Training healthcare professionals to combat malaria in Myanmar
Training in Malaria Research in Myanmar
This study is all about helping healthcare workers in Myanmar learn better ways to fight malaria, so they can provide the best care and treatments to people affected by this disease.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tampa, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11031375 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the skills and knowledge of healthcare professionals in Myanmar to tackle the ongoing malaria crisis. It aims to address the challenges posed by malaria, including drug resistance and the effectiveness of treatment methods. By providing training in malaria epidemiology and clinical efficacy monitoring, the program seeks to build a well-equipped workforce capable of implementing effective malaria elimination strategies. The initiative is part of a broader regional effort to eliminate malaria in Southeast Asia by 2030.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research include healthcare professionals and researchers working in malaria-endemic regions of Myanmar.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in malaria treatment or research, or those living outside the Greater Mekong Subregion, may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved malaria treatment and prevention strategies, ultimately reducing malaria cases and mortality in Myanmar.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research initiatives in malaria training and drug efficacy monitoring have shown promise in improving health outcomes in similar regions.
Where this research is happening
Tampa, United States
- University of South Florida — Tampa, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cui, Liwang — University of South Florida
- Study coordinator: Cui, Liwang
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.