{"id":16627,"date":"2026-02-26T12:03:20","date_gmt":"2026-02-26T05:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plantscience.sc.mahidol.ac.th\/?p=16627"},"modified":"2026-03-18T12:03:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T05:03:52","slug":"plant-science-students-present-allergy-research-at-thai-immunology-annual-meeting-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plantscience.sc.mahidol.ac.th\/?p=16627&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center; font-family: 'K2D', sans-serif; font-size: 0.7em; letter-spacing:1.5px;\">Plant Science Students Present Allergy Research at Thai Immunology Annual Meeting 2026<\/p>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><style>\n  @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=K2D:wght@300&display=swap');<br \/>\n<\/style>\n<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-indent: 3em; text-align: justify; font-family: 'K2D', sans-serif; font-size: 1.0em; line-height: 2.0em;letter-spacing:1px;\">\nStudents from the Department of Plant Science, Faculty of Science\u2014Ms. Wilailak Saechan, Ms. Sasima Aksornthirathawon, and Ms. Mutita Mankhan\u2014under the academic supervision of Dr. Witsuwat Songnuan, proudly participated in and presented their research at the Thai Immunology Annual Meeting 2026.  The conference was organized by the Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Association of Thailand (AAIAT), in conjunction with the Thailand Hub of Talents in Cancer Immunotherapy (TTCI), under the theme: \u201cThe Translational Immuno-Revolution: From Fundamental to Patient Impact.\u201d  Their research contributions focused on allergy-related studies, particularly addressing environmental allergens and their implications for public health in tropical urban settings.<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"text-indent: 3em; text-align: justify; font-family: 'K2D', sans-serif; font-size: 1.0em; line-height: 2.0em;letter-spacing:1px;\">\nMs. Wilailak Saechan presented her research entitled: \u201cA Preliminary Study on the Development of Environmental DNA (eDNA)-Based Detection for Airborne Allergen Screening in Tropical Urban Environments.\u201d  The study demonstrated that eDNA combined with PCR techniques can successfully identify the taxonomic composition of airborne allergens from dust samples. Notably, major grass allergens such as Cynodon were accurately detected, highlighting the effectiveness of molecular approaches in identifying allergen diversity and supporting health risk assessment.<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"text-indent: 3em; text-align: justify; font-family: 'K2D', sans-serif; font-size: 1.0em; line-height: 2.0em;letter-spacing:1px;\">\nMs. Sasima Aksornthirathawon presented her research on: \u201cThe Relationship Between Bioaerosol Concentrations and Particulate Matter Levels in Bangkok, a Major Urban Area of Thailand.\u201d  The findings revealed that grass pollen was the most prevalent bioaerosol detected in the air. However, no statistically significant correlation was found between pollen concentrations and fine particulate matter (PM). These results provide valuable insights for environmental monitoring and public health planning to mitigate allergy-related risks in urban areas.<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"text-indent: 3em; text-align: justify; font-family: 'K2D', sans-serif; font-size: 1.0em; line-height: 2.0em;letter-spacing:1px;\">\nMs. Mutita Mankhan presented her research titled: \u201cA Preliminary Study on Uncharacterized Allergenic Proteins in Common Grass Pollens in Thailand.\u201d  The study found that different grass species exhibited distinct protein profiles and IgE reactivity patterns. Individuals sensitized to beta-expansin proteins tended to show cross-reactivity with other grass species. The identified proteins may represent isoforms of major allergens, and further validation using ELISA techniques is recommended for future studies.<\/div>\n\n<div style=\"text-indent: 3em; text-align: justify; font-family: 'K2D', sans-serif; font-size: 1.0em; line-height: 2.0em;letter-spacing:1px;\">\nOverall, the participation of the students in this international academic conference reflects their strong research capabilities and contributes to advancing knowledge in allergen science, with potential applications in environmental health surveillance and disease prevention in tropical urban settings.\n<br><br>\nCredit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/PlantScienceMUSC\" target=\"_blank\">PlantScienceMUSC<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"443\" height=\"590\" data-id=\"16622\" src=\"https:\/\/plantscience.sc.mahidol.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/641652589_1488141703319265_5556954241565998349_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16622\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantscience.sc.mahidol.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/641652589_1488141703319265_5556954241565998349_n.jpg 443w, https:\/\/plantscience.sc.mahidol.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/641652589_1488141703319265_5556954241565998349_n-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"443\" height=\"590\" data-id=\"16623\" src=\"https:\/\/plantscience.sc.mahidol.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/642318115_1488141826652586_4135702505344395208_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16623\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantscience.sc.mahidol.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/642318115_1488141826652586_4135702505344395208_n.jpg 443w, https:\/\/plantscience.sc.mahidol.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/642318115_1488141826652586_4135702505344395208_n-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"443\" height=\"590\" data-id=\"16621\" src=\"https:\/\/plantscience.sc.mahidol.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/642819092_1488141766652592_1308728975645518114_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/plantscience.sc.mahidol.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/642819092_1488141766652592_1308728975645518114_n.jpg 443w, https:\/\/plantscience.sc.mahidol.ac.th\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/642819092_1488141766652592_1308728975645518114_n-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Students from the Department of Plant Science, Faculty of Science\u2014Ms. Wilailak Saechan, Ms. Sasima Aksornthirathawon, and Ms. Mutita Mankhan\u2014under the academic supervision of Dr. Witsuwat Songnuan, proudly participated in and presented their research at the Thai Immunology Annual Meeting 2026. 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