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OUCRU awarded prestigious Wellcome Discovery Awards grant to advance tuberculosis research

The Tuberculosis research team at OUCRU has received a £3.8 million grant to investigate why some people with tuberculosis respond better to treatment than others; and how to improve survival from its deadliest form, tuberculous meningitis.

OUCRU Hanoi Participates in the Dong Thap General Hospital Scientific and Technical Conference 2025

OUCRU Hanoi participated in the Dong Thap General Hospital Scientific and Technical Conference 2025. Dr Rogier van Doorn delivered a plenary talk on antimicrobial resistance, while Dr Vu Thi Lan Huong presented OUCRU Hanoi’s research and chaired a session, highlighting OUCRU’s commitment to advancing clinical research and collaboration in Vietnam.

Study Finds COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters Still Protect Vulnerable Indonesians Well Into the Post-Pandemic Period 

COVID-19 vaccine booster shots made from the original strain of the virus still save lives among vulnerable Indonesians, but provide limited protection for the wider public, according to a new study by OUCRU Indonesia, Universitas Gadjah Mada, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.  These vaccines were developed based on the original SARS-CoV-2 […]

Empowering Ethical and Inclusive Research: OUCRU Piloting the Engagement Project Design Training

The Public and Community Engagement Group is piloting a training to support research practitioners in designing impactful research-engagement projects.

Bridging the community voices: OUCRU Indonesia held the Kick-Off Meeting Community Forum for Health Research (ForuM)

OUCRU Indonesia researchers and Community Health Research Forum members working together to co-create evidence-based solutions for healthier communities.

MODRA Cohort 2: From ideas to action 

Following the success of the first MODRA workshop in September, where participants developed strong research grant proposals, the MODRA Cohort 2 researchers reconvened at OUCRU Ho Chi Minh City for Workshop 2, focused on taking their projects from paper to practice.

WHO Luncurkan Laporan Resistensi Antimikroba Sedunia: Intisari dan Kontribusi OUCRU

WHO baru saja menerbitkan Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance (GLASS) Report edisi terbaru. Laporan 2025 ini memberikan gambaran paling lengkap dan terkini tentang situasi resistensi antimikroba (AMR) di seluruh dunia, berdasarkan data dari 104 negara. GLASS adalah sistem global yang memantau bagaimana kuman bereaksi terhadap antibiotik dan bagaimana negara-negara memperkuat kemampuannya dalam mengawasi AMR. […]

WHO Releases New Global Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Report: Highlights and OUCRU’s Contribution 

WHO released its latest Global Antimicrobial Resistance and Use Surveillance (GLASS) Report last week, with new findings on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) around the world. The 2025 report draws on data from 104 countries and presents the most complete and up-to-date global picture of AMR to date. GLASS is a global system for tracking how pathogens […]

At the Frontline of Infectious Diseases: My Experience as a Clinical Intern from Germany at OUCRU  

German medical student Du Hanh spent a month at the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) in Ho Chi Minh City, gaining firsthand experience in tropical and infectious diseases. From ICU rounds to research discussions, he discovered how OUCRU connects clinical care, research, and public health to make a real-world impact.

OUCRU Nepal and A*STAR IDL Signed MoU 

The Oxford University Clinical Research Unit Nepal (OUCRU Nepal) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the  A*STAR INFECTIOUS DISEASES LABS (A*STAR IDL), A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES , Singapore, to establish a collaborative partnership aimed at advancing research in infectious diseases. This strategic collaboration focuses on mutual interest with a shared focus on antimicrobial […]

Dr. Sabina Dongol Selected for ISARIC Leadership Programme for Scientists 

OUCRU-Nepal is proud to announce that Dr. Sabina Dongol has been selected to join the first cohort of the ISARIC Leadership Programme for Scientists a global initiative aimed at empowering mid-career female researchers from Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) to become independent research leaders.

World Mental Health Day 2025: Ensure mental health access for all during times of crisis

10 October is chosen to be World Mental Health Day. This year theme focuses on “Mental health in humanitarian emergencies”, highlights the essential need to support mental health during crises like natural disasters, and public health emergencies. According to WHO, around 1 in 5 people in conflicted-affected areas are estimated to have a mental health […]

OUCRU Nepal’s contribution: Typhoid Still Threatens Millions Despite New Vaccines

Even with safe and effective vaccines, typhoid keeps infecting millions each year, especially in parts of Asia and Africa. A recent Seminar ( https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40914181/)  in The Lancet warns that these diseases (typhoid and paratyphoid fevers), caused by bacteria spread through contaminated food and water, continue to pose a significant public health threat. Rising drug resistance and poor sanitation contribute to this problem.  

OUCRU contributes to defining the first core outcome measurement set for Dengue

A major international collaboration between ISARIC researchers at King’s College London and the Oxford University Clinical Research Trials Unit (OUCRU) has created the first global Core Outcome Measurement Set (COMS) for dengue clinical trials.

Vinh danh các tân Tiến sĩ của OUCRU và chào đón các học giả tương lai

OUCRU tự hào tôn vinh những thành tích xuất sắc của các nghiên cứu sinh tiến sĩ và chào đón một thành viên mới đến với cộng đồng nghiên cứu của OUCRU.

Recognising OUCRU’s New PhD Graduates and Welcoming Future Scholar

OUCRU is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our PhD students and welcome a new member to our growing research community.

Chuỗi tập huấn nâng cao năng lực quản lý sử dụng kháng sinh trong khuôn khổ nghiên cứu 60HN – ASPARNet

Nghiên cứu “Nâng cao hiệu quả chương trình quản lý sử dụng kháng sinh thông qua nghiên cứu hành động có sự tham gia, kết hợp xây dựng mạng lưới các bệnh viện triển khai chương trình tại Việt Nam” (60HN – ASPARNet) đang tiếp tục triển khai các hoạt động trọng điểm nhằm thúc đẩy chương trình quản lý sử dụng kháng sinh (QLSDKS) tại các bệnh viện thuộc địa bàn triển khai nghiên cứu.

Capacity-Building Training Series on Antimicrobial Stewardship within the 60HN – ASPARNet  

The study titled “Evaluating Antimicrobial Stewardship strategies and capacity building through Participatory Action Research and a Network approach in Vietnam” (60HN – ASPARNet) continues to implement key activities to promote Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) programmes across hospitals participating in the network.

Hội thảo AWARE: Thúc đẩy đối thoại về hệ thống cảnh báo sớm dịch bệnh do biến đổi khí hậu

Các nhà nghiên cứu, hoạch định chính sách và chuyên gia y tế đã cùng nhau thảo luận về các rào cản và yếu tố thúc đẩy việc triển khai Hệ thống Cảnh báo Sớm (EWS) tại Việt Nam.

OUCRU workshop drives dialogue on early warning systems for climate-sensitive infectious diseases  

Researchers, policymakers, and health professionals gathered at the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) for a workshop on “Enablers and Barriers to Development and Implementation of Early Warning and Response Systems for Climate-Sensitive Infectious Diseases in Viet Nam.”