Short Biography

Mr. Moses Okol is an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Biochemistry and Systems Biology. His research spans environmental and molecular epidemiology, environmental toxicology, wastewater microbiology, and bioremediation. He investigates the health and ecological impacts of pollutants such as air particulates, inhalable microorganisms, heavy metals, pesticides, persistent organic pollutants, microplastics, and contaminants in wastewater. Currently pursuing a PhD in Biochemistry and Systems Biology, his doctoral work examines exposure risks, disease burden, and health costs linked to air pollution among commercial motorcyclists in Kampala City. He also contributes to national standards committees on quality management and occupational health.

Education Background

2008-2010 Makerere University Kampala –Masters of Public Health.

1999-2002 Makerere University Kampala –Bachelor of Science Degree (Biochemistry and chemistry). Result-2.1 (CGPA-4.39).

1994-1996- National Teachers’ College Kaliro-Diploma in Secondary Education (Physics and Chemistry). Result-2.2.

Publications

Dr. Busuulwa Monday, Mr. David Mukanga, Dr. Olive Namusisi, Dr. Musenero Monica, Dr. Nanyunja Miriam, Dr. Okot Charles, Dr. Wamala Joseph, Mr. Adrawa Michael, Mr. Opollo Mark, Mr. Okol Moses, Mr. Lubega Mohamed and Ms. Akech Stella (2009) Pandemic Influenza A H1N1 Outbreak in Bushenyi District, Western Uganda, 2009. Training Programs in Epidemiology and Public Health Interventions Network (TEPHINET). Samuel Etajak, Moses Okol and Monica Musenero (2012) Factors Associated with the Persistence of Tungiasis In Kakira Town- Council, Jinja District, Uganda. Participatory Epidemiology Network for Animal and Public Health (PENAPH) workshop in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Projects /Grants
Grant: Makerere University Kampala, Research and Innovation Fund- Cluster 1 Research Title: Association Between Transport-Related Pollution (Trap) And Lung Function Among Commuter Taxi Drivers and Boda-Boda motorcyclists in Kampala City. This study aims to characterize and compare pollution exposure in transport microenvironment (commuter taxis and motorcycle cycle taxis-boda-boda motorcyclists) to the ambient pollutant exposure. It will also determine how the pollutant exposure characteristic is associated with Lung function among the exposed. Grant Amount: 13025 USD

Mentorship / Supervision

Supervised various research and industrial attachment projects for Bachelors Students

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