Conducting research in Uganda presents unique opportunities and challenges. While these settings offer critical insights into global health issues, they also require careful navigation of ethical, logistical, and cultural complexities—especially when working with vulnerable populations like newborn babies. Effective mentorship and guidance are essential to ensure that research is conducted ethically, sustainably, and with meaningful […]
Author: Nadlie Toussaint, MD
A Tribute to Resilience, Innovation, and Inspiration
As I await IRB approval on my ACHIEVE Project, Improving Nutritional Status of Neonate Surgical Patients with Gastrointestinal Disorders, I have been fortunate enough to spend time the pediatric surgery ward at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala, Uganda, which cares for neonates with gastrointestinal disorders, and I have come to understand the various challenges […]
Research Study: Reflections on the Approval Process
Neonates with gastrointestinal disorders often face substantial nutritional challenges. These may arise due to conditions such as congenital anomalies or postoperative complications that impair nutrient absorption or oral intake. This is what has inspired me to start my ACHIEVE study on the barriers to evaluating the nutritional status of neonates with gastrointestinal disorders in Kampala, […]