Professor Sir Nicholas White OBE KCMG FRS
OUCRU joins the University of Oxford and the Nuffield Department of Medicine in greatly mourning 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.
“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 Wrapped 2025: Turning research into real-world impact
In 2025, OUCRU research helped shape clinical guidelines, refine treatment decisions, strengthen research capacity, and support the next generation of health researchers across Asia and beyond.
Building an entrepreneurship mindset for researchers at OUCRU
OUCRU hosted a three-day participatory workshop on Building an Entrepreneurship Mindset for Researchers, equipping early-career researchers from Vietnam, Indonesia and Nepal with practical tools to translate research into real-world impact.
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.
OUCRU leadership transition effective 1 January 2026
Professor Guy Thwaites, our Programme Director since 2013 will step down from his position on 31 December 2025. Professor Thwaites’ tenure at OUCRU is noted for his outstanding leadership and dedication, and for his enduring commitment to […]
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.
OUCRU Hosts Introductory Short Course on Modelling and Analysis of Serological Data
OUCRU hosted a four-day introductory course on modelling and analysing serological data, bringing together 28 participants from 7 countries in Southeast Asia. The course was jointly delivered by experts from the MRC Centre for Global Infectious Disease Analysis at Imperial College London, National University of Singapore and OUCRU, and formed part of a multicoutry project jointly funded by UKRI, PREPARE and NAFOSTED.
OUCRU–MORU PhD Student Conference & 3-Minute Thesis Competition 2025
OUCRU and MORU co-hosted the 2025 PhD Student Conference, a day of networking, skills training, and scientific exchange, culminating in the annual 3-Minute Thesis Competition. Congratulations to this year’s winners from Vietnam, Indonesia, and Thailand!
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.
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.
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.
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.
ASPARNet Update in Phu Tho and Dong Thap Provinces
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.
OUCRU scientists join global leaders at Oxford Tropical Network Meeting 2025
The Oxford Tropical Network (OTN) Meeting 2025 was held from 15-18 September in Mombasa, Kenya, hosted by KEMRI-Wellcome. The annual gathering brought together colleagues from Oxford’s Overseas Programmes and partners including the University of Oxford, Wellcome Trust, CGHR, MORU, AHRI, MLW, and others to share insights, strengthen collaborations, and advance research in Tropical Medicine and Global Health.
Building Vietnam’s Clinical Trial Future: OUCRU and Partners at the Forefront
On 26 September 2025, leading researchers, policymakers, and international partners gathered in Hanoi for the Workshop on Clinical Trial Opportunities in Viet Nam, co-organised by the World Health Organization, Hanoi Medical University, and the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU). The event marked an important step in strengthening Vietnam’s clinical trial ecosystem, aligning national ambitions with global health innovation.
OUCRU researchers have a leading role in developing first International Clinical Practice Guideline for Tuberculous Meningitis
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam – August 22, 2025 – Researchers from the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) have played a leading role in developing the world’s first international clinical practice guideline for tuberculous meningitis (TBM), now published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases.
OUCRU and Dragon Capital Release Report on Intensive Care Training Programme in Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Aug 2025 – After more than three years of collaboration, the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) and Dragon Capital are pleased to announce the release of the final report of the Intensive Care Training Programme for Life-Threatening Infectious Diseases in Vietnam.
OUCRU and Partners Launch Kleb-CASAVA Project with Two-Day Kick-off in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, 5–6 August 2025 – The Oxford University Clinical Research Unit (OUCRU) and partners have officially launched the Klebsiella pneumoniae Community Acquired Infections Surveillance And Vaccine Development (Kleb-CASAVA) project. This collaborative initiative will strengthen surveillance of community-acquired Klebsiella pneumoniae (Kp) infections and advance vaccine development to address the growing global threat of antimicrobial resistance
OUCRU and HSPI Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Health Research Collaboration
OUCRU and the Health Strategy and Policy Institute (HSPI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote joint research and evidence-based health policy. The agreement marks a significant step toward a long-term interdisciplinary collaboration.