Thailand genomic surveillance for rapid response to emerging infections
RFA-GH-23-003, THAI-GER: THAIland Genomic surveillance of Emerging infectious diseases facilitating Rapid response
['FUNDING_U01'] · MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY · NIH-11162236
This project builds fast, easy genetic tests and data systems to find new infections and antibiotic-resistant germs quickly for people seen at hospitals and clinics in Thailand.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_U01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11162236 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
From a patient point of view, the team will work with community hospitals and public-health labs to collect clinical samples and install simple, field-friendly genetic tests and sequencing tools. They will create bioinformatics pipelines and a shared microbial genome database so results can be analyzed and shared quickly between local and central labs. Lab staff will receive training and improved lab-management systems to speed up testing during outbreaks. The goal is to make detecting new infections and antibiotic resistance faster and routine at local clinics.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: People in Thailand who seek care for suspected infections at participating community, regional, or public-health hospitals and who can provide clinical samples would be the ideal participants.
Not a fit: People outside the participating regions, those without access to participating hospitals, or patients with non-infectious conditions are unlikely to receive direct benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could get faster, more accurate diagnoses and earlier, better-targeted treatment while outbreaks are detected and controlled sooner.
How similar studies have performed: Genomic surveillance efforts during COVID-19 and for drug-resistant infections have successfully identified outbreaks and resistance patterns, so this project applies proven approaches to strengthen local capacity in Thailand.
Where this research is happening
NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND
- MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY — NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: HORTHONGKHAM, NAVIN — MAHIDOL UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: HORTHONGKHAM, NAVIN
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.