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Established in 2003 to meet a need for accurate, sensitive antimalarial drug measurements in the biological fluids of clinical trials patients, MORU’s Department of Clinical Pharmacology is now one of the world’s leading laboratories for antimalarial drug pharmacology.

Two hands holding the high-resolution Triple-TOF LC-MS system

Overview Clinical Pharmacology

Led by Prof Joel Tarning, Clinical Pharmacology conducts its own research and supports the MORU Tropical Health Network and external research groups with study design, drug measurements, pharmacometric analysis and interpretation of pharmacological results.

Facilities Clinical Pharmacology

Based at MORU Bangkok, the Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory uses a variety of sample preparation techniques (such as solid-phase extraction and liquid-liquid extraction) in combination with LC-MS to quantify drugs in biological samples.

Significant achievements Clinical Pharmacology

Clinical Pharmacology conducts its own research and supports the MORU Tropical Health Network and external research groups with study design, drug measurements, pharmacometric analysis and interpretation of pharmacological results.

Future vision Clinical Pharmacology

Highly integrated within MORU Tropical Health Network activities across the globe, Clinical Pharmacology Department’s strengths are in scientific output, our laboratories and access to clinical trials and samples

Pharmacology services Clinical Pharmacology

Based in newly refurbished laboratory facilities, Clinical Pharmacology use a variety of sample preparation techniques, such as solid-phase extraction and liquid-liquid extraction, in combination with LC-MS methodology for drugs measurement in biological samples. We also provide pharmacokinetic data analysis, ranging from non-compartmental analysis to model-based population assessments.