Tropical Disease Research Center

Tropical Disease Research Center Tropical Disease Research Center (TDRC) is an interdisciplinary laboratory for NTDs research at Khon Kaen University (KKU) established in 2005.

Tropical Disease Research Center (TDRC) is an independent, interdisciplinary laboratory of Khon Kaen University (KKU) established in 2005 under the support of the Faculty of Medicine (by allocating 5 new laboratory rooms) and the International Collaborations in Infectious Disease Research (ICIDR) Program from NIAID, National Institute of Health (NIH), United States (who provided budget grant for equipments and research supplies). The laboratory is affiliated with the Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University

TDRC pioneers research uncovering the “liver fluke paradox,” demonstrating an unexpected association between liver fluke...
17/01/2026

TDRC pioneers research uncovering the “liver fluke paradox,” demonstrating an unexpected association between liver fluke infection and host metabolic regulation, including diabetes and dyslipidaemia. Parasite clearance may unmask underlying metabolic disease risk, highlighting the need for integrated One Health approaches.

Group photo with Prof. Steve Edwards and TropMed staff and students following the seminar at the Tropical Disease Resear...
13/01/2026

Group photo with Prof. Steve Edwards and TropMed staff and students following the seminar at the Tropical Disease Research Center (TDRC).

13/01/2026

On-site discussion on neutrophil functions led by Prof. Steve Edwards with TropMed students.

Active participation from both onsite and online audiences during the special lecture by Prof. Steve Edwards.
13/01/2026

Active participation from both onsite and online audiences during the special lecture by Prof. Steve Edwards.

TropMed Special Seminar on “Neutrophil Heterogeneity and Plasticity” by Prof. Steve Edwards, University of Liverpool, UK...
13/01/2026

TropMed Special Seminar on “Neutrophil Heterogeneity and Plasticity” by Prof. Steve Edwards, University of Liverpool, UK this morning.

We are delighted to invite you to the next session of the Tropical Medicine Seminar Series.Our department has the honor ...
12/01/2026

We are delighted to invite you to the next session of the Tropical Medicine Seminar Series.

Our department has the honor of hosting Prof. Steven W. Edwards from the Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences, University of Liverpool.

Topic: Neutrophil Heterogeneity and Plasticity

The seminar will be held on Tuesday, January 13th, 2026, from 09:00 to 10:30 AM via a hybrid format (online and onsite).

You can join us either onsite at the TDR Conference Room, Department of Tropical Medicine, or online via Zoom.

The Zoom meeting link is provided below:

Join Online via Zoom:
https://kku-th.zoom.us/j/92948773291?pwd=FWd2zD162PvHaabtKbisuBbJONZHr8.1
Meeting ID: 929 4877 3291
Passcode: 1234

The Postgraduate Scholarship for International Students (PSIS) scholarship is now open for application. The submission d...
06/01/2026

The Postgraduate Scholarship for International Students (PSIS) scholarship is now open for application. The submission deadline is January 25. The interview will be between Jan 26 and Jan 29. If you are interested in studying for a PhD or MSc in the Tropical Medicine Program, please contact Dr. Sutas Suttiprapa at sutasu@kku.ac.th for more details.

Last working day of 2025, Dr. Mohamed Aalim, A Master’s student from Somalia in the Tropical Medicine program, supported...
30/12/2025

Last working day of 2025, Dr. Mohamed Aalim, A Master’s student from Somalia in the Tropical Medicine program, supported by a TICA scholarship from Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, joined lab practice sessions before the New Year holidays.

Happy New Year season at TDRC!
27/12/2025

Happy New Year season at TDRC!

Congratulations to Dr. Alessia Leonetti (PhD in Tropical Medicine) and Dr. Morsid Andityas (PhD in Veterinary Science) o...
19/12/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Alessia Leonetti (PhD in Tropical Medicine) and Dr. Morsid Andityas (PhD in Veterinary Science) on the joyful occasion of joining the Royal Degree Conferment Ceremony on 18 December 2025. Wishing you both continued success and fulfillment as you celebrate this proud and memorable milestone!

For personnel from ASEAN and GMS countries who want to study at KKU. If you are interested in an MSc or PhD in tropical ...
19/12/2025

For personnel from ASEAN and GMS countries who want to study at KKU. If you are interested in an MSc or PhD in tropical medicine to learn more about the LAWA Model, don't hesitate to get in touch with Dr. Sutas Suttiprapa, email sutasu@kku.ac.th. See you soon!
The deadline is January 31, 2026: 11.59PM Bangkok Time!

Congratulations to Dr. Morsid Andityas on successfully completing the PhD (Veterinary Science Program) at Khon Kaen Uni...
16/12/2025

Congratulations to Dr. Morsid Andityas on successfully completing the PhD (Veterinary Science Program) at Khon Kaen University! 🎓✨
Celebrating your graduation at KKU, 2025.
The Tropical Disease Research Center (TDRC), which has been part of your research journey, is very proud of your achievement.

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