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Makerere University School of Public Health —MakSPH invites you to attend the 15th Session of the Early Career Researchers’ Capacity Building Series, Friday 21st June 2024, from 1:00PM to 2:00PM.
Topic: Understanding antimicrobial resistance among farming communities in Wakiso District, Central Uganda
»Presenter:
⦿ Dr. James Muleme:
Dr.James Muleme is a Research Associate in the Department of Disease Control and Environmental health at Makerere University School of public Health.He specializes in One Health, focusing on human, animal, and environmental health research. His doctoral research at Makerere University explored antibiotic resistance in Escherichia coli at the human-animal-environment interface. With extensive experience in zoonotic disease management, James has led projects in Uganda, Zambia, and South Sudan, collaborating with international colleagues and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. He excels in community-based diagnostic and implementation strategies, grant proposal development, and training. His roles include Research Associate at Makerere University and FWA Technical Hub Lead for the USAID STOP Spillover project.
⦿ Dr. Sonja S. Hartnack:
Prof. Dr. Sonja S. Hartnack, a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Public Health (ECVPH) and MSc in Biostatistics, is a senior researcher at the University of Zurich’s Vetsuisse Faculty. Specializing in veterinary epidemiology and One Health, she has an extensive background in higher education and research, including positions as a senior research assistant and postdoctoral researcher. Fluent in German, English, and French, Dr. Hartnack is also an editorial board member for several scientific journals and actively contributes to various scientific societies. She is dedicated to advancing global health through interdisciplinary collaboration and ethical considerations.
Prof. Dr. Sonja S. Hartnack, a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Public Health (ECVPH) and MSc in Biostatistics, is a senior researcher at the University of Zurich’s Vetsuisse Faculty. Specializing in veterinary epidemiology and One Health, she has an extensive background in higher education and research, including positions as a senior research assistant and postdoctoral researcher. Fluent in German, English, and French, Dr. Hartnack is also an editorial board member for several scientific journals and actively contributes to various scientific societies. She is dedicated to advancing global health through interdisciplinary collaboration and ethical considerations.
»Chair of the session:
⦿ Dr. Frederick Oporia:
Dr. Frederick Oporia is an Injury Epidemiologist, working as the Head of the Trauma, Injuries, and Disability (TRIAD) unit at Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH), Kampala Uganda. His research interests are in unintentional injuries, specifically drowning prevention. He has also done work on road safety and occupational injuries.
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