RESEARCH AND COLLABORATION
The Department is actively engaged in cutting-edge research with a strong focus on addressing pressing healthcare challenges.
Research areas include; Microbiome studies, antimicrobial resistance, development of innovative diagnostic tools for infectious and non-communicable diseases, cancer research, malaria, HIV, neglected tropical diseases, cardiovascular diseases, sexual dysfunction and others. The Department fosters collaborations with national and international institutions to enhance the scope and impact of its research endeavours.
FUTURE DIRECTIONS
The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences is committed to achieving global excellence by:
Expanding its international collaborations.
Promoting innovation through multidisciplinary research.
Strengthening its contributions to public health, particularly within the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework.
Enhancing the quality and relevance of its academic programmes to meet evolving healthcare needs.
With the introduction of the six-year programme alongside the MPhil and PhD offerings, the Department remains at the forefront of medical laboratory sciences education and research in the region, shaping the future of healthcare diagnostics and innovation.