Biography

Dennis Mujuni is a biomedical scientist and researcher based in Kampala, Uganda, with a passion for improving tuberculosis (TB) diagnostics. He holds a degree from Makerere University College of Health Sciences and leads research at the Alpha Biomedical Research and Innovation Network. His work focuses on leveraging digital tools like computer-aided diagnostic X-rays and GeneXpert to enhance TB and drug-resistant TB diagnosis in resource-limited settings. Dennis has presented at international conferences, including the Union and TB Innovations Conference in Namibia. His current study on integrated diagnostic TAT aims to inform TB control strategies for paediatric and rural populations in Uganda.

Expertise

TB Diagnostics
Public Health

Key Impacts

Assessing diagnostic delays in tuberculosis testing: Turnaround time from computer-aided diagnostic X-ray to GeneXpert in selected Ugandan health facilities

Impact details available upon request.

Source: Conference 2024