Our mission
To conduct high-quality research that adds knowledge and leads to improved control of infectious and non-communicable diseases in Uganda, Africa and globally, through translation of scientific findings into policy and practice, and rigorous research capacity building
Strategic objectives
The Unit’s mission is delivered through investment in four (4) overarching strategic objectives:
Delivering excellence in research:
Our research strategy is organised under three synergistic research themes supported by carefully chosen and optimised platforms.
Developing leaders and people:
We strengthen research infrastructure and leadership, and are increasingly integrating career pathways within LSHTM.
Providing a high-quality research and research training environment:
We ensure our research platforms, operational and governance infrastructure, which are critical to conduct excellent research and training, are of the highest standards.
Engaging with policy makers and the public:
We continue to conduct research that is relevant to Uganda and the region, with emphasis on translation of scientific findings into useful products for influence of appropriate policy and practice.Core values
- Integrity
- Embracing difference
- Working together
- Creating impact
Research stations
The Unit conducts its research via three key locations. The Entebbe research station hosted at the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) and the field stations in Kalungu district and Masaka City.