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20 April 2026

[MOU] Dibrugarh University and Real-Ento (6 March 2026)

Real-Ento recently hosted an intensive one-week international training program titled, "Mosquito Laboratory Culturing, Bioassays, Trapping, and Identification" from 3-11 March 2026. The program welcomed trainees from Dibrugarh University, marking important step toward strengthening global collaboration in vector research and control. Throughout the course, participants gained comprehensive, hands-on experience in mosquito laboratory techniques. This included colony establishment and maintenance, as well as specialized skills such as force mating. Trainees were also introduced to both morphological and molecular approaches for accurate mosquito identification which are essential tools for modern vector surveillance and research. Building on these foundations, the program explored a range of field and laboratory methodologies. Participants learned to deploy host-seeking and oviposition traps to collect mosquitoes for further investigation. These collections were then used to assess insecticide resistance using standardized bioassays, including the widely adopted WHO bottle bioassay. The training also emphasized behavioral studies under sub-lethal exposure conditions. Using advanced systems such as the Excito-Repellency Assay (ERA) and High-Throughput Screening System (HITSS), participants evaluated mosquito responses to repellents providing critical insights for vector control strategies. Additionally, recent experience using AI powered mosquito trapping methods in the field briefly introduced for further collaboration potential. These integrated training components are expected to directly support ongoing research and surveillance efforts in the participants' home region, contributing to more effective vector mosquito management. Beyond technical capacity building, this program represents a milestone in international academic partnership. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been established between Dibrugarh University and Real-Ento, with support from the PM-USHA (Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan) initiative under the Department of Higher Education, Government of India. This agreement lays the foundation for sustained collaboration in research, training, and knowledge exchange between India and Thailand. Years in the making, this initiative reflects Real-Ento's commitment to fostering long-term, transnational partnerships. More than a single training event, it stands as a model for building enduring research networks that address shared challenges in vector-borne disease management.

13 November 2025

[MOU] Real-Ento and Earth Care Ghana (13 Nov. 2025)

Kasetsart University’s Real-Ento Signs MOU with Earth Care Ghana to Strengthen Transcontinental Collaboration in Sustainable Agriculture and Entomology On November 13, 2025, the Research and Lifelong Learning Center for Urban and Environmental Entomology (Real-Ento), Kasetsart University, held a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony with Earth Care Ghana , marking the beginning of a strategic partnership between Thailand and Ghana in the fields of sustainable agriculture, medical entomology, and environmental innovation. The ceremony was led by Professor Theeraphap Chareonviriyaphap , Director of Real-Ento, and Mr. Kwame Appiah Kubi , Founder and Executive Director of Earth Care Ghana. Faculty members from Kasetsart University and representatives from Earth Care Ghana witnessed the signing, followed by an exchange of souvenirs and group photos to commemorate the partnership. This collaboration aims to: Integrate beekeeping into cocoa farming to enhance agricultural sustainability. Establish a Bee Training Center in Ghana to empower local youth and promote green jobs. Provide scholarships for students from cocoa farming families to study at Kasetsart University. Promote sustainable agriculture aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Foster research and knowledge exchange in medical entomology and mosquito vector management. During the event, Assistant Professor Jirod Nararak , Department of Entomology, demonstrated a new mosquito repellent sticker technology developed at Kasetsart University, showcasing an example of innovative community-based mosquito control. This partnership symbolizes a shared vision of linking Asia and Africa through science, education, and sustainability reflecting Real-Ento’s mission to promote transdisciplinary and international collaboration for a healthier and more sustainable world. Dr. Kwame was one of the invited speakers during 'International workshop on insect food and feed' in July as well. Ajarn Chama took a chance to pass certificate in person! To learn more about 'Earth Care Ghana', please kindly visit their website, https://earthcareghana.org/

Earth Care Ghana

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The Research and Lifelong Learning Center

on Urban and Environmental Entomology

Department of Entomology

Faculty of Agriculture-Bangkok

Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand 10900

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