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Muhammed Semakula

University of RwandaORCID 0000-0002-9076-4922Unclaimed ORCID profile · follow to get notified of new preprints

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Genetic & Genomic Medicine· 2

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Approach:statistical model· 2 Research Focus:variant calling· 2 Assay:whole-genome sequencing· 2 Research Focus:database / resource· 1 Assay:DNA methylation· 1 Approach:experimental assay· 1 Organism:human· 1 Research Focus:phylogenetics / evolution· 1

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Léon MutesaiD· 2 shared Reuben Sindayiheba· 2 shared Yvan ButeraiD· 2 shared Adaora EjikemeiD· 1 shared Agnes Gasengayire· 1 shared Aine Niamh O’TooleiD· 1 shared Alexis RugambaiD· 1 shared Alhaji S. OlonoiD· 1 shared

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Genomic characterization uncovers transmission dynamics of Marburg Virus in Rwanda following a single zoonotic spillover event

Yvan Butera, Léon Mutesa, Edyth Parker, Raissa Muvunyi, Espérance Umumararungu, Alisen Ayitewala, Jean Pierre Musabyimana, Alhaji S. Olono, Placide Sesonga, Olusola Akinola Ogunsanya, Emmanuel Kabalisa, Oluwatobi Adedokun, Nelson Gahima, Laetitia Irankunda, Chantal Mutezemariya, , Claude Mambo Muvunyi

The paper uses genomic analysis to show the Rwanda MVD outbreak originated from a single zoonotic event with limited human-to-human transmission.

medRxiv · Nov 1, 2024 · PreprintGenetic & Genomic Medicine

SARS-CoV-2 genomic surveillance in Rwanda: Introductions and local transmission of the B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant of concern

Yvan Butera, Samuel Leandro Hong, Muhammed Semakula, Nena Bollen, Verity Hill, Aine Niamh O’Toole, Barney I. Potter, Dieudonné Mutangana, Reuben Sindayiheba, Robert Rutayisire, Maria Artesi, Vincent Bours, Nadine Rujeni, Simon Dellicour, Keith Durkin, , Guy Baele

This study reports genomic surveillance in Rwanda from June to September 2021, showing the rapid spread and dominance of the Delta variant over other lineages, with implications for cross-border transmission.

medRxiv · May 31, 2022 · PreprintGenetic & Genomic Medicine