Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Department of Immunology and Molecular Biology, in collaboration with the Makerere University Biomedical Research Centre (MakBRC), is pleased to invite applications for a Short Course in Molecular Diagnostics scheduled for 23rd–27th March 2026.
This hands-on course will introduce participants to core principles and practical skills in molecular diagnostics, including nucleic acid structure and function, laboratory design and workflow, PCR setup, gel electrophoresis and DNA band interpretation, contamination control and quality assurance, and clinical applications of PCR in disease diagnosis.
The training will take place at the Genomics, Molecular, and Immunology Laboratories and will accommodate 30 trainees. The course fee is UGX 500,000.
Target participants include:
- Graduate students with basic exposure to molecular biology (e.g., MICM, MSBT)
- Final year undergraduate students (e.g., BBLT, BMLS)
- Medical and veterinary clinicians
- Agricultural professionals interested in practical molecular biology
To apply, please send your signed application via email to nalwaddageraldine@gmail.com (copy Dr. Eric Kataginy at kataginyeric@gmail.com). Indicate your current qualification, physical address, and phone contact (WhatsApp preferred), and attach a copy of your National ID or passport data page, your current transcript or testimonial, and your degree certificate (if applicable).
The application deadline is 13th March 2026. Successful applicants will be notified by email. Admitted participants are required to pay the course fee within five days to confirm their slot.
For further inquiries, don't hesitate to get in touch with Ms. Geraldine Nalwadda at +256 701 361449.
We encourage you to apply and to share this opportunity with interested colleagues.
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