OUCRU Nepal

OUCRU Nepal Established in 2003 with the mission to build a strong critical mass of young Nepalese clinicians

OUCRU Nepal was honored to welcome  Jimmy Volmink, Executive Director of Equity; Stephen Gray, Research Ecosystems Lead ...
04/09/2025

OUCRU Nepal was honored to welcome Jimmy Volmink, Executive Director of Equity; Stephen Gray, Research Ecosystems Lead for South and Southeast Asia; and Steven Hoffman, Chief Strategy Officer — all from the Wellcome Trust.
Their visit focused on gaining a deeper understanding of OUCRU Nepal’s work, including our research programmes, laboratory capabilities, and clinical collaborations. Through engaging discussions and site visits, we had the opportunity to share how locally driven research is shaping public health outcomes in Nepal and the region.
We are grateful for their time, insights, and continued support in advancing equitable global health research.

OUCRU Nepal successfully hosted a three-day training on ICH GCP E6 (R3) at Malla Hotel, Kathmandu Nepal from 18 to 20 Au...
27/08/2025

OUCRU Nepal successfully hosted a three-day training on ICH GCP E6 (R3) at Malla Hotel, Kathmandu Nepal from 18 to 20 August 2025, in collaboration with ProClin Institute of Medical Research, India. The training brought together clinical teams, investigators, ethics committees, and regulatory representatives to explore the updated guideline, which supports flexible trial designs, promotes a risk-based approach, and strengthens participant protection and data governance. This marks an important step toward more efficient, inclusive, and high-quality clinical research across OUCRU Nepal and its partner institutions.

📢 Job Opportunity: Research Coordinator📍 Location: Dhading, Nepal📅 Deadline: 17 August 2025🕒 Hours of Work : 10:00 AM – ...
12/08/2025

📢 Job Opportunity: Research Coordinator

📍 Location: Dhading, Nepal
📅 Deadline: 17 August 2025
🕒 Hours of Work : 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📄 Tenure: 6 months

OUCRU Nepal is hiring a Research Coordinator for a project on childhood pneumonia management. If you have a background in Public Health or Nursing and at least 1 year of research experience, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply here: https://www.oucru.org/careers
📞 Contact: Subi Prajapati, Sr. HR Officer

On July 25, OUCRU Nepal  Community Advisory Board (CAB) members visited our fever study clinic at Shukraraj Tropical and...
30/07/2025

On July 25, OUCRU Nepal Community Advisory Board (CAB) members visited our fever study clinic at Shukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital, Teku.

During the visit, they had the opportunity to observe firsthand how individuals are recruited into clinical trials. The CAB members visited the AD-ASTRA/PLATCOV and ACT Nepal outpatient departments (OPDs), where our research clinicians walked them through the entire participant enrolment process. This visit offered valuable insights into the ethical dimensions of our research studies and strengthened community engagement through transparency and dialogue. We extend our sincere appreciation to our clinical team at Teku for warmly welcoming the CAB members and thoughtfully guiding them through the studies.

We're Hiring! Join Our Team at OUCRU Nepal!Are you passionate about procurement, logistics, and administration? Do you t...
30/07/2025

We're Hiring! Join Our Team at OUCRU Nepal!

Are you passionate about procurement, logistics, and administration? Do you thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment? OUCRU Nepal is looking for a dedicated Procurement, Logistics, and Administrative Assistant to join our professional team!

📌 Requirements:
✔ Intermediate qualification in Management, Procurement, Logistics, or related field
✔ Minimum 2 years of experience in administration, procurement, and logistics
✔ Proficient in Microsoft Office, printing/scanning tasks, and strong record-keeping skills

📍 Apply now!
👉 https://www.jobsnepal.com/search?q=oxford&min=&max=

Deadline for submission- 3 August 2025

18/07/2025

सामान्य रुघाखोकी हो वा फ्लु हो भनेर कसरी छुट्याउने??

फ्लु बारे जानौँ, पहिचान गरौं र संक्रमण फैलिन नदिन सहयोग गरौं!!!

फ्लुलाई सामान्य रुघाखोकी भनेर सोचिन्छ र खासै वास्ता गरिँदैन। तर फ्लुको समयमै पहिचान गर्नु अत्यन्त आवश्यक हुन्छ, र यो विशेषगरी उच्च जोखिममा रहेका व्यक्तिहरूको सुरक्षाको लागि आवश्यक हुन्छ ।

यो भिडियो नेपाली समुदायमा फ्लु, यसको लक्षणहरू, यसको सही पहिचानको महत्त्व र किन एन्टिबायोटिकले फ्लु निको पार्दैन भन्ने बारेमा चेतना फैलाउनका लागि तयार गरिएको हो। साथै, फ्लुको लागि एन्टिभाइरल औषधि किन प्रयोग गरिन्छ भन्ने बारे यो भिडियोले प्रष्ट पार्छ ।

आफ्नो समुदायमा फ्लुको फैलावट रोक्न के गर्न सकिन्छ भन्ने कुरा पनि
यो भिडियोबाट बुझ्न सक्नुहुन्छ।

Excited to share highlights from poster presentations at the International Pandemic Science Conference 2025 in Oxford! J...
11/07/2025

Excited to share highlights from poster presentations at the International Pandemic Science Conference 2025 in Oxford!

Januka K.C (Khatri), Clinical Pharmacist, OUCRU Nepal, presented on
“Implementing Adaptive Platform Trials in Nepal: Challenges and Lessons Learned” — sharing key insights from trial experiences and the road ahead for clinical research in Nepal.

Alisha Pradhan, Research Coordinator, showcased
“Enhancing Recruitment in an Influenza Trial in Nepal: Insights from a Public Engagement Strategy” — highlighting innovative approaches to community involvement in research.

On July 4th, the OUCRU Nepal's Community Advisory Board (CAB) came together for an insightful orientation session focuse...
08/07/2025

On July 4th, the OUCRU Nepal's Community Advisory Board (CAB) came together for an insightful orientation session focused on deepening their understanding of our ongoing research and the vital role of the OUCRU Laboratory

Led by Dr. Sabina Dongol, members were given a guided tour of the lab, offering a unique opportunity to explore its infrastructure, safety protocols, and day-to-day operations. This hands-on experience helped strengthen their connection to the scientific work behind our research efforts.

A big thank you to all CAB members for your active participation and continued support!

Empowering Our Team with Lifesaving Skills!We’re proud to share that our OUCRU staff recently completed a Basic Life Sup...
24/06/2025

Empowering Our Team with Lifesaving Skills!

We’re proud to share that our OUCRU staff recently completed a Basic Life Support (BLS) training led by Dr. Olita Shilpakar. Our team learned how to perform CPR and use an AED, making us more prepared to respond quickly and effectively in emergency situations.

A huge thank you to Dr. Olita for her expert guidance, hands-on demonstrations, and dedication to building a safer, more prepared workplace.

16/06/2025

(English below) Lao màng não là một thể lao nặng, phát sinh do cơ chế gây viêm quá mức tại màng não. Tuy nhiên, đến nay vẫn chưa có phương pháp điều trị hiệu quả. Ngay cả khi bệnh nhân được áp dụng phác đồ điều trị lao tiêu chuẩn, bao gồm cả thuốc kháng viêm dexamethasone, thì một nửa số người mắc vẫn tử vong hoặc chịu biến chứng dài hạn.

Nghiên cứu mới từ Đơn vị Nghiên cứu Đại học Oxford (OUCRU) và các đối tác quốc tế đã xác định 10 chất chuyển hóa trong dịch não tủy có liên quan mật thiết đến tiên lượng xấu ở bệnh nhân lao màng não. Đáng chú ý, chín trong số này, chủ yếu là axit béo, là những phát hiện hoàn toàn mới. Nồng độ các chất này được ghi nhận cao hơn đáng kể ở những bệnh nhân tử vong.

Kết quả này mở ra hướng đi mới giúp giới khoa học hiểu sâu hơn về cơ chế sinh học ảnh hưởng đến kết quả điều trị lao màng não. Trong tương lai, việc "đọc vị" các dấu ấn chuyển hóa trong dịch não tủy có thể giúp bác sĩ đưa ra chiến lược điều trị phù hợp và hiệu quả hơn, giảm thiểu biến chứng cũng như tỷ lệ tử vong ở bệnh nhân.

Nghiên cứu viên: Tiến sĩ Lê Thanh Hoàng Nhật

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𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝘂𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘀

Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is a severe form of tuberculosis. The disease is caused by an excessive inflammatory response in the meninges, but there is still no effective treatment to control the inflammation. Even for patients receiving the standard tuberculosis treatment, including dexamethasone, half of those who survive are left with long-term complications.

A new study by OUCRU and international partners has identified 10 metabolites in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) linked to lower survival in TBM. Nine of them, mainly fatty acids, were newly reported. Levels of these metabolites were consistently higher in patients who did not survive.

These results open the door to further studies into the biological mechanisms driving poor outcomes in TBM, contributing to the development of improved treatment strategies.

Link in the comment 👇

OUCRU Nepal was pleased to host a delegation from the Ellison Institute of Technology, a research institute based in Oxf...
16/06/2025

OUCRU Nepal was pleased to host a delegation from the Ellison Institute of Technology, a research institute based in Oxford, England, to explore opportunities for collaboration and innovation. The visit featured thoughtful exchanges and strategic discussions, reinforcing our commitment to advancing global health research.

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