South East Asia Infectious Disease Clinical Research Network (SEAICRN)
We are a collaborative partnership of hospitals and research institutions in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore formed in September 2005.
The South East Asia Infectious Disease Clinical Research Network (SEAICRN) is a collaborative partnership of hospitals and research institutions in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Singapore formed in September 2005. The SEAICRN focuses on clinical research on human and avian influenza and other infectious diseases of public health importance in the region. The Network develops and implements protocol-based studies following international standards.
The Network also opens opportunities for scientists and research team members from participating hospitals and institutions, often referred to as 'Clinical Research Sites' to pursue short and long term scholarships, academic and clinical centered, either in their own cities or abroad to further strengthen their own and their team’s research capacity. Participation in study-specific seminars and workshops is offered to improve their capacity in conducting quality clinical research.
University of Oxford, Center for Tropical Medicine, Nuffield Department of Medicine provides technical leadership and administrative support.
Our Goals
Improving patient care and human health through advancement of scientific knowledge and collaborative clinical research.
Enhancing the capacity of institutions and individuals within the Network to conduct clinical research that meets international standard.
Our Main Values
Collaboration
To work collaboratively to benefit scientific knowledge and global public health.
Commitment
To improve patient management through the highest quality clinical research at the highest ethical standard.
Coordination
To conduct multi-center, protocol-based clinical research coordinated by the Network while respecting all relevant regulations and policies.
Sharing
To publicly share information and knowledge in a timely fashion bringing scientific insight and improved capacity to all Network partners.
Our Funding
The principal sources of funding for the Network are the US National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, USA and the Wellcome Trust, UK. Others interested in supporting Network research activities may contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
The Network does not accept financial support from pharmaceutical or other for-profit organizations.
