Adjunct Faculty
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Adjunct rank detailsRobert Kalyesubula, MBChB
Assistant Professor AdjunctAbout
Research
Publications
2026
WCN26-4570 KIDNEY DISEASE SCREENING AT ART INITIATION AMONG ADULTS WITH HIV IN UGANDA: A MISSED PRIORITY FOR A HIGH-RISK POPULATION
Kansiime G, Baluku B, Nuwagira E, Kanyesigye M, Obwoya S, Muhindo R, Muyindike R, Tusingwire D, Mugerwa H, Odera M, Busuulwa M, Atukunda C, Bajunirwe F, Kalyesubula R, Siedner M. WCN26-4570 KIDNEY DISEASE SCREENING AT ART INITIATION AMONG ADULTS WITH HIV IN UGANDA: A MISSED PRIORITY FOR A HIGH-RISK POPULATION. Kidney International Reports 2026, 11: 104785. DOI: 10.1016/j.ekir.2026.104785.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchKidneyGenAfrica multi-cohort Genome-wide association study and polygenic prediction of kidney function in 110,000 Africans
Kamiza A, Chikowore T, Chen G, Ojewunmi O, Machipisa T, Zhou F, Mayanja R, Toure S, Soremekun O, Kintu C, Nakabuye M, Koprulu M, Kalungi A, Kalyesubula R, Salako B, Nashiru O, Corpas M, Robinson-Cohen C, Franceschini N, Pattaro C, Köttgen A, Nitsch D, Langenberg C, Tcheandjieu C, Nyirenda M, Morris A, Asimit J, Zeggini E, Rotimi C, Ramsay M, Adeyemo A, Fabian J, Crampin A, Brandenburg J, Fatumo S. KidneyGenAfrica multi-cohort Genome-wide association study and polygenic prediction of kidney function in 110,000 Africans. Nature Communications 2026, 17: 2599. PMID: 41667462, PMCID: PMC13003101, DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-69367-3.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAfricaAfrican PeopleApolipoprotein L1Black or African AmericanBlack PeopleCohort StudiesFemaleGenetic Predisposition to DiseaseGenome-Wide Association StudyGlomerular Filtration RateHumansKidneyKidney DiseasesMaleMiddle AgedMultifactorial InheritancePolymorphism, Single NucleotideWhiteConceptsGenome-wide association study meta-analysisPolygenic predictionGenome-wide significant lociGenome-wide association studiesDiverse African populationsAfrican ancestry individualsPhenome-wide analysisGenetically similar populationsPopulations of African ancestrySignificant lociIndependent lociFine-mappingGenetic architectureAssociation studiesGenomic researchGenetic studiesHigh-risk variantsLociContinental AfricaImmunological traitsPolygenic scoresAfrican ancestryPleiotropic effectsPhenome-wideAfrican populationsKidney disease screening at ART initiation among adults with HIV in Uganda: A missed priority for a high-risk population
Kansiime G, Baluku J, Nuwagira E, Kanyesigye M, Obwoya P, Muhindo R, Muyindike W, Tusingwire P, Mugerwa H, Odera M, Busuulwa M, Ssemakadde M, Atukunda E, Bajunirwe F, Kalyesubula R, Siedner M. Kidney disease screening at ART initiation among adults with HIV in Uganda: A missed priority for a high-risk population. PLOS Global Public Health 2026, 6: e0005106. PMID: 41628191, PMCID: PMC12863478, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0005106.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAntiretroviral therapy initiationAntiretroviral therapyKidney disease screeningKidney diseaseAntiretroviral therapy regimensNational guidelinesTenofovir disoproxil fumarateDisease screeningSerum creatinine testsHigh-risk populationTDF useOpportunistic infectionsDisoproxil fumarateHIV clinicLogistic regression modelsMale sexRenal screeningScreening oddsClinical dataGuideline uptakeMultilevel barriersScreening ratesCreatinine testingRural clinicsPWHClinical characteristics and outcome of malaria-associated acute kidney injury in adult patients: a systematic review and meta analysis
Meena P, Singla V, Deshpande A, Kasturi U, Khan E, Kumar V, Kalyesubula R. Clinical characteristics and outcome of malaria-associated acute kidney injury in adult patients: a systematic review and meta analysis. Malaria Journal 2026, 25: 122. PMID: 41620769, PMCID: PMC12947477, DOI: 10.1186/s12936-025-05777-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSevere complications of malariaComplication of malariaAcute kidney injurySevere complicationsP. vivaxAdult patientsKidney injuryPlasmodium falciparumLong-term nephrology follow-upAssociated with P. vivaxLong-term kidney outcomesPlasmodium vivax infectionEndemic regionsAcute cortical necrosisIncidence of AKINephrology follow-upSerum creatinine thresholdAcute tubular necrosisChronic kidney diseaseSystematic reviewMethodsA systematic reviewSevere malariaCerebral malariaMalaria burdenThrombotic microangiopathyComorbidities associated with early chronickidney disease among young people living withHIV in Uganda. A nested case control study
Nasuuna E, Tomlinson L, Kalyesubula R, Castelnuovo B, Nanyeenya N, Chikwari C, Weiss H. Comorbidities associated with early chronickidney disease among young people living withHIV in Uganda. A nested case control study. BMC Nephrology 2026, 27: 108. PMID: 41545860, PMCID: PMC12892556, DOI: 10.1186/s12882-025-04719-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHIV viral loadOdds ratioViral loadClinical factorsCD4 T-cell countPatterns of comorbiditiesConclusionThe patternDetectable HIV viral loadCase-control studyAssociation of CKDT-cell countsAssociated with high mortalityYoung peopleMultiple body systemsFasting glucose levelsHigher mean corpuscular volumeYPLHIVIntroductionChronic kidney diseaseART clinicChronic comorbiditiesLogistic regressionViral suppressionConfidence intervalsMean corpuscular volumeParathyroid hormone
2025
Incidence of acute kidney injury among high-risk adult patients undergoing iso-osmolar contrasted computed tomography scans: a prospective cohort study
Nakku M, Muyinda Z, Nabbosa V, Mubuuke A, Baluku J, Babirye D, Walubembe J, Angom D, Nalwoga K, Kalyesubula R. Incidence of acute kidney injury among high-risk adult patients undergoing iso-osmolar contrasted computed tomography scans: a prospective cohort study. African Health Sciences 2025, 25: 166-174. PMID: 41669142, PMCID: PMC12883972, DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v25i4.18.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIso-osmolar contrast mediaHigh-risk adult patientsAdult patientsSerum creatinineKidney injuryCumulative incidenceComputed tomographyContrast-induced kidney injuryIncidence of acute kidney injuryContrast computed tomography scanHigh riskAcute kidney injuryProspective cohort studyPearson chi-square testChi-square testCT scanTomography scanContrast administrationLogistic regression modelsCIAKICohort studyExamination findingsNo factorsContrast mediumPatientsMSR151 Modeling the Future Clinical and Environmental Burden of Chronic Kidney Disease in Ghana and Uganda Between 2025 and 2030
Goldspink H, Webber L, Nicholson L, Embleton N, Rasheed I, Tannor E, Boima V, Batte A, Al Manaseer Q, Kansiime G, Kalyesubula R, Ochieng N. MSR151 Modeling the Future Clinical and Environmental Burden of Chronic Kidney Disease in Ghana and Uganda Between 2025 and 2030. Value In Health 2025, 28: s525. DOI: 10.1016/j.jval.2025.09.3435.Peer-Reviewed Original Research(Re-) considering success in implementation science: experiences amid a co-designed mHealth intervention in rural Uganda
Wachinger J, Ntambara J, Basenero A, Pillai V, Favaretti C, Schwab J, Weswa I, Nalwadda C, Sudharsanan N, Kalyesubula R, McMahon S. (Re-) considering success in implementation science: experiences amid a co-designed mHealth intervention in rural Uganda. The Lancet Global Health 2025, 14: e176-e178. PMID: 41237801, DOI: 10.1016/s2214-109x(25)00361-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFrom resolution to reality: advancing point-of-care diagnostics for kidney disease in low-resource settings
Singh P, Bramham K, Fabian J, Kalyesubula R, Luyckx V, Haldane C. From resolution to reality: advancing point-of-care diagnostics for kidney disease in low-resource settings. Nature Reviews Nephrology 2025, 22: 1-2. PMID: 41203943, DOI: 10.1038/s41581-025-01026-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEarly Nephropathy Screening as a Health Seeking Behavior Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Phenomenological Study in Southwestern Uganda
Kiconco R, Kalyesubula R, Sanyu N, Agaba B, Ondari E, Tusubira D, Kiwanuka G. Early Nephropathy Screening as a Health Seeking Behavior Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Phenomenological Study in Southwestern Uganda. Journal Of Multidisciplinary Healthcare 2025, 18: 5875-5892. PMID: 40978075, PMCID: PMC12450022, DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s551738.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNephropathy screeningDiabetes clinicSouthwestern UgandaQualitative cross-sectional studyMbarara Regional Referral HospitalPatient-provider engagementDissatisfaction with careHealth-seeking behaviorRoutine integrationRegional Referral HospitalT2DM patientsCross-sectional studyLife-altering conditionScreening uptakeScreening behaviorProvider communicationPatient-providerIn-depth interviewsType 2 diabetes mellitus patientsDiabetes careProvider encouragementStaff shortagesHealthcare providersAdult T2DM patientsHealth system