2.1 To establish target-based research on natural products and bacterial infections
2.1.1 To study rhodomyrtone as a novel antibiotic candidate
2.1.2 To search for new biologically active compounds
2.1.3 To search for resistance modifying agents with specific focus on Gram-negative bacteria and investigate possible modes of action
2.1.4 To search for quorum sensing inhibitors as innovative therapeutic approaches for Gram-negative antibiotic-resistant bacteria and investigate possible modes of action
2.1.5 To use green nanomaterial synthesis techniques to enhance antibacterial activity of plant extracts and
their purified compounds
2.1.6 To study scientific information to support the use of Thai herbal formulations for bacterial infections
2.1.7 To apply natural products for control and treatment of diseases
2.1.8 To study the role of macrophage migration inhibitory factor in pathogenesis of tuberculosis
2.2 To gain new knowledge and publish as original articles in ISI (30-40 articles in Q1-2) as well as present the work at meetings
2.3 To patent green innovation and aim at clinical or commercial level
2.4 To strengthen young and mid-career researchers
