sheri Weiser, Prof. Nozmo Mukiibi Ended  UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA SAN FRANSCISCO
GCC AIR Augmented Infant Resuscitator GCC, CANADA Dr Data Santorino, Ended MUST
GECC (Global Emergency Care Collaborative) Epidemiology, resource utilization and Outcome of Emergency Departments and Training Needs of Emergency Care Providers in Uganda GECC Dr Samuel Maling. Dr Julius Ssebekali Ended MUST
GLOBAL SCHOLARS Harvard Global Health Scholar  HARVARD Dr David Bangsberg, Francis Bajunirwe Ended  HARVARD
GYNECOLOGY CARE Gynecology Care Initiative WEST WIND FOUNDATION Dr Hamsom Kanyesige,Dr Blair Wylie Ongoing MGH
HOPE NET K23 Microenterprise to empower and improve health of HIV+women in Uganda by implememting the chicken coop Intervention MGH Dr David Bangsberg, Mr Bernard Kakuhikire Ongoing MGH
HOPENET Micro Enterprise and Clean Water Project PAIKO FOUNDATION Dr David Bangsberg, Mr Bernard Kakuhikire Ongoing MGH
HURAPRIM Improving Human Resources for Health in Mbarara District, Uganda EUROPEAN UNION Dr Vicent Mubangizi Ended UNIVERSITY OF GHENT
IEARDA Expanding Grants Administration in Rural Uganda NIH Prof. Nozmo Mukiibi Ended MUST
IIRG – Tcell Innate Immune Response Genetics and T cell Activation in Treated HIV Infection UCSF/NIH Dr. Peter Hunt Ended  UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA SAN FRANSCISCO
IMNCH UNITED NATIONS Prof Jerome Kabakyenga Ended MUST
ISK Cyber Senga: Harnessing the power of internet to prevent HIV in Ugandan youth NIH Dr. Michele Ybarra, Dr. Julius Kiwanuka Ended  INTERNET SOLUTION FOR KIDS,INC
IeDEA East Africa IeDEA Regional Consortium NIH Dr Bosco Bwana,Dr Kraal woof Ongoing  INDIANA UNIVERSITY
LABOUR BAND Wireless Fetal Monitoring  in Uganda MGH Dr Jessica Herbrer, Dr. Joseph Ngonzi ended MGH
Life band Study Novel Measures and Theory of Peadiatric Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence In Uganda MGH Dr. Jessica Haberer, Dr. Edgar Mulogo ended MGH
Loss to Follow Up Why SubSaharan African Patients discontinue HIV Care NIH  Dr. Norma Ware, Dr. Winnie Muyindike ended HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Mancine Fellowship Mancini Mmed Fellowship Mancine Family from  USA Dr. Barnabas Atwiine ended MGH
mCPAPO Modular Continuos Positive Airway Pressure ( mCPAPO for Low and Middle Income Countries MGH Dr Ryan Carroll, Dr Juliet Mwanga ended MGH
MEEI Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary MGH OFFICE OF GLOBAL SURGERY Dr Doreen Nakuu ended MGH
MEPI MESAU Medical; Education for Equitable Services for All Ugandans (MESAU) FIC Dr Samaul Maling. Prof Sewankambo ended MAKERERE UNIVERSITY
META Anti Retroviral Therapy Adherence in Early Disease: Implications for an AIDS Free Generation MELINDA AND GATES FOUNDATION Dr David Bergsberg,Dr Yap Boum ended MGH
MMED This is a scholarship fund sponsoring Student at postgraduate level in different medical fields. MGH & Paiko Foundation Dr Samuel Maling,Dr David Bergsberg ongoing MGH
MNS Masters in Nursing, MMED Scholarship Program MGH Dr Samuel Maling,Dr David Bergsberg ongoing MGH
MURTI Mbarara University Research Training Initiative NIH Prof Celestino Obua ongoing MUST
NCD Uganda AIDS Rural Treatment Outcomes Study – Non Communicable Diseases MGH Dr Mark Sidner,Dr Yap Boum Ended MGH
OACS Outcomes After a Prior Caesarean Section Study (OACS) MGH Dr Baltazar Nyongozi and Adeline Boatin Ended MGH
ONCOLOGY Oncology Department at MUST MGH Dr Banabas Atwine Ongoing MGH
PAIR STUDY Project on Alcohol and Intimate Relationships NIH / UCSF Dr Judy Hahn, Dr. Winnie Muyindike ended  UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA SAN FRANSCISCO
PEDIATRIC SEPSIS Under 5 Mortality in Uganda following Hospitalisation for Sepsis UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLOMBIA Dr Charles Larson,Dr Elias Kumbakumba ended UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLOMBIA
POSTPARTUM SEPSIS FIC Post Partum Sepsis in Mbarara, Uganda – Epidemiology, Microbiology and Outcomes MGH Dr Lisa Bebel,Dr Joseph Ngonzi ended MGH
POSTPARTUM SPESIS HGHI MGH Dr Lisa Bebel,Dr Joseph Ngonzi ended  HARVARD GLOBAL HEALTH INSTITUTE
R21 The Ethics of Electronic Adherence Monitoring for HIV research and Care in Uganda NIH Dr Jessica Herbrer, Dr Angella Musiiment ended MGH
R21 NCD Epidemiology of Atherosclerosis among old age Individuals with HIV in Uganda NIH/ MGH David Bangsberg, Dr Samson Okello ended MGH
RDTSM  HGHI Rapid Diagnostic Tests for the Identification of Severe Malaria MGH / Harvard Global Health Institute Dr Edgar Muloga, ended MGH
RDTSM  THRASHER Rapid Diagnostic Tests for the Identification of Severe Malaria THRASHER Dr Edgar Mulogo ended MGH
RDTSM ABBOTT Rapid Diagnostic Tests for the Identification of Severe Malaria ABOTT Dr Edgar mulogo ended MUST
REAL TIME The Effect of Real- Time , aggregated Surveillance data on Pregnancy and related complications to policy makers UW – MADISON Dr Bajunirwe ended
REDUCe Reducing Early Deaths Under Care: Factors associated Death in Ugandan Patients Starting Antiretroviral Therapy NIH Dr Paull Volberding, Dr. Conrad Muzoora ended UCSF
SHIP Microenterprise to empower and improve health of HIV+women in Uganda by implememting the chicken coop Intervention Private Donors,USA  Dr. David Bangsberg, Bernard Kakuhikire ended MGH
SMART NET Objective Monitoring of Anti Malarial Bed Net Use in Rural Uganda Thrasher  Research Fund/ MGH Dr Paul Krezanoski,Dr Data Santorino ended MGH
SQUAD Computerised Quality Assurance Surveillence Project MGH Dr Paul firth and Dr Stephen Tendo ended MGH
START As Assessment of Gender Roles and Traditional Knowledge Systems in Enhancing Climate Change Adaptation and Household Food Security in Lake Victoria Basin, Uganda NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION(NSF) Dr Julius Bunny Lejju ended
UARTO – NIH Novel Approaches to Monitoring and Utilising Adherence to HIV Therapy in Africa NIH Dr David Bergsberg,Dr Yap Boum ended MGH
UARTO POSTPARTUM STUDY Pregnancy and Depression in Uganda MGH Lynn T.Mathews, Schola Ashaba ended MGH
UARTO RH Fertility desire and preganacy in a cohort of discodant Uganda couples on ART NIH/ MGH Dr Angella kaida, Jerome Kabakyenga ended MGH
UARTO SUNDRY ended MGH
UARTO SUPPLEMENT ended MGH
VAD Eliminating Eye Lesions Causes by Vitamin A Deficiency among Prisoners in Kakiika Prison, Mbarara Municipality using Orange Sweet Potatoes HARVEST PLUS Dr Simon Arunga and Prof Twinamatsiko ended
Vitamin D study Vitamin D and Risk of Viral Acute Lower Respiratory Infection MGH Dr Julius Kiwanuka ended MGH
WISEPILL Development of Real time Antiretroviral  Therapy Adherence Intervention in Uganda MGH Dr Jessica Herbrer, Dr Angella Musiimenta ended MGH
GOOGLE TIDES GOOGLE ended MUST
STARS Mobile Health , Empowering Patients Own their Medical Records in Sub Saharan Africa using Mobile Phones GRAND CHALLENGE CANADA Dr. Richard Sembatya ended MUST
MUST – Clarkson MFP Clarkson – MUST Micro Finance Project CLARKSON UNIVERSITY Augustine A. Lado, Bernard Kakuhikire Ongoing CLARKSON UNIVERSITY
HCU, World Vision UN commissioned Onlife Saving Commodities, Uganda UNFPA Dr. Kumbakumba  Elias, Dr. Kabakyenga Ended
SOCIAL NETWORKS Social Networks, Health and Development in South West Uganda NIH David Bangsberg, Pamela Mbabazi Ended MGH
QUINACT Dr. Carol Nabasumba Ended
TRANSPORT Transport Support to Improve ARV Treatment Outcomes MGH Dr. David Bangsberg, Dr. Winnie Muyindike Ended MGH
CHARTA Novel Measures and Theory of Peadiatric Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence In Uganda MGH Dr. Jessica Haberer, Dr. Julius Kiwanuka Ended MGH
CLEAN ENERGY BILL &MELIND GATES FOUNDATION Dr. Viola Nakato Ended
PURE Impact of an Ultrasound- Based Quality Improvement Program for Trauma Evaluation on Patient Management at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital PURE (Point of Care Ultrasound in Resource Limited Environments) Patricia C. Henwood Ended
SEVERE TB Diagonistics and Pharmacotherapy for Severe Forms of TB NIH Dr. Conrad Muzoora Ongoing  University of Virginia
CSE Mitigating Adverse Sexual and Reproductive Health Outcomes through a Comprehensive Primary School Sexuality Education Program in South Western Uganda VLIRUOS Dr. Viola Nakato Ongoing Universiteit of Gent
Malaria Study Investigations of Mixed Species Malaria Infections in Western Uganda MGH Mark Siedner, Dr. Edgar Mulogo Ended MGH
Typhoid Study Surgical Management of Typhoid Intestinal Perfolations at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, a pilot, prospective cohort  MGH DR. Situma Ended MGH
Dirt Power Dirt Power for Cellphone Charging in Rural Uganda BILL &MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION Lieberman-Aiden, Dr. Viola Nyakato Ended
Epidemiology of Cardio Vascular Disease in HIV infected individuals in Uganda Harvard Mark Siedner Ended Harvard
MOM Moms Helping Moms MGH Blair Wylie, Dr. Joseph Ngonzi Ongoing MGH
Neonatal Study Control of the Neonatal Septisome and Hydrocephalus in Sub Saharan Africa NIH/ Pennsylvania State University Dr. Julius Kiwanuka ongoing UNIVERSITY OF PENNYSLAVANIA
Glo-CAL University of California Global Health Institute Program for Fellows and Scholars NIH Dr Craig .R.Cohen,Dr Conrad Muzoora,Dr Helen Bwakwaga ended UCSF
FHI CDC Adult Adherence to Anti Retroviral Therapy Project in Uganda CDC Gideon Amanyire ended MUST
Reproductive Health Evaluation of the Impact of the Voucher and Accreditation Appraoch on Improving Reproductive Health, Behaviours and Health Outcomes in Uganda Population Council Dr. Edgar Mulogo ended MUST
Rockefeller Project The Impact of Scale up of HIV Treatment on Healthcare  Worker Migration and Retention and at Mbarara University  and Teaching Hospital , Uganda Rockefeller Dr. Francis Bajunirwe ended MUST
PED RAMS Novel Measures and Theory of Peadiatric Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence In Uganda MGH Dr. Jessica Haberer, Dr. Julius Kiwanuka ended MGH
Transition to Scale Augmented Infant Rescustation (AIR) Validation GCC, CANADA Dr. Data Santorino ongoing MUST
Safer Conception(DDCF)  Adherence to periconception HIV risk-reduction among uninfected women in rural Uganda Massachusetts General Hopspital(MGH) Dr Bosco Bwana ongoing MGH
SMS k43  Behavioral aspects of low -cost Medical Devices to improve HIV care Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) Dr Anabella Ejiri Ended MGH
MAT(K43) Real Time Tuberculosis Medication Adherence Intervention in rural Southwestern Uganda NIH Dr. Angella Musimenta Ongoing MUST
Kayanja Fellowship  A post graduate scholarship to support  training in MNS,MMED, MMLS and Masters in Science for MUST Students. Ongoing MGH
Water Security  Water insecurity,child mental health and HIV+care giver outcomes in Rural Uganda Harvad Global Health Institute(HGHI) Dr. Schola Ashaba ended HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Smartnet  Monitoring of Anti malaria Bednet use in Rural Uganda Massachusetts General Hopspital(MGH)  Dr Data Santorino  ended MGH
ADEPTT TB preventive therapy for HIV-infected alcohol users in Uganda: an evaluation of safety, tolerability, and adherence NIH(NIAAA) Dr winnie Muyiidike Ongoing UCSF
MENU MENU seeks to reduce micronutrient malnutrition and improve dietary intakes of vitamin A and iron for households in Buhweju USAID Prof Jerome Kabakyenga Ongoing
Cervical cancer This focuses on the screening for treatment of cervical cancer and related diseases in female patients that attend MRRH Bulamu Healthcare Intrenational Dr Becky Tibenderana ended HARVEST PLUS
EXTEND Mobile Technology to extend Clinic- based Counselling for HIV+ in Uganda National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Dr winnie Muyiidike Ongoing UCSF
SMART DISCHARGE smart discharge to improve post-discharge health outcomes in children: Aprospective Stepped-Wedge effectiveness study. children’s &women Health Center of British Columbia Prof Jerome Kabakyenga Ongoing UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLOMBIA
CAPSEM Capacity building in Sustainability and environment Management European Union Prof Kazooba Charles Ongoing MUST
Helping Babies Breath (HBB) An Audio-Visual prompting and voice Responsive Mobile Application for New-born Resuscitation Training Grand Challenge Canada Dr Data Santorino Ongoing MUST
SOCIAL NETWORK Social Network, HiV Stigma and HIV Care Cascade in rural Uganda. NIH- National Institute of Mental Health Mr Bernard Kakuhikire Ongoing MGH
NCD Modelling Study To develop a mathematical model that estimates the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (stroke, ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes among people living with HIV in Uganda. PEPFAR , CDC, USAID, and CRDF Global program , NIH-FIC Dr Samson Okello Ended  HARVARD TH CHAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
NIRS Tissue oxygen saturatin in malnutrition andPneumonia Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Dr Elias Kumbakumba Ended UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLOMBIA
DURABLE SOLUTIONS Finding durable solutions for Old Refugee Case-loads in Nakivale Settlement- Mbarara District EUROPEAN UNION Mr. Tom Ogwang Ended MUST
HIV/Traditional Healers Expanding HIV Testing among Ugandan adults who utilize traditional healers NIH Dr Juliet Mwanaga Ongoing UNIVERSITY OF CORNELL
K43 PADRE Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons exposure and dietary risk of Esophageal NIH Dr Samson Okello Ongoing MUST
Geriatric study HIV Infection, Geriatric Health and Quality of Life in Rural Uganda Harvard T. H Chan Dr Samson Okello ended HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Mama Toto Gender equality, inluencers, vulnerability and scale up of mama toto approach following intervention in south Western Uganda IDRC Prof Jerome Kabakyenga Ongoing
MNS Salary Support Salary support for Vallence Niyonzima through the Nursing Program at MUST MGH Dr Gertrude Kiwanuka Ongoing MGH
DIPT Drinkers’ Intervention to Prevent Tuberculosis (DIPT Study) NIH(NIAAA) Dr winnie Muyiidike Ongoing  UNIVERSITY OF CARLIFORNIA SAN FRANSCISCO
MAT Spider E- leaning and mulitimedia technology for mathematics and basic health education in Nakivale Refugee Camp, Uganda Stockholm University Dr Agella Musiimenta Ongoing SPIDER
Sustainable MRI system to diagnose hydrocephalus in Uganda The major objective of the study is to develop a sustainable low cost MRI for brain imaging. This technology will help in diagnosis of hydrocephalus and other neurological disorders. PENN STATE UNIVERSITY Dr Jones Obongoloch Ongoing Netherlands Organization for Science and Research (NOW-WOTRO).
Sustainable MRI system to diagnose hydrocephalus in Uganda The major objective of the study is to develop a sustainable low cost MRI for brain imaging. This technology will help in diagnosis of hydrocephalus and other neurological disorders. PENN STATE UNIVERSITY Dr Jones Obongoloch Ongoing NIH
Chronic Respiratory The purpose of the study is to follow up children who had pneumonia and previously participated in our study to see how they are doing today. Massachusetts General Hopspital(MGH) Dr Elias Kumbakumba ended MGH
Placenta Inflamation Placental inflammation: a mechanism for poor outcomes in HIV-exposed but uninfected infants Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH) Dr Joseph Ngozi Ongoing HARVARD UNIVERSITY
REVAMP Resistance testing versus adherence support for management of patients with virologic failure on first-line antiretroviral therapy in sub-saharan africa, NIH Dr Bosco Bwana, Mark Siedner Ongoing MGH
I-Drain Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Initiative Award Bacca Foundation Dr Martin Situma Ongoing MGH
Vein Locator An assistive medical device for peripheral intravenous (PIV) cannulation among pediatric Massachusetts General Hopspital(MGH) Prof Jerome Kabakyenga Ongoing MGH
Mobicare Mobile based application for hospital appointment scheduling-MobiCare Massachusetts General Hopspital(MGH) Nuriat Nambogo Ongoing MGH
CAD Epidemiology of Coronary Artery Disease among People with HIV in Rural sub-Saharan Africa NIH Samson Okello Ongoing MGH
LAK Let all know ,MNCH opportunities Uganda Wellcome Trust Fund Ms. Teddy Komuhangi Ongoing MUST
Pipoc Paediatric Infections Point-Of-Care: Point-of-care approach for Rapid and Easy Meningitis Diagnosis Swedish Research Council Dr. Kumbakumba Elias Ongoing Karolinska Institutet
Cypotoccocooisis Genomic research Capacity Building for Cryptococcaosis Translational Studies NIH Dr Joel Bazira Ongoing University of Minnesota
M- Health “Patient-centered mobile technology interventions to improve maternal health in Uganda (M-Health)” FIC Dr Esther Atukunda Ongoing MUST
MUREEP Mbarara University Research Ethics Education program FIC Prof Getrude Kiwanuka Ongoing MUST
CPEF Enhancing Biodiversity Conservation at Bwindi: A Batwa Cultural Co-Management Approach”-The Bwindi Batwa Conservation project grant Conservation International(CI) Dr Medard Twinamatsiko Ongoing MUST
Land Use Analysis of past and projected future land use change and its impact on sediment fluxes in the Rwizi catchment VLIR-OUS  (Belgium); Dr. Ronald Twongyirwe Ongoing KU Leuven and Gulu University
Justice and Reconcilaiton An assessment of Traditional Justice and reconciliation in Uganda: Experience and lessons from West Nile, Acholi and Teso VLIR-OUS  (Belgium); Tom Ogwang Ongoing KU Leuven
SGVB Sexual and Gender-based Violence (SGBV) against the Protracted Refugees in Nakivale Refugee Settlement, Southwestern Uganda: Addressing Gaps in Knowledge and Responses VLIR-OUS  (Belgium); Dr Cleophas Karooma Ongoing Free University of Brussels
Prisms Protecting Remote Infants by SMS (PRISMS): A novel phone application that empowers frontline health workers to effectively manage sick newborn babies Grand Challenge Canada(GCC) Dr Francis Bajunirwe Ongoing MUST
I-Dress Using i-Dress material impregnated with honey and olive oil to reduce Cesarean surgical site infection Grand Challenge Canada(GCC) Dr Joseph Ngonzi Ongoing MUST
Lesu Getting Malaria off the Back of Women and Children Conservation, Food, and Health Foundation Dr Edgar Mulogo Ongoing University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
GEMS Venous versus Finger-prick Study Standard Diagnostics Inc of South Korea Dr Edgar Mulogo Ongoing University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dengue Dengue as a cause of non-malarial febrile illness in Southwestern Uganda Study Takeda Dr Edgar Mulogo Ongoing University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Capacity Building equip the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and affiliated community health facilities to better understand and meet the burden of disease. Wyss Charitable Endowment Prof Gertrude Kiwanuka Ongoing MGH
Camtech First Miles Innovation component of the First Mile Program Wyss Charitable Endowment Dr Data Santorino Ongoing MGH
Nursing First Miles Nursing component of the First Mile Program Wyss Charitable Endowment Prof Gertrude Kiwanuka Ongoing MGH
Ped Oncology to address the unmet need for pediatric oncology care facilities and training programs at MUST. Massachusetts General Hopspital(MGH) Dr Siyadoar Akunda ending MGH
MAES(Akavurgye) Mbarara Akavurugye Eye Study (MAES Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust Fund Dr Simon Arunga ending London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
MACT Mbarara Akavurugye Clinical Trial Wellcome Trust Fund Dr Simon Arunga Ongoing London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Family Planning(MRC) Family Planning: Fact or Fiction?” Medical Research Council Dr Vincent Mubangizi Ongoing University of Southampton
Hopnet K23 Microenterprise to Improve Child Development in Households Exposed to HIV National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH Mr Bernard Kakuhikire Ongoing University of Pennsylvania
ABEM African Biomedical Engineering Mobility  Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) Dr Daniel Atwine Ongoing Kenyatta University
Otolaryngology Schalorship provide mentorship and training to a small number of residents each year in ENT BWH Global Healthy  Program Dr Amina Seguya Ongoing MGH
Predication Score Study HIV Drug Resistance Prediction Score Study Center for AIDS Research Dr Bosco Bwana Ongoing HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Stroke Study HIV and Stroke Outcomes Center for AIDS Research Dr. Abdallah Amir Ongoing HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Women Health Project(WHP) Ppiud clinical skills training for tutors of public
training institutions
Population Services International(PSI) Dr Musa Kayondo ending MUST
MAT Health Using a mobile phone-based multimedia technology to support maternal health in rural southwestern Uganda.” (MatHealth German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Dr Agella Musiimenta Ongoing MUST
TB Speed the speed at which tuberculosis infections are diagnosed and treated in children throughout sub-Saharan Africa. UNITAID Dr Ryan Carroll Ongoing Université de Bordeaux,
MGH Visitors Cordination Contribute towards the share for infrastructure, Massachusetts General Hopspital(MGH) Ongoing MGH
AFROTDR Assessment of village health teams to improve public health surveillance in rural southwestern Uganda. World Health Organisation Doreen Nabukalu ending MUST
Getting to Zero Getting to Zero: Safer conception programming to eliminate sexual and perinatal HIV transmission among HIV-serodifferent couples in Uganda Grand Challenge Canada(GCC) Dr Bosco Bwana Ongoing Simon Fraser University
REFUGEE INTERGRATION Making Refugee Intergration Sustainable: In search of Durable Relations in Host Populations in Uganda VLIR-OUS  (Belgium); Dr Frank Ahimbisibwe Ongoing Universiteit Antwerpen
AMOA Accessible measures of access: Novel tools to measure immunization coverage Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Dr Edgar Mulogo Ongoing University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Serial Killers to Mosquitoes Serial killers to mosquitos: The spatial targeting of larval habitats in rural Uganda using geographic profiling National Institute of Allergy and Infection Diseases Dr Edgar Mulogo Ongoing University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Support Fund Siedner Uganda Project Support Fund Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Dr. Mark Siedner Ongoing Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)