The Transition Program in Clinical Research (TPCR), housed in laboratories in Rockville and at the NIAID International Center of Excellence in Research (ICER) Cambodia, integrates innovative ideas like vector-targeted immunological strategies and cutting-edge technologies like pathogen metagenomic sequencing into traditional epidemiological studies in Southeast Asia. Together, the team aims to apply and translate our findings to inform public health and disease prevention measures like vector control as well as vaccine development and implementation.
Jessica E. Manning, M.D., M.Sc.
Assistant Clinical Investigator, Laboratory of Malaria and Vector Research
Science Attaché, U.S. Embassy Phnom Penh and NIAID ICER CAMBODIA
Specialty(s): Infectious Disease, Internal Medicine Provides direct clinical care to patients at NIH Clinical Center
Education:
M.D., Emory University School of Medicine
M.Sc., Harvard School of Public Health

Sophana Chea
Laboratory Manager
Education:
Master of Medical Biology, University of Health Sciences
Languages Spoken: Khmer
Cheata Hou
Assistant Laboratory Technician
Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Pharmacy, University of Health Sciences.
Languages Spoken: Khmer, Mandarin, French

Sreyngim Lay
Sequencing Lead Technician
Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Medical Laboratory, University of Health Sciences
Languages Spoken: Khmer

Chanthap Lon
Medical Research Scientist/Chief Field Operation
Education:
Doctor of General Medicine, Faculty of Medicine
Master of Clinical Tro-Med, Tropical Medicine of Mahidol University
Languages Spoken: Khmer

Piseth Ly
Laboratory Technician
Education:
Master of Management, National University of Management
Bachelor’s degree, Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Western University
Associate degree, Medical Lab Technology, University of Health Science
Languages Spoken: Khmer

Sokna Ly
Clinical Field Coordinator
Education:
Diploma in Midwifery, Chenla University
Languages Spoken: Khmer

Somnang Man
Laboratory Technician
Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Medical Laboratory, University of Health Sciences
Languages Spoken: Khmer

Sreynik Nhek
Laboratory Technician
Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Medical Laboratory, University of Health Sciences
Languages Spoken: Khmer

Fabiano Oliveira, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Scientist, Staff Scientist
Education:
Ph.D., Human Pathology, Federal University of Bahia, Brazil
M.D., Medical School of the Federal University of Bahia, Bahia, Brazil
Languages Spoken: Portuguese, Spanish

Vunsokserey Ou
Data Manager
Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Computer Science and Engineering, Royal University of Phnom Penh
Languages Spoken: Khmer

Mengheng Oum
Laboratory Technician
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Languages Spoken: Khmer

Andrea R. Pacheco, B.A.
Post-baccalaureate Research Fellow
Education:
B.A., Medicine, Literature & Society, Columbia University
Languages Spoken: Spanish, French, Portuguese, Arabic

Samphors Pho
Office Manager
Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Banking and Finance & English for Business, Royal University of Law and Economics
Languages Spoken: Khmer

Roberto M. Salas-Carrillo, B.S.
Post-bacc IRTA
Education:
B.S., Microbiology, The University of Texas at El Paso
Languages Spoken: Spanish

Ratanak Sath
Clinical Field Coordinator
Education:
Associate degree, Laboratory, Chenla University
Languages Spoken: Khmer, Chinese

Sothy Soeung, M.B.A.
Public Health Admin Management Assistant
Education:
M.B.A., Asian Institute of Technology
Languages Spoken: Khmer

Gechlang Tang, B.S.
Assistant Laboratory Technician
Education:
Bachelor's degree, Bioengineering, Royal University of Phnom Penh
Languages Spoken: Khmer, Mandarin

Kevin Tang, B.S.
Postbaccalaureate IRTA
Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Bioinformatics, Hunter College

Rathna Tim, B.S.
Clinical Nurse
Education:
B.S., Nursing, International University
Languages Spoken: Khmer

Christina Yek, M.B.B.Ch.
Clinical Fellow
Education:
M.B.B.Ch., University of Cambridge
Languages Spoken: Spanish, Catalan, Mandarin

Laura Willen, Ph.D.
Postdoctoral Visiting Fellow
Education:
Ph.D., Parasitology, Charles University
Languages Spoken: Dutch, French, German
