Centre in Uganda

Located within the Mbarara University Hospital Complex, which brings together the Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) and the Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital (MRRH), the center conducts clinical, epidemiological, and biological research on the region’s major health issues.

Supported by a multidisciplinary team and a research laboratory, Epicentre collaborates closely with health authorities, academic institutions, and research partners both nationally and more broadly across East Africa. Since its inception, its work has helped advance medical practices and public health policies.

The Center has an experienced team of about 100 doctors, nurses, statisticians, biologists, laboratory technicians, data managers, logisticians, and administrators who ensure the quality of the studies and research conducted.  

Taking advantage of its position at the heart of the Mbarara campus the Centre is also actively engaged in teaching at the MUST Faculty of Medicine.The Centre staff contributes to teaching in research methods, supervision and mentorship in research to the Faculty of medicine's students. In addition, Epicentre laboratory staff contributes to course modules within Bachelor's and Master's programs in microbiology, molecular biology, and related sciences. Laboratory Science students have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the Center’s laboratory. 

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