The School of Biomedical Sciences, Makerere University College of Health Sciences, is pleased to announce the scheduled Public Ph.D. Defense for Mr. Gad Rutayisire. The event forms part of the College’s continued commitment to advancing impactful research and training in health sciences.
Ph.D. Candidate
Gad Rutayisire
Thesis Title
Virological and Socio-behavioural Factors Associated with Mother-to-Child Transmission of Drug-Resistant HIV-1 Strains in PMTCT Clinics in Rwanda
This research investigates key virological and behavioural determinants influencing the transmission of drug-resistant HIV-1 strains from mothers to infants, contributing to improved prevention strategies and policy development across PMTCT programs.
Defense Details
| Date | Time | Venue |
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| Tuesday, 16th December 2025 | 10:00 AM (EAT) | Deans Conference Room & Online |
Supervisors
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Dr. Bernard S. Bagaya
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Dr. Semwaga Emmanuel
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Assoc. Prof. Noah Kiwanuka
External Examiner / Opponent
Dr. Marc Sam Apollo
Senior Lecturer & Dean, School of Public Health, Gulu University
Internal Examiners
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Dr. Willy Ssengooba
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Dr. Rose NabatanzI Magala
Examination Panel
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Dr. Marc Sam Apollo
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Dr. Willy Ssengooba
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Dr. Rose NabatanzI Magala
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Dr. Samuel Kyobe
Defense Chairperson
Dean, School of Biomedical Sciences
Join the Live Session
Zoom Link: http://tiny.cc/46vv001
Meeting ID: 846 4565 6450
Passcode: 063089
Participants may also scan the QR code on the event poster to join directly.