OUCRU Nepal and A*STAR IDL Signed MoU
The Oxford University Clinical Research Unit Nepal (OUCRU Nepal) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the A*STAR INFECTIOUS DISEASES LABS (A*STAR IDL), A*STAR RESEARCH ENTITIES , Singapore, to establish a collaborative partnership aimed at advancing research in infectious diseases. This strategic collaboration focuses on mutual interest with a shared focus on antimicrobial […]
Dr. Sabina Dongol Selected for ISARIC Leadership Programme for Scientists
OUCRU-Nepal is proud to announce that Dr. Sabina Dongol has been selected to join the first cohort of the ISARIC Leadership Programme for Scientists a global initiative aimed at empowering mid-career female researchers from Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) to become independent research leaders.
OUCRU Nepal’s contribution: Typhoid Still Threatens Millions Despite New Vaccines
Even with safe and effective vaccines, typhoid keeps infecting millions each year, especially in parts of Asia and Africa. A recent Seminar ( https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40914181/) in The Lancet warns that these diseases (typhoid and paratyphoid fevers), caused by bacteria spread through contaminated food and water, continue to pose a significant public health threat. Rising drug resistance and poor sanitation contribute to this problem.
OUCRU Nepal Welcomes Executive Delegation from Wellcome Trust to Strengthen Global Health Collaboration
OUCRU Nepal was honored to host a high-level delegation from the Wellcome Trust, including Jimmy Volmink (Executive Director of Equity), Stephen Gray (Research Ecosystems Lead for South and Southeast Asia), and Steven Hoffman (Chief Strategy Officer). The visit provided an opportunity for the delegation to gain a deeper understanding of OUCRU Nepal’s research programmes, laboratory […]
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 […]
A lifetime of contribution to public health and research in Nepal recognised.
Prof. Buddha Basnyat has received the NHRC Lifetime Achievement Award for Health Research in Nepal. The Nepal Health Research Council (NHRC) conferred its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for Health Research upon Prof. Buddha Basnyat, Chairperson of the Oxford University Clinical Research Unit Nepal (OUCRU Nepal) at the 11th National Summit of Health and Population Scientists […]