Conference Program - 2025 AUA Forum

Conference Program

2025 AUA Postgraduate Academic Forum on AI & Bioinformatics
in the Study of the Biology of Aging & Age-related Disease

Thursday – Saturday, May 14–16, 2026 · Maha Chulalongkorn Building, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

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📅 Day 1 - Opening, Keynotes & Panel Discussion

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Time Session Details
08:30 - 09:00
Registration
Registration
09:00 - 09:25
Opening and Welcome Remarks
Prof. Wilert Puriwat, D.Phil., President, Chulalongkorn University
Executive, Asian Universities Alliance (TBC)
Executive, Office of International Affairs and Global Network (TBC)

Introduction to the Conference: Asst. Prof. Tewin Tencomnao, Ph.D., Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
09:25 - 09:40
Group Photo
Photo
09:40 - 10:30
Keynote Lecture 1: Advances in AI and Bioinformatics for Ageing Research
Prof. Sukit Limpijumnong, Director of NSTDA (TBC)
Keynote

Keynote Lecture 2: Integrative Omics Approaches in Geroscience
Prof. Seung-Jung Baek, Seoul National University
Keynote
10:30 - 10:45
Refreshment Break
Break
10:45 - 12:30
Panel Discussion: AI and Bioinformatics for Biomedical Research - Future Impacts and Ethical Consideration
Panelists:
• Prof. Seung-Jung Baek, Seoul National University
• Prof. Sanjeeva Srivastava, IIT Bombay
• Prof. Brian Kennedy, National University of Singapore (TBC)
• Prof. Nancy Y. IP, HKUST (TBC)
• Prof. Angus Dawson, National University of Singapore (TBC)
Moderators: Dr. James M. Brimson & Dr. Chanachai Sae-Lee, Chulalongkorn University
Panel
12:30 - 13:30
Lunch Talk (30 min) by Sponsors & Lunch Break
Topic & Speaker TBA
Lunch
13:30 - 15:15
Oral Presentations
7 selected presenters
Oral Presentations
15:15 - 15:30
Coffee Break
Break
15:30 - 16:30
Workshop I: Manuscript Preparation and AI Applications for Scientific Writing
Dr. James M. Brimson & Asst. Prof. Anchalee Prasansuklab, Chulalongkorn University
Workshop

Workshop II: AI & Machine Learning
Dr. Nattapong Langsiri, Chulalongkorn University
Workshop
18:00 - 20:00
Welcome Dinner
Social

📅 Day 2 - Symposium, Poster & Skill Development

Friday, May 15, 2026

Time Session Details
08:30 - 09:00
Registration
Registration
09:00 - 09:45
Plenary Lecture: Translational Research in Ageing - From Data to Discovery
Prof. Yukie Nagai, The University of Tokyo (TBC)
Plenary
09:45 - 10:45
Symposium
• Prof. Sanjeeva Srivastava, IIT Bombay
• Asst. Prof. Natawut Nupairoj, Chulalongkorn University (TBC)
• Prof. Yukie Nagai, The University of Tokyo (TBC)
Moderators: Dr. James M. Brimson & Dr. Chanachai Sae-Lee, Chulalongkorn University
Symposium
10:45 - 11:00
Coffee Break
Break
11:00 - 12:00
Poster Session
Research poster exhibition with interactive discussions
Posters
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch Talk (30 min) by Sponsor & Lunch Break
Topic & Speaker TBA
Lunch
13:00 - 14:15
Workshop III: Spatial Transcriptomic Analysis and Visualization
Asst. Prof. Pattarin Tangtanataragul, Chulalongkorn University
Workshop

Workshop IV: Clustering Analysis
Dr. Nattapong Langsiri, Chulalongkorn University
Workshop
14:15 - 14:30
Coffee Break
Break
14:30 - 16:00
Networking Session & Group Activity
Moderators:
• Prof. Sanjeeva Srivastava, IIT Bombay
• Prof. Yukie Nagai, The University of Tokyo (TBC)
• Asst. Prof. Natawut Nupairoj, Chulalongkorn University (TBC)
• Dr. James M. Brimson, Chulalongkorn University
• Asst. Prof. Dr. Tewin Tencomnao, Chulalongkorn University
Networking
16:00 - 16:30
Certificate/Award Distribution
Closing Remarks: Asst. Prof. Dr. Tewin Tencomnao, Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Ceremony

📅 Day 3 - Cultural Experience (Optional)

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Time Session Details
08:30 - 09:00
Registration
Registration
09:00 - 10:15
Chulalongkorn University Tour
Facilitators: Dr. Chanachai Sae-Lee & Asst. Prof. Anchalee Prasansuklab, Chulalongkorn University
Tour
10:15 - 10:30
Coffee Break
Break
10:30 - 12:00
Thai Cooking Class: Anti-ageing Thai Food
Instructor: Asst. Prof. Charunsri Chusak, Chulalongkorn University
Hands-on practice cooking healthy Thai dishes with anti-aging properties
Cultural Activity
12:00 - 13:30
Lunch & Closing Session
Asst. Prof. Siriporn Chuchawankul, Assistant Dean, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Closing
Keynote Speeches

Leading experts in AI & aging

Poster Exhibition

Showcase innovative research

Workshops

Academic writing & communication

Career Talks

Industry & academic pathways

📌 Important Information
  • Venue: Maha Chulalongkorn Building, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok
  • Registration: FREE for all participants
  • Poster Sessions: Recommended size A0 portrait (84.1 cm × 118.9 cm)
  • Workshops: Pre-registration required for hands-on sessions
  • Certificate: Certificate of participation will be provided to all attendees
  • Language: All sessions will be conducted in English

For questions about the program, contact:
aua-forum2025@chula.ac.th

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