Angela Musiimenta
Angela Musiimenta | |
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| Alma mater | Mbarara University of Science and Technology University of Leeds University of Manchester |
| Occupation | scientist |
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Angela Musiimenta is a Ugandan scientist. She won the first German-African Innovation Incentive Award.[1][2]
Education
Musiimenta acquired a Bachelor of Science degree from Mbarara University of Science and Technology. She later pursued a master of science degree in Information Systems at the University of Leeds. Musiimenta currently holds a PhD in health informatics from the University of Manchester.[3]She also received advanced professional training from institutions including Harvard Medical School, McGill University, Brown International Advanced Research Institutes (BIARI), and the U.S. National Institutes of Health.[4]
Career
Dr. Musiimenta has built a distinguished academic and research career:
- Joined Mbarara University of Science and Technology as a teaching assistant in 2003 and later became a lecturer after completing her Master's degree.
- Served as Head of the Department of Information Technology at MUST.
- Served as Deputy Dean, Faculty of Computing and Informatics at MUST.
- Appointed Chief Research Officer (CRO) of the newly established Research Institute in 2026, where she oversees research strategy, grants and partnerships.
Awards and Recognition
- German-African Innovation Incentive Award, becoming the first recipient for her innovative work in digital health.
- Recognition as an internationally respected researcher with more than 50 peer-reviewed publications and over 1,000 scholarly citations.
References
- ↑ Admin, A. L. M. "Dr. Angela Musiimenta Of Uganda Wins 150,000 Euros Award". African Leadership Magazine. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
- ↑ "Ugandan doctor receives German award for her outstanding research achievements". berlin.mofa.go.ug. Retrieved 2021-05-11.
- ↑ username. "Dr Angella Musiimenta – FCI". Retrieved 2021-05-11.
- ↑ "Angella Musiimenta, PhD". HIV, Infectious Disease and Global Health Implementation Research Institute (HIGH IRI). 2024-08-28. Retrieved 2026-07-27.