Get In Touch

Contact Us

Connect with the SYNAPSE project team at the University of Rwanda.

Project Leadership

Project Team

Connect with the SYNAPSE project leadership at the University of Rwanda

Prof. David K. Tumusiime

Principal Investigator

+250 788 749 398
University of Rwanda – SPIU

Prof. Celestin Twizere

Co-Principal Investigator

+250 788 634 578
University of Rwanda – CEBE

Emmanuel Sibomana

Research Assistant

+250 783 254 959
University of Rwanda – SPIU
Our Location

Find Us

University of Rwanda – SPIU

Single Project Implementation Unit (SPIU)
University of Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda

UR-CEBE (Research Hub)

Centre of Excellence in Biomedical Engineering & e-Health
University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda

Online Resources

ur.ac.rw — University of Rwanda
cebe.ur.ac.rw — UR-CEBE

Reach Out

General Enquiries

Whether you are a prospective trainee, potential collaborator, member of the press, or simply interested in learning more about SYNAPSE — we would love to hear from you.

For prospective trainees:

Applications to SYNAPSE trainee cohorts are managed through the University of Rwanda. Contact the PI for information on upcoming cohort openings and eligibility.

Email the PI

For collaboration enquiries:

Research institutions, health organisations, and technology providers interested in partnering with SYNAPSE are encouraged to reach out directly.

Email the Co-PI
Host Institution

University of Rwanda – CEBE

The Centre of Excellence in Biomedical Engineering and e-Health (CEBE) is the premier research centre for health technology and data science at the University of Rwanda. As the institutional home of SYNAPSE, CEBE provides world-class research infrastructure and a vibrant academic community.

CEBE hosts multiple NIH-funded programs including DST-HIRWA and SYNAPSE, creating a rich ecosystem of interconnected health data science initiatives that share faculty, trainees, and resources.

Visit CEBE Website
UR-CEBE

UR — Centre of Excellence in
Biomedical Engineering & e-Health

Advancing healthcare through research, innovation, and world-class training in biomedical engineering and digital health.

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Collaboration Network

Our Partner Institutions

SYNAPSE is powered by a network of leading institutions across the U.S. and Africa.