Makerere University Biochemistry Society (MUBcS)

As we step into 2026, we celebrate discovery, innovation, and excellence in biochemistry. May this year bring groundbreaking research, academic growth, and limitless scientific impact. Together, we decode life. Together, we shape the future. #HappyNewYear2026

The stage is set we have kicked off. From Molecules to diverse applications. Don't miss out.

Join us for the Biochemistry Annual General Assembly on 23rd October 2025 at the FST Auditorium, 8:00am–2:00pm. Theme: “Biochemistry: From molecules to diverse applications.” Engage with top experts advancing biochemistry at Makerere University. #MUBcS #BiochemistryAssembly2025

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Africa’s next genomics leaders — this one is for you! Are you an African MSc, PhD student, or early-career trainee in genomics or bioinformatics? Apply for a bursary worth £2,000 to access the Uganda Medical Informatics Centre, a world-class high performance computing facility supporting life science research at @MRC_Uganda. Learn more: lshtm.ac.uk/research/units… Deadline: 31 Oct 2025 @Roche

Using the chimpanzee adeno-vector platform as a case study, Dr. Sheila Balinda, a molecular virologist at the @MRC_Uganda shared her intellectual property (IP) journey, highlighting how she leveraged institutional support during the filing process to protect vaccine development for #CCHF and #COVIDー19. She emphasised that once an innovation is protected, researchers are better positioned to engage in collaborative partnerships and attract further investment and funding. #IntellectualProperty #Innovation

On Friday 5th, the @Makerere Biochemistry Society leaders Carried out The Biochemistry Quiz with basis of Cell Biology and microbiology Knowledge. This happened at @MakCoNAS Jica. It was a great experience as the participants showed great skills in attempting different Questions.

Calling all PhD students & recent grads! Turn your research into rhythm at Dance Your PhD – a creative competition to share your science through movement. Submission deadline: Sept 15, 2025 Let’s make science danceable. #OneIDI #DanceYourPhD #IDIScienceFair2025 #MakCHS100

I have received contribution (4,690,000=) from the Pharmaceutical Society of Uganda (PSU).@PharmacistsUg, May God reward you abundantly. Thank you for your contribution. As of 1st September 2025, 17:025hrs, the balance is 5,044,900=.

The Makerere University Biochemistry Students’ Society invites you all for the Year 1 Cell Biology Quiz on Friday, 5th September. An academic engagement to test knowledge, foster interaction, and promote excellence. Free for all society members. #MakerereBiochemistry #CellBiology

Call for Applications📢! Are you an African scientist passionate about vaccine development & bio manufacturing? Apply for a 3-month Apprenticeship in Egypt with @KEMRI_Wellcome and @BiogenericBGP . 📍Arab Republic of Egypt 🗓️29th August 2025 at 5pm 🔗 shorturl.at/FiFKF

The training also focused on strengthening collaboration across the research cycle. Researchers, Community Advisory Board (CAB) members, and community engagement teams reflected on their roles from problem identification to dissemination and jointly mapped the stakeholders to engage at each stage. These inclusive discussions are aimed at shaping a stronger Community Engagement framework, one that bridges gaps, aligns roles, and keeps communities at the heart of research.

New to biochemistry? You probably have a few questions. We’ve got a few answers. #biochemsurvivors #biochemistryforlife

The Biochemistry Catch-Up has just got juicier! Let’s talk Angiogenesis Did you know it’s how new blood vessels sprout from the old ones? It’s a key player in healing cancer. Fascinated? This might be your next deep dive! #biochemSurvivorsClub #biochemWithBrains #MoleculeMinded

Whether you're majoring in Biochemistry or it's just that one annoying unit in your course this is your semester. Biochem won't magically turn into a bedtime story, but it can stop feeling like a burden. It is about understanding life @ molecular level and that’s pretty *epic*

Some things might seem obvious, but not everyone knows everything and sometimes, one or two simple tips can change how your whole final year goes. Here’s to a smoother semester. You got this.

On the 7th of July 2025 We were delighted to take part in the 12th GDEP Bioenergy conference at Kampala Serena Hotel where we were able to appreciate the knowledge of biochemical processes used to break down biomass and organic wastes into renewable energy which is cleaner.

The biochem_Catch-Up CRISPR. Ask yourself: ● In what other areas of science could CRISPR-Cas9 be applied to solve real-world problems? ●How might gene editing reshape the future of medicine, food security, or even climate science? ●Science is bigger than any single post.

#BiochemCatch-up on Cancer Biology & Emerging Therapies. Why do some patients survive and others don't? Why do some drugs fail while others work? Is it resistance? As biochemists, the future of cancer is in our minds. Think. Discover. Create. #CancerResearch