From concept to close-out, our Clinical Research & Trials Platform provides comprehensive support to help research teams deliver high-quality, impactful studies. We work closely with investigators, sponsors, and regulatory bodies to ensure trials are scientifically rigorous, ethically sound, and operationally efficient.
Our team leads early-stage planning conducting feasibility assessments, identifying the most suitable sites and populations, and navigating qualification processes. We also guide protocol development and liase with the Research Governance Department to manage all regulatory submissions, drawing on our deep understanding of local and international requirements.
Once a study is approved, we coordinate site setup, streamline operations, and oversee pharmacy and investigational product management. We support oversight committees such as Trial Management Groups (TMG), Trial Steering Committees (TSC), and Independent Data Monitoring Committees (IDMC), ensuring strong governance throughout.
Our experienced monitors, housed within the Unit’s Research Governance department, ensure that trials are conducted in strict adherence to protocols, with robust systems for safety reporting, quality assurance, and continuous improvement. We work with the Data Management and Statistics Department to provide end-to-end data support, from development and validation of data collection tools to statistical analysis, ensuring that study findings are reliable, publication-ready, and primed to inform policy and practice.
All aspects of our work are grounded in global best practices, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Good Participatory Practice (GPP), and Human Subjects Protection (HSP) guidelines.
About Us
For more than three decades the MRC/UVRI I & LSHTM Uganda Research Unit has generated evidence that underpins national, regional, and global responses to HIV and other pressing public‑health challenges. The Clinical Research and Trials Platform is the next step in that legacy: a central hub for designing, delivering and overseeing high-quality clinical trials.
Events
Our events span scientific symposia, community dialogues, and stakeholder engagements, providing a platform to share research, exchange ideas, and strengthen partnerships. We connect evidence with impact. Each event reflects our commitment to collaboration and informed action.
Resources
Find documents and tools that support every stage of clinical research at the Platform. From protocol templates to training materials and SOPs, these resources are designed to help you plan, manage, and deliver high-quality clinical trials.
Publications
Our publications cover a broad spectrum of research, from clinical trials and observational studies to implementation science and social science, sharing evidence that informs health policy and practice
Knowledge Exchange
Knowledge Transfer & Exchange (KTE) is the Platform’s bridge between science and real‑world impact. We enable KTE by working with investigators to ensure research findings are effectively communicated to policy makers, practitioners, communities, and other stakeholders.