Dr. Edward Katongole-Mbidde is the director of the Uganda Virus Research Institute, Entebbe and a practicing medical oncologist. Dr. Mbidde obtained his MBChB degree from Makerere Medical School in 1972 and specialized in internal medicine. He continued his studies in medical oncology in the UK. His responsibilities included teaching undergraduate students and residents in internal medicine as well supervising PhD candidates at Makerere Medical School while still the director of the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) . He has conducted research locally and internationally. Dr. Mbidde has served on many committees and has presented at many international scientific meetings. Currently he directs the largest institute devoted to conducting research in viral diseases including viral hemorrhagic fevers besides HIV/AIDS and related diseases. He maintains his research ties with both the IDI and UCI.