Dr. Ronald Moses Galiwango

• Occupation/Position: Medical Officer / Laboratory Director
• Affiliation: Rakai Health Sciences Program, Uganda

Dr. Ronald Moses Galiwango is a dedicated medical professional with a passion for advancing healthcare and scientific research. His journey has taken him across several institutions, where he has honed his expertise in various fields.

University of Toronto (PhD Immunology): Dr. Galiwango pursued doctoral studies in immunology at the University of Toronto. His research explored the role of penile circumcision in modification of immunological and microbiome determinants of HIV susceptibility in the male genital tract and how this can inform development of alternative HIV prevention options for men declining circumcision.

Johns Hopkins University (ScM Molecular Microbiology and Immunology): At Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Galiwango was equipped with didactic courses that enriched his understanding of the molecular, microbiological, and immunological basis of disease pathogenesis and how this knowledge can be harnessed toward better treatment and cure. He acquired essential skills to explore infectious diseases, host-microbe interactions, and cutting-edge research techniques. His master’s thesis focused on using nucleotide sequencing to characterize HIV-1 genetic variation in foreskin and blood from subjects in Rakai Uganda.

Makerere University, Kampala (MBChB): Dr. Galiwango’ s foundational education took place at Makerere University Kampala, Uganda. Here, he earned his bachelor’s degree in human medicine and surgery and this training covered clinical medicine, surgical techniques, and patient care.

Professional Contributions: As the Laboratory Director at the Rakai Health Sciences Program, Dr. Galiwango plays a crucial role in advancing professional laboratory practice through timely and quality clinical and research sample testing.  Alongside this, he reviews patients and conducts several studies related to infectious diseases, product/assay validation, in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Bibliography https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/ronald.galiwango.1/bibliography/public/