Joseph Lubega, MD, MPH, CPE
- Cancer and Blood Disorders
Director, Global Hematology-Oncology Pediatric Excellence (HOPE), Texas Children's Cancer and Hematology Center
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Section of Oncology-Hematology, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-822-4242
Languages: English
Departments:
Office location:
6621 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Joseph Lubega, MD, MPH, CPE
Dr. Joseph Lubega is internationally recognized as a leader in global efforts to cure and improve the quality of life of children with cancer, sickle cell disease, and other blood diseases.
With Texas Children’s Hospital’s Global HOPE Program, he led the establishment of the first university-accredited pediatric hematology and oncology specialist training programs in Eastern Africa, which have trained 35 of the pioneer specialists from across Africa.
Dr. Lubega serves as editorial board member of two of the leading medical journals dedicated to childhood cancer and blood diseases, namely Pediatric Blood and Cancer, and Pediatric Hematology & Oncology. He is a member of the US Pharmacopeia expert committee and past president of American Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology’s global special interest group. His pioneering leadership in global childhood cancer was recognized by The Lancet Oncology in 2024 in the journal’s Pioneers feature.
Dr. Lubega received his medical degree from Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda. He has broad experience in health systems having trained and practiced medicine in Africa, Europe, and the United States, with graduate medical training in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, in addition to Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. He also has formal qualifications in Public Health, Pediatric Cancer Epidemiology, Executive Physician Leadership, Implementation Science, and Health Cost Analysis.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology | 2014 |
| University of Texas School of Public Health | Masters | Master of Science-Epidemiology | 2014 |
| Newark Beth Israel Medical Center | Residency | Pediatrics | 2011 |
| Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health | Postgraduate Training | Specialty Registrar – Pediatrics & Neonatology | 2008 |
| County Durham and Darlington NHS Hospitals | Postgraduate Training | Foundation Programme. Rotations: Pediatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine | 2007 |
| Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health | Postgraduate Training | Senior House Officer - Pediatrics | 2005 |
| St. Francis Hospital Nsambya Uganda | Internship | Pediatrics | 2003 |
| Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Kampala Uganda | Medical School | Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery | 2002 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) | Member |
| American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO) | Vice Chair, Global Special Interest Group (SIG) |
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Honors and awards
- 2020
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Featured “Pioneer” by The Lancet Oncology. Wilkinson E. Joseph Lubega, Director of Global HOPE-building paediatric cancer care in sub-Saharan Africa. Lancet Oncol. 2024 Mar;25(3):292
- 2020
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Outstanding Contribution to the Standards, US Pharmacopeia. For contribution to the USP standards for global handling of Covid-19 vaccines during the epidemic.
- 2020
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Norton Rose Fulbright Faculty Excellence Award in Educational Leadership, Baylor College of Medicine
- 2019
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Award of Achievement in Educational Innovation, Baylor College of Medicine
- 2014
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Best and Most Complete Fellow, Texas Children’s Medical Staff
- 2011
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Pediatrics Resident of the Year, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, New Jersey
- 2011
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Resident Educator of the Year, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, New Jersey
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Highlights
Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, Texas Children’s Global HOPE, & Baylor College of Medicine Glo...
Research Area:
Epidemiology (Cancer and Hematology)
Lymphoma
Dr. Lubega's research interests focus on the mechanisms of malignant transformation of immune cells by infections (EBV, Herpes Viruses, HIV, Malaria, etc) and other immunological alterations that may result in lymphoma, histiocytosis and possibly leukemia. He is a zealous advocate for building capacity for pediatric cancer care and research in Africa.