Team

MVRU mission can be accomplished only through the combined skills of our staff members. In our group, we have accumulated years of experience in malaria research. Available is expertise in light microscopy, molecular diagnosis, field works, cell culture (blood and liver stages of parasites) and mosquito production. Excellent data management, logistics, and good quality controls are at the core of our success.

Principal Investigators

Researcher, Director | Malaria Transmission

Jetsumon Sattabongkot Prachumsri

Ph.D. Biology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University

More than 30 years experience working on malaria research with focus on malaria transmission in Thailand and non-African countries. Develop in vitro/ex vivo and humanized models to study biology of malaria transmission (gametocytes, sporozoites) and liver stages with emphasize on P. vivax and its hosts (human/vector). Key opinion leader on malaria elimination.

jetsumon.pra@mahidol.ac.th
Cell biology and G6PD team leader | Malaria Diagnosis

Wanlapa Roobsoong

Ph.D. Medical Technology, Mahidol University

My research is focus on the molecular mechanism of gametocytogenesis and hypnozoite formation of P. vivax with an emphasis to discover new antimalaria drugs/ vaccines. My research is also invent the use of advance technology of humanized mouse model and iPS cell in P. vivax research. I also lead the G6PD team.

wanlapa.ros@mahidol.edu
Molecular team leader | Drug & Vaccine Development

Wang Nguitragool

Ph.D. Biophysics , Brandeis University, USA

My current research aims to understand of malaria parasite biology and mosquito infectivity, with an emphasis to develop novel vaccines for malaria. I also lead a molecular diagnosis team for malaria epidemiological studies. develop novel vaccines for malaria. I also lead a molecular diagnosis team for malaria epidemiological studies.

wang.ngu@mahidol.edu
Researcher | Drug & Vaccine Development

Sadudee Chotirat

Ph.D. Immunology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

My current research focuses on understanding the human immune response to malaria by using novel surveillance tool and serological markers to identify malaria transmission

sadudee.chotirat@gmail.com
Researcher | Malaria Diagnosis

Sirasate Bantuchai

Ph.D. candidate Department of Molecular Parasitology, Graduate school of Medicine, Ehime University, Japan

My Ph.D. project are involved in malaria parasite rhoptry protein which essential for mosquito salivary gland invasion and host liver infection. About my current research, I'm interested to study about mosquito physiology and finding molecular marker which related to mosquito blood feeding behavior. Understanding of those might lead us to understand more about disease transmission in endemic area during the malaria intervention

sirasate@hotmail.com
Researcher | Drug & Vaccine Development

Nawapol Kunkeaw

Ph.D. Biomedical Science, Khon Kaen University

I have been working on biological functions of a novel non-coding, nc886, in cancer and innate immune responses for many years. Currently, I am interested in turning the new insight of RNA directed therapies and CRISPR-Cas9 based genome editing into more effective tools and strategies for malaria research and control.

nawapol.kun@mahidol.edu

Researcher / Technicians

Akarat Duangkhong
    Research Technical Officer

    Akarat Duangkhong

    B.Sc. Microbiology, Faculty of Medical Science, Naresuan University

    Perception of P. vivax liver stage culture and dissection of the mosquito salivary gland and midgut.

    Akarat9888@gmail.com
    Apisak Duangmanee
      Researcher

      Apisak Duangmanee

      M.Sc. Biology, Faculty of Science, Silpakorn University

      I am highly experienced on hand dissecting of Anopheles spp. salivary gland.

      apisak.dua@mahidol.ac.th
      Chalermpon Kumpitak
        Researcher

        Chalermpon Kumpitak

        M.Sc. Industrial Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University

        I have extensive experience working on evaluation of Transmission blocking vaccine candidagtes, Protein (ELISA and...

        chalermpon.kum@mahidol.ac.th
        Chayanut Suansomjit
          Research Assistant

          Chayanut Suansomjit

          M.Sc. Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol university

          I have extensive experienced on molecular diagnosis especially LAMP (Loop-mediated isothermal amplification) for...

          chayanutsuansomjit@gmail.com
          Isarachai Hongchad
            Research Assistant

            Isarachai Hongchad

            M.A. Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Thammasat University

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            Isarachai.hongchad@outlook.co.th
            Kanit Phumchuea
              Research Technical Officer

              Kanit Phumchuea

              B.Sc. Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University

              I have extensive experienced on molecular diagnosis of malaria parasites.

              kanit.phu@gmail.com
              Khajohnpong Manopwisedjaroen
                Researcher Assistant

                Khajohnpong Manopwisedjaroen

                M.Sc. Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University

                I am experimentally trained on the molecular techniques, nested-PCR, Quantitative RT-PCR for dengue and malaria...

                khajohnpong@gmail.com
                Kirakorn Kiattibutr
                  Researcher

                  Kirakorn Kiattibutr

                  M.Sc. Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University

                  I am currently working on the transmission of human malaria parasites and providing essential epidemiological...

                  kirakorn.kia@mahidol.edu
                  Nattawan Rachaphaew
                    Researcher / Malaria surveillance in epidemic area

                    Nattawan Rachaphaew

                    M.Sc. Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University

                    I have more than 20 years of experience on identification of malaria species from clinical malaria patients and...

                    rachaphaewnattawan@gmail.com
                    Nichakan Dokkulab
                      Research Technical Officer

                      Nichakan Dokkulab

                      M.Sc. Infectious diseases and epidemiology, Faculty of Public Health, Mahidol University

                      Currently working on malaria surveillance in epidemic area

                      nichakan.dkl@gmail.com
                      Nongnuj Maneechai
                        Research Technical Officer

                        Nongnuj Maneechai

                        Senior High School

                        I have more than 50 years of experience working on the identification of Plasmodium spp. using standard microscopic...

                        nongnuj.man@gmail.com
                        Noppanun Srumnam
                          Research Technical Officer

                          Noppanun Srumnam

                          B.B.A. Industrial Management, Mahanakorn University of Technology

                          I have experience on the production of good quality Anopheles spp and Aedes spp mosquito.

                          noppanan99@live.com
                          Pattamaporn Petchvijit
                            Researcher

                            Pattamaporn Petchvijit

                            M.Sc. Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University

                            I am working on malaria and vector surveillance in epidemic areas as part of ICEMR project.

                            pattamapornp09@gmail.com
                            Pinyapat Kongngen
                              Researcher

                              Pinyapat Kongngen

                              M.Sc. Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Khon Kaen University

                              I am experimental trained on the basic cell biology. I am currently working on the in vitro anti-liver stage drugs...

                              uljan_weza@hotmail.com
                              Piyarat Sripoorote
                                Researcher

                                Piyarat Sripoorote

                                M.Sc. Medical Technology, Mahidol University

                                I am working on malaria surveillance in epidemic area as part of ICEMR project.

                                piyarat.sri@mahidol.ac.th
                                Prapaporn Wangweng
                                  Research Technical Officer

                                  Prapaporn Wangweng

                                  High School Diploma

                                  I have experience on the production of good quality Anopheles spp and Aedes spp mosquito.

                                  poohlak@gmail.com
                                  Rachaneeporn Jenwithisuk
                                    Researcher

                                    Rachaneeporn Jenwithisuk

                                    M.Sc. Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University

                                    I have more than 15 years experience on in vitro culture of blood stage and liver stage of malaria parasite,...

                                    jrachaneeporn@gmail.com
                                    Sadanunt Maneewihok
                                      Research Technical Officer

                                      Sadanunt Maneewihok

                                      B.S. Health Education, Rajabhat Institute Nakhon Pathom, B.B.A. Management, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University

                                      I have more than 7 years of experience on the production of Anopheles spp. and Aedes spp. mosquito.

                                      sadanunt.man@mahidol.ac.th
                                      Saifon Sudjai
                                        Research Technical Officer

                                        Saifon Sudjai

                                        B.S. Biology, Faculty of Science, Nakhon Pathom Rajabhat University

                                        I have highly experience on hand dissecting of Anopheles spp. salivary gland.

                                        saifon.sud@hotmail.com
                                        Waraporn Thongyod
                                          Research Technical Officer

                                          Waraporn Thongyod

                                          B.Sc Biology, Faculty of Science, Burapha University

                                          I am working on malaria surveillance in epidemic areas as part of ICEMR project

                                          waraporn.Thongyod@gmail.com

                                          Adminstrator

                                          Wanitchaya Jantarat
                                            Project Manager

                                            Wanitchaya Jantarat

                                            M.B.A. Industrial Management, Ramkhamhaeng University

                                            I am a project manager of the Ivermectin clinical trial (the first Ivermectin trial inThailand) and ICEMR(The...

                                            annakung1430@gmail.com
                                            Kessuda Khowsroy
                                              Project Coordinator

                                              Kessuda Khowsroy

                                              M.N.S. Burapha Universtiy

                                              I have 15 years experience in clinical research, including data coordination, document, regulatory compliance and...

                                              kessuda.kho@gmail.com
                                              Maneejai Rachaphaew
                                                Accounting and Finance Officer

                                                Maneejai Rachaphaew

                                                B.B.A. Accounting, Siam University

                                                I have more than 16 years of experience as financial officer. My major role is to coordinate and support MVRU for...

                                                Maneejai.rac@mahidol.ac.th
                                                Wiyada Kuno
                                                  Secretary / General Administrative Officer

                                                  Wiyada Kuno

                                                  M.P.A. (Public Policy and Public Management), Mahidol University

                                                  I have more than 5 years of experience working as secretary.

                                                  wiyada.kun@mahidol.edu

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