MBL has, over the years, developed fruitful collaborative links with a large number of institutions locally and abroad, and these links are constantly changing and increasing. This has played a major role in solidifying its position both locally and internationally. The current collaborators include

• Osaka University, Japan
• London School of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
• New England Biolabs
• University of Perugia
• Microtest Matrices Ltd
• Protein’ eXpert Sa
• Nairobi University
• Institute of Primate Research (IPR), Kenya;
• Microbial Research Foundation, BIKEN, Osaka, Japan

• Makerere University
• Mulago Hospital
• Lira Medical Centre
• St Francis Hospital, Nsambya
• Apac District Hospital
• Ministry of Health, Uganda
• Nagongera Health Centre
• Mbarara University