Dr Sulochana Manandhar

Microbiologist

Dr Sulochana Manandhar is Microbiologist at OUCRU Nepal.

Introduction

Dr. Sulochana Manandhar is a postdoctoral molecular microbiologist with a research focus on bacterial infections in neonatal populations, antimicrobial resistance mechanisms, and antimicrobial stewardship. She brings extensive laboratory research experience and a passion for locally-driven, evidence-based innovation that addresses public health priorities in Nepal while contributing to global scientific advancement.

At OUCRU Nepal, Dr. Manandhar has led and contributed to several key research projects, including studies on neonatal sepsis, antimicrobial stewardship, hospital infection outbreaks, AMR surveillance (ACORN), and adaptive clinical trials for influenza (AD-ASTRA) and SARS-CoV-2 (PLATCOV). She is currently leading her first clinical study under the MODRA seed award, investigating the prevalence and risk factors of vertically transmitted infections caused by Group B Streptococci (GBS) among pregnant women and newborns in Nepal.

Awards & Recognitions

2025: Programme Scientific Committee (PSC) 2025 grant”
2025: Selected for AAAS‐TWAS Course on Science Diplomacy
2024: MODRA Award, MORU-OUCRU Discovery Research Academy
2024: Wellcome Connecting Science Bursary Award
2023: Shortlisted for Wellcome Trust Early Career Award
2020: ASTMH Travel Award
2017: Oxford-Oak Graduate Scholarship
2016: NIH Travel Grant, MISMS Influenza Workshop
2007: Meritorious Student Scholarship, B.Sc Microbiology

Professional Memberships

Full Member, Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) Nepal (OWSD)
Member, OUCRU Women Leaders in Science (OWLS)
Advisor, AMR Club of Public Health Enthusiasts

2025- Present

Principal Investigator, GBS Study (MODRA Seed Award)

2024 – Present

Laboratory Supervisor, OUCRU Nepal

2022 – 2023

Co-Investigator, AMS Study (Hospital Antimicrobial Stewardship in Asia)

2022

Ph.D. in Clinical Medicine, Oxford University, NDM, UK

2018-2021

Lead Researcher, Enterobacter, Neonatal Sepsis, and ESBL Studies (Ph.D. Research)

2017-Present

Molecular Microbiologist, OUCRU Nepal

2007-2017

Laboratory Manager/Senior Research Associate, Center for Molecular Dynamics Nepal

2007 – 2016

Lecturer in Microbiology and Biotechnology, Golden Gate College & NIST College, Nepa

Publikasi Saya

William H K Schilling , Podjanee Jittamala , James A Watson , Simon Boyd , Viravarn Luvira , Tanaya Siripoon , Thundon Ngamprasertchai , Elizabeth M Batty , Cintia Cruz , James J Callery , Shivani Singh , Manisaree Saroj , Varaporn Kruabkontho5, Thatsanun Ngernseng , Nuttakan Tanglakmankhong , Jaruwan Tubprasert , Mohammad Yazid Abdad , Wanassanan Madmanee, Jindarat Kouhathong , Kanokon Suwannasin , Watcharee Pagornrat, Nattaporn Piaraksa , Pongtorn Hanboonkunupakarn , Borimas Hanboonkunupakarn , Kittiyod Poovorawan , Manus Potaporn , Attasit Srisubat , Bootsakorn Loharjun , Walter R J Taylor , Vasin Chotivanich , Kesinee Chotivanich , Mallika Imwong 1, Sasithon Pukrittayakamee , Arjen M Dondorp , Nicholas P J Day , Mauro M Teixeira 1, Watcharapong Piyaphanee 4, Weerapong Phumratanaprapin , Nicholas J White ; PLATCOV Collaborative Group

Lancet Infect Dis

Januari 24, 2025

DOI: 10.1016/S1473-3099(23)00493-0.

Viravarn Luvira , William H K Schilling , Podjanee Jittamala , James A Watson , Simon Boyd , Tanaya Siripoon , Thundon Ngamprasertchai , Pedro J Almeida, Maneerat Ekkapongpisit , Cintia Cruz , James J Callery, Shivani Singh , Runch Tuntipaiboontana , Varaporn Kruabkontho, Thatsanun Ngernseng , Jaruwan Tubprasert , Mohammad Yazid Abdad , Srisuda Keayarsa , Wanassanan Madmanee , Renato S Aguiar , Franciele M Santos , Pongtorn Hanboonkunupakarn , Borimas Hanboonkunupakarn , Kittiyod Poovorawan , Mallika Imwong , Walter R J Taylor , Vasin Chotivanich , Kesinee Chotivanich, Sasithon Pukrittayakamee , Arjen M Dondorp , Nicholas P J Day , Mauro M Teixeira , Watcharapong Piyaphanee, Weerapong Phumratanaprapin, Nicholas J White 1; PLATCOV Collaborative Group

BMC Infect Dis

Januari 15, 2025

DOI: 10.1186/s12879-023-08835-3

Phrutsamon Wongnak, William H K Schilling, Podjanee Jittamala, Simon Boyd, Viravarn Luvira, Tanaya Siripoon, Thundon Ngamprasertchai, Elizabeth M Batty, Shivani Singh, Jindarat Kouhathong, Watcharee Pagornrat, Patpannee Khanthagan, Borimas Hanboonkunupakarn, Kittiyod Poovorawan, Mayfong Mayxay, Kesinee Chotivanich, Mallika Imwong, Sasithon Pukrittayakamee, Elizabeth A Ashley, Arjen M Dondorp, Nicholas P J Day, Mauro M Teixeira , Watcharapong Piyaphanee, Weerapong Phumratanaprapin, Nicholas J White , James A Watso; PLATCOV Collaborative Group

Lancet Infect Dis

September 24, 2024

DOI: 10.1016/S1473-3099(24)00183-X

William H K Schilling, Podjanee Jittamala, James A Watson, Maneerat Ekkapongpisit, Tanaya Siripoon, Thundon Ngamprasertchai, Viravarn Luvira, Sasithorn Pongwilai, Cintia Cruz , James J Callery , Simon Boyd , Varaporn Kruabkontho , Thatsanun Ngernseng, Jaruwan Tubprasert, Mohammad Yazid Abdad , Nattaporn Piaraksa, Kanokon Suwannasin , Pongtorn Hanboonkunupakarn, Borimas Hanboonkunupakarn , Sakol Sookprome, Kittiyod Poovorawan , Janjira Thaipadungpanit , Stuart Blacksell, Mallika Imwong , Joel Tarning , Walter R J Taylor, Vasin Chotivanich , Chunlanee Sangketchon , Wiroj Ruksakul , Kesinee Chotivanich , Mauro Martins Teixeira, Sasithon Pukrittayakamee , Arjen M Dondorp , Nicholas P J Day, Watcharapong Piyaphanee, Weerapong Phumratanaprapin, Nicholas J White; PLATCOV Collaborative Group

Elife

Februari 21, 2024

DOI: 10.7554/eLife.83201