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As the Uganda chapter of Pharmacometrics Africa, we host monthly webinars showcasing a state-of-the-art application of pharmacometrics with local relevance. Tomorrow, 4th March at 4pm East Africa time, we host Jim Bosley, exploring use of PBPK vs QSP. Register here events.zoom.us/ev/AqRc0LrEB...

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A bit of a Clinical Pharmacology reunion in Liverpool last night thanks to Anna Stewart, and it was great to see a young, vibrant, growing department. We also enjoyed this moment #NextGenProfs #ThisIsWhatAProfLooksLike with @laurenwalker.bsky.social and Richard Fitzgerald. #AtTheEquatorUG

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Celebrating #MILK peer mother Jackie Kyeyune who enriched a panel discussion on adolescent pregnancy and HIV by drawing powerfully from her own experience. Jackie is one of these people who selflessly and tirelessly gives of herself to others, and her work is vital to our team. #AtTheEquatorUG

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I loved the interactive element during the panel discussion at the African Women and HIV workshop. The key themes stayed central as the slides continued to populate. MILK peer mother Jackie Kyeyune brought a powerful and beautiful personal element to the panel. #AtTheEquatorUG

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So excited to see our #MILK peer mother @JacquelineKyey1 meeting mentor mother Angelina Namiba at the HIV and women workshop @Academic_MedEdu. There are going to be some fantastic, empowering conversations! Thank you Fiona Cresswell for making the introductions #AtTheEquatorUG

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It's nearly time for the 2nd African conference on HIV and women, and it is great to see workshop chair Fiona Cresswell arriving together with #MILK postdoctoral modeller, Francis Williams Ojara. Our peer mother, Jackie Kyeyune arrived earlier. #AtTheEquatorUG virology.eventsair.com/african-work...

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In most therapeutic areas there are huge gaps in the evidence needed for informed decisions about breastfeeding mothers & their infants. In the context of Ebola, this is particularly risky. I enjoyed giving this interview with Radio Islam International. soundcloud.com/radioislam/t...

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Great to attend the Research Meeting in my new department (in the UK) last week, having moved over from Pharmacology to Women's Health in order to really focus on perinatal pharmacology. I remain an Associate member of Pharmacology. This next phase of work will be exciting! #AtTheEquatorUG

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I am usually optimistic and find some 'bright side' to focus on, but the current situation just seems to get worse and worse. This anonymous piece says it all. It is hard to believe that times like this have come, but we have a responsibility to challenge injustice! www.bmj.com/content/388/...

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What is Sudan virus disease & how does it differ from other forms of Ebola? In Gavi, Daniela Manno discusses why, despite similarities to #Ebola, we need specific #SudanVirus #vaccine as Uganda launches trial following outbreak. #PublicHealth www.gavi.org/vaccineswork...

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Research nurse, Prisca Abitimo shares how women in science are pioneering progress and inspiring change. She notes that their groundbreaking research, innovative solutions, & determination are breaking down barriers & shaping a brighter future for all. #IDWGS2025 #WomenInScience

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It is always wonderful to celebrate many colleagues on #IDWGS2025! I've worked with Ritah for more than a decade and watched her progress from a registered nurse through her degree, masters and now see findings coming out from her PhD. A role model for many! #AtTheEquatorUG

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Madness is an understatement Intentional cruelty is more appropriate ‘Madness’: Trump freeze on global HIV prevention efforts sparks disbelief, anger | Science | AAAS www.science.org/content/arti...

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We published in @LancetGH about 12 hours before Uganda declared an outbreak of Sudan virus. This piece in The Conversation Africa outlines why now is the time to collect essential data. Breastfeeding mothers are not a 'special' population! #AtTheEquatorUG theconversation.com/breastfeedin...

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We are facing a new threat to #globalhealth. 🧪 #MedSky #EpiSky #IDSky #HepSky #CDC #USAID #PEPFAR #science @who.int @worldhepalliance.bsky.social

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Don't panic? We must panic - look at these numbers. Human lives. Increments every 3.3 minutes. #MedSky #PEPFAR #USAID pepfarimpact.vercel.app

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1. Fascinating analysis of the #Ebola Sudan virus that killed a nurse in Uganda last week shows no link to the country's last outbreak in 2022. But the virus is similar to one that caused a 2012 outbreak at Luwero, perhaps suggesting where this spillover started. virological.org/t/near-real-...

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This really is a 'perfect storm': much disruption and uncertainty at exactly the time when we need the teams on the ground to be well supported & confident. There are excellent people at work, with a great track record in containing these outbreaks. But the current situation is unprecedented...

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Some NIH study sections for tomorrow have just been canceled. Who knows which of these grants would have led to the next life-saving invention. Who knows which scientists will throw in the towel bc of funding delays. Who can even begin to measure the impact of these reckless cancellations.😕🩺🧪🛟

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Fantastic to get the vaccine trial up and running so quickly. I hope this opportunity is also taken to explore use in breastfeeding women and their babies who are at risk. See paper: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #AtTheEquatorUG

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The team discusses the importance and relevance of this publication. The participatory approach involved community members throughout #AtTheEquatorUG vm.tiktok.com/ZMkqTBDpy/

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New paper celebration! @VirTUAL_UoL @EDCTP analysis of intracellular atazanavir/ritonavir with rifampicin. This mirrors what we saw in plasma, supporting that increasing 300/100 from once to twice daily safely overcomes the DDI #AtTheEquatorUG ascpt.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...

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It's never 'if', but 'when' with respect to Ebola in Uganda. Lots of great teams are ready to respond and did a great job in containing the 2022 Sudan outbreak - but it's still never news that you want to hear.

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Fantastic to see the impact of simple, evidence based interventions!

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New paper celebration! In the context of Ebola, lack of evidence makes risk-benefit decisions for breastfeeding mothers & their babies very difficult. Getting it wrong is risky! We summarise current knowledge and propose specific action. #AtTheEquatorUG www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Ugandan APT Sepsis team building event. Review of progress, celebration of milestones, setting of goals, developing communication strategy, reflecting on individual career progress. And of course, a rare chance to be together in one place! vm.tiktok.com/ZMkXD6HeT/

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This week the MILK & At The EQUATOR study team were in northern Uganda, preparing for the Women's Inclusive Services for Health (WISH) study exploring barriers to access of healthcare (particularly maternity and HIV care) for women with disabilities. Short video summary vm.tiktok.com/ZMkQVrMhH/

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Language really does matter. So, we explored community perceptions on the use of simple, clear, accurate and respectful language for communication around research in pregnancy and breastfeeding in six Ugandan languages using a participatory approach. www.frontiersin.org/journals/com...

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Congratulations to Janet Nabisere @Mattjay10 who graduated with MPH from @Makerere yesterday. Janet provides critical administrative support to the @apt_sepsis trial - on a study of this scale, her skills have been essential!

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Big congratulations to @livuni-ismib.bsky.social who have been awarded a Gold Athena Swan Award. 👏 This recognition highlights @livuni-ismib.bsky.social outstanding commitment to advancing gender equality and we couldn't be prouder. Read the full story here ➡️ brnw.ch/21wPUn1

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Congratulations to @jennymriches who today passed her PhD viva and also published her second paper in @GlobalHealthBMJ in the space of a month! Her thesis has identified key areas where intervention, often simple, may save lives! gh.bmj.com/content/10/1...

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We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a Gold #AthenaSwan Award from @advancehe.bsky.social! Thank you to the ISMIB Athena Swan Team who made this all possible! #GenderEquality | #TeamLivUni bit.ly/4jcgcew

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The MILK study team wishes you a #MerryChristmas full of joy and a New Year that brings even greater success #AtTheEquatorUG @catrionawaitt.bsky.social @seniorcymo.bsky.social @johnsonmagoola.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social @britpharmsoc.bsky.social @nihr.bsky.social @wellcometrust.bsky.social

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I wish Global North countries had the humility to learn from Rwanda’s quick and science-based response to the Marburg outbreak www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...

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New paper! Participatory methodology to explore language used in informed consent process in 6 Ugandan languages. Language should be clear and simple, and communities would like greater involvement in development and translation of these documents. #AtTheEquatorUG #LanguageMatters rdcu.be/d4mvJ

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#MILK stakeholder meeting yesterday. A chance to celebrate the milestones of 2024, look at some key goals for 2025, and ensure our community representatives and leaders from different sectors are part of the story at all stages. #AtTheEquatorUG www.tiktok.com/@catriona.wa...

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I found this a beautiful way to communicate about an issue that carries stigma particularly in some societies. Powerful photography #AtTheEquatorUG In 2025, the Maternal and Infant Lactation pharmacoKinetics team will lead a postpartum depression protocol www.bbc.com/news/article...

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#Pharmacology2024 has ended, but there are plenty of ongoing conversations! Today's highlights included the lactation pharmacology symposium, meeting many early career clinical pharmacologists and more networking. Thank you @britpharmsoc.bsky.social! www.tiktok.com/@catriona.wa...

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Next, Jig Patel draws from his experience studying oral anticoagulants in breastfeeding mothers who did not require the drug for their own health. Strong community engagement approach, and surprising finding: large difference between rivaroxaban and apixiban #Pharmacology2024

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Sue Cole from @MHRAgovuk summarises frameworks for gaining data to understand drug exposure in lactation. Guidelines. Collaboration. Training. Advocacy. There are still huge gaps in clinical data. #pharmacology2024 #AtTheEquatorUG

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15 minutes to go and we are ready in Queens Suite for the lactation and pharmacokinetics session with @MHRAgovuk. We will cover clinical aspects, community engagement, ethics and pharmacokinetic modelling #AtTheEquatorUG #Pharmacokinetics2024

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vm.tiktok.com/ZMkNroFv9/ #TikTok summary of #Pharmacology2024 Day 2. Lively interactions, discussion , debate, science,friendship, laughter @BritPharmSoc @BritJClinPharm @At_The_EQUATOR

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