1: Medical Biotechnology Research Unit The
unit maintains its focus of research on dengue virus and dengue
hemorrhagic fever, human genetic diseases, and basic immunology. The
research activities include: 1) Dengue research
• Pathogenesis of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) and dengue shock syndrome (DSS)
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The use and application of dengue infectious cDNA clones to study the
molecular biology of dengue virus and generation of dengue vaccine
candidates
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Development and application of dengue diagnostic technology including
the application of new technologies and knowledge for better diagnosis
and prevention of dengue virus infection 2) Genetics/genomics of prevalent diseases The
application of genetic and genomic technologies to study a group of
prevalent diseases in Thailand and development of technology for
molecular diagnosis. 3) Basic immunology This
includes investigation of novel leukocyte surface molecules using
monoclonal antibody technique as well as the generation of unique
monoclonal antibodies and other reagents for diagnostic development and
basic immunology research. Director Prof. Dr. Prida Malasit Key Researchers Prof. Dr.Prida Malasit
Dr. Pa-thai Yenchitsomanus
Dr. Chunya Puttikhunt
Dr. Nopporn Sittisombut Contact Address Medical Biotechnology Research Unit
c/o Medical Molecular Biology Division
Office for Research and Development
12 th fl., Adulyadej Vikrom, Siriraj Hospital
Faculty of Medicine
Mahidol University , Prannok
Bangkok 10700 Thailand
Tel./Fax: (66-2) 4184793
Email: sipml@mahidol.ac.th
Website:http://www.biotec.or.th/mbu/ 2: BIOMEDICAL TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH CENTERFounded
in 2006, Biomedical Technology Research Center is a collaborative
effort between the National Center for Genetic Engineering and
Biotechnology (BIOTEC) and the Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences,
Chiang Mai University. The Center aims to develop unique technologies
for production of protein antigens and antibodies; as well as to
develop high performance immunodiagnostic kits for several emerging
diseases in Thailand. Basic research at this Center focuses on
leukocyte surface molecules, tumor biology, thalassemia, and gene
therapy. With state-of-the-art technology and facility, the Center also
offers service for antigen and antibody productions. Director Prof. Dr. Watchara Kasinrerk Key Researchers • Prof. Dr. Watchara Kasinrerk
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chatchai Tayapiwatana Contact Address Biomedical Technology Research Center
c/o Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences
Chiang Mai University
Chiang Mai 50200 Thailand
Tel: (66-53) 945070
Fax: (66-53) 216424
E-mail: watchara@chiangmai.ac.th Established
in 2007, Genome Institute is set out with the focus on post-sequence,
functional genomic questions. The major technical platforms of high
throughput sequencing, high throughput proteomics, bioinformatics, and
HPC (High Performance Computing Service) are integrated with programs
in molecular and cellular biology, and computational biology. Genome
Institute houses Sequencing Laboratory, Proteomics Laboratory and
Biostatistics and Informatics Laboratory, as well as providing DNA
sequencing and related service through Bioservice Unit and servicing
genomic data through HPC and Genomics Database Laboratory. Genome
Institute currently houses the following genomic databases: Rice,
Shrimp, Cassava, Spirulina and Thai SNP and will expand to cover oil
palm genome in the coming year. Director Dr. Somvong Tragoonrung Contact Address Genome Institute
National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)
113 Thailand Science Park
Paholyothin Road, Klong 1, Klong Luang
Pathumthani 12120, Thailand
Tel. : (66-2) 5646700
Fax : (66-2) 5646707
Website : http://gi.biotec.or.th | 
