Professor Dr. Sakorn Pornprasert, Dean of the Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences (AMS), Chiang Mai University (CMU), presided over the opening ceremony of the IJL PRESTO Scientific Advisory Board Meeting.

The meeting was organized by the LUCENT International Collaboration Center to exchange academic knowledge, present the progress and results of research projects under the PRESTO initiative, and jointly determine future strategic directions. The discussions covered key issues such as One Health, preparedness for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, and the development of international academic cooperation networks.

The meeting was held at the University Services Center (UNISERV), Chiang Mai University, from October 14–15, 2025.

On this occasion, Professor Dr. Sakorn Pornprasert extended a welcome to Dr. Xavier Mari from the Institut de recherche pour le développement (IRD) in Thailand, along with experts and advisors from various national and international institutions.

This meeting is part of the PRESTO International Joint Laboratory (IJL) project, which is led by Assistant Professor Dr. Woottichai Khamduang and Dr. Nicole Ngo-Giang-Huong from the LUCENT International Collaboration Center.