Clinicians & scientists with two decades in the field
AMANI's leadership pairs frontline clinical experience with internationally recognised research careers — supported by a team that keeps studies running to the highest standards.
Leadership
Prof. Milton W. Musaba
Executive Director & Co-Founder
MBChB, MSc. IPHC, M.Med (O&G), DPPM, PhD
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist and Associate Professor at Busitema University, with over two decades shaping maternal and perinatal health across East Africa. He has secured more than USD 4.6M in competitive research funding.
Prof. David Mukunya
Deputy ED, Head of Research & Co-Founder
MD, PhD
Physician-scientist and epidemiologist with joint appointments at Busitema University and the University of Liverpool. He has published 150+ manuscripts and leads AMANI's epidemiological and biostatistical capacity.
Dr. Josephine Tumuhamye
Laboratory Director
MSc, PhD
Laboratory scientist leading AMANI's laboratory function — microbiological, haematological, and molecular analyses supporting our trials and cohorts, with rigorous biosafety and quality assurance.
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Ms. Brendah Nambozo
Chief Operations Officer
Researcher & operations leader
Oversees AMANI's infrastructure, human resources, and programme management. Central to the BabyGel Trial and a co-investigator on the VITAL-HMB study.
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Dr. Kenneth Mugabe
Clinical Director
Clinician & health-systems leader
Focused on maternal sepsis, postpartum haemorrhage, and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. A National Safe Motherhood award winner (2022, 2023) undertaking doctoral research on bedside diagnostics.
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Dr. Faith Oguttu
Capacity Building Director
Researcher & educator
Designs and leads AMANI's training and mentorship programmes, with expertise in perinatal exposures, child health outcomes, and both quantitative and qualitative methods.
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Ms. Ritah Nantale
Trial Manager
Nurse-midwife researcher
Provides operational leadership across AMANI's clinical trial portfolio. An NIHR Early Career Grant awardee (RSTMH) recognised for work on malaria vaccine acceptability.
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Dr. Frank Kayemba
Head of Artificial Intelligence & Health
MBChB, Global Arts in Medicine Fellow
Physician and innovator leading AMANI's AI and digital health function — predictive modelling, digital diagnostics, and technology to extend the reach of limited health systems.
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Dr. Agnes Kasedde Napyo
Community Engagement Manager
BNS, PhD
Leads Public and Patient Involvement, building genuine partnerships and community advisory boards so the communities AMANI serves help shape its research.
Operations & research support
The people who keep our studies compliant, funded, and running day to day.
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Ms. Genevieve Iribagiza
Legal Affairs & Company Secretary
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Mr. Isaac Emurang Calvin
Grants Manager
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Mr. Joel Okwir
Data Manager
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Mr. Abert Mutebi
Laboratory Manager
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Ms. Daphine Amanya
Research Ethics Officer
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Ms. Josephine Nanyanzi
Administrator
Let's build the evidence that changes outcomes
Whether you are a funder, government agency, academic institution, or industry partner — join us in translating world-class African research into solutions that save lives.