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. 

The entrance to BSL3 lab at Mahidol University. 

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

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

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

Workshop participants survey the results of the cannon netting demonstration. 

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

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

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

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. 

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

A PCR machine (polymerase chain reaction machine or thermal cycler) at Mahidol University's BSL3 lab. 

Dr Scott Newman explainin the technique of cannon netting to conference participants prior to its demonstration. 

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

Staff demonstrating protective gear to meeting participants. 

The final result of the cannon netting demonstration shows the area that the net covers. 

Doug Watkins demonstrates how the individual pieces work in firing the net. 

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

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