Special Lecture by Professor Hsiao-Yu Yang

21 November 2025


The ASEAN Institute for Health Development (AIHD), Mahidol University, is pleased to share that our special lecture titled “The Global Burden of Climate-Sensitive Diseases and Research Trend” has been successfully completed on 21st November 2025 (online session). We were honored to welcome Prof. Hsiao-Yu Yang from the Institute of Environmental and Occupational Health Science, National Taiwan University, TAIWAN, as our distinguished speaker. The session commenced with a warm welcome from Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cheerawit Rattanapan, Deputy Director for Research and Academic Affairs and Program Director for PhD.program in Health and Sustainable Development. Prof. Yang delivered an insightful and engaging session, sharing scientific evidence, research trends, and methodological approaches to understanding climate-sensitive diseases and their future impact on population health. ✨ Key highlights included: - Climate vulnerability and risk assessment - The global burden of climate-sensitive diseases - Methodological approaches in climate–health research - Identifying vulnerable populations and adaptation strategies - Future climate scenarios and projected health impacts We extend our sincere gratitude to Prof. Yang for his valuable contribution, and to all participants who joined the session. Thank you for being part of this enriching academic event. Stay connected for more upcoming lectures and activities from AIHD!