Oxford University Clinical Research Unit

The MORU-OUCRU Discovery Research Academy (MODRA) recently concluded its first workshop in Bangkok, which brought together 15 promising early-mid career researchers. The workshop equipped participants with essential skills like proposal writing and budget preparation, enabling them to transform research ideas into concrete scientific proposals. Promising projects will have the opportunity to be realised through the MODRA Seed Award, worth up to $30,000. Stay tuned for updates as we follow our MODRA cohort's progress and witness their research ideas take shape. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/g2tcZH79 *** Khóa tập huấn đầu tiên của Học viện Nghiên cứu Khám phá MORU-OUCRU (MODRA) tại Bangkok đã khép lại thành công với sự tham gia của 15 nhà nghiên cứu trẻ đầy triển vọng. Chương trình đã cung cấp cho các học viên những công cụ và kiến thức cần thiết để biến những ý tưởng nghiên cứu thành các đề xuất khoa học chất lượng cao. Các đề xuất xuất sắc sẽ có cơ hội giành được giải thưởng MODRA Seed trị giá 30.000 USD để triển khai ý tưởng nghiên cứu vào thực tế. 🔗 Đọc thêm: https://lnkd.in/gX8JS9V9

#ResearchHighlight from Le Van Tan Oxford University Clinical Research Unit - Emerging #Monkeypox virus sublineage C.1 causing #CommunityTransmission, Vietnam, 2023 Tan and colleagues studied a community cluster of #mpox in Vietnam caused by emerging MPXV sublineage C.1, imported into Vietnam through 2 independent events; 1 major cluster carried a novel APOBEC3-like mutation. Three patients died; all had advanced HIV co-infection. Viral evolution and its potential consequences should be closely monitored. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/e2K2ExpE Full publication 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNDGSdPA

Cơ hội học bổng Tiến sĩ toàn phần tại OUCRU 👇 🎓 Dphil Opportunities! Pursue a UK-registered PhD at OUCRU and compete for a prestigious, fully funded OUCRU Prize Studentship! This is your chance to make impactful research into critical areas: 📌 (Indonesia, Jakarta) Community-based roll-out of oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis for key populations in Indonesia through private and non-government service providers: uptake, retention, barriers and impact 📌 (Vietnam, HCMC) Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Vietnamese Children and Adults with Severe Acute Respiratory Infection: Epidemiology, Evolution and Pathogenesis 📌 (Vietnam, HCMC) “A Gendered Virus” - How gendered health (mis)information affects the perceptions and attitudes towards the HPV vaccine among men who have sex with men in Vietnam 📌 (Vietnam, HCMC) Epidemiological and evolutionary dynamics of the commensal and opportunistic pathogen Escherichia coli 🔗 Explore our projects & apply by 3/12/2024: www.linktr.ee/oucru

𝗢𝗨𝗖𝗥𝗨 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁-𝗼𝗳-𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗺 C-reactive protein point-of-care testing (CRP-POCT) is a simple blood test that can be used to determine whether an infection is likely to be caused by a bacteria or a virus. This is important because antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections. By using CRP-POCT, pharmacists can provide more informed advice to patients, reducing unnecessary antibiotic use and the spread of antibiotic resistance. 👉 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gAdb6uRd *** 𝗡𝗴𝗵𝗶𝗲̂𝗻 𝗰𝘂̛́𝘂 𝗺𝗼̛́𝗶: 𝗫𝗲́𝘁 𝗻𝗴𝗵𝗶𝗲̣̂𝗺 𝘁𝗮̣𝗶 𝗰𝗵𝗼̂̃ đ𝘂̛𝗼̛̣𝗰 𝗻𝗴𝘂̛𝗼̛̀𝗶 𝗩𝗶𝗲̣̂𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝗺 đ𝗼́𝗻 𝗻𝗵𝗮̣̂𝗻 đ𝗲̂̉ 𝗰𝗮̉𝗶 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲̣̂𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝗲̣̂𝗰 𝗹𝗮̣𝗺 𝗱𝘂̣𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗵𝗮́𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗵 Xét nghiệm protein C phản ứng tại chỗ (CRP-POCT) là một xét nghiệm máu đơn giản giúp xác định nguyên nhân gây nhiễm trùng là do vi khuẩn hay vi rút. Việc phân biệt này rất quan trọng vì kháng sinh chỉ có tác dụng tiêu diệt vi khuẩn. Nhờ CRP-POCT, dược sĩ có thể đưa ra lời khuyên chính xác hơn cho bệnh nhân. Điều này giúp hạn chế việc lạm dụng kháng sinh, từ đó ngăn ngừa tình trạng kháng kháng sinh ngày càng gia tăng. 👉 Đọc thêm: https://lnkd.in/gZjqk9aW

TETANUS: DANGEROUS BUT OFTEN OVERLOOKED A study by Dr. Nguyen Thanh Phong, Head of Infectious Disease Department D, Hospital for Tropical Diseases - on 152 adult tetanus cases admitted to this hospital from January to June 2016 showed that only 1 out of 152 patients had been vaccinated against tetanus. The total cost for all 152 tetanus patients was nearly 8.5 billion VND.(*) In a survey conducted by the Youth Science Ambassadors (YSA) with more than 230 young people, tetanus ranked second to last among 10 infectious disease groups of concern. Given that tetanus can be prevented by vaccines but is little known, the YSA group discussed with the Emerging Infectious Group and the Public and Community Engagement Group to identify knowledge and awareness gaps about this dangerous disease. The group then proposed the Protect Us from Tetanus (PUFT) project, which includes several activities including health talks at hospitals targeting patients and carers, and forum theater performances to raise community and public awareness about tetanus. Follow OUCRU’s official social media accounts to get updates from YSA and OUCRU. (*) Source: https://lnkd.in/gHc4ZqRX

New Study on Mpox: IND-IMOVA 🔬 World Health Organization has recently declared #Mpox virus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)! In response to this health threat, OUCRU Indonesia is conducting the IND-IMOVA study in collaboration with various local partners. The aim is to study the effects of Mpox infection and the Mpox vaccine on the immune system. The results are expected to provide input for the development of effective vaccination strategies 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/g5ahyZj3

Who's at risk for TB in Ho Chi Minh City? The answer might surprise you! OUCRU’s latest research reveals that: ❌ Poverty isn't necessarily the biggest risk factor for getting TB! ⚠️ Men, middle-aged adults, and people living with HIV are most vulnerable. While TB rates in the city are lower than estimated by WHO, it's still a serious issue. Let's work together to combat TB! 🔗 www.oucru.org/tb-in-hcmc *** Bạn có biết mỗi năm có hàng ngàn người dân TP.HCM mắc bệnh lao? Nghiên cứu mới nhất của OUCRU chỉ ra: ❌ Mức thu nhập không trực tiếp ảnh hưởng đến nguy cơ mắc bệnh lao. ⚠️ Nam giới trung niên, người sống chung HIV là những đối tượng dễ bị tổn thương nhất. Mặc dù tỷ lệ lao ở TP.HCM thấp hơn đáng kể so với ước tính của WHO, đừng chủ quan! Hãy tiếp tục chung tay phòng chống bệnh lao. 🔗 www.oucru.org/vi/tb-in-hcm

(Jakarta, Indonesia) OUCRU is looking for an energetic, experienced Human Resources Manager to establish and lead a full circle of staff management of a workforce of approximately 120 people. This new role will develop and implement efficient in-house HR management systems, and also establish a staffing plan with the relevant Managers and Department Leaders. Interested? Read more and apply via the link below!

(Vietnam/HCMC) OUCRU is seeking an experienced Training & Development Manager who will work with the Operations Group!

𝐎𝐔𝐂𝐑𝐔 𝐍𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐫 🇬🇧🇳🇵OUCRU Nepal was honoured to host British Ambassador Rob Fenn and Dr Deepak Karki, Health Adviser from the British Embassy Kathmandu. During the visit, Ambassador Fenn commended OUCRU for our leadership in locally-driven research, addressing critical infectious diseases and public health challenges. OUCRU is committed to strengthening the UK-Nepal partnership to advance healthcare research in Nepal and beyond! 🤝