Building Evidence Infrastructure for Africa.

Africa does not lack health challenges. It lacks durable evidence infrastructure capable of generating, translating, and sustaining high-quality research over decades. LIPH was established to help build that infrastructure.

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To develop the evidence, research systems, partnerships, and scientific infrastructure required to improve public health outcomes across Africa.

To become a leading African research institution advancing childhood health, neuroscience, and population health through evidence generation, research excellence, and institutional capacity building.

Research Active · 2026
  • Center for Childhood Lung, Brain & Developmental Health
  • Center for Neuroscience, Surgical Education & Health Systems Innovation
  • Center for Population Health Data & Research Systems
Established MMXXIV · Bulonde, Kajjansi, Wakiso District, Uganda Clinical Advisory: Harvard Medical School · MGH Subsidiary of Lanforte SMC Ltd · lanforteinstitute.org

Three centers.
One mission.

The Institute is organized around three permanent research centers — each designed for long-term scientific activity, not individual projects. Open each center to explore its scope, research areas, and current priorities.

Generating longitudinal evidence on childhood respiratory, neurological, and developmental health across East Africa.

This is the Institute's flagship scientific center. It anchors LIPH's identity in childhood health — from air quality and lung development to neurodevelopmental outcomes and mental health. Research here is designed for cohort depth.

Research Areas
  • Childhood Asthma & Respiratory Disease
  • Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD)
  • Child Development & Neurodevelopment
  • Environmental Health & Air Quality
  • Mental Health Outcomes
  • Developmental Epidemiology
  • Longitudinal Cohort Research
Active Programmes
  • Uganda Childhood Lung Observatory
  • School Respiratory Health Assessment Programme
  • Air Quality & Child Health Initiative
  • Childhood Health Cohort Development
  • Project Abraham — Founding Flagship Programme
Cohort Development 2026 School Health Assessment Air Quality Monitoring Ethics Clearance Active Fogarty D43 Preparation
Building neurosurgical capacity, simulation-based training infrastructure, and health systems evidence for East Africa.

Africa's neurosurgical capacity deficit is among the most consequential health systems failures on the continent. This center produces the evidence and builds the training infrastructure to address it — through rigorous capacity mapping and simulation-based education.

Research Areas
  • Neurosurgical Education & Capacity
  • Simulation-Based Clinical Learning
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Capacity Mapping & Systems Analysis
  • Medical Education Research
  • Health Systems Innovation
  • Clinical Training Infrastructure
Active Programmes
  • National Neurosurgical Capacity Assessment
  • Surgical Simulation Initiative
  • Open Neuro Learning Platform
  • Neuroscience Education Partnerships
  • NeuroLab Programme
Capacity Assessment 2026 Simulation Infrastructure Open Learning Libraries Partnership Development
Building the data infrastructure, research governance, and population health intelligence that underpins the entire Institute.

Without rigorous data systems, research governance, and population health infrastructure, no scientific output is reproducible or scalable. This center builds what makes the other two possible.

Research Areas
  • Epidemiology & Population Health
  • Health Registries & Longitudinal Data
  • Health Informatics
  • GIS Analytics & Spatial Epidemiology
  • Data Stewardship & Governance
  • Research Governance & Ethics
  • Open Science Systems
Active Programmes
  • Public Health Observatory Platform
  • Research Data Infrastructure Development
  • Open Science Systems Implementation
  • Population Health Intelligence Development
  • Research Partnership Framework
Observatory Platform Data Infrastructure Open Science 2026 Partner Framework

Tracking. Measuring.
Generating evidence.

Uganda Childhood Lung Observatory

Longitudinal monitoring of childhood respiratory health, air quality exposure, and lung development outcomes in urban and peri-urban Uganda.

In Development · 2026

School Respiratory Health Observatory

Systematic assessment of respiratory health across Kampala school populations — building the baseline evidence for national child health policy.

Active Assessment Phase

Population Health Data Platform

A longitudinal population health intelligence system for East Africa — registries, datasets, and open science infrastructure for public health research.

Platform Development

Neurosurgical Capacity Observatory

Systematic mapping and longitudinal tracking of neurosurgical capacity, training infrastructure, and clinical systems across East Africa.

Assessment Active

MMXXVI —
MMXXVII

What the Institute is actively building now. Not roadmaps. Not aspirations. Active institutional work.

I Uganda Childhood Lung Observatory In Development
II School Respiratory Health Assessment Programme Active
III Air Quality & Child Health Initiative In Development
IV National Neurosurgical Capacity Assessment Active
V Open Learning Libraries In Development
VI Research Infrastructure Development Active
VII Research Partnership Development Active

The beginning of a
national public health archive.

Research Papers
Archive · In Development

Peer-reviewed publications and pre-prints from LIPH researchers and collaborators.

Protocols
Active · Open Access

Study protocols, ethics applications, and operational frameworks — open for peer review and adaptation.

Observatory Reports
In Development

Periodic intelligence reports from LIPH's observatories and monitoring systems.

Working Papers
In Development

Pre-publication working papers and institutional research notes — available for comment and collaboration.

Data Dictionaries
In Development

Dataset documentation, variable definitions, and data stewardship materials for open data.

Policy Briefs
In Development

Evidence-to-policy translations for ministries, regulators, and development partners.

Learning Materials
In Development

Training resources, curricula, and educational materials developed by LIPH researchers.

Clinical Resources
In Development

Clinical guidance, reference materials, and practice resources from LIPH's clinical advisory network.

Recommended Reading
Curated

A curated list of essential reading in childhood health, neuroscience, and population health methods.

Research briefs.
Not blog posts.

Research Brief · Childhood Health
What is Childhood Asthma? Prevalence, Pathology, and Evidence in East Africa
LIPH · 2026 · USAAP-CDS Series
 Research Brief · Respiratory Health
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: A Primer for East African Clinical Researchers
LIPH · 2026 · Center I Series
 Research Brief · Environmental Health
How Air Quality Affects Childhood Lung Development: Evidence and Implications for Uganda
LIPH · 2026 · Observatory Series
 Research Brief · Neuroscience
What is a Neurosurgical Capacity Assessment? Methods, Scope, and Application
LIPH · 2026 · Center II Series
 Research Methods
What is a Longitudinal Cohort Study? A Practical Guide for African Researchers
LIPH · 2026 · Research Methods Series
Under Development

An evidence assistant
for public health.

A future AI-powered evidence search — drawing from LIPH's growing knowledge base of publications, protocols, and health resources. Currently in development.

  • What is childhood asthma?
  • What is bronchopulmonary dysplasia?
  • How does air quality affect lung health?
  • What is a neurosurgical capacity assessment?
  • What is a longitudinal cohort study?
Ask LIPH
Search evidence summaries, publications, and health resources from the Institute's growing knowledge base.
This feature is in active development. The current version searches our publications and protocols. The AI-assisted evidence assistant will launch with our 2026–2027 research outputs.

Publications
& Working Papers

2026
Study Protocol
Uganda School Asthma and Air Pollution (USAAP) Co-Design Study: Protocol for a Cross-Sectional Pilot in Urban Kampala Schools
Luutu A.N. et al. · LIPH Working Paper Series
Active Protocol
2026
Policy Brief
Air Quality, Child Health, and Evidence Gaps: A Framework for Uganda's Childhood Lung Observatory
LIPH Center I · Childhood Lung, Brain & Developmental Health
In Preparation
2026
Working Paper
Neurosurgical Capacity in Uganda: A Scoping Assessment Framework for the National Capacity Mapping Initiative
LIPH Center II · Neuroscience, Surgical Education & Health Systems Innovation
In Preparation
2026
Institutional Report
LIPH Research Infrastructure Report: Data Governance Standards and Open Science Framework
LIPH Center III · Population Health Data & Research Systems
Forthcoming

Resources for
rigorous research.

Protocol & Design Resources
  • Study Protocol Templates
  • Ethics Application Frameworks
  • Research Design Guides
  • Sample Size Calculators
Data Collection & Management
  • Survey Instruments
  • Data Collection Forms
  • REDCap Templates
  • Data Dictionary Templates
Literature & Research Planning
  • Literature Review Guides
  • Research Planning Frameworks
  • PRISMA Flow Templates
  • Citation Management Resources
Governance & Ethics
  • Research Governance Documents
  • Ethics Frameworks
  • Informed Consent Templates
  • Data Protection Resources
Publication Resources
  • Writing Guides for African Researchers
  • Journal Selection Resources
  • Open Access Information
  • Authorship Standards
Training & Methods
  • Epidemiology Primers
  • Biostatistics Guides
  • GCP Training Resources
  • Research Methods Reading Lists

The people behind
the evidence.

Andrew Nehemia Luutu
Founder & Principal Investigator
Lanforte Institute of Public Health · Kampala, Uganda

Public health researcher, institutional builder, and founder of the Lanforte Institute of Public Health. Andrew's work spans sustainable international development, accounting analytics, governance systems, and the design of long-term research infrastructure for African public health contexts.

  • MA, Sustainable International Development · Brandeis University (2025)
  • MS, Accounting Analytics · Bentley University
  • Founder, Lanforte SMC Ltd (Uganda) · LANFORTE GROUP INC. (Massachusetts)
  • Founder, Lanforte Business School
  • GAGAS ESG Audit Research · Watertown City Auditor's Office, Massachusetts
  • Every LIPH engagement is personally overseen by Andrew — research@lanforteinstitute.org
Dr. Andrew A. Nierenberg, MD
Clinical Research Advisor
Professor of Psychiatry · Harvard Medical School
Massachusetts General Hospital

Advising psychiatric epidemiology, mental health research methodology, and clinical research development for LIPH's childhood neuroscience and mental health programmes.

  • Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
  • Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston
  • Psychiatric Epidemiology · Clinical Research Development
Dr. Arthur
Clinical Advisor — Child Health & Paediatrics
Ugandan Physician · Paediatric Medicine & Child Health

Advising childhood health research, paediatric medicine, child health programme development, and clinical implementation strategy for LIPH's flagship research center.

  • Child Health & Paediatric Medicine
  • Uganda-based Clinical Practice
  • Clinical Implementation Strategy
LIPH welcomes enquiries from researchers, clinicians, and public health scientists interested in advisory or collaborative roles. Contact: research@lanforteinstitute.org

Build your research
career here.

Fellowship
Research Fellows

Structured research fellowships for early-career researchers joining active LIPH research programmes under principal investigator supervision.

Associates
Knowledge & Research Associates

Part-time and project-based research associate positions supporting active LIPH programmes, observatory development, and knowledge platform building.

Internship
Public Health Interns

Structured internships for students in public health, medicine, nursing, and related fields — contributing to real institutional research activity.

Future Platform
LIPH Research Academy

A future structured training academy for African public health researchers — building research capacity through mentored, evidence-based learning. In development.

Building evidence
takes partnerships.

LIPH seeks researchers, clinicians, institutions, and students who want to contribute to long-term public health evidence generation in East Africa. We do not accept passive affiliation. We build working relationships.

Academic & Research Institutions

Universities and research centers seeking African research partnerships with institutional depth and active programmes.

  • Co-Investigator Partnerships
  • Data Sharing Agreements
  • Joint Grant Applications
  • Student Exchange Programmes

Researchers & Clinicians

Individual researchers and clinicians with relevant expertise in childhood health, neuroscience, or population health.

  • Research Fellows
  • Clinical Collaborators
  • Scientific Advisors
  • Site Investigators

Students & Early-Career Researchers

Students and early-career researchers seeking structured research exposure in a growing African public health institution.

  • Knowledge & Research Associates
  • Public Health Interns
  • Student Researchers
  • Research Training Fellowships

Every collaboration
begins with a letter.

Correspondence Address research@lanforteinstitute.org
InstituteLanforte Institute of Public Health
LocationBulonde, Kajjansi
Wakiso District, Uganda
Weblanforteinstitute.org
ParentLanforte SMC Ltd (Uganda)
LANFORTE GROUP INC. (Massachusetts)
A note on correspondence. Research enquiries, collaboration proposals, and fellowship applications are reviewed by the Principal Investigator personally. Every serious enquiry receives a response within five working days.
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