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Public Engagement with Research

Public Engagement with Research is a two-way process that aims to benefit both the public and researchers, and ultimately enhance the quality or impact of research. Members of the public can be involved in many ways, in the design, conduct and dissemination of research. Activities can take different forms, to inform and inspire, consult and listen, or collaborate with the public.

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Building Sustainable Breastfeeding Support Systems Beyond Hospital Care

Research led by Dr Martha Mwangome at the Kemri Wellcome Research Programme is strengthening breastfeeding support for malnourished infants after hospital discharge. Through the IBAMI and IBAMI2 studies, trained peer supporters provide continuous, community-based guidance to mothers. The approach aims to improve exclusive breastfeeding, infant growth, neurodevelopment and recovery by extending care from hospitals into homes.

Modra cohort 1, where they are now & what comes next

MODRA Cohort 1: Where they are now and what comes next?

Eighteen months after joining MODRA, our first fellows are leading projects, winning grants, and building new collaborations across the region. Upon completion of the MODRA programme and moving move into the next stage of their careers, here’s a look at how our fellows are turning learning into lasting impact.

Behind the Title - Becoming an Oxford Professor (at NDM): Featuring Professor Sassy Molyneux

The Behind the Title: Becoming an Oxford Professor (at NDM) series highlights the diverse journeys of our professors and the many paths that lead to academic leadership. By sharing their journeys we aim to showcase the breadth of backgrounds, disciplines, and experiences represented across the Department, demonstrating that there is no single route to becoming a professor at Oxford. In our second feature, we hear from Sassy Molyneux, Professor in Global Health, spanning health policy and systems research, and empirical ethics. Sassy is an interdisciplinary researcher, with a background in human geography, behavioural research and organisational studies.

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Medicine Quality Research Group awarded £3.7 million to evaluate devices for detecting substandard and falsified vaccines

The Medical Research Council (UK) has awarded a £ 3.7 million DPFS grant to expand the work led by the Medicine Quality Research Group on innovative screening devices for detecting degraded and falsified vaccines.

Direk Limmathurotsakul receiving 2026 UNESCO-Carlos J. Finlay Prize for Microbiology

Professor Direk Limmathurotsakul awarded 2026 UNESCO-Carlos J. Finlay Prize for Microbiology

Professor Direk Limmathurotsakul has received the 2026 UNESCO-Carlos J. Finlay Prize for Microbiology. The Prize recognises his contributions to microbiology, particularly his work on melioidosis, antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) infections and turning local data into public health action.

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visiting MORU laboratory

MORU research highlighted during The Princess Royal’s visit to Mahidol University

A film featuring melioidosis survivors and a tour of a MORU malaria laboratory highlighted how patient-centred research and laboratory capacity contribute to regional health security.

Students build media skills at annual media training day

IHTM students took part in Oxford’s annual media training day, where journalists from Media First helped them build confidence in handling print, radio and television interviews. Through practical exercises and feedback, they learned how to shape key messages, respond clearly under pressure and adapt their answers for different media formats. The session gave students a chance to rehearse real interview scenarios in a supportive setting and better understand how to communicate their research to wider audiences.

IHTM students return from international research placements

The 2025/26 IHTM cohort have returned to Oxford after completing eight-week research placements with leading global institutions, where they worked with host partners across a wide range of settings and health challenges. Back in Oxford, the cohort presented their findings and reflected on how their overseas placements deepened their understanding of the people, contexts and practical realities behind global health research.

Le Van Tan

Professor Le Van Tan appointed Interim Director of OUCRU Ho Chi Minh City

We are pleased to announce that Professor Lê Văn Tấn has been appointed Interim Director of OUCRU Ho Chi Minh City, with effect from 24 June.

Hospital in Brazil

New analysis maps gaps in neglected tropical diseases clinical research

A new analysis has identified important clinical research gaps in neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), highlighting where greater research investment is needed to support the World Health Organization's (WHO) goal of eliminating NTDs by 2030.

Andre Doloksaribu

A Transition from Political Science to Health Research: Lessons and Reflections as Public and Community Engagement Intern at OUCRU Indonesia

When I got offer letter from OUCRU a lot of things came to mind: laboratories, research projects, and complicated medical terms that I thought only doctors and scientists could understand. There was one thing that made me curious: why does a health research institution have a role called Community Engagement?

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NEWRISK project commences implementation study in Kisumu county

The A Novel Extreme Weather Risk Insurance System for Kenya (NEWRISK) Project has commenced implementation of its study in Kisumu County. The study aims to assess stakeholders’ priorities for addressing extreme weather events and to survey health facilities to evaluate hazards, exposure, and vulnerability. It will also explore effective ways of communicating the impacts of extreme weather on health and health services to communities in Kenya.

Nibras Azeenshia Winarno holding bags with her own designs

Where Creativity Meets Science – A Reflection on My Internship in OUCRU Indonesia

I had never thought I would land in the research field. Imagining research alone felt like you were surrounded by very, very smart people and everyone was a genius, except me. But when I was introduced to the many roles at OUCRU Indonesia, they were only being... passionate on their jobs. And here's my story how I found my place as passionate designer in health research.

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The Integrated Serosurveillance and Modelling in Kenya (I-SAM) study hosts a stakeholder engagement meeting

The I-SAM study convened stakeholders from hospitals, county health departments and the Ministry of Health to explore the use of residual clinical samples for multi-pathogen serosurveillance in Kenya. Discussions identified practical implementation strategies and highlighted the approach’s potential to generate valuable public health evidence and strengthen national disease surveillance systems.

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OUCRU scientists are using machine learning to forecast the next dengue outbreak

A new forecasting platform developed by OUCRU, the University of Oxford, Centre for Disease Control of Ho Chi Minh City and local partners in Vietnam aims to give the country earlier warning of dengue outbreaks, and the confidence to act on it.

People representing the four Alliance partners across France and the UK who have signed an MoU to work together to solve global health challenges.

UK and France launch landmark biomedical and AI health alliance to accelerate research into major diseases

A new partnership will unite expertise, infrastructure and data across borders to accelerate diagnosis, treatment and ultimately prevention of major diseases – starting with women’s health, infectious diseases and pandemic preparedness.

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The Infectious Diseases Data Observatory awarded CoreTrustSeal certification

The Infectious Diseases Data Observatory (IDDO) has been awarded the CoreTrustSeal, an internationally recognised certification for trustworthy data repositories.

Conferences attendees at Christ Church’s front quad.

Turning the tide on substandard and falsified medicines – the Medicine Quality, Innovation & Policy Conference, April 2026

The Medicine Quality, Innovation & Policy Conference 2026 brought together global experts from science, law enforcement, public health and policy to address the growing threat of substandard and falsified medicines. Discussions highlighted the need for stronger international collaboration, better data sharing, improved detection technologies, and coordinated public health and regulatory responses to protect vulnerable populations from unsafe medical products.

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Data sharing provides unique resource for fast, cost-effective evidence generation to improve malaria treatment in children

A new paper argues that the individual patient data meta-analyses that data sharing enables can generate evidence comparable to that produced by clinical trials, but at a fraction of the cost and time. This evidence is essential for improving treatments for patients, particularly for paediatric populations.

Ambrose Agweyu Isabella Oyier

KEMRI-Wellcome appoints Professors Isabella Oyier and Ambrose Agweyu as Deputy Directors

The KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme has appointed Professor Isabella Oyier as Deputy Director, Kilifi, and Professor Ambrose Agweyu as Deputy Director, Nairobi. Both researchers bring extensive experience in infectious disease research, clinical epidemiology and health systems strengthening, and will help guide the Programme’s scientific leadership and strategic development.

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