Scientific progress in the fields of tropical medicine and international health is at the heart of ITM’s academic mission. Our institute conducts scientific research, delivers advanced education and training, and provides medical, scientific and societal expert services. In 2018 our researchers published 332 articles in top scientific journals – culminations of their excellent work in the field, with patients, and in laboratories.

The Research Office of ITM is a new body that was set up in 2018. It advises on research policy and guides ITM’s strategic research activities. They further support researchers in project development and grant writing, analyse research output and impact data and further ensure compliance with research govpernance requirements.