A lot of research is conducted and published by academicians and non-academicians. There is however so much that can be done beyond just carrying out the research and publishing research findings. 

Under the LASER-PULSE initiative, with funding from USAID, Makerere University-RAN is currently supporting researchers to translate study findings into policies, programs and community based interventions. The LASER-PULSE partners are from Purdue University, Catholic Relief Services, Indiana University, the University of Notre Dame in the US, and Makerere University in Uganda. 

Makerere University-RAN is engaging cross disciplinary development partners, Non-Government Organizations, private sector and development agencies through-out the implementation of LASER-PULSE activities. The anticipated outcome of LASER is ‘enhanced discovery and application of evidence-based solutions to development challenges’.

Details about LASER-PULSE are shared and accessible on https://stemedhub.org/groups/laserpulse/aboutus