People

The people behind MRCU research, governance and collaboration

Meet the researchers, directors and affiliates who drive applied health research across Uganda and the region.

MRCU Board and team

Research leadership

Purposeful research, lasting impact

Guided by curiosity, ethics and compassion, the MRCU team seeks knowledge that solves real health problems and shapes healthier futures. Every member of the MRCU team contributes to the mission of generating actionable health research evidence across Uganda and the region.

Dr. Ronald Mulebeke

Dr. Ronald Mulebeke

Director, Mildmay Research Centre Uganda

Patience Kukundakwe

Patience Kukundakwe

Coordinator, MicroResearch and GHAP Study, Research Associate

Victor Nanono

Victor Nanono

PREGART Study Coordinator, Compliance Officer and Clinical Research Associate

Paul Wasirwa

Paul Wasirwa

Research Officer

Pius Kimuli

Pius Kimuli

Research Assistant

Racheal Dedibo

Racheal Dedibo

Research Ethics Committee Administrator

Dr. Joseph Mwaka

Dr. Joseph Mwaka

Research and Development Officer

Solomon Agaba Dickson

Solomon Agaba Dickson

Data Officer

Drake Musoki

Drake Musoki

Research Associate

Wandera Uthmaan Muluga

Wandera Uthmaan Muluga

Research Associate

Dr. Edith Nakku-Joloba

Dr. Edith Nakku-Joloba

Clinical epidemiologist, Senior Lecturer at Makerere University, CEO and Chairperson

Dr. Kayondo Jane Frances Kengeya

Dr. Kayondo Jane Frances Kengeya

Founder of Rounding Up the Edges International, Chairperson of the Scientific and Advisory Committee

Ms. Juliet Negesa Gizamba

Ms. Juliet Negesa Gizamba

Director of Finance, Exceller Options Limited, Financial Advisor

Mr. Michael Niyetegeka

Mr. Michael Niyetegeka

Executive Director, Refactory Limited, Investment Consultant

Dr. Vincent Oketcho

Dr. Vincent Oketcho

Mentor, Fellowship Program in Health Systems Management, Financial Planner

Susan Kiwanuka Nakubulwa

Susan Kiwanuka Nakubulwa

Research Associate

Dr. Annet Nanvubya

Dr. Annet Nanvubya

Clinical Trials Manager, UVRI-IAVI HIV Vaccine Program

John Leonard Kyalimpa

John Leonard Kyalimpa

Pharmacy Services Manager

Mr. Martin Okello

Mr. Martin Okello

PhD Fellow

Sebastian Linnemayr

Sebastian Linnemayr

Senior Economist, RAND Corporation

Dr. Eleanor Namusoke Magongo

Dr. Eleanor Namusoke Magongo

Paediatrician and Child Health Specialist

Dr. Bogart Laura M.

Dr. Bogart Laura M.

Social Psychologist

Dr. Rose Nabatanzi Magala

Dr. Rose Nabatanzi Magala

Immunologist and Post-Doctoral Scientist