Women are underrepresented in academic science careers, including health research. In sub-Saharan Africa, the proportion of women scientists is even smaller, with huge disparities between men and women in higher positions in science and education achievements. Family and gender-related responsibilities are among factors that hinder most women from undertaking higher education at MSc and PhD levels in Africa.
At the 2024 International AIDS Conference, surrounded by researchers, clinicians, policy-makers, and, most importantly, young advocates, Marion Sumari stood proudly beside her poster. Her work, titled “Acceptability of Point-of-Care Viral Load Monitoring Among Children and Young People Living with HIV in East Africa: A Qualitative Study,” was presented at the conference from 22nd to 26th July 2024 in Munich.
Researchers in Uganda have made significant strides in vaccine development using a novel adenovector backbone that was previously developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, using funds from the government of Uganda. The developed backbone is an open system that can be used in the development of other vaccines for infectious diseases. Notably, the platform is adaptable for both animal and human testing and is currently being utilized by a consortium of researchers led by the Uganda Virus Research Institute and the MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit.
We particularly encourage the participation of journalists, scientists from any discipline (life, physical and social sciences), and storytellers interested in science communication.
Please see the outline of the workshop below.
Dates: November 5, 2024
Aims of the workshop include:
· To develop participants' storytelling skills with a specific focus on writing narratives suitable for publication to wider audiences
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS: IPHASA—International Paediatric HIV/AIDS Symposium for Africa 2024
Theme Equity, Integration, and Innovation: For a sustainable HIV response to end AIDS in children by 2030
Date: 3rd – 5th December 2024
Where: Mestil Hotel, Kampala Uganda
Abstract submission deadline: 24 September 2024