Arjen Dondorp

Arjen Dondorp (pronunciation: /ˈɑːrjən ˈdɒndɔːrp/) is a renowned medical researcher and professor known for his significant contributions to the field of tropical medicine and global health.

The name Arjen is of Dutch origin, meaning "eagle", while Dondorp is a Dutch surname. The etymology of the surname Dondorp is not well-documented.

Arjen Dondorp is a professor of Tropical Medicine at the University of Oxford and the Deputy Director and Head of Malaria Research at the Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit (MORU) in Bangkok, Thailand. His research primarily focuses on severe malaria, antimalarial drug resistance, and improving intensive care in resource-limited settings.

Malaria: A life-threatening disease caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes.
Antimalarial drug resistance: The ability of a parasite species to survive and/or multiply despite the administration and absorption of a drug given in doses equal to or higher than those usually recommended.
Tropical Medicine: A branch of medicine that deals with health problems that occur uniquely, are more widespread, or prove more difficult to control in tropical and subtropical regions.
Global Health: An area of study, research, and practice that places a priority on improving health and achieving equity in health for all people worldwide.

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