Mark Wamai, Author at Makerere University News

Assoc. Prof. Charles Masembe, Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences, CoNAS, Makerere University. He conducts research on animal diseases using molecular epidemiology tools with special focus on African Swine Fever genetics.

Mak’s CoNAS and Partners Win 3 year Euros 1,500,000 Research Grant

Makerere University represented by the College of Natural Sciences (CoNAS), Department of Zoology, Entomology and Fisheries Sciences (Assoc. Prof. Charles Masembe) together with 6 other universities won a...

A montage of the College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology (CEDAT)'s female students who will be graduating with First Class Honours Degrees.

Engineering, Art & Tech4 years ago

CEDAT Celebrates her First Class Female Students

In this month, when the world celebrates women, The College of Engineering, Design, Art and Technology also celebrates her female students who will be graduating with...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (L) with Huawei Uganda CEO, Mr. Jean Gao (R) after their meeting on 30th March 2021, CTF1, Makerere University.

VC's Diary4 years ago

Meeting Huawei CEO Mr. Jean Gao

I have held a good meeting with Mr. Jean Gao, CEO of Huawei in Uganda on opportunities for further collaboration between Makerere University and Huawei. This...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe (L) receives the book Unterwegs mit und für Deutsch: 50 Jahre DaF und Germanistik in Ostafrika from Dr. William Wagaba (C) and Rev. Prof. Manuel Muranga John Kamugisha (R) on 29th March 2021, CTF1, Makerere University.

VC's Diary4 years ago

Receiving Book on 50 Years of Teaching German at Mak

I thank Dr. William Wagaba and Rev. Professor Manuel Muranga John Kamugisha for the donation of the book – Unterwegs mit und für Deutsch: 50 Jahre...

Ms. Faith Atai, the Best Overall Student of Makerere University School of Public Health’s Bachelor of Environmental Health Sciences (BEHS) Programme.

Health4 years ago

In Kony’s Shadows: Faith Atai Emerges School of Public Health’s Best Student

By Davidson Ndyabahika & Brenda Namata Despite her troubling background, Ms. Faith Atai, 33, has emerged as the overall best student for Makerere University School of...

Phylogenetic tree of the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) gene (nsp12) and associated geographic origin and host species. Source: Wells et al., 2021. The evolutionary history of ACE2 usage within the coronavirus subgenus Sarbecovirus

Research4 years ago

The evolutionary history of ACE2 usage within the coronavirus subgenus Sarbecovirus

Abstract Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 1 (SARS-CoV-1) and SARS-CoV-2 are not phylogenetically closely related; however, both use the angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor in humans...

A photo montage of the outgoing and incoming Chairs of the MakSPH Grants and Research Capacity Building Committee; Prof. David Serwadda (L) and Dr. David Musoke (R) respectively.

Research4 years ago

MakSPH Grants and Research Capacity Building Committee Gets New Leadership

By Davidson Ndyabahika Makerere University School of Public Health’s (MakSPH) Dr. David Musoke has started his term as the new Chair of the Grants and Research...

Cycle three seed grant awardees from the School of Public Health. Upper row, L-R: Dr. Arthur Bagonza, Mr. Solomon Wafula, and Ms. Catherine Ninsiima. On the Lower row, L-R: Mr. Rawlance Ndejjo, Mr. Bonny Enock Balugaba and Mr. Frederick Oporia

Health4 years ago

Six MakSPH Early Career Scholars Receive Seed Research Funds

Six early-career scholars at the Makerere University School of Public Health have been awarded funding to support their research. Cycle three (3) of the MakSPH Small...

URBRA’s Mrs. Ritah Nansasi Wasswa (2nd L) assisted by Ag. University Secretary-Mr. Yusuf Kiranda (L) hands over a plaque of recognition to Outgoing Trustee-Ms. Dorothy Nannozi Kabanda (2nd R) as Incoming Trustee-Ms. Franco Angida Mugyema (R) applauds during the MURBS Board Handover on 26th March 2021.

General4 years ago

MURBS Inaugurates New Board, Shares Accomplishments

The Makerere University Retirement Benefits Scheme (MURBS) Board of Trustees (BoT) on Friday 26th March, 2021 inaugurated two new members to replace those whose terms are...

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe receives his AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccination at the Makerere University Hospital on 26th March 2021.

Health4 years ago

Mak Staff Vaccination for COVID-19 Kicks Off

By Judith Grace Amoit, Brenda Namata & Davidson Ndyabahika Makerere University through the University Hospital has today March 26, 2021, rolled out vaccination of its staff....