Tag: Training

Strengthening Vaccine Communication Capacity: OUCRU and NIHE Deliver Training of Trainers Programme for National Vaccine Trainers 

On 5–6 May 2026, the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) successfully delivered a two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) on Vaccine Communication Skills at the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE) in Hanoi. The training aimed to strengthen the capacity of national trainers responsible for supporting vaccine communication and consultation skills among healthcare workers across Vietnam.

First MODRA cohort graduates

The first cohort of the MORU–OUCRU Discovery Research Academy, MODRA, has officially graduated following a final four-day workshop held in December 2025 in Sanur, Bali. The workshop marked the conclusion of the programme’s inaugural 18-month cycle and brought together 15 early to mid-career researchers from across South and Southeast Asia to present their research, reflect […]

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.

OUCRU Nepal Hosts ICH GCP E6(R3) Training to Advance Clinical Research Standards

Kathmandu, September 4, 2025 — OUCRU Nepal hosted a three-day training workshop on the revised ICH GCP E6(R3) guidelines at the Malla Hotel, Kathmandu, from August 18–20, 2025. This was the first on-site training conducted in Nepal following the amendment of ICH GCP E6(R3). The event brought together a wide range of stakeholders committed to […]

Building better vaccines: Dr Thitinan Kitisin explores tonsil organoids models in Thailand 

Years of groundwork have led Assistant Professor Dr Thitinan Kitisin to his first major step: leading an advanced vaccine research project in Thailand. With support from MODRA, he’s now developing one of the first tonsil organoid models in the country, a small but important step toward improving how vaccines are tested. Along the way, he’s also passing on practical research skills to the next generation of Thai scientists.

Dr Sulochana Manandhar: Tackling newborn infection risks in Nepal 

At OUCRU Nepal, microbiologist Sulochana Manandhar spent much of her early career at the lab bench, examining bacteria, fine-tuning methods, and chasing answers to scientific questions. Now, with support from the MODRA programme, she’s leading her first hospital-based study, bringing new attention to neonatal health risks in Nepal.

Dr Duong Thi Hue Kien: From post-PhD uncertainty to leading international research 

Finding My Path After PhD “After finishing my PhD, I felt isolated and uncertain about the future,” recalls Dr Kien. For four years, her research was focused entirely on understanding how the Dengue virus evolves inside mosquitoes. “When that chapter ended, stepping into the broader scientific community felt overwhelming.”  Adding to the challenges, Dr Kien […]

OUCRU 2024 Prize Studentship

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Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s OUCRU-SOVICO Prize Studentships! These excellent candidates will join the OUCRU PhD family and enrol at the University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Medicine. Dr Tran Bang Huyen, supervised by Assoc Prof Sophie Yacoub, Head of Dengue Group at OUCRU. Ms Nguyen Pham Nhu Quynh, supervised by Dr Pham […]

[Infographic] Opportunities and Challenges in Applying Artificial Intelligence and Digital Health Technologies in Viet Nam  

Digital health and artificial intelligence have the potential to transform healthcare, making health care management more efficient and accessible. However, a new paper by Ho Quang Chanh et al, detailed why engagement with policymakers, local patients and healthcare workers, and integrating with local systems and practice are crucial to ensure that digital health technologies can thrive in low- and middle-income settings.

OUCRU Tuberculosis Group Reported At The Symposium “Access To New Testing Techniques In Medical Diagnosis And Treatment”

Dr. Le Hong Van presented the report “New Diagnosis for Tuberculosis: From Research to Clinical”

Each year, over 4 million people worldwide with tuberculosis are left undiagnosed. In June 2023, OUCRU Tuberculosis Research Group presented two papers at the “Access to New Testing Techniques in Medical Diagnosis and Treatment” symposium. These new techniques have the potential to help screen and diagnose promptly and accurately so that patients can receive treatment on time.