Research Center

Innovation & Education

Data Driven
Patient Care.

"Data Driven Patient Care of Excellence" is more than a motto; it is the culture we nurture in every UPMC employee to transform healthcare in Rwanda.

Global Research Partnerships

By graduation from Methods in Epidemiologic, Clinical and Operations Research (MECOR), the Founder of UPMC is actively assisting in conducting high-impact multinational observational studies in Rwanda, including:

Chest Africa

Advancing the understanding of pulmonary diseases across the African continent with localized data.

RACE Study

Contributing to multinational clinical evidence for better respiratory and cardiovascular outcomes.

MECOR Alumni

Methods in Epidemiologic, Clinical and Operations Research

Research Areas of Interest

Core Clinical Focus

Pulmonary Health
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Interstitial Lung Diseases
  • Occupational Lung Diseases
  • Obstructive (COPD & Asthma)
Tropical & Rare
  • Schistosomiasis
  • Neglected Tropical Diseases
  • Rare Diseases
  • Pleural Diseases
Acute & Critical Care
  • Sepsis & ARDS
  • Oxygenotherapy
  • Rheumatic Heart Diseases
  • Sleep Disorders (PSG)
Community & Environment

We are dedicated to Air Quality research and community activities that promote unity and halt Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).

Partner With Us

Research Methodology Framework @ UPMC