The Infectious Diseases Data Observatory (IDDO) is a scientifically independent, multi-disciplinary coalition of the global infectious disease and emerging infections communities. It provides the methods, governance and infrastructure to translate data into evidence that improves outcomes for patients worldwide. Currently, IDDO has eight active areas of research with many more already in development or being scoped for feasibility.
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If you work with clinical, laboratory or epidemiological data and want to share your research or access research data then you are welcome to sign up to the Observatory.

We have platforms for a range of diseases including emerging and neglected infections.

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What is IDDO?

The Infectious Diseases Data Observatory (IDDO) is a researcher driven network which provides data platforms to capture, share and collaborate on infectious disease related data.

Using years of experience and extensive investment in data tools we provide platforms which are designed for effective data analysis and robust governance.

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COVID-19

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Research themes

IDDO enables research-driven responses to major challenges of infectious diseases through development and management of data sharing platforms.

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Contributing data

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Tools and resources

IDDO is committed to providing practical tools and services to support the collection of disease characterisation data and develop quality evidence on optimal treatment and response to emerging infections. 

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FORESFA collaborators meet for third annual project update
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29 Aug 2024
Scientists develop new method to detect fake vaccines
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06 Aug 2024
Researchers urge immediate policy change as drug-resistant malaria spreads
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10 Jul 2024
AMR platform is now open for data
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09 Jul 2024
Review summarises heterogeneity in design and analysis of visceral leishmaniasis clinical trials
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19 Jun 2024
Data Access Committee nominations now open
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07 Jun 2024
Analysis provides evidence of research gaps on the risk-benefit of blood transfusion in Visceral Leishmaniasis patients
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Latest publications

Using matrix assisted laser desorption ionisation mass spectrometry combined with machine learning for vaccine authenticity screening

npj Vaccines

Published: 28 Aug 2024

Author(s): Rebecca Clarke, Tehmina Bharucha, Benediktus Yohan Arman, Bevin Gangadharan, Laura Gomez Fernandez, Sara Mosca, Qianqi Lin, Kerlijn Van Assche, Robert Stokes, Susanna Dunachie, Michael Deats, Hamid A. Merchant, Céline Caillet, John Walsby-Tickle, , Fay Probert, Pavel Matousek, Paul N. Newton, Nicole Zitzmann & James S. O. McCullagh

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41541-024-00946-5

Design, Conduct, Analysis, and Reporting of Therapeutic Efficacy Studies in Visceral Leishmaniasis: A Systematic Review of Published Reports, 2000–2021

The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

Published: 2 Jul 2024

Author(s): Prabin Dahal, Sauman Singh-Phulgenda, Caitlin Naylor, Matthew Brack, Mitali Chatterjee, Fabiana Alves, Philippe J. Guerin and Kasia Stepniewska

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.23-0458

Blood transfusion in the care of patients with visceral leishmaniasis: a review of practices in therapeutic efficacy studies

Transactions of The Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene

Published: 1 May 2024

Author(s): Prabin Dahal, Sauman Singh-Phulgenda, James Wilson, Glaucia Cota, Koert Ritmeijer, Ahmed Musa, Fabiana Alves, Kasia Stepniewska, Philippe J Guerin

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/trae018

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