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Oxford University has been ranked as the world's best institution for medical and health teaching and research in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for the eighth consecutive year. This ranking is based on criteria measuring teaching, research, industry income, international outlook and citations. It was noted that both research and clinical trials are supported by our network of international research units in Africa and Asia.

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Congratulations to our new Associate Professors 2026

Our heartfelt congratulations to Charles N Agoti from KWTRP, to Cindy Chu, Liz Batty and Tom Peto from MORU, and to Marc Choisy from OUCRU who have been awarded Associate Professorships

Climate Change and Health are Gendered: How Women Workers in Jakarta Adapted in Climate Change

OUCRU Indonesia co-designs Climate and Health Engagement Project named Panas, Polusi Udara, dan Perempuan Pekerja (Urban Island Heat, Air Polution and Women Workers) or (P4 project) which also become the first engagement specific collaborative study with women workers in Jakarta and fully funded by WHO.

OUCRU joins WHO Coronavirus Network

OUCRU, hosted by the Hospital for Tropical Diseases (HTD) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, has joined the World Health Organisation (WHO) Coronavirus Network (CoViNet), a global network to detect and monitor coronaviruses of public health importance.

From MODRA to Wellcome Sanger Fellowship: Dr Le Thanh Hoang Nhat reflects on Growth and Connection

Dr Nhat, a MODRA alumnus, has been awarded a Wellcome Sanger Fellowship. Reflecting on his journey, he highlights how mentorship, regional collaboration and focused training through MODRA helped shape a competitive research proposal and strengthen his direction as an independent researcher.

Integration of Infection Prevention and Control into the Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme – 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 AMS programmes across hospitals participating in the network.

New £5 million Wellcome Discovery Award to transform treatment for tuberculous meningitis

Tuberculous meningitis remains highly lethal despite standard treatment, and recent trials show current antibiotic and corticosteroid approaches are not good enough. A new international research programme, funded by Wellcome, aims to develop improved therapies by studying disease mechanisms, testing novel drugs and identifying biomarkers, aiming to guide safer, more effective treatment and reduce global deaths.

Strengthening intensive care capacity in Vietnam through international training

OUCRU held its annual intensive care training for healthcare workers on 12–13 March 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City. The two-day programme brought together specialists from the UK and Vietnam to share the latest knowledge and skills in critical care medicine.

From Factory Worker to Infectious Diseases Scientist: The Story of OUCRU Indonesia’s Suwarti

OUCRU Indonesia highlights the remarkable journey of Dr Suwarti, a scientist who rose from factory work to infectious diseases research. Through determination, education, and mentorship, Suwarti built a scientific career addressing critical public health challenges. Her story reflects OUCRU’s commitment to developing local research talent and expanding scientific opportunity in Indonesia.

Why the Way We Use Antibiotics Matters More Than We Think

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global threat driven by everyday antibiotic use, especially in informal healthcare settings. In rural Vietnam, women caregivers often rely on antibiotics to manage common symptoms amid limited healthcare access. Collab Lab highlights how social context, uncertainty and caregiving pressures shape antibiotic decisions and contribute to rising resistance.

EQUIPSEA: Recognising the people behind-the-science

Behind every research breakthrough are people managing the grants, budgets, and partnerships that make the work possible. At OUCRU in February 2026, EQUIPSEA brought together 75 research management professionals from across Southeast Asia for one of the region’s first professional training programmes designed specifically for them.

Professor Sir Nicholas White OBE KCMG FRS

The Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, the University of Oxford and the Nuffield Department of Medicine greatly mourn the death of Professor Sir Nicholas White, a distinguished clinician and scientist who was internationally recognised as the leading figure in improving the treatment of malaria worldwide, and whose work has made a lasting contribution to global health research - saving millions of lives worldwide. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.

OUCRU & the Hospital for Tropical Diseases: 35 years of partnership

From our earliest malaria trials in 1991 to today’s shared work on many infectious diseases, OUCRU marks 35 years of partnership with the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, advancing research that improves patient care and strengthens responses to infectious diseases. Rooted in frontline clinical collaboration, OUCRU continues to drive evidence-based innovations, build local research capacity, and address evolving health challenges across Vietnam and the region.

“AMR Ambassador” Competition: When Students Become Voices Against Antimicrobial Resistance

The OUCRU Hanoi Research Team and the PCE team, in collaboration with the Students’ Clinical Pharmacy Club, Hanoi University of Pharmacy successfully conducted the AMR Ambassador Competition on Monday, 12 January 2026, at Kim Lien High School, Hanoi.

OUCRU’s LAST ACT trial explores personalised treatment for tuberculous meningitis

OUCRU’s LAST ACT trial, published in Nature Medicine, is the first tuberculosis study to assess treatment based on host genetics. The trial tested whether dexamethasone could be withheld in patients with low- or medium-inflammatory LTA4H genotypes. Results showed no evidence that placebo was as effective as dexamethasone, which remained safe and modestly effective across genotypes. These findings support continued use of dexamethasone and highlight the need for better-targeted treatments for tuberculous meningitis.

Building Lasting Impact: Professor Guy Thwaites’ Legacy at OUCRU

Over more than a decade of leadership, Professor Guy Thwaites helped steer the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit through a period of strategic growth and increasing global relevance. Under his direction, OUCRU strengthened its focus on research driven by clinical need, expanded its regional footprint, and deepened its contribution to tackling some of the most pressing infectious disease challenges in Southeast Asia and beyond.

International collaboration launches largest-ever therapeutics trial for patients hospitalised with dengue

A landmark international research collaboration has launched the largest clinical trial ever conducted to test therapeutics for moderate-severe dengue, a mosquito-borne viral disease that continues to spread rapidly driven by climate change and globalisation.

OUCRU trials AI-powered wearables for early warning of severe dengue

AI applications in dengue monitoring and prediction are showing encouraging early signals, with new models achieving around 80% accuracy in forecasting severe progression up to two hours in advance. The Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) presented these findings at the Dengue Summit 2025, organised by Ho Chi Minh City Pasteur Institute.

Community Engagement in Antimicrobial Stewardship Programmes Implementation – 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 activities to promote Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) programmes across hospitals participating in the network.

Youth Peer Educator Combat AMR: Indonesian Youth Action in Antimicrobial Resistance’s Stewardship

Knowledge and beliefs about antibiotics continue to shape emerging health behaviours in Indonesia. With support from OUCRU, PAPRA empowered young people to create learning resources to promote responsible antibiotic use among their peers.

Communicate Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) using community-based, co-created media

World AMR Awareness Week (18–24 November) promotes global action against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) under the theme “Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future.” Vietnam, among the countries with the highest antibiotic resistance rates, faces widespread antibiotic misuse. OUCRU and partners have launched innovative, youth-focused engagement initiatives—including animated videos, theatre performances, and peer-led projects in Vietnam, Indonesia, and Nepal—to raise awareness, correct misconceptions, and connect science with everyday experiences.

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