Training and mentorship to improve brain health in Uganda.
Official title: Research training and mentorship to strengthen brain health across the lifespan in Uganda.
Funded at Makerere University College of Health Sciences · NIH-10872323 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping improve brain health in Uganda by training and supporting teachers and researchers so they can tackle local brain health issues and make a difference in health policies, offering them chances to learn more through fellowships and courses.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Makerere University College of Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kampala, Uganda) |
| Project start | September 15, 2020 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $223,100 |
| NIH project number | 5D43NS118560-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10872323 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals in Uganda who are involved in or affected by neurological and mental health disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside of Uganda or those not affected by neurological or mental health issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing brain health across the lifespan in Uganda by providing targeted training and mentorship to junior and mid-level faculty in neurological and mental health research. The program aims to develop independent research leaders who can address local neurological challenges and influence health policy. It includes various educational opportunities such as PhD and master's fellowships, short courses in bioethics, and research methodologies. The initiative builds on a successful partnership between Makerere University and Case Western Reserve University.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved brain health outcomes and better management of neurological disorders in Uganda.
How similar studies have gone: Similar training and mentorship programs in low- and middle-income countries have shown success in building research capacity and improving health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
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Makerere University College of Health Sciences
Kampala, Uganda Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kaddumukasa, Mark — Makerere University College of Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Kaddumukasa, Mark
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.