Dr. Aloysious Ssemaganda
Dr. Aloysious is a Ugandan scientist with over 15 years’ experience in laboratory-based research and holds a PhD in Molecular Immunology, synthetic chemistry and vaccine development from Griffith University, Australia. His doctoral studies were focused on the pre-clinical development and immunological assessment of novel whole parasite blood-stage malaria vaccines. He also holds Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology as well as a Bachelor of Biomedical Laboratory Technology from Makerere University, Kampala.Majority of his research has focused on the development and optimization of functional cellular immunological assays for use in vaccine studies. Additionally, he also has a wealth of experience in training and mentoring of scientists and students on the use and application of multi-parameter flow cytometry, notably at regional International AIDS Vaccine initiative Clinical Research Centers as well as the MUII Immunology in the tropics course. His current appointment is with the MRC/UVRI and LSHTM Uganda Research Unit as a Post-doctoral scientist working on advancing Vaccine Immunology, Science and Technology in Africa (VISTA) to contribute to the design and assessment of the next generation HIV T cell immunogens within the IAVI consortium.