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Stay informed with the most recent developments, research highlights, and achievements from the Centre of Design, Innovation and Translational Excellence (CITE).

Poster Presentationn “Translation of the LeVe CPAP System to Uganda for Local Production, Maintenance, and Clinical Use” at the 3rd International Congress in Innovations for Global Surgery

The 3rd International Congress in Innovations for Global Surgery was held from May 5–7, 2024, in Cape Town, South Africa. The conference, themed “Value-based Innovation in Global Surgery,” aimed to

Remodeling Kasangati Medical Devices Manufacturing Center.

The MakBME unit, through CITE, has secured space in Kasangati, at the School of Public Health annex along Gayaza Road, to establish a medical device manufacturing center under the Center

Benchmarking Visit to South Africa

From May 7 to May 10, 2024, the MakBRC delegation visited Pretoria, South Africa, to explore collaborations, gain insights into certification processes, and procure materials for their laparoscopic device project.

Call for Applications: Master’s Scholarship Opportunities – Deadline: 29th July 2022

The Biomedical Engineering Unit, Department of Physiology at Makerere University (Uganda) in conjunction with Case Western Reserve University (USA) received a grant from the U.S. NIH – Fogarty International Center

Report On The Introductory Training On Clinical Trial Design For Investigational Medical Devices.

This training was held on Monday 14th March, 2022 at Golden Tulip, Canaan Hotel Kampala. The training was organised by the Centre for Innovation, design and Translational excellence under the

(CITE), in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh is inviting you to an introductory training on Clinical Trial Design for Investigational Medical Devices and medical writing for the regulation of such devices. This training will take place on 14th March 2022 and will have both physical and online attendance. Below are the meeting details for online training/attendance:

Introductory training on Clinical Trial Design for investigational medical devices and medical writing for the regulation of such devices

Makerere University Biomedical Engineering Unit (MakBME) through the Center for Innovation, Design and Translational Excellence (CITE), in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh is inviting you to an introductory training