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Parasite clearance in patients with Plasmodium vivax monoinfection treated with artesunate in Cambodia: an observational secondary analysis of trial data

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Parasite clearance in patients with Plasmodium vivax monoinfection treated with artesunate in Cambodia: an observational secondary analysis of trial data Artemisinin-based combination therapies are the main treatment for malaria. But resistance to artemisinin in Plasmodium falciparum is already spreading. What about Plasmodium vivax, the second most common malaria parasite? In Cambodia, researchers studied 161 P. … Read more

Institut Pasteur du Cambodge held its 4th PhD Day on March 13

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Institut Pasteur du Cambodge held its 4th PhD Day on March 13 On the morning of March 13, the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) held the 4th edition of its PhD Day, now a key annual event in the life of the Institute. This event was an opportunity to celebrate the research, dedication, and achievements … Read more

RASCMEI Newsletter February 2026

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The RACSMEI study aims to improve understanding of infectious diseases in Cambodia through a nationwide One Health research approach that integrates human, animal, and environmental health data.   The February newsletter provides updates on recent project activities, including field surveys and collaborative research efforts supporting stronger disease surveillance and evidence-based public health action.   📄 … Read more

VIRAGE Newsletter February Issue

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The VIRAGE project continues its work to strengthen rabies prevention in Cambodia through a One Health approach that integrates human, animal, and environmental health research. By generating evidence on barriers to prevention and access to post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), the study aims to support more effective national strategies to combat rabies.   This February newsletter highlights … Read more

Strengthening Regional Capacity for Bioinformatics and Genomic Surveillance

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Strengthening Regional Capacity for Bioinformatics and Genomic Surveillance Three researchers from the Disease Investigation Center (DIC) Wates, Indonesia recently completed a two-week training program at the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) from 23 February to 6 March. The training, jointly organized by IPC’s Bioinformatics and AI Applications Unit and Virology Unit, combined hands-on laboratory work with bioinformatics analysis. Participants were trained in sequencing library … Read more

Inauguration of IPC’s New Lactation Room

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Inauguration of IPC’s New Lactation Room On Monday, March 9, 2026, the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge (IPC) celebrated International Women’s Day with the official opening of our new Lactation Room! This initiative was developed in response to staff requests and underscores IPC’s commitment to providing a supportive environment for nursing mothers returning from maternity leave. We … Read more

Detecting Viruses Without Touching the Birds

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Detecting Viruses Without Touching the Birds Researchers from the Virology Unit at the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge have published a new study in Nature Communications exploring a new way to strengthen surveillance for avian influenza in live bird markets. Live bird markets are important for food supply and livelihoods across Southeast Asia, but they are also places … Read more

Celebrating International Women’s Day at IPC

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Celebrating International Women’s Day at IPC International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on 8 March, commemorating women’s fight for equality and liberation along with the women’s rights movement. The IWD gives focus to issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence and abuse against women. On this 8th in on Sunday this year, we pay … Read more

🌏SEA-ROADS Mid-Term Regional Meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

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🌏SEA-ROADS Mid-Term Regional Meeting in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. One year after the official launch of SEA-ROADS, a regional research project funded by ANRS MIE to improve dengue surveillance and prediction systems across Southeast Asia. Partners from across Southeast Asia gathered in Phnom Penh on 4–5 March 2026 for the Mid-Term Regional Meeting, hosted at the … Read more

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐠𝐞: 𝐒𝐨𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐩 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐆 , 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲.

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𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐮 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐨𝐝𝐠𝐞: 𝐒𝐨𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐩 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐍𝐆 , 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲. 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐲?I don’t have one specific woman scientist who inspires me above all others. I respect all women in science for their dedication and contributions. When I started working … Read more