The Deputy Vice Chancellor for Planning, Research and Innovation (PRI), Prof. Peter Bukhala, yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the School of Medicine at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) where he engaged with staff led by the Associate Dean, Dr. Erick Anyira.
During the productive meeting, Prof. Bukhala and the School of Medicine team deliberated on critical matters concerning research initiatives and grant opportunities available to medical researchers at the institution.
"Research excellence is at the core of our university's mission," remarked Prof. Bukhala during the discussions. "The School of Medicine has tremendous potential to conduct groundbreaking medical research that can address pressing healthcare challenges in our region and beyond."
Dr. Anyira expressed appreciation for the visit and highlighted several ongoing research projects within the School of Medicine, emphasizing the faculty's commitment to expanding their research portfolio and securing additional external funding.
Prof. Peter Bukhala makes a point at the meeting.
Key points of discussion included strategies to enhance collaborative research between medical professionals and other disciplines within MMUST, mechanisms for improving grant application success rates, and the development of mentorship programs for early-career researchers.
The meeting particularly emphasized the crucial relationship between the Division of Planning, Research and Innovation and the School of Medicine. Both parties acknowledged that strengthening this partnership would be instrumental in fostering a robust research culture within the university.
"The Division of PRI is committed to providing the necessary support systems to enable our medical researchers to compete effectively for national and international grants," Prof. Bukhala assured the faculty.
The associate Dean School of Medicine, Dr. Erick Anyira during the courtesy call
The Associate Dean noted that such institutional support is vital for the School's research ambitions, adding that regular engagement between PRI and academic units would create more opportunities for research growth and innovation.
The visit underscores MMUST's commitment to strengthening its research capabilities across all academic units through enhanced collaboration between administrative divisions and schools.
