Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026), Editorial
Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026)

Platforming Local Evidence: Knowledge Translation and the Future of Cambodian Pharmacy Research

Editorial
Published 2026-07-24
Michael Renfrew
Department of Research and Innovation, University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh 12211, Cambodia
Sophearom Chhea
Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh 12211, Cambodia
Ian Rouse
Office of the President, University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh 12211, Cambodia
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Renfrew, M., Chhea, . S., & Rouse, I. (2026). Platforming Local Evidence: Knowledge Translation and the Future of Cambodian Pharmacy Research. Journal of Cambodian Health, 4(2). https://doi.org/10.70243/jch2026.4201
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Abstract

This editorial introduces the Special Issue of the Journal of Cambodian Health (Volume 4, Number 2, 2026), dedicated to the 5th Pharmacy Research Conference 2025 and its theme, "Innovative Pharmacy Research: Advancing Therapeutics, Technology, and Health Care."

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