Prof. Odongo-Aginya Emmanuel Igwaro

Professor


Prof Odongo-Aginya was born to Enriko Igwaro and Juliet Oyella of Lukwir Lukwor village in Lalogi sub-county; Omoro district, Northern Uganda on 25 December 1949 and was married to Domitilla Rerea(late). His family is blessed with Five Children. He started his educational life at Opit Catholic primary school; St. Mary Junior Anaka; and St. Joseph Senior Layibi College. Makerere University, University of London (LSHTM),
He Worked as a researcher in various research institutions in various ranks and has taught in various Medical Institutions and University Medical Schools. Currently he is working as a Professor of Microbiology and Immunology Department at the Faculty of Medicine of Gulu University.

As a scientist, he has published sixty-eight (68) scientific papers in peer review journals; Published a text book on the Immunology of Schistosoma mansoni (LAMBERT ACADEMIC PUBLISHING; ISBN 978-3-3-30-04848-5).

Prof. Aginya also had a remarkable breakthrough in his scientific research investigation where he was able to develop a patented, new diagnostic method in parasitology known as Odongo-Aginya method, patent number UG/UC/2014000001). Other job experience include consultancy with WHO and supervision of students of post graduate and undergraduate studies in Faculties of Medicine and Science at Gulu University. He enjoys reading Science books and novels. As a scientist, he also writes literal creative works. His first novel The Devout Woman ISBN 978-1-4772-5165-2; ISBN 978-1-4817-8001-8; ISBN 978-1-4817-8002-5 was originally published by the Author house. USA.

Qualifications

Institution Period Degree obtained
Makerere University

 

 2002-2005 Dr of philosophy (PhD )in immuno Parasitology
 

University of London(LSHTM)

 1992-1912 Master of Science Immuno Parasitology( MSc)
Makerere University

 

 1971-1972

 

 Diploma Medical Laboratory Sciences

 

 

 

 
Universities of East Africa(Kampala,Nairobi,Dar-es Sala) 1968-1970 Certificate of Medical Laboratory Sciences.

 

Research Interests

Microbiology and Immunology Especially Parasitology.

Publications

S. P. Alarakol, B. S. Bagaya, Walter Onen Yagos, E. I. Odongo Aginya . (2021) . Prevalence and risk factor associated with Taenia solium cysticercosis among pig farmers in two districts (Amuru and Gulu) in Northern Uganda , pp. 25-34. Available at: https://academicjournals.org/journal/JPVB/article-abstract/B0AD2A265938
S. P. Alarakol1*, B. S. Bagaya2, Walter Onen Yagos3 and E. I. Odongo Aginya . (2020) . Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Communities towards Neurocysticercosis in the districts of Amuru and Gulu, Northern Uganda . Journal of Parasitology and Vector Biology, 12(2), pp. 17-28
Simon Peter Alarakol, Moses Lotokome Joloba, Walter Yagos, Emmanuel Odongo Aginya . (2018) . Evaluation of metacestode of Taenia solium antigens for detection of anti-cysticercal IgG among patients with epilepsy in three districts of Northern Uganda . Journal of Parasitology and Vector Biology, 10(8), pp. 107-114
Simon Peter Alarakol, Moses Lotokome Joloba, Emmanuel Odongo Aginya . (2017) . Seroprevalence of Taenia solium cysticercosis among people with epilepsy epileptic patients in three rural districts of Northern Uganda . Journal of Parasitology and Vector Biology, 9(5), pp. 47-56
Schmidt V1, Sikasunge CS2, Odongo-Aginya E3, Simukoko C2, Mwanjali G5, Alarakol S4, Ovuga E4, Matuja W6, Kihamia C5, Löscher T1, Winkler AS7, Bretzel G1 . (2015) . Taenia solium metacestode preparation in rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa: a source for diagnosis and research on cysticercosis . African Health Sciences, 15(1), pp. 58-67
F P Pebalo, N M Kwikiriza, C Kiyita, T Mahaba, E Muwanga, A A Tinka, H T Robert, E Tuhairwe, E I Odongo-Aginya . (2012) . Risk Factors for Road Traffic Accidents in Gulu Municipality, Uganda . Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26852445/

Projects

Supervision

i) PhD Supervisor’s Workshop 16-18 June 2011 Makerere University School of Food Technology, Nutrition and Bioengineering in room A1-03’Supervisor of PhD students Peter Simon Alarakol on the topic Taenia solium infections and associated levels of immunoglobulin G response amongst communities of: Adjumani; Gulu; Kitgum and Moyo Districts of Northern Uganda. SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED NOW Dr Peter Simon Alarakol.

ii) Supervisor of Anthony Ocaya PhD program on Distribution Buruli Ulcer in Northern Uganda. Financially constrained.

iii) Secured training grant leading to award of PhD from GO-MAC project where I am the PI for Alex Olia study in Gunnman University Japan.

iv) Reviewed and Marked the PhD of Dr. Ecodu Richard of faculty of Science Gulu University 2012

v) Supervised the Master of Science Degree thesis of Sjoerd Redeker for the award of Master of Science degree of Leiden Professional University of Applied sciences the Netherland Holland 2013.

vi) External examiner for Godfery Nsereko (BVM,MAK) Master degree dissertation submitted in partial fulflment for the awards of the degree of Master of Veterrinary Preventive Mediine of Makerere University September registration 2009/HD17/16798U

vii) External examiner for Charles Byaruhanga(BVM,MAK) Master degree dissertation submitted in partial fulflment for the awards of the degree of master of veterrinary preventive mediine of amakerere University December 2011.

viii) Supervised MSc Degree of John Paul Byagamy to completion in entomology and Parasitology Faculty of Science Gulu University. On: Assessing the burden of schistosomiasis among primary school children in Lira District 2017.

ix) Now Supervising PhD Degree of John Paul Byagamy On: Assessing the burden of schistosomiasis among primary school children in Lango District 2025.

x) Mentored Dr.Felix Bongomin Anyoli and help to secure scholarship for him to complet his Master degree in medical Mycology in Manchester University 2017.

xi) Mentored Dr Asio Luci and help to secure scholarship for her to complet her Master degree in medical Immunology in Manchester University.2018

xii) Co-supervised the MSc study of Monica Aol on Uptake of Praziquantel in Odek and Koro.

xiii) Have supervised the project for the fourth year medical students MBchB 2009/2010 (cross-sectional study of risk factors for road traffic accidents in Gulu municipality) a research submitted in partial fulfilment for the award of Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery of Gulu university. This is an activity I do yearly.

xiv) Mentored their presentation in first Gulu University conference: Ainembabazi Tinka Annah (05/U/218); Kiyita Christopher(05/U/014); Kwikiriza Nicholas Magambo (05/U/015); Mahaba Twaha(05/U/221); Pebalo Francis Pebolo (05/U/032); Tiondi Hind Robert (05/U/034) :Tuhairwe Elias (05/U/035). Cross-sectional study of risk factors for road traffic accidents in Gulu municipality.

xv) Mentored Kayima Peter 06/U/019/GUM, Bandoga Geoffrey, 06/U/007/GUM Emusugut Michael 06/u/010/GUM, Nassimu Moses 06/U/034/GUM, Obua Richard Dennis 06/U/040/GUM Okello Patrick Ambrose 06/U/043/GUM Okumu Kenneth Kaunda 06/U/045/GUM, Duku Fred 06/U/009/GUM : rescearch 2010/2011 knowledge, attitudes and practices of prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV among women in Laroo division

xvi) Mentored the students rescearch 2011/2012 Asio Sarah, 08/U/163/GUM; Wabwire ham, 08/U/046/GUM; Byona Isa, 08/U/008/GUM; Mbolwa Lazalo, 08/U/O20/GUM;Kiganda William,08/U/015/GUM; Oryokot Boniface,08/U/038/GUM;Okello Deogracious,08/U/033/GUM; Kyambade Paul, 08/U/164/GUM; Acidri Henry, 08/U/906/GUM/PS on the study of a study determining effectiveness of rapid diagnostic test in reference to microscopy in diagnosing malaria at Gulu regional referral hospital.

xvii) Examined the PhD thesis of Godfery Bwire on: molecular characterization and rapid detection of Vibrio cholerae in Uganda: the relationship between human pathogens and aquatic environment 2019

xviii) Co supervising Denis Joel Anywar with Professor Mita Toshihiro of Juntendo University Japan on his Topic Artesunate in vivo Plasmodium falciparum parasite clearance and associated K13 mutation profiles in sickle cell carriers (HbAS) and normal individuals (HbAA) attending St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor, Gulu Northern Uganda 2023 to date

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xiv. Participated as the main technologist in the study of sexually transmitted diseases survey in Uganda organized by WHO in conjunction with study team from division of sexually transmitted diseases Atlanta, Georgia 30333. September 2nd -October 28, 1989.

xv. Participated in the WHO/STD Uganda in the rapid assessment of diagnostic procedures in Uganda 13 March 23 March 1991 and 21 June – 31st June 1991.

xvi. Collaborative study between Uganda, Ministry of Health, Makerere University and University of Bonn of prevalence, Intensity and morbidity of S. mansoni along Albert Nile October, December 1991, August – October 1992 – March – April 1994.

xvii. WHO Temporary Adviser on my new diagnostic method (Odongo Aginya method) I have developed for the diagnosis of intestinal helminthes: Pemba (Tanzania) 3-10 April 1995
xviii. Have written a memorandum of understanding between Gulu University and Leiden University Holland 2010. To reinforce international collaboration between the Departments of Parasitology in Gulu and Leiden Holland both at the staff and the student level. A study completed and the work was published East African Medical Journal

xix. Development of a new diagnostic method known as “Odongo-Aginya method”. This method was tested by World Health Organization (WHO) in Pemba and was recommended alongside the existing diagnostic methods “Mahdi Ramson, Montresor. A, Marko E, and Savioli S. Independent evaluation of the nigrosine-eosin Odongo Aginya modification of the Kato-Katz technique. Tropical Medicine and International Health. 1999, Vol 4 No 1 PP 46-49.”

xx. Appointed by Ministry of Health as Member of National Onchocerciasis Control Programme (NOCP) Vector Control WHO/Division Ministry of Health 2010

xxi. I have guide a two months 15th July to 15th September 2010 field research investigating helminthes infections in Gulu Municipality between students from Gulu University and Leiden University.

xxii. Organized training for DSO, District Entomologists Laboratory workers for the survey of neglected tropical diseases 12 to 15 August 2011 Italian cooperation project

xxiii. DFG Conference: German-African Cooperation Project in infectology ACCRA GHANA 24-27th March 2011.

xxiv. Review of post graduates students progressive in the epilepsy programm in Uganda; Tangzania;Zambia;and Germany August 3rd to7 2012

xxv. Co-investigator on sub-regions of Uganda an assessment of prevalence and intensity of intestinal helminthiasis and other neglected tropical diseases in Acholi and Karamoja. under the Italian Cooperation “support to HSSP PRDP for Northern Uganda(PRDP) Aid n. 9108 Integrated health program in Northern Uganda” Aid n.8472.DFG Conference: German-African Cooperation Project in ARUSHA TANZANIA September 15 -21 2013.

xxvi. Leishmaniasis East African Project (LEAP) conference in Avanti Nile hotel Barhi Dar Ethiopia 29th September to 2nd October 2014.