ReviewJournal of translational medicine2021
Translational research in Uganda: linking basic science to bedside medicine in a resource limited setting.
Review in Journal of translational medicine, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
What it found
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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.
The trial behind it
Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.
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Who cites it
7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 10 citations in OpenAlex.
- A Systematic Review of Gastrointestinal and Respiratory Pathogen Detection in Wastewater in Africa, with Focus on Rwanda: Implications for Early Warning and Public Health Surveillance.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Pooled it
- Translating one health research evidence into action: co-production of rabies control knowledge in Côte d'Ivoire.Health research policy and systems · 2026Article
- Pathways, outputs and impact of NIH-supported bioinformatics and genomics graduate trainees in Africa.Briefings in bioinformatics · 2026Review
- Translational medicine: An effective approach to improve healthcare by research and innovation in developing countries.Medicine · 2025Review
- Developing capacity for implementation and evaluation of vaccine trials in Uganda: Perspective of the Makerere University Walter Reed Project.African health sciences · 2022Article
- Misdiagnosis of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis as pulmonary tuberculosis at a tertiary care center in Uganda: a case series.Journal of medical case reports · 2021Article
- Evaluation of an Aspergillus IgG/IgM lateral flow assay for serodiagnosis of fungal asthma in Uganda.PloS one · 2021Article
Corrections and comments
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Authors and funding
8 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
backgroundTranslational research is a process of applying knowledge from basic biology and clinical trials to techniques and tools that address critical medical needs. Translational research is less explored in the Ugandan health system, yet, it is fundamental in enhancing human health and well-being. With the current high disease burden in Uganda, there are many opportunities for exploring, developing and utilising translational research. MAIN BODY: In this article, we described the current state, barriers and opportunities for translational research in Uganda. We noted that translational research is underutilised and hindered by limited funding, collaborations, laboratory infrastructure, trained personnel, equipment and research diversity. However, with active collaborations and funding, it is possible to set up and develop thriving translational research in Uganda. Researchers need to leverage existing international collaborations to enhance translational research capacity development.
conclusionExpanding the integration of clinical and translational research in Uganda health care system will improve clinical care.
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