Work Experience

• Wellcome Trust Makerere University-Uganda Virus Research Institute Research Training Programme in Infection & Immunity Endevour Award 2017/18; Establishing a Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee In SVAR Mercy Corps/USAID Project grant 2015-2017; Improving Animal Health Servics Systems
• Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) National Science and Technology Innovation Program (NSTIP) Research grant 2016-2017; Production and evaluation of anti-tick vaccine in Uganda
• Senior Postdoctoral Fellowship; Grant of the European Foundations Initiative for African Research into NTDs “EFINTD” 2012-2015. Immune modulation in Schistosoma mansoni infections and effects on immune responses to childhood immunisation.
• Junior Fellowship Research Grant of the “Neglected Communicable Tropical Diseases and Related Public Health Research” program. 2009-2012. Does praziquantel treatment during pregnancy influence immune responses to S. mansoni infection among children born to treated women?
• Postdoctoral Fellowship under the Makerere University-Uganda Virus Research Institute Research Training Programme in Infection & Immunity, 2009-20012. Examining immunoregulatory mechanisms in helminth infections.
• Danish Bilharziasis Laboratory- Center for Health Research and Development; Research /Training Grant. 2005-2008. Awarded for the best research project proposals developed during the research methodology course. Effect of praziquantel treatment of Schistosoma mansoni during pregnancy on antishistosome immune responses in pregnant women and their babies
• Makerere University, School of Graduate Studies and Staff Development: Research Grant, 2005-2007
• Association of Commonwealth Universities. Commonwealth split-site doctoral fellowship 2006/07.  A competitive award for candidates of the commonwealth countries.

Institutional Collaborations and Networks

• Makerere University-Uganda Virus Research Institute Training Programme in Infection & Immunity-https://www.muii.org.ug
• African Research Network for Neglected Tropical Diseases  http://www.arntd.org/
• Makerere University-Cambridge University collabolation- https://www.cambridge-africa.cam.ac.uk
• Chonbuk National University-Makerere University collaboration
• LUWANA-SVAR COVAB collabolation
• Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisharies/NAGRC-Makerere collabolation
• Missisipi State University-SVAR CoVAB Makerere collaboration

Research Experience

1. Muhanguzi D, Mugenyi A, Bigirwa G, Kamusiime M, Kitibwa A, Akurut GG, Ochwo S, Amanyire W, Okech SG, Hattendorf J, Tweyongyere R. African animal trypanosomiasis as a constraint to livestock health and production in Karamoja region: a detailed qualitative and quantitative assessment. BMC Vet Res. 2017;13(1):355. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29178951
2. Vudriko P, Okwee-Acaia J, Byaruhanga J, Tayebwaa SD, Okech GS, Tweyongyere R, Wampande ME, Ademun ARO, Mugabi K, Chemical tick control practices in southwestern and northwestern Uganda. Ticks and Tick-borne Diseases. In Press March 2018 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ttbdis.2018.03.009
3. Byaruhanga J, Tayebwa SD, Eneku W, Afayoa M, Mutebi F, Susan Ndyanabo S, Kakooza S,  Okwee-Acai J, Tweyongyere R, Wampande ME, Vudriko P. Retrospective study on cattle and poultry diseases in Uganda. International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine 2017, 5(2)168-174 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijvsm.2017.07.001
4. Tweyongyere R,  Namanya H, Naniima P, Cose S, Tukahebwa ME, Elliott MA, Dunne WD & Wilson S. Human eosinophils modulate peripheral blood mononuclear cell response to Schistosoma mansoni adult worm antigen in vitro. Parasite Immunology 2016: 38(8), 516-522
5. Vudriko P, Okwee-Acai J, Tayebwa DS, Byaruhanga J, Kakooza S, Wampande E, Omara R, Muhindo JB, Tweyongyere R, Owiny DO, Hatta T, Tsuji N, Umemiya-Shirafuji R, Xuan X, Kanameda K, Fujisaki K, and Suzuki H. Emergence of multi-acaricide resistant Rhipicephalus ticks and its implication on chemical tick control in Uganda. Parasit & Vectors. 2016; 9: 4. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4700616/
6. Atim, Ayebazibwe C, Mwiine NF, Erume J, Tweyongyere R. A Survey for Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia in Agago and Otuke Districts in Northern Uganda.  Open Journal of Veterinary Medicine; 2016: 06 (01), 6 -14 http://file.scirp.org/Html/2-2280255_62773.htm
7. Cose S, Bagaya B, Nerima B, Joloba M, Kambugu A, Tweyongyere R, Dunne WD, Mbidde E, Kaleebu P, Elliott MA.Immunology in Africa. Trop Med Int Health. 2015 December; 20(12): 1771–1777. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4737115/
8. Mugaba S, Nakiboneka R, Nanyonjo M, Bugembe-Lule D, Kaddu I, Nanteza B, Tweyongyere R, Kaleebu P, Serwanga J. Group M consensus Gag and Nef peptides are as efficient at detecting clade A1 and D cross-subtype T-cell functions as subtype-specific consensus peptides. Vaccine. 2014 Jun 24;32 (30):3787-95. http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0264410X1400677X
9. Mpairwe H, Tweyongyere R, Elliott A. Pregnancy and helminth infections. Parasite Immunol. 2014 Jan 28. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4260141/
10. Tweyongyere R, Naniima P, Mawa PA, Jones FM, Webb EL, Cose S, Dunne DW, Elliott AM. Effect of Maternal Schistosoma mansoni Infection and Praziquantel Treatment During Pregnancy on Schistosoma mansoni Infection and Immune Responsiveness among Offspring at Age Five Years.PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2013 Oct 17;7(10). http://www.plosntds.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pntd.0002501
11. Kizito D, Tweyongyere R, Namatovu A, Webb EL, Muhangi L, Lule SA, Bukenya H, Cose S, Elliott AM.Factors affecting the infant antibody response to measles immunisation in Entebbe-Uganda.BMC Public Health. 2013 Jul 1;13:619. http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/13/619
12. Ndibazza J, Mpairwe H, Webb EL, Mawa PA, Nampijja M, Muhangi L, Kihembo M, Lule SA, Rutebarika D, Apule B, Akello F, Akurut H, Oduru G, Naniima P, Kizito D, Kizza M, Kizindo R, Tweyongyere R, Alcock KJ, Muwanga M, Elliott AM. Impact of anthelminthic treatment in pregnancy and childhood on immunisations, infections and eczema in childhood: a randomised controlled trial. PLoS One. 2012;7(12) :e50325 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3517620/
13. Tweyongyere R, Mawa PA,  Kihembo M, Jones MF,  Webb EL, Cose S,  Dunne WD,  Vennervald JB, and Elliott MA. Effect of praziquantel treatment of Schistosoma mansoni during pregnancy on immune responses to schistosome antigens among the offspring: results of a randomised, placebo-controlled trial. BMC Infect Dis. 2011, 11: 234 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3176493/?tool=pubmed
14. Elliott AM, Ndibazza J, Mpairwe H, Muhangi L, Webb EL, Kizito D, Mawa P, Tweyongyere R, Muwanga M for the Entebbe Mother and Baby Study Team. Treatment with anthelminthics during pregnancy: what gains and what risks for the mother and child? Parasitology 2011, 1-9.. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21810307 
15. Webb EL, Mawa PA, Ndibazza J, Kizito D, Namatovu A, Kyosiimire-Lugemwa J, Nanteza B, Nampijja M, Muhangi L, Woodburn PW, Akurut H, Mpairwe H, Akello M, Lyadda N, Bukusuba J, Kihembo M, Kizza M, Kizindo R, Nabulime J, Ameke C, Namujju PB, Tweyongyere R, Muwanga M, Whitworth JA, Elliott AM. (2011) Effect of single-dose anthelmintic treatment during pregnancy on an infant's response to immunisation and on susceptibility to infectious diseases in infancy: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Lancet. 2011 Jan 1;377(9759):52-62. Epub 2010 Dec 20 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3018567/?tool=pubmed
16. Tweyongyere R, Mawa PA, Emojong ON, Mpeirwe H, Jones MF, Trinh Duong, Dunne WD, Vennervald JB, Katunguka-Rwakishaya E and Elliott MA (2009) Effect of praziquantel treatment of Schistosoma mansoni during pregnancy on intensity of infection and antibody responses to schistosome antigens: results of a randomised, placebo-controlled trial. Journal: BioMed Central
17. Tweyongyere R, Mawa PA, Ngom-wegi S, Ndibazza J,  Vennervald BJ, Duong T, , Dunne DW, Katunguka-Rwakishaya E, Elliott AM. (2008) Effect of praziquantel treatment during pregnancy on cytokine responses to schistosome antigens: results of a randomised, placebo-controlled trial. Journal of Infectious Diseases. 198(12) 1870-1879 http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1086/593215?cookieSet=1&journalCode=jid
18. Musoke RA, Tweyongyere R, Bizimenyera E, Waiswa C, Mugisha A, Biryomumaisho S, McHardy N. (2004). Treatment of East Coast fever of cattle with a combination of parvaquone and frusemide. Trop Anim Health Prod. Apr; 36(3):233-45. http://www.springerlink.com/content/r011413488287637/
19. Bizimenyera ES, Tweyongyere R and Majarija S. (2004) Diagnostic Difficulties associated with unusual objects in cases of traumatic reticulo-peritonitis is cattle in Uganda. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production for Africa 52 (1) 49 – 53
20. Bizimenyera ES, Mugisha A Nsamba P Koma L M, Tweyongere R (2004) A Cost Effective Rumenotomy Operation of Traumatic Reticuloperitonitis for Uganda and Other Developing Countries. The Kenya Veterinarian  27:  83-86 http://www.ajol.info/viewarticle.php?jid=316&id=35559&layout=abstract
21. Tweyongyere R, Katongole I. (2002) Cyanogenic potential of cassava peels and their detoxification for utilization as livestock feed. Veterinary and  Human Toxicology 44(6) 366-9
22. Tweyongyere R, Mawa PA, Ngom-wegi S, Ndibazza J,  Vennervald BJ, Duong T, , Dunne DW, Katunguka-Rwakishaya E, Elliott AM. (2008) Effect of praziquantel treatment during pregnancy on cytokine responses to schistosome antigens: results of a randomised, placebo-controlled trial. Journal of Infectious Diseases. 198(12) 1870-1879 http://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/abs/10.1086/593215?cookieSet=1&journalCode=jid
23. Musoke RA, Tweyongyere R, Bizimenyera E, Waiswa C, Mugisha A, Biryomumaisho S, McHardy N. (2004). Treatment of East Coast fever of cattle with a combination of parvaquone and frusemide. Trop Anim Health Prod. Apr; 36(3):233-45. http://www.springerlink.com/content/r011413488287637/
24. Bizimenyera ES, Tweyongyere R and Majarija S. (2004) Diagnostic Difficulties associated with unusual objects in cases of traumatic reticulo-peritonitis is cattle in Uganda. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production for Africa 52 (1) 49 – 53
25. Bizimenyera ES, Tweyongyere R and Majarija S. (2004) Diagnostic Difficulties associated with unusual objects in cases of traumatic reticulo-peritonitis is cattle in Uganda. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production for Africa 52 (1) 49 – 53
26. Bizimenyera ES, Mugisha A Nsamba P Koma L M, Tweyongere R (2004) A Cost Effective Rumenotomy Operation of Traumatic Reticuloperitonitis for Uganda and Other Developing Countries. The Kenya Veterinarian  27:  83-86 http://www.ajol.info/viewarticle.php?jid=316&id=35559&layout=abstract
27. Tweyongyere R, Nicholas RAJ (1999). Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia: Susceptibility of three Mycoplasma mycoides subspecies mycoides SC strains to selected antimicrobial agents. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production for Africa 47 43 – 46
28. Tweyongyere R, Kasirye FN (1998).  Prevalence of bovine mastitis in cattle around Kampala: Major pathogens isolated from clinical bovine mastitis. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production for Africa, 46  89 – 93

Scientific Conference Paper Presentations

1. Tweyongyere R.  Immune modulation in Schistosoma mansoni infection and effects on childhood immunization. American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 63rd Annual Meeting New Orleans, USA ,2-6 Nov 2014
2. Tweyongyere R.  In vitro, human eosinophils down modulate Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC) responses to Schistosoma mansoni adult worm antigens. American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 62nd  Annual Meeting Washington DC, USA ,13-17 Nov 2013
3. Tweyongyere R.   Effect of S. mansoni infection and praziquantel treatment in mothers during pregnancy on immune responses among their offspring. African International Conferece on Immunity, Victorial Falls 2-7November 2011.
4. Tweyongyere R .Regulatory T cells (Tregs) profile among offspring of women infected with S. mansoni during pregnancy Meeting of the Volkswagen Foundation's Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa “Communicable Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa–- From the African Bench to the Field” and “Neglected Tropical Diseases” in Hamburg Germany, from 4 - 6 September 2010.
5. Tweyongyere R .Regulatory T cells (Tregs) profile among offspring of women infected with S. mansoni during pregnancy Meeting of the Volkswagen Foundation's Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa “Communicable Diseases in Sub-Saharan Africa–- From the African Bench to the Field” and “Neglected Tropical Diseases” in Hamburg Germany, from 4 - 6 September 2010.
6.  Tweyongyere R Does praziquantel treatment during pregnancy influence immune responses to S. mansoni infection among children born to treated women? 2nd International Conference in the framework of the European Foundations Initiative “Neglected Tropical Diseases: Hidden Successes, Emerging Opportunities”, Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation, Lisbon, Portugal, 8-9-10 February 2010
7. Tweyongyere R. Effect of praziquantel treatment of schistosomiasis mansoni during pregnancy on offspring’s immune responsiveness to schistosome antigens. 2009 Keystone Symposia Conference; B4: Pathogenesis and Immune Regulation in Helminth Infections, Tahoe City California USA
8. Tweyongyere R (2008) Does praziquantel treatment of schistosomiasis during pregnancy influence immune responses to S. mansoni infection among children born to the treated women? Neglected Tropical Diseases: Hidden Successes, Emerging Opportunities” International Conference in the framework of a European Foundations Initiative, Centre Charles Mérieux Bamako Bamako, Mali, 25-27 September 2008
9. Tweyongyere R (2007). The effect of praziquantel treatment on immune responses against Schistosoma mansoni during pregnancy African International Conference on Immunity, May 2007, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe