The MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit is a renowned health research institution dedicated to improving human health through world-class scientific research, training, and policy engagement, with a mission to generate evidence-based solutions to infectious and non-communicable diseases affecting communities in Uganda and beyond. Established in 1989 as a collaboration between the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) and the UK’s Medical Research Council (MRC), and later joined by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), the Unit has evolved into a leading center for biomedical and public health research in Africa.

It is internationally recognized for groundbreaking studies on HIV/AIDS, emerging infections, and vaccine development, earning a stellar reputation for scientific excellence and ethical research practices. The Unit fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, offering competitive career opportunities and professional development for researchers, clinicians, and support staff, with flexible and supportive work arrangements.

Through a strong commitment to innovation, the Unit integrates laboratory science, clinical trials, and community-based research, leveraging a multidisciplinary approach that enhances its impact across policy and practice. With a workforce of hundreds of dedicated professionals and multiple research sites across Uganda, it maintains a broad reach across both rural and urban populations. Rooted in values of integrity, excellence, collaboration, and respect for individuals and communities, the Unit also upholds a strong sense of social responsibility by engaging in health education, capacity building, and community empowerment initiatives that improve local well-being and resilience.