Research for Development (RD Rwanda)

Our Publications

Promote research in collaboration with universities and other institutions to train people to develop career and compete for grants at the international level and assist in the publications in scientific journals.

Our Recent Publications

Traumatic Stress Epigenetics. Pfeiffer JR, Mutesa L, Uddin M.Curr Behav Neurosci Rep. 2018 Mar;5(1):81-93. doi: 10.1007/s40473-018-0143-z. Epub 2018 Feb 13.PMID: 30225184

Artemisinin-resistant malaria in Africa demands urgent action. Dhorda M, Kaneko A, Komatsu R, Kc A, Mshamu S, Gesase S, Kapologwe N, Assefa A, Opigo J, Adoke Y, Ebong C, Karema C, Uwimana A, Mangara JN, Amaratunga C, Peto TJ, Tripura R, Callery JJ, Adhikari B, Mukaka M, Cheah PY, Mutesa L, Day NPJ, Barnes KI, Dondorp A, Rosenthal PJ, White NJ, von Seidlein L.Science. 2024 Jul 19;385(6706):252-254. doi: 10.1126/science.adp5137. Epub 2024 Jul 18.PMID: 39024426

African genetic diversity and adaptation inform a precision medicine agenda. Pereira L, Mutesa L, Tindana P, Ramsay M.Nat Rev Genet. 2021 May;22(5):284-306. doi: 10.1038/s41576-020-00306-8. Epub 2021 Jan 11.PMID: 33432191

Preliminary Xpert® HPV testing results from a large study of women living with HIV in Rwanda. Murenzi G.J Virus Erad. 2019 Mar 4;5(Suppl 1):6-7.PMID: 30997145

Impact of the human papillomavirus vaccine in low-resource settings. Murenzi G, Mungo C.Lancet Glob Health. 2023 Jul;11(7):e997-e998. doi: 10.1016/S2214-109X(23)00203-6. Epub 2023 May 16.PMID: 37207682

Incidence, Clearance, and Persistence of Penile High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Among Rwandan Men Who Have Sex With Men. Murenzi G, Kim HY, Mivumbi JP, Gasana J, Munyaneza A, Tuyisenge P, Kanyabwisha F, Zawadi T, Muhoza B, Kubwimana G, Adedimeji A, Yotebieng M, Mutesa L, Shi Q, Anastos K, Palefsky JM.J Infect Dis. 2024 Oct 16;230(4):e964-e970. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiae190. PMID: 38626186

High-risk human papillomavirus genotyping in cervical cancers in Tanzania. Murenzi G, Vuhahula E, Kimambo A, Matiku S, Tuyishime O, Liwa E, Habanabakize T, Rugengamanzi E, Malango A, Kubwimana G, Anastos K, Castle PE.Infect Agent Cancer. 2024 Aug 5;19(1):35. doi: 10.1186/s13027-024-00596-1.PMID: 39103953

Long-term human papillomavirus vaccination effectiveness and immunity in Rwandan women living with and without HIV: a study protocol. Murenzi G, Shumbusho F, Hansen N, Munyaneza A, Gage JC, Muhoza B, Kanyabwisha F, Pierz A, Tuyisenge P, Anastos K, Castle PE. PMID: 36008069

Association Between Time to Antiretroviral Therapy and Loss to Care Among Newly Diagnosed Rwandan People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus. Murenzi G, Kim HY, Shi Q, Muhoza B, Munyaneza A, Kubwimana G, Remera E, Nsanzimana S, Yotebieng M, Nash D, Anastos K, Ross J.AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2023 May;39(5):253-261. doi: 10.1089/AID.2022.0023. Epub 2023 Mar 17.PMID: 36800896

Status of Peer Review in Radiation Oncology: A Survey of Cancer Centers in Sub-Saharan Africa. Rubagumya F, Mushonga M, Abdihamid O, Nyagabona S, Hopman W, Nwamaka L, Omar AA, Ndlovu N, Booth C, Aggarwal A, Brundage M, Vanderpuye V, de Moraes FY. PMID: 37453798

Pharmaceutical industry relationships with oncologists in sub-Saharan Africa. Rubagumya F, Mutebi M, Manirakiza A, Abdihamid O, Mushonga M, Vanderpuye V, Hammad N, Booth CM. PMID: 36725154

Choosing Wisely-Barriers and Solutions to Implementation in Low and Middle-Income Countries. Rubagumya F, Sengar M, Ka S, Hammad N, Booth CM, Karim S. PMID: 35877263

Media coverage of cancer therapeutics: A review of literature. Rubagumya F, Galica J, Rugengamanzi E, Niyibizi BA, Aggarwal A, Sullivan R, Booth CM. PMID: 36871667

An analysis of the African cancer research ecosystem: tackling disparities. Rubagumya F, Carson L, Mushonga M, Manirakiza A, Murenzi G, Abdihamid O, Athman A, Mungo C, Booth C, Hammad N. PMID: 36792229