Established in 2011, MVRU is part of the Malaria Excellence Center at the Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University. Our primary research focus is on Plasmodium vivax, the most common human malaria parasites in Thailand and many countries outside Africa. Current research areas include malaria epidemiology and transmission, parasite biology, immunology, and drug and vaccine development. The established field sites, access to patients, strong collaborative network with international partners, and a large archive of well-documented field samples provide excellent research opportunities in malaria and other tropical diseases. The unit has been funded by international and local grants (> 30 million baht per year). Most research and training grants are long-term (3-7 years).