The Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, is strongly committed to high-quality research into the tropical diseases. Research activities range from molecular studies to community level, covering more than 20 diseases, including
vector-borne diseases, such as malaria and dengue, melioidosis, soil- and water-borne diseases, and other communicable and non-communicable diseases endemic to the Tropics. The current research programs include clinical trials, laboratory research, field and epidemiological studies,
vaccine trials, assessment of future drugs for avian influenza, and assessment of the health effects of unpredicted natural hazards and disasters. The Faculty is a pioneer research hub in conducting
HIV/AIDS vaccine trials, assessment of the efficacy of antiretroviral therapies, assessment of treatments for opportunistic infections, epidemiological surveys, and analyzing social risk factors. The Faculty is well placed to conduct high quality research, having a well-established
Ethics Committee, Clinical Pharmacology Unit, a state-of-the-art
Biomedical and Public Health Informatics (BIOPHICS), a board of research consultants, and the dedicated support of the Research and
Academic Services Unit.