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Research training in biomedical, epidemiological and health data science to strengthen preparedness and response to epidemic-prone life-threatening emerging infections in Uganda (TrainDATA)

Award Number: D43TW013284
ORGANIZATION: FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 08/15/2026
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 04/30/2031

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Research training in biomedical, epidemiological and health data science to strengthen preparedness and response to epidemic-prone life-threatening emerging infections in Uganda (TrainDATA) - PROJECT SUMMARY This D43 application leverages unique clinical resources at Makerere University and collaboration with Johns Hopkins University to equip Ugandan scientists with biomedical, epidemiological, and health data science practical skills. The program advances data analytics to predict, prevent, and control life-threatening emerging infections with epidemic potential. The specific aims are to: (1) cultivate long-term scientific leadership in life-threatening emerging infectious diseases through graduate-level (MSc and PhD) training; (2) build a sustainable pipeline of research leadership in life-threatening emerging infectious diseases by equipping junior faculty at MakCHS with mentored training, practical experience, and strategic skills; and (3) strengthen trainee contributions to evidence–based decision making related to life-threatening emerging infectious diseases prediction, prevention and management through regular interactions with policy makers. Training comprises specialized tracks in infectious disease transmission models, molecular epidemiology, and applied artificial intelligence using R and Biopython. This research training will be conducted in Uganda because it offers an irreplaceable disease ecology featuring active transmission of high-consequence pathogens (including Ebola Sudan, Bundibugyo and Clade I Mpox) and patient cohorts unavailable in the US. This training directly benefits the health of Americans by positioning data scientists at the frontline to intercept and model pandemic-threat agents at their source. By developing real-time outbreak forecasting tools for pathogens that threaten US biosecurity, this program establishes a vital overseas defensive perimeter, provides the US with critical early-warning predictive metrics, and directly prevents the importation of travel-related infectious threats to the United States.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2026 ( Subtotal = $247,600 )
2026	2026	MAKERERE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES	CLINICAL RESEARCH BUILDING NEW MULAGO HILL ROAD	KAMPALA				UGA	International Research and Research Training	000	1	8/27/2026	NEW	$247,600
														Subtotal = $247,600

Grand Total All Awards = $247,600

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Research training in biomedical, epidemiological and health data science to strengthen preparedness and response to epidemic-prone life-threatening emerging infections in Uganda (TrainDATA)

Award Number: D43TW013284

ORGANIZATION: FOGARTY INTERNATIONAL CENTER

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 08/15/2026

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 04/30/2031

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