Onesmus Byamukama | Maternal Health | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Onesmus Byamukama | Maternal Health | Best Researcher Award

Obstetrician | Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital | Uganda

Dr. Byamukama Onesmus is an accomplished Obstetrician, Gynaecologist, and Urogynaecologist whose clinical, academic, and research career reflects a deep commitment to advancing maternal and reproductive health in resource-limited settings. Trained across leading institutions in Uganda and internationally, his expertise spans obstetrics, gynaecology, minimally invasive surgery, female pelvic floor reconstruction, biostatistics, and sexual and reproductive health research. He has contributed to impactful studies on childhood tuberculosis diagnostics through collaborations with Médecins Sans Frontières and Epicentre, where he supported the evaluation of non-sputum diagnostic tools for high-risk children, leading to peer-reviewed publications that informed global discussions on paediatric TB detection. His subsequent research in maternal health has focused on key drivers of maternal morbidity and mortality, including caesarean delivery trends, short birth intervals, pre-eclampsia management, and adolescent pregnancy outcomes. As a clinician-scientist at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital and Mbarara University of Science and Technology, he provides specialist care while leading institutional quality-improvement initiatives, maternal and perinatal death surveillance activities, and national capacity-building efforts such as cervical cancer screening programs. His scholarly contributions include multiple publications, conference presentations across Africa, Europe, and Asia, and collaborations with international research networks, academic institutions, and global health organisations. He has received competitive research grants and travel awards that support ongoing projects in pre-eclampsia management, adolescent maternal health, and sexual and reproductive health training. Beyond academia, his work has generated meaningful societal impact by strengthening clinical practice in underserved communities, advancing evidence-based maternal health interventions, and shaping policy dialogue on reproductive health challenges in sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Onesmus’s career embodies a sustained pursuit of innovation, equitable care, and scientific excellence aimed at improving outcomes for women and newborns. He has 44 citations from 15 documents with an h-index of 4.

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Publications

1. Wehlie, H. O., Tornes, Y. F., Businge, J., Byamukama, O., Kayondo, M., Kalyebara, P. K., Ngonzi, J., Lugobe, H. M., Ainomugisha, B., & Tibaijuka, L. (2025). Association between hyperuricemia and adverse perinatal outcomes among women with preeclampsia at a tertiary hospital in Southwestern Uganda: A prospective cohort study.

2. Yel, Y., Kanyesigye, H., Kato, P., Tibaijuka, L., Akandwanaho, G., Turanzomwe, S., Akello, R., Ngonzi, J., Kayondo, M., & Byamukama, O. (2025). Association between short birth interval and immediate adverse perinatal outcomes among women delivering at a tertiary hospital in South-Western Uganda.

3. Churiwal, M., Kintu, T. M., Byamukama, O., Bassett, I. V., Siedner, M. J., Byamukama, A., Tindimwebwa, E., Chitneni, P., Adong, J., Kumbakumba, E., et al. (2025). HIV and syphilis coinfection in pregnancy and adverse birth outcomes in Uganda.

4. Kakama, C., Agaba, D., Byamukama, O., Kajabwangu, R., Kengonzi, E., Akol, M., Muhumuza, A., Businge, J., Turanzomwe, S., & Ainomugisha, B., et al. (2025). Prevalence of, and factors associated with hemodynamic instability among women presenting with incomplete abortion at a tertiary hospital in Southwestern Uganda.

5. Byamukama, O., Tarnay, C., Ainomugisha, B., Tibaijuka, L., Kajabwangu, R., Kalyebara, P., Lugobe, H., Geissbuehler, V., & Kayondo, M. (2024). Iatrogenic female genitourinary fistula in Uganda: Etiology, twelve-year trends, and risk factors for development following cesarean section.

Syeda Nadia Ahmad | Maternal Health | Best Researcher Award

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Assist. Prof. Dr. Syeda Nadia Ahmad | Maternal Health | Best Researcher Award 

Assistant Professor | University of Chakwal | Pakistan

Dr. Syeda Nadia Ahmad, Ph.D is a distinguished academic and researcher whose professional journey reflects a sustained commitment to advancing the frontiers of biochemistry, molecular biology, and biomedical sciences. As Chairperson and accomplished faculty member, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership in fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and academic excellence within the life sciences. Her scholarly expertise spans biochemical pathways, molecular therapeutics, and metabolic research, with her work contributing significantly to understanding disease mechanisms and identifying innovative molecular targets for therapeutic development. Dr. Ahmad’s extensive portfolio of peer-reviewed publications in high-impact international journals underscores her scientific rigor and thought leadership, while her citations reflect the global recognition and influence of her research contributions. She has actively collaborated with national and international institutions, promoting translational research that bridges fundamental science with clinical and societal applications. Through her mentorship, Dr. Ahmad has nurtured the next generation of scientists, emphasizing ethical research practices, innovation, and scientific integrity. Her professional endeavors extend beyond academia through participation in conferences, editorial boards, and scientific networks that encourage global dialogue on biomedical advancement and public health innovation. Committed to societal betterment, Dr. Ahmad’s research initiatives align with sustainable health outcomes, targeting complex diseases and improving diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Her visionary approach integrates scientific inquiry with community well-being, reflecting a balance between research excellence and social responsibility. Widely respected for her intellectual depth, organizational leadership, and dedication to knowledge dissemination, Dr. Syeda Nadia Ahmad continues to make a lasting impact on science, education, and society, embodying the ideals of academic integrity, collaborative progress, and transformative biomedical innovation. She has 71 citations from 39 documents with an h-index of 4.

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Publications

1. Ahmad, S. N. (2024, May 23–25). A study on CCl₄-induced pathologies in male mouse testes and the investigation of the healing potential of four medicinal plant fruit extracts. Presented at the 3rd International Veterinary Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry Congress (VetBio2024), Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Biochemistry.

2. Ahmad, S. N. (2024, May 15–16). The ameliorating effects of virgin olive oil in adrenal gland of mice exposed to lambda-cyhalothrin and cypermethrin. Presented at the 1st International Conference on Emerging Trends in Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security (ICEAC-2024), Khawaja Fareed UEIT RYK.

3. Ahmad, S. N., Ishaq, T., Kanwal, M. A., Inayat, I., Abdullah, U., & Ahmad, K. R. (2024, May 13). Ameliorations of Olea ferruginea fruit pulp extract in CCl₄-induced testicular pathology in mice. Journal of Bioresource Management.

4. Ahmad, S. N. (2024, May 23–25). A study on CCl₄-induced pathologies in male mouse testes and the investigation of the healing potential of four medicinal plant fruit extracts. Presented at the 3rd International Veterinary Biochemistry and Clinical Biochemistry Congress (VetBio2024), Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Biochemistry.

5. Younis, A., Hussain, I., Ahmad, S. N., Shah, A., Inayat, I., Kanwal, M. A., Suleman, S., Kamran, M. A., Matloob, S., & Ahmad, K. R. (2024, April 26). Validation of Bos taurus SNPs for milk productivity of Sahiwal breed (Bos indicus), Pakistan. Animals.

Dr. Syeda Nadia Ahmad’s pioneering research integrates molecular science with translational medicine, driving innovations that bridge laboratory discoveries to real-world health solutions. Her work advances biomedical knowledge, fosters sustainable therapeutic development, and contributes to global health equity through impactful scientific collaboration and societal engagement.