Building Genomics Capacity for Vietnam’s Public Health and Research Community
From 11–15 May 2026, the Molecular Epidemiology Group at OUCRU hosted the “Beginner Course on Microbial Genomics: Applications & Research” in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together around 40 participants from hospitals, public health institutions, and universities across Vietnam.
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.
iSHARP – Integrated Stewardship in Hospitals for Antimicrobial Resistance Control Platform
Hospital-acquired infections and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remain major challenges for the healthcare system in Viet Nam. Although the Ministry of Health has issued multiple national strategies and guidelines on antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), infection prevention and control (IPC), and AMR surveillance up to 2030, implementation at provincial and district hospitals still faces certain challenges, particularly in the context of uneven resources and infrastructure. In practice, hospitals already operate multiple data systems that mainly serve specific professional purposes; as a result, data connectivity and integrated use across systems have not yet been fully harmonized or optimized.
Network meeting of hospitals implementing the Antimicrobial Stewardship programme in Dong Thap in March 2026
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.
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.
Audit & Feedback: A core AMS activity for bettercare and safer hospitals
In hospitals, ensuring high-quality treatment is always a top priority so that patients receive safe and effective care. To maintain this standard, routinely reviewing the treatment process is essential, helping hospitals promptly identify areas that may need adjustment and continuously improve the way care is delivered.
From MODRA to Wellcome Sanger Fellowship: Dr Le Thanh Hoang Nhat reflects on Growth and Connection
Dr Nhat, a MODRA alumnus, has been awarded the 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.
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.