Makerere University

Johns Hopkins University

The Makerere University - Johns Hopkins University Research Collaboration was founded by clinical researchers interested in finding ways to prevent HIV infection in children and dedicated to improving the health of women, children, and families who are infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. The collaboration started by scientists and clinicians from the US and Uganda has flourished dramatically into a diverse community of talented clinical investigators, scientific researchers and participants.

Supported largely by grants from the US government (NIH) and private foundations, their vital work seeks to address illnesses and conditions that significantly impact the people of Uganda. The vision of MU-JHU Research Collaboration fosters intellectual exchange and transcends national boundaries as a united effort striving to improve our understanding of devastating diseases including HIV.

MU-JHU Research Collaboration is located along Mulago Hill Road at the upper end of the Mulago Hospital complex. The first MU-JHU Research House opened in 2000 to accommodate an outpatient medical clinic, a mini-laboratory, a data management center, and research administration. Another clinical research building was added in 2005 to support MU-JHU's diverse research and program efforts.

To date, over 4,000 families have participated in our research programs and benefited extensively from our services that include comprehensive HIV care, antiretroviral therapy, nutritional support, counseling and other social programs.

The academic exchange initially fostered by the small group of visionary researchers has now grown into a diverse organization of over 120 skilled and talented staff members.

Included as part of this community are trained clinicians such as physicians and nurses as well as research, laboratory, administrative, financial, regulatory and data room staff members. They all meaningfully contribute their knowledge and insight to help advance the goals and ideals of the Collaboration.

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