About Us

Health Challenge Thailand (HCT) is an annual conference supported by the Office of Educational Affairs at the Royal Thai Embassy in the United Kingdom. Over ten years, HCT has grown into a dynamic hub for Thai students and professionals in health-related fields—including science, medicine, and beyond—based in the UK. As we celebrate our 11th year in 2025, we remain committed to building a sustainable and thriving intellectual community.

Our conference focuses on fostering knowledge exchange, sharing research, and establishing lasting professional networks. The programme this year includes engaging activities such as panel discussions on current issues, inspiring talks by distinguished speakers, oral research presentations, and poster exhibitions.

Health Challenge Thailand Turns 11!

This year, our conference theme is 'One Health,' reflecting our commitment to bringing together scholars working on various dimensions of health to share their research and explore the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. Recognising that health issues and solutions are deeply interrelated, we believe it is essential to include perspectives from diverse fields.

By fostering multidisciplinary discussions, we aim to collectively illuminate the principles and applications of the One Health approach, creating a space for innovative insights and collaborative solutions.

3 May
2025

London
UK

Free
Registration

03
Keynote Speakers

Keynote Speakers

Dr Lucy Weinert

Associate Professor in Department of Veterinary Medicine,
University of Cambridge

Dr Wiriya Mahikul

Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, Princess Srisavangavadhana College of Medicine, Chulabhorn Royal Academy

Dr Liam Beiser-McGrath

Assisant Professor, Department of Social Policy,
LSE

Key Dates
Event Date
Open Registration Date 5 February 2025
Poster/Proposal Submission Deadline 16 March 2025
Selected Proposal Announcement 6 April 2025
HCT Conference 3 May 2025 (9AM-5PM)

Registration

 

General Admission Registration

Event Schedule

3 May 2025 King's College London, Strand Campus
Time Activities
08:30 - 09:15 Registration & posters viewing
09:15 - 09:45 Welcoming session
09:45 - 10:10 Keynote Talk 1: Undertaking one health approach in research
Dr Lucy Weinert
10:10 - 10:35 Keynote Talk 2: One health and policy decision-making
Dr Wiriya Mahikul
10:35 - 11:00 Keynote Talk 3: Urban air pollution and health
Dr Liam Beiser-McGrath
11:00 - 11:45 Panel discussion: one health and global health
11:45 - 13:15 Lunch and posters viewing
13:15 - 15:00 Oral presentations by the six finalists
15:00 - 15:30 Coffee break and posters viewing
15:30 - 16:15 Career panel discussion
16:15 - 16:40 Awarding and closing session
18:00 - 20:00 Networking dinner

Committee Members

 

Co-chairs



Jettawat Pravat

PhD candidate in Development Studies, King's College London

Yanisa Sunthornyotin

Bioinformatics Engineer, Genomics England


Management Team



Chonmanan Khanthavudh

PhD candidate in Nursing Research, King's College London

Sukarnchana Kongka

MSc in International Social and Public Policy, LSE

Keerati Chukorn

MSc in Environmental Technology, Imperial College London

Thanyamai Prasongsukarn

MSc Drug Development Science, King's College London

Pakwan Roopkaew

PhD candidate in Healthcare Facilities, UCL


Academic Team



Jirapath Thammaphet

PhD Candidate in Cardiovascular Medicine and Sciences, King's College London

Chotchanit Sunrat

PhD Candidate in Basic and Clinical Neuroscience, King's College London

Chalita Chomkatekaew

PhD candidate in Bioinformatics, University of Cambridge

Juranuch Rojprasitporn

Medicine, Addenbrooke's hospital Cambridge

Katherlynn Boonwanishawat

MSc in Clinical and Public Health Nutrition, UCL

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Event FAQs

It's completely free of charge!

Main Event (3 May 2025): King's College London (Strand Campus)
Pre-Event ( TBA): TBA
There is no strict dresscode but formal attire or smart casual is encouraged.

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Main Event Venue

King's College London (Strand Campus)
Email: healthchallenge.info@gmail.com