Apiradee Kasemsook is the Dean, Faculty of Architecture,

Silpakorn University. She believes that design is not something

distant, but rather surrounds us and constantly influences

everyone's behavior. By recognising the interconnectedness of

human health, animal health, and the health of the environment

within the built environment, human can create built environments

that promote the health and well-being of all living beings, fostering

a more sustainable and resilient future.

Artharee Rungrojn works as a Laboratory Technician in the

Microbiology Department at MORU. Her responsibilities include

conducting disease diagnosis on samples from both animals and

humans using molecular techniques such as qPCR and PCR, as well

as employing cell culture techniques. Additionally, she is pursuing

her PhD at Mahidol University with a keen interest in studying

ectoparasites, particularly ticks, which have the potential to transmit

diseases and affect both animal and human populations.

Lorenz von Seidlein is a professor of global health based in

Bangkok, Thailand. His work includes coordinating malaria

elimination efforts in many countries in the Southeast Asia and

subSaharan Africa. Lorenz will talk about how Asian rural house

design with elevated bedrooms and permeable walls, may help to

reduce malaria in rural Tanzania.