Simian malaria has become a significant public health concern in regions where humans and non-human primates coexist. This course has been designed to equip students with the skills, knowledge, and mindset to tackle this complex issue through a holistic and collaborative lens and a systems thinking approach.
This course applied complexity concepts and tools for mapping and modelling complex systems to explore the many interacting factors involved in the emergence and spread of simian malaria, particularly the transmission of parasites from non-human primates to humans. These approaches enabled students to integrate their own disciplines and information from other stakeholders, including epidemiology, ecology, molecular biology, social perspectives and public health, to understand the mechanisms of simian malaria spread in a truly transdisciplinary way. This transdisciplinary understanding was used to evaluate existing interventions and propose ethically and environmentally acceptable, transdisciplinary solutions.
Throughout the course, an emphasis was placed on developing skills for transdisciplinary teamwork and leadership, as well as valuing the contributions of diverse disciplines and stakeholders.
Course instructors:
– Asst. Prof. Dr. Jirod Nararak (Kasetsart University)
– Asst. Prof. Dr. Rungarun Tisgratog (Kasetsart University)
– Asst. Prof. Dr. Malay Pramanik (Asian Institute of Technology)
– Ajarn Stéphane P. Rousseau (Thammasat University)
– Asst. Prof. Dr. Li Liang (Thammasat University)
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