The Clinical Sciences Department connects laboratory discoveries with clinical studies and the experience of patients. It supports trials, observational research and community engagement.
Connecting discovery with care.
Clinical research examines how health conditions and possible interventions affect people. Laboratory findings become part of a wider picture alongside clinical observations and patients’ experience.
Explore selected clinical studiesFour connected areas of work
Pharmacology and pharmacy
The study of drug action and pharmaceutical development.
Clinical research and trials
Outpatient and inpatient research facilities supporting clinical trials and observational studies.
Patient-centred research
Observational studies and patient registries examining outcomes and people’s experience of care.
Community engagement
Working with community leaders and members so research responds to local context and participation is informed.
Good questions begin with listening.
Working with community leaders and members helps researchers understand local context and explain research in ways people can use.
NHRTI’s malaria portfolio includes treatment studies in young children, malaria in pregnancy, the biology of severe disease and care for hospitalised children.
Read about malaria research