Research teams
Molecular Biology
The Molecular Team specializes in the molecular diagnosis of malaria parasites, employing highly sensitive qPCR assays for large-scale surveys from various specimen types, including dried blood spots and whole blood. Utilizing both manual and automated processes, the team processes tens of thousands of blood samples annually to support surveillance and track malaria transmission in Thailand.
In addition to routine detection of all human malaria species, the team is committed to developing cutting-edge point-of-care tests. Their work also includes precise quantification of parasite density using digital PCR and exploring genetic diversity and population structure through next-generation sequencing techniques
Wang Nguitragool
Molecular Biology team leader | Drug & Vaccine Development
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.
Publications
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.
Publications
Parsakorn Tapaopong
Molecular Biology | Malaria Genomics and Transcriptomics
Ph.D. Tropical Medicine, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University
Interest in biology of malaria parasite and other tropical infectious pathogens. Expertise in molecular biology, population genetics, genomic data science, bioinformatics, and NGS (Illumina).
Publications
Interest in biology of malaria parasite and other tropical infectious pathogens. Expertise in molecular biology, population genetics, genomic data science, bioinformatics, and NGS (Illumina).
Publications
Amir Osman Abdelrazig Nassir
Postdoctoral Fellow | Malaria Genomics and Transcriptomics
Ph.D. Biotechnology (sensor technology) , School of Bioresourses and Technology, King Mongut's University of Technology Thonburi
Fabrication and development of nanobiosensor platforms for specific diagnosis of some infectious diseases.
Publications
Fabrication and development of nanobiosensor platforms for specific diagnosis of some infectious diseases.
Publications
Khajohnpong Manopwisedjaroen
Research Technical Officer
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 diagnosis.
Email: khajohnpong@gmail.com
I am experimentally trained on the molecular techniques, nested-PCR, Quantitative RT-PCR for dengue and malaria diagnosis.
Email: khajohnpong@gmail.com
Kanit Phumchuea
Research Technical Officer
B.Sc. Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University
I have extensive experienced on molecular diagnosis of malaria parasites.
Email: kanit.phu@gmail.com
I have extensive experienced on molecular diagnosis of malaria parasites.
Email: kanit.phu@gmail.com
Chayanut Suansomjit
Researcher
M.Sc. Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol university
I have extensive experienced on molecular diagnosis especially LAMP (Loop-mediated isothermal amplification) for malaria diagnosis in the field setting.
Email : chayanutsuansomjit@gmail.com
I have extensive experienced on molecular diagnosis especially LAMP (Loop-mediated isothermal amplification) for malaria diagnosis in the field setting.
Email : chayanutsuansomjit@gmail.com
Palakorn Chintanawiwat
Research Assistant
M.Sc. in Molecular Biology, School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences, Faculty of Science, The University of Queensland
My expertise is in molecular biology, with a focus on the genetic analysis of malaria parasites (Plasmodium spp.). I apply molecular and genomic approaches to study parasite diversity, population structure, and life-cycle–specific genes that are relevant to transmission, drug resistance, and vaccine development.
Email :palakorn9950@gmail.com
My expertise is in molecular biology, with a focus on the genetic analysis of malaria parasites (Plasmodium spp.). I apply molecular and genomic approaches to study parasite diversity, population structure, and life-cycle–specific genes that are relevant to transmission, drug resistance, and vaccine development.
Email :palakorn9950@gmail.com