Akanitt Jittmittraphap

Name: Akanitt Jittmittraphap

Position: Assistant Professor

Department:  Microbiology and Immunology

akanitt.jit@mahidol.ac.th



Last updated: September 5, 2025

Academic Qualification

Education


2002

M.Sc. (Tropical Medicine), Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.


1998

B.Sc. (Biology), Faculty of Science, Srinakharinwirot University, Bangkok, Thailand.


Positions and Employment


2004- to date

Lecturer, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University.


2003-2004

Scientist, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University.


2001-2003

Research Assistant, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University.


Research Fellowships


2010

Human Monoclonal Antibodies (MAb) Preparation for Research and Development of Therapeutic Products against Infectious Diseases, especially Dengue Virus Infections (Dengue Project) under the support of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). At Department of Virology, Research Institute for Microbial Disease, Osaka University, Japan


2005

Identification of receptor molecule for dengue virus from mosquitoes cell line under the support of Core Research for Evaluation Science and Technology (CREST), organized by Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). At Department of Biochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Science, University of Shizuoka, Japan.


Identification of receptor molecule for dengue virus from mosquitoes cell line under the support of Core Research for Evaluation Science and Technology (CREST), organized by Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). At Department of Biochemistry, School of Pharmaceutical Science, University of Shizuoka, Japan.


Positions and Employment


2019- to date

Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University.


2020- to date

Committee, Institutional Biosafety Committee, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University


2020- to date

Technical Manager for Diagnosis of Zika and Chikungunya virus according to ISO 15189, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University


2023- to date

Technical Manager for Diagnosis of Dengue virus according to ISO 15189, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University


2024- to date

Technical Manager for Diagnosis of Zika, Chikungunya and Dengue virus according to ISO 15189, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University


2004-2019

Lecturer, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University.


2004- to date

Lecturer, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University.


2003-2004

Scientist, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University.


2001-2003

Research Assistant, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University


Professional Certificate:


License for Professional Practice on Microbial Culture and the Use of Pathogenic Microorganisms.


License for Animal Use.


Certificate for Biosafety and Biosecurity in Biosafety Level 3 Laboratory


Certificate for Biosafety and Biosecurity in Biosafety Level 2 Laboratory


Membership


2014- to date

Council of Science and Technology Professionals (Thailand)


2010- to date

The Biosafety Association (Thailand)


2005- to date

The Virology Association (Thailand)


Practical Training


Biosafety

“Biosafety and Biosecurity in Biosafety level 3 laboratory”. Organized by the Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; during 1 – 2 August 2024.


“Inspection and auditing of Biosafety and Biosecurity for high-risk biological materials.” In: 16th Annual A-PBA Biorisk Conference Biosafety & Biosecurity -Preparedness for Future Pandemics. Bangkok, Thailand; On November 8th, 2023.


“Biosafety and Biosecurity in Biosafety level 3 laboratory”. Organized by the Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand; during 27 May – 2 June 2023.


“Biosafety Training Course: Principle and Practice (BSL2)”. Organized by the Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; during 13-15 March 2023.


“Medical laboratory safety” Organized by The Biosafety Association (Thailand), Bangkok, Thailand; on 13-14 February 2023


“Biosafety Training Course: Principle and Practice (BSL2)”. Organized by the Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; during 21-23 November 2022.


“Biosafety Training Course: Biosafety and Biosecurity”. Organized by the Center for Occupational Safety, Health and Workplace Environment Management (COSHEM), Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; on 21 September 2022.


“Biosafety Level 3 Training”. Organized by the Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand; during 22-24 September 2020.


“Biosafety Level 3 Training”. Organized by the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand; during 11-12 June 2020.


“Biosafety and Biosecurity (2nd Batch)”. Organized by National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC); during 21-22 May 2019.


“Biosafety for Public Health Problems”. Organized by The Biosafety Association (Thailand), Bangkok, Thailand; on 5 June 2017.


“Biosafety: Principles and Practice”. Organized by Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; during 18-20 January 2017.


“Biosafety Level 3 Training”. Organized by the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand; during 11-12 May 2015.


“Biosafety Level 3 Training”. Organized by the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand; during 8-9 December 2010


International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

“Review of ISO/IEC 17043: 2023 Conformity assessment”. Organized by The Working Group for Developing National Activity Relating to Inter-Laboratory Comparison and Department of Science Service, Thailand; during 21 - 22 May 2025


“ISO/IEC 17025:2017 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories” Organized by the Department of Science Service (DSS), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation; Thailand. December 2023.


“ISO 15189:2022 Medical laboratories - Requirements for quality and competence”. Organized by the Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand; on 27 April 2023.


“ISO 15189:2012 Medical laboratories - Requirements for quality and competence, ISO 15190:2020 Medical laboratories - Requirements for safety, and ISO/IEC 19011:2018 Guidelines for auditing management systems (Foundation course)”. Organized by the Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand; on 20 January 2020.


Training program on “A process of preparation for an ISO 15189 and ISO 15190 accreditation”. Organized by Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; on 14 May 2015


General

“Professional Researcher Empowerment Program (PREP): 7” Organized by the Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; during 18 December 2023 – 17 January 2024.


“Animal Care and Use for Scientific Research” Organized by the Institute for Animals for Scientific Purpose Development (IAD), National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT); during 20-21 July 2023.


“The ripple effect of COVID-19 pandemic on respiratory virus research and healthcare: Genetic analysis of influenza viruses and SARS-CoV-2” Organized by the Virology Association (Thailand); during 10-13 July 2023.


“Biological Research Considerations”. Organized by the Center for Occupational Safety, Health and Workplace Environment Management (COSHEM), Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; on 21 June 2022.


“Effective SOP Writing”. Organized by the Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; on 25 January 2022.


“ESCO Safety Awareness on Biosafety Cabinet Technology”. Organized by the Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; on 9 May 2018.


“Biosafety: Risk Assessment and SOP Development”. Organized by the Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; during 7-9 May 2018.


Last updated: July 18, 2025