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Structure-Guided Optimization of Novel Inhibitors of Plasmodium Lysyl-tRNA Synthetase with Multistage Activity against Malaria Parasites A fused dihydropyrrolidino-pyrimidine hit with low lipophilicity and excellent ligand efficiency was identified in a biochemical screen of the Global Health Chemical Diversity Library (GHCDL) against Plasmodium lysyl-tRNA synthetase (KRS). Structure-guided lead optimization delivered analogues with potent parasite growth inhibition, excellent biochemical … Read more

Annual Liaison Council of the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) – 2026 On Friday, June 19, 2026, the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) held its annual Liaison Council to review its activities for 2025 and consider future prospects.   This year’s council was chaired by His Excellency Professor Chheang Ra, Minister of Health of the … Read more

A Multidisciplinary Approach to Dengue Research and Surveillance at IPC IPC tackles dengue through the complementary expertise and strong synergy of its Medical and Veterinary Entomology, Virology, and Immunology Units, combining vector research, disease surveillance, diagnostics, genomics, and immune-response studies to strengthen dengue preparedness and public health strategies in Cambodia and the region. The Virology … Read more

Visit of H.E. Olivier Richard, French Ambassador to Cambodia, to the IPC–PHD Rabies Prevention Center in Battambang On 12 June, the IPC–PHD Battambang Rabies Prevention Center had the honour of welcoming H.E. Olivier Richard, Ambassador of France to Cambodia.   The visit began with a welcome address by Dr. PENG Yiksing, Head of the Vaccination … Read more

IPC welcomed students from Enfants du Mékong On Friday, 12 June, Institut Pasteur du Cambodge welcomed 11 students from Enfants du Mékong for an introductory visit to the Institute. The visit began with a presentation of IPC in Khmer by Dr. Ly Sowath, Deputy Director of IPC, who introduced the Institute’s missions, activities, and role … Read more

Strengthening Community Health Through Food and Water Safety Education On June 8th, the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge, in partnership with Enfants du Mékong, organized a community health education session for vulnerable families in Phnom Penh. Dr. Navin Sreng, Head of the Laboratory of Environment and Food Safety (LEFS), shared practical, easy-to-apply advice on reducing health … Read more

Three International Scholarships and Fellowships for the BAIA Unit The Bioinformatics, Artificial Intelligence and Analytics (BAIA) Unit at Institut Pasteur du Cambodge recently celebrated three notable achievements that reflect its growing international recognition. Tom Perrin, a Master’s student from Mines Paris – PSL, was awarded a Pierre Ledoux Scholarship and joined BAIA for six months … Read more