Research and Innovation

for Sustainable Primary Care

Prof. Wanicha Chuenkongkaew, MD

Vice President for Research, Innovation, and International Relations

Explore our seven key concepts
Prof. Wanicha Chuenkongkaew speaking during an interview

Research for better health

PBRI is committed to advancing research, innovation, and knowledge translation to strengthen primary healthcare and improve community well-being.

We will foster interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based practice, and innovative health technologies to address emerging health challenges, reduce health inequities, and create sustainable solutions.

Through national and international partnerships, PBRI aims to translate research into meaningful impact, empower communities, and advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Key concepts

Seven areas connecting research, innovation, and primary care.

  • Research excellence

    Evidence-based practiceGenerate high-quality, policy-relevant research to strengthen primary healthcare and inform decision-making.

  • Interdisciplinary collaboration

    PartnershipsConnect health professionals, academic institutions, communities, and international networks to co-create solutions.

  • Health innovation

    Digital transformationApply digital health, artificial intelligence (AI), and appropriate technologies to improve healthcare accessibility, quality, and efficiency.

  • Research with communities

    Community-engaged and participatory researchEmpower communities to identify health priorities, participate in research, and develop locally appropriate solutions.

  • Health equity

    Sustainable developmentAddress health disparities and social determinants of health while contributing to the SDGs, particularly SDGs 3, 4, 5, 10, and 17.

  • Knowledge into practice

    Knowledge translation and real-world impactTransform research findings into practical interventions, health policies, educational innovations, and scalable primary healthcare models.

  • Research capacity building

    Global collaborationStrengthen research competencies, develop emerging researchers, and expand national and international research networks.

Goals we contribute to

Our commitment

Together, we turn research into innovation, innovation into impact, and knowledge into better health for all—advancing sustainable primary care and building healthier, more resilient communities.

Prof. Wanicha Chuenkongkaew, MD

Vice President for Research, Innovation, and International Relations