Mbale Clinical Research Institute (MCRI)

The Mbale Clinical Research Institute (MCRI) which has grown from being a simple project called M-PROJ (Mbale Project in 2006) to a Unit (Mbale Clinical Research Unit in 2012) to now institute (>2016) remains committed to both its vision and mission. To this end, MCRI thrives to be a Center of Excellence in Evidence Based Clinical Research, Training and Innovation. This vision is supported by its mission to provide High Quality Evidence Based Clinical Research and Training for Sustainable Development.

If there is anything that an academician, research institute and University would be pleased of, it is to make a humble contribution through asking key research questions whose answers directly advance the wellbeing of humanity and development. The MCRI research work is just about that! Through research collaborations, MCRI remains committed to relevant clinical research that brings solutions to the communities in Uganda, and where applicable beyond the boundaries. Together we stand to develop the relevant capacity in the various fields. Sharing of the resources to optimize outputs has also been a key aspect of our collaborations. We share human resources, laboratory space, equipment, projects, services and responses to needs with partners, especially Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, Busitema University and Soroti Regional Referral Hospital in Eastern Uganda. Whereas there are some models of research collaborations to emulate from, our unique model that it is driven by a common purpose and defined achievable milestones seems to work for us. This on itself has been a centre of learning and admiration by other institutions.

The pragmatic implementation of joint programmes remains a cordial value to our consortium institutions. Networking with other institutions and persons also bring value to our work and the future of research in Eastern Uganda.