Armauer Hansen Research Institute

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Armauer Hansen Research Institute company profile

Armauer Hansen Research Institute conducts biomedical and public health research on infectious diseases, with emphasis on tuberculosis, leprosy, malaria and emerging pathogens. The institute runs clinical studies and trials, operates immunology, microbiology and molecular laboratories, and evaluates vaccines, drugs and diagnostics. Programs include epidemiology, antimicrobial resistance surveillance, health systems and implementation research. The organization maintains specimen repositories and data management services to support multicenter collaborations. Training and mentorship programs build research capacity through workshops, fellowships and joint graduate supervision. Policy engagement and knowledge translation activities turn findings into guidance for health programs.