The Acting Dean, School of Biosecurity, Biotechnical and Laboratory Sciences (SBLS), College of Veterinary Medicine, Animal Resources and Biosecurity (CoVAB) invites you to a PhD Public Defence of the candidate detailed below.

Name: Joanne Adero

Thesis Title: Molecular Epidemiology and Resistance Mechanisms of Sweet potato Virus Diseases in Uganda

Date and Time: Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 10:00am EAT.

Supervisors

• Prof. Denis Byarugaba, Makerere University
• Dr. Jan Kreuze, International Potato Centre
• Dr. Mercy Kitavi, Michigan State University