Kato Drago

Lecturer Makerere University
Uganda Cohort 3

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Kato Charles Drago is a Lecturer at Makerere University in the Department of Biotechnical and Diagnostic Sciences within the Faculty of Biosecurity, Biotechnical and Laboratory Sciences. He leads and contributes to research in Immunity and Infection, with a specialized focus on cytokine responses in Trypanosomiasis. His work utilizes experimental model systems to uncover how immune defenses are activated during infectious challenges, particularly examining the signaling pathways that shape host–pathogen interactions in Trypanosoma infections. As an educator-researcher, Drago teaches and mentors students in immunology, diagnostic sciences, and related biosciences, guiding them in experimental design, data interpretation, and responsible research practices. His research interests span experimental models of immunity, parasitic disease immunology, and mechanisms of cytokine-mediated host responses. Through his academic and research contributions, Drago is committed to advancing the understanding of immune responses to parasitic infections and strengthening the scientific foundations of diagnostic and biosurveillance sciences at Makerere University.

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