Dickson Tayebwa | Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine | Best Scholar Award

Dickson Tayebwa | Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine | Best Scholar Award

Dr Dickson Tayebwa, Makerere University, Uganda

Dr. Dickson Tayebwa presents a strong profile as a candidate for the Best Scholar Award, given his extensive academic background, research experience, and impactful publications.Ā 

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Academic and Professional Background

Dr. Tayebwa has an impressive academic trajectory, starting with a Bachelor’s in Veterinary Medicine from Makerere University in 2014, followed by a Masterā€™s in Animal Science and Food Hygiene from Obihiro University in Japan. He is currently pursuing his PhD at Makerere University, where he serves as an assistant lecturer. His academic growth includes prestigious international roles as a visiting scholar at Iowa State University and a research assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, demonstrating a commitment to research and teaching.Ā 

Research and Innovations

Dr. Tayebwa’s research focuses on public health risks in Uganda, particularly the “Ecology of Free-Roaming Dogs and Control Measures” project, which is both timely and crucial. Additionally, his work on antimicrobial resistance, funded by Uganda’s Research and Innovation Fund, underscores his focus on urgent global challenges.

Publication top notesĀ 

Emergence of multi-acaricide resistant Rhipicephalus ticks and its implication on chemical tick control in Uganda

Chemical tick control practices in southwestern and northwestern Uganda

Inhibitory effects of Syzygium aromaticum and Camellia sinensis methanolic extracts on the growth of Babesia and Theileria parasites

Epidemiology of increasing hemo-parasite burden in Ugandan cattle

Evaluation of the inhibitory effect of ivermectin on the growth ofĀ BabesiaĀ andĀ TheileriaĀ parasites in vitro and in vivo

Safety of drinking water from primary water sources and implications for the general public in Uganda

Molecular epidemiology of Babesia species, Theileria parva, and Anaplasma marginale infecting cattle and the tick control malpractices in Central and Eastern Uganda

17-DMAG inhibits the multiplication of several Babesia species and Theileria equi on in vitro cultures, and Babesia microti in mice

Conclusion

Dr. Tayebwaā€™s academic background, extensive research experience, and impactful publications make him a strong contender for the Best Scholar Award. His work has significantly contributed to veterinary science and public health, particularly in the field of tick-borne diseases and antimicrobial resistance.Ā 

Ana Rita de Lima | Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Ana Rita de Lima | Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr Ana Rita de Lima, Universidade Federal Rural da AmazĆ“nia/ Instituto da SaĆŗde e ProduĆ§Ć£o Animal, Brazil

Based on Prof. Dr. Ana Rita de Lima’s qualifications and research contributions, she seems highly suitable for the “Best Researcher Award.” Hereā€™s an overview of her qualifications and research that support this recommendation:

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Academic Background:

1. Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (2005-2009)

  • Institution: Faculdade de Medicina VeterinĆ”ria e Zootecnia (FMVZ-USP), Brazil
  • Thesis: InfluĆŖncia de HormĆ“nios e Citocinas na expressĆ£o de Indoleamina 2,3 dioxigenase no cultivo celular da placenta bovina
  • Advisor: JosĆ© Roberto Kfoury JĆŗnior
  • Funding: FundaĆ§Ć£o de Amparo Ć  Pesquisa do Estado de SĆ£o Paulo (FAPESP)
  • Keywords: Indoleamina – 2,3 dioxigenase, Bovine Placenta, Reproduction

2. Masterā€™s in Anatomy of Domestic and Wild Animals (2003-2005)

  • Institution: Universidade de SĆ£o Paulo (USP), Brazil
  • Thesis: Estudo quantitativo das cĆ©lulas granulares adenohipofisĆ”rias associadas Ć  produĆ§Ć£o do hormĆ“nio de crescimento e avaliaĆ§Ć£o do perfil bioquĆ­mico do IGF-I em cĆ£es Golden Retriever com Distrofia Muscular (GRMD)
  • Advisor: Antonio Augusto Coppi Maciel Ribeiro
  • Funding: FundaĆ§Ć£o de Amparo Ć  Pesquisa do Estado de SĆ£o Paulo (FAPESP)
  • Keywords: GH, IGF-I, Morphometry, Stereology

3. Bachelorā€™s in Veterinary Medicine (1998-2002)

  • Institution: FundaĆ§Ć£o de Ensino OctĆ”vio Bastos (FEOB), Brazil
  • Thesis: InvoluĆ§Ć£o do saco vitelĆ­neo da placenta de fetos de cĆ£es S.R.D.
  • Advisor: Carlos Eduardo AmbrĆ³sio

Research Projects:

1. Morphology of Mammary Gland in Amazon Primates (2022 – Present)

  • Description: This project focuses on understanding the morphology of mammary glands in Amazon primates, aiming to contribute to the conservation of these species and their habitats.
  • Status: Ongoing

Notable Publications:

1. “A review of immune transfer by the placenta”

  • Journal: Journal of Reproductive Immunology
  • Authors: TM Chucri, JM Monteiro, AR Lima, MLB Salvadori, JRK Junior
  • Year: 2010
  • Impact: 159 citations

2. “Osteogenic differentiation and biocompatibility of bovine teeth scaffold with rat adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells”

  • Journal: European Journal of Dentistry
  • Authors: DS Sari, E Maduratna, FDE Latief, AP Nugraha, K Sudiana, FA Rantam
  • Year: 2019
  • Impact: 50 citations

3. “Muscular dystrophy-related quantitative and chemical changes in adenohypophysis GH-cells in golden retrievers”

  • Journal: Growth Hormone & IGF Research
  • Authors: AR de Lima, JR Nyengaard, AAL Jorge, JCC Balieiro, C Peixoto
  • Year: 2007
  • Impact: 23 citations

Conclusion:

Prof. Dr. Ana Rita de Lima’s extensive research in veterinary medicine, particularly in reproductive and immunological aspects, along with her significant contributions to understanding various animal species, make her a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Her academic achievements and ongoing research highlight her dedication and impact in the field.

Publication top notes

A review of immune transfer by the placenta

Osteogenic differentiation and biocompatibility of bovine teeth scaffold with rat adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells

Muscular dystrophy-related quantitative and chemical changes in adenohypophysis GH-cells in golden retrievers

Topografia do cone medular da irara (Eira barbara) e sua relevĆ¢ncia em anestesias epidurais

Caring about medullary anesthesia in Saimiri sciureus: the conus medullaris topography

Origem e distribuiĆ§Ć£o do plexo braquial de Saimiri sciureus

Goniometric evaluation and passive range of joint motion in chondrodystrophic and non-chondrodystrophic dogs of different sizes