scholarly journals The Animal Virus Research Institute, Pirbright

Nature ◽  
1965 ◽  
Vol 205 (4970) ◽  
pp. 453-454
Author(s):  
M. G. P. STOKER
Keyword(s):  
Animal Virus ◽  
Virus Research ◽  
Research Institute

The Research Institute (Animal Virus Diseases) Open Days

Nature ◽  
1957 ◽  
Vol 180 (4579) ◽  
pp. 210-211
Author(s):  
IAN A. GALLOWAY
Keyword(s):  
Virus Diseases ◽  
Animal Virus ◽  
Research Institute

scholarly journals Bioinformatics Applications in Advancing Animal Virus Research

2019 ◽  
pp. 447-471 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ablesh Gautam ◽  
Ashish Tiwari ◽  
Yashpal Singh Malik
Keyword(s):  
Animal Virus ◽  
Virus Research

scholarly journals Career development for infection and immunity research in Uganda: a decade of experience from the Makerere University – Uganda Virus Research Institute research and training programme

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Damalie Nakanjako ◽  
Flavia Zalwango ◽  
Pamela Wairagala ◽  
Fiona Luboga ◽  
Irene Andia Biraro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Critical Mass ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Biological Research ◽  
Makerere University ◽  
Virus Research ◽  
And Training ◽  
Uganda Virus Research Institute ◽  
Research Institute

Background: The Makerere University/Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) Centre of Excellence for Infection & Immunity Research and Training (MUII) is a collaborative programme supporting excellence in Infection and Immunity (I&I) research in Uganda. Set up in 2008, MUII aims to produce internationally competitive Ugandan and East African I&I research leaders, and develop human and infrastructural resources to support research and training excellence. We undertook an internal evaluation of MUII’s achievements, challenges and lessons learned between 08-2008 and 12-2019, to inform programmes seeking to build Africa’s health research expertise. Methods: Quantitative data were abstracted from programme annual reports. Qualitative data were obtained in 03-04/2019: a cross-sectional evaluation was undertaken among a purposefully selected representative sample of 27 trainees and two programme staff. Qualitative data was analysed according to pre-determined themes of achievements, challenges, lessons learned and recommendations for improvement. Results: By 12-2019, MUII had supported 68 fellowships at master’s-level and above (50% female: 23 Masters, 27 PhD, 15 post-doctoral, three group-leaders) and over 1,000 internships. Fellows reported career advancement, mentorship by experts, and improved research skills and outputs. Fellows have published over 300 papers, secured grants worth over £20m, established over 40 international collaborations, and taken on research and academic leadership positions in the country. Key lessons were: i) Efficient administration provides a conducive environment for high quality research; ii) Institutions need supportive policies for procurement, including provisions for purchases of specific biological research reagents from international manufacturers; iii) Strong international and multi-disciplinary collaboration provides a critical mass of expertise to mentor researchers in development; and iv) Mentorship catalyses young scientists to progress from graduate trainees to productive academic researchers, relevant to society’s most pressing health challenges. Conclusions: Sustainable academic productivity can be achieved through efficient operational support, global collaboration and mentorship to provide solutions to Africa’s health challenges.

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