Grand Round – Alcohol and the youth: Unpacking a Modern Menace
Topic: Alcohol and the youth: unpacking a Modern Menace This Grand Rounds session will focus on the Alcohol and the youth: unpacking a Modern Menace. This will be led by Dr. Scholar Ashaba, she is a Psychiatrist and Senior lecturer at Mbarara University of Science and Technology Department of Psychiatry Overview Alcohol use among young […]
Grand Round – Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in Children
Topic: Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in Children. This Grand Rounds session will focus on the Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) in Children. This will be led by Dr. Dorah Nampijja, she is a Paediatric Cardiologist and Senior lecturer at Mbarara University of Science and Technology Department of Paediatric & Child Health. Overview: Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) […]
Grand Round – Naturapolyceutics: A Holistic Approach for Utilizing Local Raw Materials for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Naturapolyceutics: A Holistic Approach for Utilizing Local Raw Materials for Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Naturapolyceutics is a word derived from natural polymers and pharmaceutics. It is defined as the art, science, and the technology of utilizing natural polymers for the design and development of drug delivery systems. Due to their eco-friendliness, low toxicity, renewability, flexibility to modification, […]
Grand Round – Thromboembolic disorders in pregnancy
Team leader is: This Grand Round session will focus on Thromboembolic Disorders in pregnancy. It will be led by Dr. Hillary Aheisibwe. He is an Associate Consultant OBGYN/Fertility Specialist at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital- Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Overview Thromboembolic disorders are among the leading causes of maternal morbidity and mortality, with pregnancy increasing […]
Grand Round – HIV-related Toxoplasmosis infection. A rare case of simultaneous cardiac and cerebral involvement
Team leader is: Dr. Raymond Atwine This Grand Round session will focus on HIV-related Toxoplasmosis infection. A rare case of simultaneous cardiac and cerebral involvement. It will be led by Dr. Raymond Atwine Raymond Atwine is a senior Lecturer of Mbarara University of science and Technology (Department of Pathology) Overview Opportunistic infections remain a major […]
Uganda Color Run for Pediatric Cancer 2025
PhD Defense – Consumption, phytochemical evaluation and hypoglycemic effect of the frequently eaten vegetables in Ankole and Teso sub-regions of Uganda.
Candidate’s Name: Ms. Caroline Asekenye (2019/PhD/003/PS) Title of thesis: “Consumption, phytochemical evaluation and hypoglycemic effect of the frequently eaten vegetables in Ankole and Teso sub-regions of Uganda.” Date: 29th August 2025 Time: 9:00 pm – 12:00 pm Venue: FoM Board Room The public is invited to join the defense using this Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/96752399768?pwd=J8BMxne5TZji5AY5Qi69bFEyZgi9wQ.1 Meeting […]
Grand Round – AI in Healthcare
Team Leader: Prof. Leo Anthony Celi Overview: This Grand Round session will explore the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, with particular emphasis on epistemic humility; the recognition of the limitations of knowledge, particularly when developing and deploying clinical AI systems. As AI and data science become increasingly central to modern medicine, it is […]
Grand Round – Acromegaly
In this grand round, we present a case that illustrates the classic features of acromegaly, with a particular focus on its association with diabetes mellitus. The discussion will explore the patient’s presentation, the diagnostic journey, and key aspects of management. The session will be led by Dr. Anthony Muyingo, an endocrinologist and senior lecturer in […]
Grand Round: Glaucoma “The Silent Thief of the Sight”
Team leader is: Dr. Sam M Ruvuma Overview This Grand Rounds session will focus on GLAUCOMA. “THE SILENT THIEF OF THE SIGHT.” This will be led by Dr. Sam M Ruvuma a Lecturer in the Department of Ophthalmology, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Vitreoretinal surgeon at Mbarara University of Science and Technology Department. Glaucoma is a serious eye […]
