Tropical Disease Research Center

28/10/2025

Applications Open: NTDASIA 2025 Early Career Travel Grant (Deadline: 5 November 2025). Apply today for your easy travel arranemment!

16/10/2025

Registration and abstract submission for NTDASIA 2025 are now open. Scan the QR code to access the portal easily!

16/10/2025

🌏 Asian Neglected Tropical Disease Conference (NTDASIA 2025)
📍 Khon Kaen, Thailand | 27–28 November 2025
🎓 Early Career Travel Grant – Applications Now Open!
💥 Supported by the National University of Singapore (NUS) Office of Global Health Capacity Building Fund

We are pleased to announce the Early Career Travel Grant for young researchers to attend NTDASIA 2025 in Khon Kaen, Thailand! ✈️🏨

This grant aims to support emerging scientists working on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs), systems thinking for global health, integration of biomedical and social sciences, and innovative approaches to translate science into practice.

✅ What the Grant Covers:
Financial support for airfare and accommodation.
👩‍🔬 Eligibility:
a. Within 6 years of PhD graduation (or PhD candidates who have passed qualifying exams).
b. Citizen of an ASEAN member state.
c. Currently resides in Asia.
d. Must present at the conference.
📄 Application Materials:
a. Extended abstract (max 500 words)
b. Cover letter explaining how your work contributes to the conference theme
c. Supporting letter from your institute (or thesis advisor for PhD candidates) verifying your career stage
✈️ Airfare support covers the most direct and economical economy-class route.

📘 Successful applicants will be invited to submit a full paper to a special issue co-edited by the NTDASIA 2025 Organizing Committee.
🕒 Application Deadline: 5 November 2025

📧 Submit to Assoc. Prof. Yi-Chen Wang (NUS)
📮 Email: geowyc@nus.edu.sg
📑 Subject line: “NTDAsia 2025 Early Career Travel Grant”

Let’s empower the next generation of NTD researchers to make real-world impact for SDG2030! 🌿

16/10/2025

🌏 NTDASIA 2025 – Asian Neglected Tropical Diseases Conference
📍 Khon Kaen, Thailand
🗓️ 27–28 November 2025
🎓 Theme: “Translating Systems Thinking into Real-World Impact for SDG2030”
💥 Free Registration!
💥 Early career travel grants for ASEAN provided (up to 5)!

Join global experts, researchers, and health professionals to explore innovative solutions for Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and advance the One Health agenda toward SDG2030.

🧩 Highlights:
🔸 Systems Thinking for Global Health
🔸 Advances in NTD Research & Implementation
🔸 Innovation, Digital Health, and Community Diagnostics
🔸 Scaling Up for Sustainability and Policy Impact
📢 Deadlines:
🧾 Abstracts – 10 November 2025
🧍‍♀️ Registration – 15 November 2025

🤝 Co-organized by:
Tropical Disease Research Center, Khon Kaen University (KKU) & National University of Singapore (NUS)

Supported by the Lancang–Mekong Cooperation Special Fund
📧 Contact: mdtropmed@kku.ac.th; banchob@kku.ac.th
📲 Scan the QR code on the poster for registration details!

Let’s unite to turn systems thinking into real-world action for a healthier Asia! 🌿

24/09/2025

Khon Kaen University ranks 4th among Thailand’s Top 10 Institutions in the World’s Top 2% Scientists (2025), as recognized by Stanford University and Elsevier, Inc.

18/09/2025

Throwback to 16 years ago! Asian Liver Fluke Network Meeting & Workshop, 30 November – 1 December 2009, Khon Kaen, Thailand. Renowned human liver fluke experts from around the globe joined this meeting and a field visit to the Lawa Lake community.

07/09/2025

GMS-One Health Workshop, Round 1. Officla photos, Day2 part 3 - Fermented fish producing house, Lawa canal and Q&A.

07/09/2025

Opportunities await! NTU Fellowship 2026 for those who are interested.

Global Connect Fellowship 2026 Singapore 🇸🇬 (Fully Funded)

Apply: https://opportunitiescorners.com/ntu-global-connect-fellowship-in-singapore/

2 Months Fellowship at NTU University. Open to all Nationals. No IELTS.

The Program Covers Airfare, Accommodation, Meals, Visa, Stipend, Insurance, Fees, Allowance.

07/09/2025

GMS-One Health Workshop, Round 1. Officla photos, Day2 part 2 - School-based education

02/09/2025

Application for the Second round GMS-One Health Workshop, 24-26 November 2025 held in Khon Kaen is now launched. Application deadline is 15 October 2025. Please contact us if you have any inquiries.

01/09/2025

💖 A wonderful time with our One Health family — 30 participants from 5 countries at the GMS–One Health Workshop (Round 1) in Khon Kaen. Safe journey home, and let’s meet again at NTDASIA 2025, 27–28 November 2025! 🌏🤝✨

01/09/2025

GMS-One Health Workshop. Offical photos, Day 2 Lawa Lake field trip, Part 1.