A university staff member demonstrates the use of the PCR machine (polymerase chain reaction machine or thermal cycler) in the lab. 

Kridsada Chaichoune of the Mahidol University shows the results of a PCR test (polymerase chain reaction machine or thermal cycler) to conference participants. 

Staff member prepares a sample for testing at Mahidol University's BSL3 lab. 

A Mahidol University staff member briefs a group of conference participants on the procedures at Mahidol University's BSL3 lab. 

A university staff member prepares samples to be tested at BSL3 lab at Mahidol University. 

The entrance to BSL3 lab at Mahidol University. 

A researcher at Mahidol University demonstrating lab workflow in the necropsy unit. 

A bird is dissected in the necropsy unit at Mahidol University. 

Conference participants observe staff at work in the necropsy unit at Mahidol University. 

Ruangrat Buddhirongawatr of the Mahidol University shows conference participants the kit that is used to take samples from birds, including swabbing materials and syringes for blood samples. 

Jarunee Siengsanan, of the Mahidol University, explains the process of signing in samples for testing that will later be examined in the labs. 

Tom Howard and Doug Watkins demonstrate how to handle wild birds without causing them stress or harm. 

A blood sample is taken from a bird. 

A sample is taken from inside the bird's mouth with a cotton swab. 

Conference participants look on and take photos as the blood sample is drawn from a bird. 

A worker wearing protective gear in preparation to handle the birds. 

A bird is taken from the cage and handled carefully as it is prepared for examination. 

A worker from the Bueng Boraphet Wetlands loads the charge and prepares the net to be fired. 

Tom Howard holds a pigeon as conference participants observe how to correctly handle birds. 

Doug Watkins shows a video demonstrating cannon netting techniques which are used to catch shore birds.