Department School of Biosciences

Dr. Barbara Nerima, PhD

Short Biography Barbara Nerima holds BSc in Biochemistry (Major)/Chemistry (Minor) and MSc Molecular Biology, from Makerere University. In addition, she holds a PhD Cell Biology from the University of Bern, Switzerland. Barbara Nerima is a lecturer at the Department of…

Prof. Charles Masembe, PhD

Short Biography Charles Masembe is a veterinarian and Professor (Molecular Genetics and Evolution) at Makerere University, with teaching and research experience in molecular epidemiology, population genetics, diagnostics, evolution, population genetics and evolution. Charles’ team is actively involved in developing local…

Dr. Godwin Anywar Upoki, PhD

Short Biography Anywar Godwin holds a PhD as a CARTA/DAAD fellow from Makerere University which he partly pursued at the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology, and the Institute for Virology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Leipzig, Germany and.…

Dr. Katuura Esther, PhD

  Short Biography Dr. Katuura Esther is a senior researcher and contributes to knowledge growth in tropical medicinal and nutritional plants. She also supports policy development in traditional medicine, biodiversity utilization, and conservation both at national and international levels. Her…

Dr. Alice Nabatanzi, PhD

Short Biography Dr. Alice Nabatanzi founded NAPIANA (Natural Products Industry Advancement Network Africa). She also founded AMAF (Alice Mabira Foundation) to empower local communities to start home-based cottages for improved livelihoods. In February 2023, Alice won the BEST INNOVATOR AWARD…

Dr. Patience Tugume, PhD

Short Biography I am a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology and a 2023 Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) Early Career researcher. I hold a PhD in Botany, MSc. Botany…

Dr Julius Mulindwa, PhD

Short Biography Dr Julius Mulindwa is a senior lecturer and researcher in the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology and genetics. Humans especially in the tropics are predisposed to a number of pathogens (bacteria, parasites, helminths), which result in immunopathology and…

Dr Godfrey Kawooya Kubiriza, PhD

Research Interest Research interests: Ornithological Research in general,  Birds and public health, Wildlife surveys and assessments,  Wildlife utilisation, Environmental Impact Assessments and development Vs wildlife conservation Brief Background Dr. Kubiriza holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Fisheries and Aquaculture from…