Arjen M. Dondorp
Mahidol University, Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit
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Arjen M. Dondorp is a leading authority in malaria research, with his work primarily focused on severe malaria pathophysiology, antimalarial drug resistance, and global health interventions. He is best known for pioneering the use of artesunate as the gold-standard treatment for severe malaria, a contribution that has saved countless lives worldwide. His research has also been instrumental in mapping the emergence and spread of artemisinin resistance in Southeast Asia, particularly through landmark clinical trials and molecular epidemiology studies. With over 30,000 citations, Dondorp’s impact is profound; his highly cited papers include definitive work on the pharmacokinetics of antimalarials and the role of endothelial activation in malaria pathogenesis. Notably, he led the SEAQUAMAT and AQUAMAT trials, which transformed severe malaria treatment protocols globally. In recent years, he has advanced transcriptomics in malaria, co-authoring a comprehensive guide for high-throughput RNA processing of *Plasmodium* blood-stage samples (2020), which has become a key resource for studying parasite biology. A professor at the University of Oxford and director of the Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit, Dondorp’s work continues to shape malaria control and elimination strategies.
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