On March 9, 2022, we gathered at the Kolping Hotel in Kampala to launch the TOPOWA Project. The world was just beginning to emerge from the disruptions of COVID-19, and bringing researchers, community leaders, and partners together in one room felt both hopeful and uncertain. By that time, we had just received funding from the U.S. National Institutes of Health, and the scientific architecture of the study had already been carefully designed. Yet that gathering marked somethi

In honor of International Mother Language Day Each year on February 21, the United Nations recognizes International Mother Language Day — a reminder that language shapes how we think, connect, and feel a sense of belonging. (If you're interested in the 2026 theme of youth voices visit the UN website ) For me, this day is deeply personal. So, let me share some reflections. I am not a native English speaker. Swedish is my mother tongue (and I'm actually half Swedish and half Fi

Through 17 peer-reviewed publications, the TOPOWA Project has helped reshape how women’s mental health is understood in rapidly urbanizing, low-resource settings.   Why TOPOWA? Rethinking Urban Mental Health This collective and ongoing work demonstrates that mental health in urban settings is deeply influenced by neighborhood conditions, including safety, social ties, environmental stress, and access to opportunity, moving beyond narrow explanations focused only on individual

The TOPOWA Project continues to break new ground in our efforts to understand how SocioEconomic Strengthening Targeted Training (SeSTT)...

In recent years, wearable technology and mobile health (mHealth) innovations have reshaped health research worldwide, offering new ways...

Assessing the impact of your research can feel intimidating. With countless metrics, indicators, and variables to consider, understanding...

Vocational training in hairdressing by UYDEL in Kampala, Uganda Today, as we observe the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty...

Every year, World Mental Health Day on October 10, serves as a crucial reminder of the need for awareness, support, and action to...

It was a beautiful evening with lots and lots of glam and even more gratitude. And, I was truly honored to receive the Mary Jane Seacole...

Happy International Women's Day! I know that here in the U.S. we aren't very big on celebrating Women's Day. But, in Uganda and many...

Usually, I write blogs about my research lab and projects, but today I wanted to write about my service as Dean. Today, I reflect on my...

Did you know that today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science? What are your thoughts about science? What are your...

This year was very exciting for our TOPOWA project. It will also likely be the busiest of this 5 year project. As we are completing our...

We are seeking to hire a Biostatistician (consultant) for the TOPOWA project, up to 20 hours per week (to be negotiated) for the...

Today, I gave a presentation on knowledge translation in a webinar with colleagues who are primarily based in Nigeria (see poster below)....

We had our second Youth Advisory Board Meeting last Friday. Photo: Meet Anita, the Chair Woman for our TOPOWA Youth Advisory Board. As...

Today, April 7th is World Health Day! This year marks the 75th anniversary of the launch of the World Health Organization. And, the theme...

JOB DESCRIPTION: We are looking for 2 Wearable Technology Research Assistants to work on a large-scale NIH-funded research study (TOPOWA...

JOB DESCRIPTION: We are looking for an experienced and supervisory Research Coordinator to work with us on a large-scale NIH-funded...

JOB DESCRIPTION: We are looking for 2 Translational Neuroscience Research Assistants to work on a large-scale NIH-funded research study...