Publications & News
2020
Menon MP, Niyonzima N*, Gralow JG, Orem JO*. Breast cancer clinical trials: the landscape at the Uganda Cancer Institute and lessons learned. JCO Global Oncology. 2021 Jan;7:127-132.
Strope JD, Lochrin SE, Sissung TM, Kem R, Chandrasekaran P, Sharon E, Price DK, Uldrick TS, Yarchoan R, Figg WD. Drug-drug interactions in patients with HIV and cancer in sub-Saharan Africa. AIDS Rev. 2020 Oct 26;23(3).
Gagliardi A, Porter VL, Zong Z, Bowlby R, Titmuss E, Namirembe C, Griner NB, Petrello H, Bowen J, Chan SK, Culibrk L, Darragh TM, Stoler MH, Wright TC, Gesuwan P, Dyer MA, Ma Y, Mungall KL, Jones SJM, Nakisige C*, Novik K, Orem J*, Origa M*, Gastier-Foster JM, Yarchoan R, Casper C^, Mills GB, Rader JS, Ojesina AI, Gerhard DS, Mungall AJ, Marra MA. Analysis of Ugandan cervical carcinomas identifies human papillomavirus clade–specific epigenome and transcriptome landscapes. Nat Genet. 2020 Aug;52(8):800-810.
Lin LL, Lakomy DS, Chiao EY, Strother RM, Wirth M, Cesarman E, Borok M, Busakhala N, Chibwesha CJ, Chinula L, Ndlovu N, Orem J*, Phipps W, Sewram V, Vogt SL, Sparano JA, Mitsuyasu RT, Krown SE, Gopal S. Clinical trials for treatment and prevention of HIV-associated malignancies in Sub-Saharan Africa: building capacity and overcoming barriers. JCO Glob Oncol. 2020 Jul;6:1134-1146.
Ddungu H*, Krantz EM, Kajja I, Naluzze S, Nabbanja H, Nalubwama F, Phipps W, Orem J*, Wald A, Kiwanuka N. Transfusion challenges in patients with hematological malignancies in sub-Saharan Africa: a prospective observational study from the Uganda Cancer Institute. Sci Rep. 2020 Feb 18;10(1):2825.
Mayer BT, Krantz EM, Wald A, Corey L, Casper C^, Gantt S, Schiffer JT. Estimating the risk of human herpesvirus 6 and cytomegalovirus transmission to Ugandan infants from viral shedding in saliva by household contacts. Viruses. 2020 Feb 3;12(2).
2019
Bender Ignacio R, Ddungu H*, Uldrick TS. Untangling the effects of chemotherapy and HIV on CD4 counts-implications for immunotherapy in HIV and Cancer. JAMA Oncol. 2019 Dec 5.
Lubwama M*, Phipps W, Najjuka CF, Kajumbula H, Ddungu H*, Kambugu JB*, Bwanga F. Bacteremia in febrile cancer patients in Uganda. BMC Res Notes. 2019 Jul 30;12(1):464.
Downing J, Niyonzima N*, Guma S, Batuli M, Kiwanuka R, Atuhe I, Nalukwago Z, Mwesiga M, Phipps W, Ddungu H*. Towards universal coverage-highlights from the 2nd Uganda Conference on Cancer and Palliative Care, 5-6 September 2019, Kampala, Uganda.Ecancermedicalscience. 2019 Nov 19;13:976.
Wu ES, Urban RR, Krantz EM, Mugisha NM*, Nakisige C*, Schwartz SM, Gray HJ, Casper C^. The association between HIV infection and cervical cancer presentation and survival in Uganda. Gynecol Oncol Rep. 2019 Nov 19;31:100516.
McGoldrick SM^, Mutyaba I*, Adams SV, Larsen A, Krantz EM, Namirembe C, Mooka P, Nabakooza S, Ndagire M, Mubiru K, Nabwana M, Nankinga R, Gerdts S, Gordon-Maclean C, Geriga F*, Omoding A*, Sessle E, Kambugu J*, Uldrick TS, Orem J*, Casper C^. Survival of children with endemic Burkitt lymphoma in a prospective clinical care project in Uganda. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2019 Sep;66(9):e27813.
Denburg AE, Laher N, Mutyaba I*, McGoldrick S^, Kambugu J*, Sessle E, Orem J*, Casper C^. The cost effectiveness of treating Burkitt lymphoma in Uganda. Cancer. 2019 Jun 1;125(11):1918-1928.
Mutyaba I*, Wabinga HR, Orem J*, Casper C^, Phipps W. Presentation and outcomes of childhood cancer patients at Uganda Cancer Institute. Glob Pediatr Health. 2019 May 18;6.
Grande BM, Gerhard DS, Jiang A, Griner NB, Abramson JS, Alexander TB, Allen H, Ayers LW, Bethony JM, Bhatia K, Bowen J, Casper C^, Choi JK, Culibrk L, Davidsen TM, Dyer MA, Gastier-Foster JM, Gesuwan P, Greiner TC, Gross TG, Hanf B, Harris NL, et al. Genome-wide discovery of somatic coding and noncoding mutations in pediatric endemic and sporadic Burkitt lymphoma. Blood. 2019 Mar 21;133(12):1313-1324.
Low DH, Phipps W, Orem J*, Casper C^, Bender Ignacio RA. Engagement in HIV care and access to cancer treatment among patients with HIV-associated malignancies in Uganda. J Glob Oncol. 2019 Feb;5:1-8.
Ddungu H*, Krantz EM, Kajja I, Naluzze S, Nabbanja H, Nalubwama F, Phipps W, Orem J*, Kiwanuka N, Wald A. How low can you go: what is the safe threshold for platelet transfusions in patients with hematologic malignancy in sub-Saharan Africa. PLoS One. 2019 Feb 6;14(2):e0211648.
2018
Rose TM, Bruce AG, Barcy S, Fitzgibbon M, Matsumoto LR, Ikoma M, Casper C^, Orem J*, Phipps W. Quantitative RNAseq analysis of Ugandan KS tumors reveals KSHV gene expression dominated by transcription from the LTd downstream latency promoter. PLoS Pathog. 2018 Dec 17;14(12):e1007441.
Okello CD*, Ddungu H*, Omoding A*, Towlerton AMH, Pitorak H, Maggard K, Ewart S, Phipps WT, Uldrick TS, Warren EH, Orem J*. Capacity building for hematologic malignancies in Uganda: a comprehensive research, training, and care program through the Uganda Cancer Institute-Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center collaboration. Blood Adv. 2018 Nov 30;2(Suppl 1):8-10
Ddungu H*, Krantz EM, Phipps W, Naluzze S, Orem J*, Kiwanuka N, Wald A, Kajja I. Survey to assess knowledge and reported practices regarding blood transfusion among cancer physicians in Uganda. J Glob Oncol. 2018 Oct;4:1-12.
Bender Ignacio R, Ghadrshenas M, Low D, Orem J*, Casper C^, Phipps W. HIV status and associated clinical characteristics among adult patients with cancer at the Uganda Cancer Institute. J Glob Oncol. 2018 Sep;4:1-10.
Phipps W, Kansiime R*, Stevenson P, Orem J*, Casper C^, Morrow RA. Peer mentoring at the Uganda Cancer Institute: a novel model for career development of clinician-scientists in resource-limited settings. J Glob Oncol. 2018 Sep;4:1-11.
Menon MP, Coghill A, Mutyaba IO*, Phipps WT, Okuku FM*, Harlan JM, Orem J*, Casper C^. Association between HIV infection and cancer stage at presentation at the Uganda Cancer Institute. J Glob Oncol. 2018 Sep;4:1-9.
Boucoiran I, Mayer BT, Krantz EM, Marchant A, Pati S, Boppana S, Wald A, Corey L, Casper C^, Schiffer JT, Gantt S. Nonprimary maternal cytomegalovirus infection after viral shedding in infants. Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2018 Jul;37(7):627-631.
Lemos MP, Taylor TE, McGoldrick SM^, Molyneux ME, Menon M, Kussick S, Mkhize NN, Martinson NA, Stritmatter A, Randolph-Habecker J. Pathology-based research in Africa. Clin Lab Med. 2018 Mar;38(1):67-90.
Low D, Merkel EC, Menon M, Loggers E, Ddungu H*, Leng M, Namukwaya E, Casper C^. End-of-life palliative care practices and referrals in Uganda. J Palliat Med. 2018 Mar;21(3):328-334.
Ikoma M, Gantt S, Casper C^, Ogata Y, Zhang Q, Basom R, Dyen MR, Rose TM, Barcy S. KSHV oral shedding and plasma viremia result in significant changes in the extracellular tumorigenic miRNA expression profile in individuals infected with the malaria parasite. PLoS One. 2018 Feb;13(2):e0192659.
Coghill AE, Schenk JM, Mahkoul Z, Orem J*, Phipps W, Casper C^. Omega-3 decreases IL-6 levels in HIV and human herpesvirus-8 coinfected patients in Uganda. AIDS. 2018 Feb 20;32(4):505-512.
Menon M, Coghill A, Mutyaba I*, Okuku F*, Phipps W, Harlan J, Orem J*, Casper C^. Whom to treat? factors associated with chemotherapy recommendations and outcomes among patients with NHL at the Uganda Cancer Institute. PLoS One. 2018 Feb 1;13(2):e0191967.
2017
Low D, Merkel EC, Menon M, Lyman GH, Ddungu H*, Namukwaya E, Leng M, Casper C^. Chemotherapy use at the end of life in Uganda.J Glob Oncol. 2017 Dec;3(6):711-719.
Downing J, Ddungu H*, Kiyange F, Batuli M, Kafeero J*, Kebirungi H, Kiwanuka R, Mugisha N*, Mwebesa E, Mwesiga M, Namukwaya E, Niyonzima N*, Phipps W, Orem J*. United against cancer: prevention to end-of-life care-highlights from the Uganda Cancer Institute-Palliative Care Association of Uganda Joint International Conference on Cancer and Palliative Care and the 7th Palliative Care Conference, 24-25 August 2017, Kampala, Uganda. Ecancermedicalscience. 2017 Dec 14;11:790.
Matrajt L, Gantt S, Mayer BT, Krantz EM, Orem J, Wald A, Corey L, Schiffer JT, Casper C^. Virus and host-specific differences in oral human herpesvirus shedding kinetics among Ugandan women and children. Sci Rep. 2017 Oct 12;7(1):13105.
Lombardo KA, Coffey DG, Morales AJ, Carlson CS, Towlerton AMH, Gerdts SE, Nkrumah FK, Neequaye J, Biggar RJ, Orem J*, Casper C^, Mbulaiteye SM, Bhatia KG, Warren EH. High-throughput sequencing reveals novel features of immunoglobulin gene rearrangements in Burkitt lymphoma. Blood Adv. 2017 Jul 3;1(16):1261-1262.
Mayer BT, Krantz EM, Swan D, Ferrenberg J, Simmons K, Selke S, Huang ML, Casper C^, Corey L, Wald A, Schiffer JT, Gantt S. Transient oral human cytomegalovirus infections indicate inefficient viral spread from very few initially infected cells. J Virol. 2017 May 26;91(12).
Okuku F*, Krantz EM, Kafeero J*, Kamya MR, Orem J*, Casper C^, Phipps W. Evaluation of a predictive staging model for HIV-associated Kaposi Sarcoma in Uganda. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2017 Apr 15;74(5):548-554.
Lombardo KA, Coffey DG, Morales AJ, Carlson CS, Towlerton AMH, Gerdts SE, Nkrumah FK, Neequaye J, Biggar RJ, Orem J*, Casper C^, Mbulaiteye SM, Bhatia KG, Warren EH. High-throughput sequencing of the B-cell receptor in African Burkitt lymphoma reveals clues to pathogenesis. Blood Adv. 2017 Mar 21;1(9):535-544.
Seremba E*, Ssempijja V, Kalibbala S, Gray RH, Wawer MJ, Nalugoda F, Casper C^, Phipps W, Ocama P, Serwadda D, Thomas DL, Reynolds SJ. Hepatitis B incidence and prevention with antiretroviral therapy among HIV-positive individuals in Uganda. AIDS. 2017 Mar 27;31(6):781-786.
2016
Mayer BT, Matrajt L, Casper C^, Krantz EM, Corey L, Wald A, Gantt S, Schiffer JT. Dynamics of persistent oral cytomegalovirus shedding during primary infection in Ugandan infants. J Infect Dis. 2016 Dec 1;214(11):1735-1743.
Song X, Diep P, Schenk JM, Casper C^, Orem J*, Makhoul Z, Lampe JW, Neuhouser ML. Changes in relative and absolute concentrations of plasma phospholipid fatty acids observed in a randomized trial of Omega-3 fatty acids supplementation in Uganda. Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids. 2016 Nov;114:11-16.
Casper C^, Fitzmaurice C. Infection-related cancers: prioritising an important and eliminable contributor to the global cancer burden. Lancet Glob Health. 2016 Sep;4(9):e580-1.
Gantt S, Orem J*, Krantz EM, Morrow RA, Selke S, Huang ML, Schiffer JT, Jerome KR, Nakaganda A, Wald A, Casper C^, Corey L. Prospective characterization of the risk factors for transmission and symptoms of primary human herpesvirus infections among Ugandan infants. J Infect Dis. 2016 Jul 1;214(1):36-44.
Bender Ignacio RA, Goldman JD, Magaret AS, Selke S, Huang ML, Gantt S, Johnston C, Phipps WT, Schiffer JT, Zuckerman RA, McClelland RS, Celum C, Corey L, Wald A, Casper C^. Patterns of human herpesvirus-8 oral shedding among diverse cohorts of human herpesvirus-8 seropositive persons. Infect Agent Cancer. 2016 Feb 10;11:7.
Phipps W, Nakku-Joloba E, Krantz EM, Selke S, Huang ML, Kambugu F, Orem J*, Casper C^, Corey L, Wald A. Genital herpes simplex virus type 2 shedding among adults with and without HIV infection in Uganda. J Infect Dis. 2016 Feb 1;213(3):439-47.
2015
Mutyaba I*, Phipps W, Krantz EM, Goldman JD, Nambooze S, Orem J*, Wabinga HR, Casper C^. A population-level evaluation of the effect of antiretroviral therapy on cancer incidence in Kyadondo County, Uganda, 1999-2008. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2015 Aug 1;69(4):481-6.
Distelhorst SR, Cleary JF, Ganz PA, Bese N, Camacho-Rodriguez R, Cardoso F, Ddungu H*, Gralow JR, Yip CH, Anderson BO; Breast Health Global Initiative Global Summit on Supportive Care and Quality of Life Consensus Panel Members. Optimisation of the continuum of supportive and palliative care for patients with breast cancer in low-income and middle-income countries: executive summary of the Breast Health Global Initiative, 2014. Lancet Oncol. 2015 Mar;16(3):e137-47.
2014
Phipps W, Saracino M, Selke S, Huang ML, Jaoko W, Mandaliya K, Wald A, Casper C^, McClelland RS. Oral HHV-8 replication among women in Mombasa, Kenya. J Med Virol. 2014 Oct;86(10):1759-65.
Adebamowo CA, Casper C^, Bhatia K, Mbulaiteye SM, Sasco AJ, Phipps W, Vermund SH, Krown SE. Challenges in the detection, prevention, and treatment of HIV-associated malignancies in low- and middle-income countries in Africa. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2014 Sep 1;67 Suppl 1:S17-26.
Krown SE, Borok MZ, Campbell TB, Casper C, Dittmer DP, Hosseinipour MC, Mitsuyasu RT, Mosam A, Orem J*, Phipps WT. Stage-stratified approach to AIDS-related Kaposi's sarcoma: implications for resource-limited environments. J Clin Oncol. 2014 Aug 10;32(23):2512-3.
2013
Coghill AE, Newcomb PA, Madeleine MM, Richardson BA, Mutyaba I*, Okuku F*, Phipps W, Wabinga H, Orem J*, Casper C^. Contribution of HIV infection to mortality among cancer patients in Uganda. AIDS. 2013 Nov 28;27(18):2933-42.
Buckle GC, Collins JP, Sumba PO, Nakalema B, Omenah D, Stiffler K, Casper C^, Otieno JA, Orem J*, Moormann AM. Factors influencing time to diagnosis and initiation of treatment of endemic Burkitt Lymphoma among children in Uganda and western Kenya: a cross-sectional survey. Infect Agent Cancer. 2013 Sep 30;8(1):36.
Shebl FM, Emmanuel B, Bunts L, Biryahwaho B, Kiruthu C, Huang ML, Pfeiffer RM, Casper C^, Mbulaiteye SM. Population-based assessment of Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus DNA in plasma among Ugandans. J Med Virol. 2013 Sep;85(9):1602-10.
Ulrickson M, Okuku F*, Walusansa V*, Press O, Kalungi S, Wu D, Kambugu F, Casper C^, Orem J*. Cutaneous T-cell lymphoma in sub-Saharan Africa. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 2013 Mar 1;11(3):275-280.
2011
Bateganya MH, Stanaway J, Brentlinger PE, Magaret AS, Wald A, Orem J*, Casper C^. Predictors of survival after a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma in a resource-limited setting: a retrospective study on the impact of HIV infection and its treatment. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2011 Apr;56(4):312-9.
Phipps W, Saracino M, Magaret A, Selke S, Remington M, Huang ML, Warren T, Casper C^, Corey L, Wald A. Persistent genital herpes simplex virus-2 shedding years following the first clinical episode. J Infect Dis. 2011 Jan 15;203(2):180-7.
2010
Phipps W, Ssewankambo F, Nguyen H, Saracino M, Wald A, Corey L, Orem J*, Kambugu A, Casper C^. Gender differences in clinical presentation and outcomes of epidemic Kaposi sarcoma in Uganda. PLoS One. 2010 Nov 12;5(11):e13936.
Gantt S, Kakuru A, Wald A, Walusansa V*, Corey L, Casper C^, Orem J*. Clinical presentation and outcome of epidemic Kaposi sarcoma in Ugandan children. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2010 May;54(5):670-4.
2009
Johnston C, Orem J*, Okuku F*, Kalinaki M, Saracino M, Katongole-Mbidde E, Sande M, Ronald A, McAdam K, Huang ML, Drolette L, Selke S, Wald A, Corey L, Casper C^. Impact of HIV infection and Kaposi sarcoma on human herpesvirus-8 mucosal replication and dissemination in Uganda. PLoS One. 2009;4(1):e4222.
* = Ugandan collaborator and/or fellow
^ = Former Fred Hutch Global Oncology faculty
Bold = Primary, current Fred Hutch Global Oncology faculty
Underline = Other Fred Hutch or University of Washington Faculty or Fellow
2020
Byamugisha J, Munabi IG, Mubuuke AG, Mwaka AD, Kagawa M, Okullo I, Niyonzima N*, Lusiba P, Ainembabazi P, Kankunda C, Muhumuza DD, Orem J*,Atwine D, Ibingira C. A health care professionals training needs assessment for oncology in Uganda. Hum Resour Health . 2020 Sep 1;18(1):62.
Jatho A, Mugisha NM*, Kafeero J*, Holoya G, Okuku F*, Niyonzima N*. Mobile cancer prevention and early detection outreach in Uganda: partnering with communities toward bridging the cancer health disparities through "asset-based community development model." Cancer Med . 2020 Aug 18;9(19):7317-7329.
Okello CD*, Omoding A*, Ddungu H*, Mulumba Y, Orem J*. Outcomes of treatment with CHOP and EPOCH in patients with HIV associated NHL in a low resource setting. BMC Cancer. 2020 Aug 24;20(1):798.
Murphy KJ, Conroy AL, Ddungu H*, Shrestha R, Kyeyune-Byabazaire D, Petersen MR, Musisi E, Patel EU, Kasirye R, Bloch EM, Lubega I, John CC, Hume HA, Tobian AAR. Malaria parasitemia among blood donors in Uganda. Transfusion. 2020 May;60(5):955-964.
Jatho A, Bikaitwoha ME, Mugisha NM*. Socio-culturally mediated factors and lower level of education are the main influencers of functional cervical cancer literacy among women in Mayuge, Eastern Uganda. Ecancermedicalscience. 2020 Jan 21;14:1004.
2019
Mwaka AD, Mangi SP, Okuku FM*. Use of traditional and complementary medicines by cancer patients at a national cancer referral facility in a low-income country. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl). 2019 Nov;28(6):e13158.
Okunade K, Bashan Nkhoma K, Salako O, Akeju D, Ebenso B, Namisango E, Soyannwo O, Namukwaya E, Dandadzi A, Nabirye E, Mupaza L, Luyirika E, Ddungu H*, Chirenje ZM, Bennett MI, Harding R, Allsop MJ. Understanding data and information needs for palliative cancer care to inform digital health intervention development in Nigeria, Uganda and Zimbabwe: protocol for a multicountry qualitative study. BMJ Open. 2019 Oct 31;9(10):e032166.
Ekdahl Hjelm T, Matovu A, Mugisha N, Löfgren J. Breast cancer care in Uganda: A multicenter study on the frequency of breast cancer surgery in relation to the incidence of breast cancer. PLoS One. 2019 Jul 11;14(7):e0219601.
Kalyesubula R, Mutyaba I*, Rabin T, Andia-Biraro I, Alupo P, Kimuli I, Nabirye S, Kagimu M, Mayanja-Kizza H, Rastegar A, Kamya MR. Trends of admissions and case fatality rates among medical in-patients at a tertiary hospital in Uganda; A four-year retrospective study. PLoS One. 2019 May 14;14(5):e0216060.
Kibudde S, Mondo CK, Kibirige D, Walusansa V*, Orem J*. Anthracycline induced cardiotoxicity in adult cancer patients: a prospective cohort study from a specialized oncology treatment centre in Uganda. Afr Health Sci. 2019 Mar;19(1):1647-1656.
2018
Osman H, Shrestha S, Temin S, Ali ZV, Corvera RA, Ddungu HD*, De Lima L, Del Pilar Estevez-Diz M, Ferris FD, Gafer N, Gupta HK, Horton S, Jacob G, Jia R, Lu FL, Mosoiu D, Puchalski C, Seigel C, Soyannwo O, Cleary JF. Palliative care in the global setting: ASCO resource-stratified practice guideline. J Glob Oncol. 2018 Jul;4:1-24.
Vululi ST, Bugeza S, Zeridah M, Ddungu H*, Openy AB, Frank M, Parkes-Ratanshi R. Prevalence of lower limb deep venous thrombosis among adult HIV positive patients attending an outpatient clinic at Mulago Hospital. AIDS Res Ther. 2018 Jan 25;15(1):3.
2017
Katwesigye E, Seremba E*, Semitala F, Ocama P. Low sero-prevalence of hepatitis delta antibodies in HIV/ hepatitis B co-infected patients attending an urban HIV clinic in Uganda. Afr Health Sci. 2017 Dec;17(4):974-978.
Li M, Nyabigambo A, Navvuga P, Nuwamanya E, Nuwasiima A, Kaganda P, Asiimwe FT, Vodicka E, Mugisha NM*, Mukose A, Kwesiga DK, Lubinga SJ, Garrison LP Jr, Babigumira JB. Acceptability of cervical cancer screening using visual inspection among women attending a childhood immunization clinic in Uganda. Papillomavirus Res. 2017 Dec;4:17-21.
Niyonzima N*, Lambert AR, Werther R, De Silva Feelixge H, Roychoudhury P, Greninger AL, Stone D, Stoddard BL, Jerome KR. Tuning DNA binding affinity and cleavage specificity of an engineered gene-targeting nuclease via surface display, flow cytometry and cellular analyses. Protein Eng Des Sel. 2017 Jul 1;30(7):503-522.
Buyego P, Nakiyingi L, Ddungu H*, Walimbwa S, Nalwanga D, Reynolds SJ, Parkes-Ratanshi R. Possible misdiagnosis of HIV associated lymphoma as tuberculosis among patients attending Uganda Cancer Institute. AIDS Res Ther. 2017 Mar 14;14(1):13. doi: 10.1186/s12981-017-0139-x.
2016
Dhabangi A, Ainomugisha B, Cserti-Gazdewich C, Ddungu H*, Kyeyune D, Musisi E, Opoka R, Stowell CP, Dzik WH. Cerebral oximetry in Ugandan children with severe anemia: clinical categories and response to transfusion. JAMA Pediatr. 2016 Oct 1;170(10):995-1002.
Scheel JR, Peacock S, Orem J^, Bugeza S, Muyinda Z, Porter PL, Wood WC, Comis RL, Lehman CD. Improving breast ultrasound interpretation in Uganda using a condensed breast imaging reporting and data system. Acad Radiol. 2016 Oct;23(10):1271-7.
Stone D, Niyonzima N*, Jerome KR. Genome editing and the next generation of antiviral therapy. Hum Genet. 2016 Sep;135(9):1071-82.
Scheel JR, Nealey EM, Orem J*, Bugeza S, Muyinda Z, Nathan RO, Porter PL, Lehman CD. ACR BI-RADS use in low-income countries: an analysis of diagnostic breast ultrasound practice in Uganda. J Am Coll Radiol. 2016 Feb;13(2):163-9.
Sedlak RH, Liang S, Niyonzima N*, De Silva Feelixge HS, Roychoudhury P, Greninger AL, Weber ND, Boissel S, Scharenberg AM, Cheng A, Magaret A, Bumgarner R, Stone D, Jerome KR. Digital detection of endonuclease mediated gene disruption in the HIV provirus. Sci Rep. 2016 Feb 2;6:20064.
Zirabamuzale JT, Opio CK, Bwanga F, Seremba E*, Apica BS, Colebunders R, Ocama P. Hepatitis B virus genotypes A and D in Uganda. J Virus Erad. 2016 Jan 1;2(1):19-21.
2014
Ndira S, Ssebadduka D, Niyonzima N*, Sewankambo N, Royall J. Tackling malaria, village by village: a report on a concerted information intervention by medical students and the community in Mifumi, Eastern Uganda. Afr Health Sci. 2014 Dec;14(4):882-8.
Waiswa M, Seremba E*, Ocama P, Ddungu H*, Opio K, Okello C*, O'shea T, Verhovsek M, Mutyabule R. Splanchnic venous thrombosis driven by a constitutively activated JAK2 V617F philadelphia-negative myeloproliferative neoplasm: a case report. Afr Health Sci. 2014 Dec;14(4):1069-73.
Scherer EM, Smith RA, Simonich CA, Niyonzima N*, Carter JJ, Galloway DA. Characteristics of memory B cells elicited by a highly efficacious HPV vaccine in subjects with no pre-existing immunity. PLoS Pathog. 2014 Oct 16;10(10):e1004461.
Bwayo D, Kaddumukasa M, Ddungu H*, Kironde F. Prevalence of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency and its association with Plasmodium falciparum infection among children in Iganga district in Uganda. BMC Res Notes. 2014 Jun 18;7:372.
De Boer C, Niyonzima N*, Orem J*, Bartlett J, Zafar SY. Prognosis and delay of diagnosis among Kaposi's sarcoma patients in Uganda: a cross-sectional study. Infect Agent Cancer. 2014 May 20;9:17.
2013
Cleary J, Ddungu H*, Distelhorst SR, Ripamonti C, Rodin GM, Bushnaq MA, Clegg-Lamptey JN, Connor SR, Diwani MB, Eniu A, Harford JB, Kumar S, Rajagopal MR, Thompson B, Gralow JR, Anderson BO. Supportive and palliative care for metastatic breast cancer: resource allocations in low- and middle-income countries. A Breast Health Global Initiative 2013 consensus statement. Breast. 2013 Oct;22(5):616-27.
2012
Cserti-Gazdewich CM, Dhabangi A, Musoke C, Ssewanyana I, Ddungu H*, Nakiboneka-Ssenabulya D, Nabukeera-Barungi N, Mpimbaza A, Dzik WH. Cytoadherence in paediatric malaria: ABO blood group, CD36, and ICAM1 expression and severe Plasmodium falciparum infection. Br J Haematol. 2012 Oct;159(2):223-36.
Namisango E, Harding R, Atuhaire L, Ddungu H*, Katabira E, Muwanika FR, Powell RA. Pain among ambulatory HIV/AIDS patients: multicenter study of prevalence, intensity, associated factors, and effect. J Pain. 2012 Jul;13(7):704-13.
2011
Ddungu H*. Palliative care: what approaches are suitable in developing countries? Br J Haematol. 2011 Sep;154(6):728-35.
* = Ugandan collaborator and/or current or former trainee or fellow and or HCRI-Staff
Underline = Other Fred Hutch or University of Washington Faculty or Fellow
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