Open Philanthropy recommended a grant of $1,248,280 over three years to Khon Kaen University to support research by Associate Professor Kiatichai Faksri, in collaboration with Dr. Noppadon Nuntawong of the National Science and Technology Development Agency of Thailand, on developing a diagnostic for latent and active tuberculosis using Raman spectroscopy.
This falls within Open Philanthropy’s focus area of scientific research, specifically within its interest in advancing human health and wellbeing.
The grant amount was updated in September 2024.