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

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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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Latest publications

Individual responses to a single oral dose of albendazole indicate reduced efficacy against soil-transmitted helminths in an area with high drug pressure

PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases

Published: 19 Oct 2021

Author(s): Martin Walker, Piet Cools, Marco Albonico, Shaali M. Ame, Mio Ayana, Daniel Dana, Jennifer Keiser, Leonardo F. Matoso, Antonio Montresor, Zeleke Mekonnen, Rodrigo Corrêa-Oliveira, Simone A, Pinto, Somphou Sayasone, Jozef Vercruysse, Johnny Vlaminck, , Bruno Levecke

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009888

Multiphase evaluation of portable medicines quality screening devices

PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases

Published: 30 Sep 2021

Author(s): Céline Caillet, Serena Vickers, Stephen Zambrzycki, Nantasit Luangasanatip, Vayouly Vidhamaly, Kem Boutsamay, Phonepasith Boupha, Yoel Lubell, Facundo M. Fernández, Paul N. Newton

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009287

A comparative field evaluation of six medicine quality screening devices in Laos

PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases

Published: 30 Sep 2021

Author(s): Céline Caillet, Serena Vickers, Stephen Zambrzycki, Facundo M. Fernández, Vayouly Vidhamaly, Kem Boutsamay, Phonepasith Boupha, Pimnara Peerawaranun, Mavuto Mukaka, Paul N. Newton

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009674

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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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