Ongoing Projects

Household transmission of SARS-CoV-2 infections in bangkok and Chiang Mai, Thailand

- Assess the occurrence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in household members based on virological and serological evaluations, and disease symptoms
- Estimate key transmission parameters of SARS-CoV-2 in Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
- Identify SARS-CoV-2 variants at the beginning of each wave
- Analyze associations between the characteristics described above and infection with different variants

- Determine the molecular biology characteristics, genetic diversity, and spreading of zoonotic viruses.
- Identify animal reservoirs, both in wildlife and livestock.
- Identify biodiversity-rich areas and potential outbreak risk areas.
- Identify behavioral risks of exposure.
- Develop detection tests for both animals and humans.
- Develop community surveillance to prepare for future outbreaks.

- To explore the circulation on potential zoonotic viruses among high-risk populations in Chiang Mai province
- To assess the serological prevalence of potential zoonotic viruses and perform concurrent behavioral questionnaire among high-risk populations in Chiang Mai province
- To explore potential zoonotic viruses in wildlife animals involved with human community in Chiang Mai province

- To study the demographic and epidemiological characteristics of adult SARI patients in Northern Thailand
- To identify the etiology and assess the distribution of potential causative pathogens in clinical samples from the respiratory tract using advanced molecular technologies, including multiplex real-time RT-PCR and Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
- To evaluate clinical data related to SARI and assess the relationship between identified pathogens and clinical symptoms

- To assess the feasibility of using Telehealth in NCDs screening performed by VHVs among people who are unaware of NCDs and stakeholders in Doi Lo district, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
- To assess the Health Box competency of VHVs in NCDs screening by the workshop training
- To assess the satisfaction rate of using Telehealth in NCDs screening from the stakeholders

- To study the feasibility of the telehealth service system. To screen for non-communicable diseases by village health volunteers in the sub-district. Thung Satok, Mae Ka Subdistrict, Ban Mae Subdistrict, San Pa Tong District Chiang Mai Province.
- To assess satisfaction with using the telehealth service system.
- To assess the level of exposure to PM2.5 dust in the areas of Thung Satok Subdistrict, Mae Ka Subdistrict, Ban Mae Subdistrict, San Pa Tong District. Chiang Mai Province, Thailand.
- To assess the impact of PM2.5 dust on the health of those exposed.
- To assess the impact of PM2.5 dust on the risk and severity of chronic non-communicable diseases.

- To demonstrate that TB DNA can be detected in non-sputum samples using a quality control panel
- To evaluate this protocol on non-sputum specimens (i.e., blood and urine) collected in Thailand