Edward Katongole-Mbidde

Edward Katongole-Mbidde is a prominent Ugandan physician, academic, medical oncologist and researcher. He is the immediate past executive director of Uganda Virus Research Institute. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) and Master of Medicine (MMed) in Internal Medicine from Makerere University.

Early life and education Edward Katongole trained at Makerere University Medical School where he earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree and later a Master of Medicine (MMed) in Internal Medicine.

Medical career Mbidde began working at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) in May 1974. He rose to leadership positions as the institute faced the emerging HIV/AIDS epidemic and its associated cancer like Kaposi's sarcoma and Burkitt's lymphoma. In the early 1980s, plans were made for Mbidde to begin leading efforts at the UCI alongside his predecessor, Charles Olweny. He served as the executive director of the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) until 2004.

Studies on Burkitt's lymphoma one of the most common childhood cancers in equatorial Africa, contributing to long-term clinical follow-up and treatment experience documetation.

Research on intestinal parasites in Kaposi's sarcoma patients exploring interactions between parasitic infections and cancer incidence in Uganda.