2020 Postgrad Prospectus

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History PAGE
Our Hospitals
Our Research Facilities 2
Available Programs 4
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M.Sc. Programs 7
- Immunology
- Medicine 8
- Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 11
- Medical Bioinformatics 16
- Medical and Molecular Microbiology 20
- Medical Physiology 23
- Pharmacology 26
- Prosthetic, Orthotics and Pedorthics 29
- Biodesign in Medicine 32
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Ph.D. Programs
- Biomedical Sciences 39
- Immunology 44
- Medical Anatomy 48
- Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 54
- Medical and Molecular Microbiology 60
- Medical Physiology 65
- Pharmacology 71
- Medical Sciences 75
- Biodesign in Medicine 77

How to apply? 80
Scholarship 86
Contact Us 88

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History

The Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital currently under Mahidol
University was established back in 1888 by H.M King Chulalongkorn. The
hospital became the first and largest medical school in the Kingdom of
Thailand. The opening ceremony of “Siriraj Hospital” was held on the 26th of
April that year where 6 patient wards were built to serve Thai citizens. The
hospital aimed to render treatment to patients both in modern and traditional
Thai medicine. On the 5th of September 1890, the hospital opened a medical
school consisted of a 3 years curriculum to train future Thai doctors in both
modern and traditional medicine. The medical school under Siriraj Hospital
was named “Pattayakorn School”. The medical degree was awarded to the
first medical graduates on the 1st of May 1893

Graduate programs were established in 1962 that harmoniously
coordinate Education, Research, Medical Services and Technology up to
international standards. One of the missions of Faculty of Medicine Siriraj
Hospital is to conduct researches that lead to new knowledge and enhance
technological development while continuously abiding public interests with
all level of citizen for all targets. In addition, the graduate school’s researches
are based on basic medical science and comprehensive clinical researches that
collaborated between departments. Pre-clinical and clinical departments work
together with international collaborations in diagnostic and treatments to
become one of the best medical institutions in Southeast Asia.

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Siriraj Culture

Philosophy
True success is not in learning but in its applications to the benefit of

mankind.

Goals
The Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital has goals to produce quality

graduates, render medical and public health services, and conduct research to
create and develop knowledge and technological advancement that will be
most beneficial to people.

S = Seniority = Be respectful as though others are
one’s own older or younger brothers and sisters

I = Integrity= Be loyal, just, and trustworthy
R = Responsibility = Be punctual and accountable for one’s own actions
I = Innovation = Creativity, eager for new knowledge
R = Respect = Be courteous to peers as well as staffs
A = Altruism = Be selfless
J = Journey to excellence and sustainability = Cooperation for success

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Our Hospitals

Siriraj Hospital

- Siriraj Hospital has more than 2,000,000 patients’ visits per year and
100,000 admissions per year
- The patients attended at Siriraj Hospital have various health issues
including endemic diseases, emerging diseases and re-emerging diseases

Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital

Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun Hospital is a pilot project that aims to
enhance Siriraj Hospital into an excellent Asian Medical Institution. Siriraj
Piyamaharajkarun Hospital has meet international medical standards
regarding treatment, management, and service that provides a good standard
of life for all Thai people.

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Our Research Facilities

Siriraj Center of Excellence in Biomedical Research

Research and development has long been one of the most important
missions of Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital; the much strength and
talents provided many opportunities for the center to become a leading
international institute in biomedical research.

Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital has built and strengthened the
research capacity of the personnel for longer than a decade instilling an
appropriate structures and systems for efficient research administration and
management. In addition, our areas of excellence in biomedical research have
been part of many large national and international biomedical research
networks.

 Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital has professional clinicians who
are able to work closely with researchers in basic biomedical
disciplines for conducting multidisciplinary research.

 The Siriraj Center of Excellence in Biomedical Research is a 12-floor
building with 30,000 square meter area which has been opened since
2011. The offices and facilities available in this building are as
followed:

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- Office of Deputy Dean of Research
- Office of Deputy Dean for Academic Affair
- Office of Bioinformatics and Data Management for Research
- Siriraj Clinical Research Center
- Office of Institution Review Board for Human Research
- Office of Routine to Research Management Unit
- Office of Academic Services
- Siriraj Tissue and Bio-fluid Repository for Research
- Office for Research and Development
- Division of Clinical Epidemiology
- Division of Clinical Trials
- Division of Molecular Medicine
- Division of Molecular Genetics
- Division of Central Instruments for Research
- Research projects within the areas of excellence in biomedical
research
- Apartments for researchers
- Auditorium and meeting rooms

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Available Programs

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MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM IN IMMUNOLOGY

Department: Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj
Hospital

Summary:

Main mission of the M.Sc. Program in Immunology (International Program)
is to educate and train students to reach their competency to become
researcher/research assistance in the field of immunology and bioscience. In
this regard, the objectives of the M. Sc. Program in Immunology include:

1. Providing students with the knowledge that will enable them to
increase the breadth and depth of knowledge in the field of
immunology and biosciences.

2. Enabling students to develop and apply knowledge of immunology
as well as research methodology to solve problems in the field of
immunology and bioscience.

3. Facilitating students’ ability of scientific communication skill
including presentation and producing a well-structured and well-
written scientific report.

4. Formulating soft skills among the students e.g. fluent and effective
communication, responsibility and problem solving.

5. Mentoring students to gain professional laboratory skills.

Expected Learning Outcomes: It is expected that successful M. Sc.
graduates are able to;

1. Conduct research work with scientific integrity; follow scientific
ethical regulations and laboratory standards.

2. Explain knowledge and technology within the area of immunology
and bioscience.

3. Generate and interpret scientific data of the research project for
publication as proceedings or articles in standard scientific peer-
reviewed journals.

4. Demonstrate soft skills including interpersonal communication and
responsibility.

5. Develop good scientific presentation skills as oral or poster to the
scientific community.

6. Demonstrate good laboratory skills to carry out experimental work
within the area of immunology and bioscience.

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Job option after graduation:
1. Researcher/Researcher assistant
2. Academic officer
3. Project Analyst

International Admission Requirements:

1. Student must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Science or an equivalent degree
in Pharmacy, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Medicine or those related to
Immunology.
2. Receive a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50.
3. Have a TOEFL-iBT score of 32 or IELTS score of 3 or MU GRAD Plus
score of 40.
Exemption from the above conditions may be granted by the Programme
Committee under exceptional circumstances

Start Dates: August 2020

Study Mode: Full time

Duration: 2-5 academic years

Venue: Bangkok-Noi Campus

Curriculum Structure: 12 Credits
Plan A2 12 Credits
Required Courses 12 Credits
Elective Courses not less than 36 Credits
Thesis
Total not less than

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Plan A2 Credit

Required Courses 2
2
SIIM501 : IMMUNOLOGY 2
SIIM611 : MOLECULAR IMMUNOLOGY 3
SIIM619 : IMMUNOLOGY SEMINAR I 3
SIIM621 : SEROLOGY AND CELLULAR IMMUNOLOGY TECHNIQUES 3
*SCID500 : CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
*SIID501 : MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BASIS OF BIOMEDICINE
*Select 1 course which concern the thesis’s title

Elective Courses Credit

GRID603 : BIOSTATISTICS 3
SCID516 : BIOSTATISTICS 3
SIIM614 : IMMUNITY AND INFECTION 2
SIIM615 : MOLECULAR BIOCHEMISTRY OF CANCER 1
SIIM616 : STEM CELL SCIENCE 3
SIIM617 : ADVANCED FLOW CYTOMETRY 2
SIIM618 : MOLECULAR BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES 3

Thesis Credit

SIIM698 : THESIS 12

Contact Information:
Program Director

PROF. DR. SUNEE KORBSRISATE
E-mail: [email protected]
Program Coordinator
BENJAWAN SAORAKSA
E-mail: [email protected] Tel. +66 2419 9752

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MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM IN MEDICINE

Department: Postgraduate Education Division, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj
Hospital

Summary: The program includes both medical specialty and clinical
research in Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Anesthesiology,
Otorhinolaryngology with medical and research ethics.

Major
● Pediatrics
● Ophthalmology
● Neurology
● Anesthesiology
● Otorhinolaryngology

Additional information for applicants
Hearing Thai Language would be beneficial to applicants to communicate
with patients and colleagues

Job option after graduation:
Clinical Researcher/ Academic Medical Officer in following fields;
Pediatrics, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Anesthesiology, Otorhinolaryngology

International Admission Requirements:
A candidate must:
Plan A , Type A(2)
1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine from a university in Thailand or
overseas which is accredited by the Office of Higher Education
Commission, Thailand
2. Have a minimum grade point average of 2.50 or equals
3. Have a good English proficiency in reading, listening, speaking and
writing
4. Have a fair Thai in reading, listening, speaking and writing (will be an
advantage)
5. Exceptions to the mentioned conditions item 1 and 2 can be made only by
the Program Director, Administrative Committee of the Faculty of Medicine
Siriraj Hospital and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol
University

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Plan B
1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine from a university in Thailand or
overseas university which is accredited by the Office of Higher Education
Commission, Thailand
2. Have a minimum grade point average of 2.50 or equals
3. Must have working experience in Pediatrics, Ophthalmology,
Anesthesiology, Orthopedics, Otorhinolaryngology or Medicine at least 1
year.
4. Have a good English proficiency in reading, listening, speaking and
writing
5. Have a fair Thai in reading, listening, speaking and writing (will be an
advantage)
6. Exceptions to the mentioned conditions item 1 and 2 can be made only by
the Program Director, Administrative Committee of the Faculty of Medicine
Siriraj Hospital and the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol
University

Exemption from the above conditions may be granted by the Programme
Committee under exceptional circumstances.

Start Dates: August 2020

Study Mode: Full time

Duration: 3-5 academic years

Venue: Bangkok-Noi Campus

Curriculum Structure: 4 Credits
Plan A2 15 Credits
Core Courses 6 Credits
Required Courses 12 Credits
Elective Courses not less than 37 Credits
Thesis
Total not less than

Plan B 4 Credits
Core Courses 15 Credits
Required Courses 12 Credits
Elective Courses not less than 6 Credits
Thematic Paper 37 Credits
Total not less than

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Plan A2
Core Courses Credit

SIID504 : COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATICS IN BIOMEDICINE 1
SIID505 : STATISTICS FOR BIOMEDICINE 2
SIID507 : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN CLINICAL SCIENCE 1

Required Courses Credit

PEDIATRICS

SIPD611 : BASIC KNOWLEDGE IN GENERAL PEDIATRICS 3

SIPD612 : EMERGENCY PEDIATRICS AND CRITICAL CARE 3

SIPD613 : GENERAL INPATIENT PEDIATRICS 3

SIPD614 : GENERAL OUTPATIENT PEDIATRICS 3

SIPD615 : SUBSPECIALTY PEDIATRICS 3

OPHTHALMOLOGY

SIOP622 : DISEASES OF THE ORBIT, EYELID AND UVEITIS 2

SIOP623 : PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY AND STRABISMUS 2

SIOP626 : SEMINAR IN OPHTHALMOLOGY 1

SIOP627 : FUNDAMENTALS AND PRINCIPLES OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 2

SIOP628 : KNOWLEDGE OF BASIC CLINICAL SKILLS AND

EMERGENCY IN OPHTHALMOLOGY 2

SIOP629 : BASIC KNOWLEDGE AND CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE OF

GLAUCOMA 2

SIOP630 : DISEASES OF THE CORNEA, ANTERIOR SEGMENT,

LENS AND REFRACTIVE ERROR 2

SIOP631 : DISEASE OF THE VITREOUS, RETINA AND NEURO-

OPHTHALMOLOGY 2

ANESTHESIOLOGY

SIAS531 : BASIC KNOWLEDGE IN ANESTHESIA 2

SIAS532 : ANESTHESIA FOR HEAD, NECK, BREAST AND URO-SURGERY 1

SIAS560 : BASIC ANESTHESIA FOR GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY 2

SIAS561 : BASIC ANESTHESIA IN OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGY 2

SIAS562 : BASIC ANESTHESIA IN ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY 2

SIAS563 : ADVANCE ANESTHESIA FOR GASTROINTESTINAL SURGERY 2

SIAS564 : ADVANCE ANESTHESIA IN OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY 2

SIAS565 : ADVANCE ANESTHESIA IN ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY 2

OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY

SIOT641 : BASIC PRINCIPLE IN OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY 2

SIOT642 : CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE IN SLEEP MEDICINE 2

SIOT643 : EMERGENCY SITUATION IN OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY 2

SIOT644 : SEMINAR IN OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY 1

SIOT663 : CLINICAL KNOWLEDGE IN RHINOLOGY AND ALLERGY 2

SIOT672 : OTOLOGY AND NEUROTOLOGY 2

SIOT682 : HEAD AND NECK DISEASES AND SURGERY 2

SIOT692 : PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY 2

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NEUROLOGY 4
SINE501 : BASIC MEDICAL NEUROSCIENCE 4
SINE502 : COMMON NEUROLOGIC DISEASES 4
SINE503 : OTHER NEUROLOGIC DISEASES 3
SINE504 : GENERAL NEUROLOGY CLINIC

Elective Courses Credit

PEDIATRICS

SIPD621 : PEDIATRIC INFECTIOUS DISEASE 2

SIPD622 : PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY 2

SIPD623 : PEDIATRIC HEMATOLOGY AND ONCOLOGY 2

SIPD624 : PEDIATRIC ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY 2

SIPD625 : NEONATOLOGY 2

SIPD626 : PEDIATRIC NEPHROLOGY 2

SIPD628 : PEDIATRIC GENETICS 2

SIPD629 : PEDIATRIC NUTRITION 2

SIPD631 : PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY 2

SIPD632 : PEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY 2

SIPD633 : CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY 2

SIPD634 : PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY 2

SIPD635 : PEDIATRIC GASTROENTEROLOGY 2

SIPD636 : PEDIATRIC RHEUMATOLOGY 2

SIPD637 : DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS 2

SIPD638 : PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM 2

OPHTHALMOLOGY

SIOP661 : SPECIAL INVESTIGATION IN OPTHALMOLOGY 2

SIOP663 : LOW VISION & REHABILITATION CLINIC 2

SIOP664 : REFRACTION CLINIC 2

SIOP665 : STRABISMUS CLINIC 2

SIOP666 : OPHTHALMIC PATHOLOGY 2

SIOP667 : OCULAR ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY 2

SIOP668 : UVEITIS FORUM 2

SIOP669 : RETINAL DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING AND ANGIOGRAPHY CLINIC 2

SIOP670 : CORNEA AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY CLINIC 2

SIOP671 : OCULAR PROSTHESIS CLINIC 2

ANESTHESIOLOGY

SIAS539 : BASIC NEUROANESTHESIA 2

SIAS541 : BASIC PEDIATRIC ANESTHESIA 2

SIAS542 : ACUTE PAIN MANAGEMENT 2

SIAS543 : CHRONIC PAIN MANAGEMENT 2

SIAS544 : BASIC ANESTHESIA IN CARDIOVASCULAR AND

THORACIC SURGERY 2

SIAS545 : INTEGRATED ANESTHESIA PRACTICE 2

SIAS546 : BASIC MANAGEMENT IN CRITICAL CARE IN ANESTHESIA 2

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OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY

SIOT563 : ALLERGY 1

SIOT564 : RHINOLOGY 1

SIOT651 : PRINCIPLE OF OUT-PATIENT CARE IN OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY 2

SIOT652 : PRINCIPLE OF IN-PATIENT CARE IN OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY 2

SIOT655 : ABNORMALITY OF SMELL AND TASTE 1

SIOT673 : DISEASES OF EARS AND BALANCE DISORDERS 1

SIOT683 : BRONCHOESOPHAGOLOGY 1

SIOT684 : PRINCIPLE OF VOICE DISORDERS AND SPEECH REHABILITATION 2

SIOT685 : SWALLOWING DISORDER 2

SIOT686 : PRINCIPLE OF PATIENT CARE IN ENT THEATER 2

NEUROLOGY

SIPD634 : PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY 2

SINE601 : NEUROSONOLOGY 2

SINE602 : ELECTROENCEPHALOGRAPHY 2

SINE603 : POLYSOMNOGRAPHY 2

SINE604 : NEUROIMMUNOLOGIC LABORATORY 2

SINE606 : CEREBROVASCULAR DISEASES 1

SINE607 : NEURODEGENERATIVE DISEASES 1

SINE608 : PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND MOVEMENT DISORDERS 1

SINE609 : EPILEPSY 1

SINE610 : NEUROMUSCULAR DISEASES AND MYASTHENIA 1

SINE611 : MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS 1

SINE612 : BRAIN TUMORS 1

SINE613 : NERVE CONDUCTION STUDY AND ELECTROMYOGRAPHY 2

SIOT672 : OTOLOGY AND NEUROTOLOGY 2

Thesis Credit

SIPD698 : THESIS 12
SIOP698 : THESIS 12
SINE698 : THESIS 12
SIAS698 : THESIS 12
SIOT698 : THESIS 12

Contact Information:
Program Director

PROF. DR. SUWANNEE SURASERANIVONG
E-mail: [email protected]
Program Coordinator
ABHISIT THAMMA
E-mail: [email protected] Tel. +66 2419 6405 - 6

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BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY MEDICAL

Department: Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj
Hospital

Summary: The biochemistry department is committed to excellence in
graduate education and advancing our understanding of cell function at the
molecular and biochemical level. Course work and thesis research for the
M.S. and Ph.D. in medical biochemistry and molecular biology are designed
to meet the needs of the student. We encourage qualified and energetic
prospective graduate students to join our program. The research activities of
the department are focused on a broad range of biomedical research,
including

- Aptamer
- RNA processing
- Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs)
- Molecular marker and metabolomics of hepatocellular carcinoma,
cholangiocarcinoma and breast cancer
- Micronutrients metabolism particularly the role of hepcidin
- Oxidative stress, antioxidants and proteomic analysis in Thalassemia
- Apolipoprotein B/E & LDL receptor gene expression and function
- Molecular pathology of mitochondrial diseases and many others.

Our fundamental rationale is that a true understanding of disease can only be
achieved by addressing the basic mechanistic features of cellular
biochemistry. We employ a variety of experimental approaches and model
systems to perform our investigations and encourage the use of novel
methodologies.

A superior quality research and teaching environment is critical to success in
graduate school and your later profession. The graduate program in the
department of biochemistry offers a comprehensive program of graduate
studies leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees, a
program for graduate students anticipating careers in basic and applied
research and teaching. The program include formal training in basic and
advanced biochemistry and molecular biology (through course work and
laboratory practice) supplemented by courses in physiology, immunology,
pharmacology, microbiology and statistics. After successful completion of the

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course work, students may select an advisor for intensive thesis work, which
usually begins in the second year.

During the first year of study, students complete both required and selected
courses from an array of subjects such as cell and molecular biology,
advanced biochemistry, biochemistry of disease, research methodology,
bioinformatics and cybertools for research. In addition, participation is
required in a series of biochemistry seminar courses on the critical analysis of
experimental design in biochemistry and molecular biology. First-year
students also participate in a series of laboratory technique and advanced
biochemistry laboratory, which provide students with the opportunity to
immerse themselves in the experimental and intellectual activities of our
laboratories before selecting a permanent research adviser.

After their first year, students devote nearly all their time and energy to
research, leading to the preparation and submission of a dissertation. The
graduate students have the opportunity to explore special interests in choosing
a research adviser to oversee their dissertation research. Faculty and students
work closely together. Students learn how to plan and carry out well-
controlled scientific experiments and how to interpret the results of these
experiments. The department also funds travel by students to national and
international scientific conferences for the presentation of research findings.

Additional advantages of the program:
The department has diverse research activities in the areas of cellular,
molecular and clinical biochemistry.

Job option after graduation:
1. Researcher, Scientist, Academician in the field of Biochemistry and
Medical Molecular Biology
2. Biochemistry and Medical Molecular Biology laboratory manager
3. Other related field of career which the knowledge of Biochemistry and
Medical Molecular Biology is required.

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International Admission Requirements:
A candidate must:
1. Hold a degree or be studying in the final year of Bachelor’s Degree of
Science (all fields of study), Doctor of Dental Surgery, Doctor of Medicine,
Bachelor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, or other related
fields
2. Have a minimum grade point average of 2.50;
3. Fulfill the requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies;
4. Have a TOEFL-iBT score of 32 or IELTS score of 3 or MU GRAD Plus
score of 40.

Exemption from the above conditions may be granted by the Programme
Committee under exceptional circumstances.

Start Dates: August 2020 13 Credits
11 Credits
Study Mode: Full time 12 Credits
36 Credits
Duration: 2-5 academic years

Venue: Bangkok-Noi Campus

Curriculum Structure:

Plan A2
Required Courses
Elective Courses not less than
Thesis
Total not less than

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Course Requirements:

Plan A2

Required Courses Credit

SIID501 : MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BASIS OF BIOMEDICINE 3

SIBB501 : BIOENERGETICS AND METABOLISM 2

SIBB502 : CELL SIGNALING PATHWAYS AND GENE EXPRESSION 2

SIBB584 : MEDICALBIOCHEMISTRYANDMOLECULARBIOLOGYSEMINARI 1

SIBB601 : CONTEMPORARY MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY AND

MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3

SIBB602 : MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY OF

BLOOD SYSTEM 1

SIBB684 : MEDICALBIOCHEMISTRYANDMOLECULARBIOLOGYSEMINARII 1

Elective Courses Credit

GRID603 : BIOSTATISTICS 3
SCID511 : GENE TECHNOLOGY 1
SCID513 : ANIMAL CELL CULTURE TECHNIQUES 1
SCID516 : BIOSTATISTICS 3
SIBB505 : LABORATORY TECHNIQUE 2
SIBB512 : BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY 3
SIBB603 : BIOCHEMISTRY OF DISEASES 2
SIIM615 : MOLECULAR BIOCHEMISTRY OF CANCER 1
SIIM617 : ADVANCED FLOW CYTOMETRY 2

Thesis Credit

SIBB698 : THESIS 12

Contact Information:

Program Director

ASST.PROF. DR. VORAPAN SIRIVATANAUKSORN

E-mail: [email protected]

Program Coordinator

THIRARAT SAETIEW

E-mail: [email protected] Tel. +66 2419 5356

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MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM IN MEDICAL
BIOINFORMATICS

Department: Division of Bioinformatics and Data Management for
Research, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital

Summary:
This program aims to educate students in a multidisciplinary manner via
collaboration of various departments, such that the graduates can
appropriately incorporate related sciences into medical bioinformatics
applications. They will also be capable of providing consultations on
personalized medicine and be able to liaise and convey medical knowledge to
layperson, be skilled in conducting research and systematically analyzing
research data, have morality and ethics, both academically and professionally.

Job option after graduation
1. Data analyst for medical bioinformatics
2. Medical bioinformatics researcher
3. Medical bioinformatics specialist

International Admission Requirements:
Candidate must:
1. Graduated in or undertaking the final semester of a Bachelor’s degree in
Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Science, Computer
Science, or another relevant field, from an academic institute recognized by
Thailand Higher Education Commission
2. Student should receive a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50
3. Have a TOEFL-iBT score of 32 or IELTS score of 3 or MU GRAD Plus
score of 40.

Exceptions from the above conditions may be granted by the Programme
Committee and the Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Start Dates: August 2020
Study Mode: Full time
Duration: 2-5 academic years
Venue: Bangkok-Noi Campus

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Curriculum Structure:

Plan A2 No Credit Credits
Prerequisite Course 14 Credits
Required Courses 11 Credits
Elective Courses not less than 12 Credits
Thesis 37
Total not less than

Course Requirements:

Plan A2 Credit
Prerequisite Courses
1
SIRE507 : FUNDAMENTAL COMPUTER SCIENCE FOR BIOLOGIST 1
SIRE508 : FUNDAMENTAL GENETICS FOR COMPUTER SCIENTIST

Required Courses Credit

SCID518 : GENERIC SKILLS IN SCIENCE RESEARCH 1
SIRE503 : MEDICAL BIOINFORMATICS 3
SIRE504 : PROGRAMMING IN BIOINFORMATICS 3
SIRE505 : MEDICAL GENETICS 2
SIRE506 : DESIGN AND ANALYSIS IN GENETIC STUDIES OF 3
HUMAN DISEASES 1
SIRE509 : SEMINAR IN MEDICAL BIOINFORMATICS I 1
SIRE510 : SEMINAR IN MEDICAL BIOINFORMATICS II

Elective Courses Credit

ITCS503 : DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS 3
ITCS628 : DATA MINING AND KNOWLEDGE DISCOVERY 3
ITCS654 : PARALLEL COMPUTATION 3
GRID521 : RESEARCH ETHICS 1
SIAN506 : HUMAN GENETICS 2
SIID502 : PERSONALIZED MEDICINE 3
SIBC603 : BIOCHEMISTRY OF DISEASES 2
SIBC604 : STATISTICS IN MEDICAL GENETICS 1
SIIM612 : DIAGNOSTIC IMMUNOLOGY 3
SIIM618 : MOLECULAR BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES 3

Thesis Credit 12

SIRE698 : THESIS

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Contact Information:

Program Director

ASST.PROF. DR. BHOOM SUKTITIPAT

E-mail: [email protected]

Program Coordinator

NARUEMON KAENTHONGDAENG

E-mail: [email protected] Tel. +66 2419 2810

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MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM IN MEDICAL AND
MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY
Department: Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj
Hospital

Summary: The Department of Microbiology at the Faculty of Medicine
Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, has been considered to be one of the
best medical microbiology departments in Thailand. There are 17 full-time
faculty members with Ph.D. degree with research grants awarded form
international and national agencies. The faculty members conduct highly
impact research on clinical and molecular- related microbiology especially
on emerging infectious pathogens including HIV/AIDS, influenza andavian
influenza virus, enterviruses, mycobacteria, leptosiposis, Burkholderlia
pseudomallei, drug resistant bacteria, etc. The cluster in bacteriology,
mycology and virology provides an outstanding training environment and
emphasizes research opportunities in cutting-edge molecular techniques, in
a wide-range of fields. There are for research laboratories with well-
equipped for molecular and clinical microbiology laboratories,
approximately 70 graduate students, 20 researcher scientists (Ph.D. and
M.Sc. degree), and 56 technicians in the department. Thus, it is not only
large enough to provide a stimulating research environment but also small
enough to allow close interactions between the faculty members and
graduate students. All qualified graduate students will be able to receive a
scholarship from the Faculty of Medicine. After graduation, they will gain
such experience in medical microbiology research, which is highly needed
by various organizations, private companies, research institutes and
academic institutions. Thus, they will have a good opportunity for their
career development. Plan 1 of training offers the Ph.D. training opportunity
for the infectious disease professionals or experienced microbiologists who
wish to advance their microbiology knowledge and develop advance
research skill. The plan features research-oriented training with no course
work required.

Job Option after graduation

1. Researcher
2. Lecturer
3. Project analyst, Project coordinator

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Additional advantages of the programme

1. Molecular technology research of Thailand's most concerned infectious
diseases, emerging infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance
2. Every graduate from the program are proficient to work in field of
medical sciences and are in high demand in the job market.

International Admission Requirements:

1. Hold or be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (in the final year) in
Microbiology, Biology, Biochemistry, Botany, Genetics, Biotechnology,
Medical Technology, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Public
Health and Medicine or other related field from an institution recognized by
Mahidol University.
2. Have a grade point average of at least 2.50 or 75% (candidates with a
lower GPA may be eligible with the permission of the Graduate
Committee).
3. Have a TOEFL-iBT score of 32 or IELTS score of 3 or MU GRAD Plus
score of 40. Application without submitting a valid English certificate will
NOT be considered.

Exemption from the above conditions may be granted by the Programme
Committee under exceptional circumstances.

Start Dates: August 2020

Study Mode: Full time

Duration: 2-5 academic years

Venue: Bangkok-Noi Campus

Curriculum Structure:

Plan A2 12 Credits
Required Courses 12 Credits
Elective Courses not less than 12 Credits
Thesis 36 Credits
Total not less than

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Course Requirements:

Plan A2

Required Courses Credit

SIMI501 : PRINCIPLE OF MEDICAL BACTERIOLOGY AND MYCOLOGY 2

SIMI502 : PRINCIPLE OF MEDICAL VIROLOGY 1

SIMI503 : PATHOGENIC MICROBES 1

SIMI607 : ADVANCED MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY 3

SIMI611 : MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES IN MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY 3

SIMI689 : MEDICAL AND MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY SEMINAR 2

Elective Courses Credit

SIID501 : MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BASIS OF BIOMEDICINE 3

SIID503 : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN BIOMEDICINE 2

SIID505 : STATISTICS FOR BIOMEDICINE 2

SIMI504 : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY 1

SIMI510 : PATHOGENESIS OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2

SIMI609 : ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY 3

SIMI616 : DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY 3

SIMI620 : MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY 2

SIMI621 : CLINICAL CORRELATION IN DIAGNOSTIC MICROBIOLOGY 3

SIIM501 : IMMUNOLOGY 2

Thesis Credit

SIMI698 : THESIS 12

Contact Information:
Program Director

ASST.PROF. DR. IYARIT THAIPISUTIKUL
E-mail: [email protected]
Program Coordinator
PUNGJAI CHOURSRISAKUL
E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]
Tel. +66 2419 8035

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MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM IN MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY
Department: Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj
Hospital

Summary:
The researches of this program will emphasize on:

1. Cellular electrophysiology: Study of ion channelopathy using
heterologous expression systems including stem cells; endothelial
ion channels in health, disease, response to herbal extracts and drugs
and mechanisms; neurophysiology and patch clamp.

2. Cardiovascular research: Endothelial signaling and dysfunction;
vascular smooth muscle contraction; cardiac biomarkers;
cardiovascular autonomic function assessment; heart rate variability;
baroreflex sensitivity.

3. Endocrine research: Hormones and metabolic disorders; physiology
and pathophysiology of type 2 diabetes mellitus including searching
for new agents for treatment; functional study of Thai MODY;
appetite regulation; obesity; puberty.

4. Gastrointestinal research: Gastrointestinal motility assessment;
gastrointestinal hormones.

5. Neuroscience research: Mechanisms of learning and memory; effects
of chronic cerebral hypoperfusion on learning and memory; new
approach to find a possible cure of memory-afflicted diseases;
neuropathic pain and electrical stimulation treatment; discovery of
biomarkers in neurological diseases: development of Neuromyelitis
Optica diagnostic assay.

6. Renal research: Regulation of water channel in human; urine
concentrating mechanism; regulation of membrane transporters in
human kidney.

7. Respiratory research: Postnatal airspace development
(alveolarization); animal models of emphysema; functional studies
of genes implicating significant roles in chronic obstructive
pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.

8. Nano safety research: Effects of silver nanoparticles on cell
proliferation and differentiation

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Additional advantages of the programme
The program has emphasized on physiological researches which can be
applied to medical sciences.

Job option after graduation
1. Medical Physiology Specialist
2. Researcher/Scienc
3. Research Project Manager

International Admission Requirements:
The candidate must:

1. Have got a Bachelor's degree in Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary
Medicine, Pharmacy, Science, or related areas or studies in the final
year of the Bachelor's degree at mention previously.

2. Have got a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 in transcript at graduate
time or final year.

3. Have a TOEFL-iBT score of 32 or IELTS score of 3 or MU GRAD
Plus score of 40.
Exemption from the above conditions may be granted by the
Program Committee and the Dean of Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Start Dates: August 2020

Study Mode: Full time

Duration: 2-5 academic years

Venue: Bangkok-Noi Campus

Curriculum Structure:

Plan A2 15 Credits
Required Courses 9 Credits
Elective Courses not less than 12 Credits
Thesis 36 Credits
Total not less than

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Plan A2 Credit
Required Courses
3
SCID500 : CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3
SIID501 : MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BASIS OF BIOMEDICINE 3
SIPS509 : MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY I 3
SIPS510 : MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY II 1
SIPS520 : SCIENTIFIC ARTICLE ANALYSIS 2
SIPS522 : PRINCIPLES OF PHYSIOLOGICAL EXPERIMENTATION 2
SIPS523 : ADVANCED PHYSIOLOGY AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 1
SIPS525 : SEMINAR IN MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY RESEARCH

Elective Courses Credit

SCID513 : ANIMAL CELL CULTURE TECHNIQUES 1

SIPO507 : PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE 3

SINE501 : BASIC MEDICAL NEUROSCIENCE 4

SIIM501 : IMMUNOLOGY 2

SIPS518 : CURRENT TOPICS IN MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY AND BIOPHYSICS 2

SIPS519 : LEARNING STYLES AND BRAIN-BASED LEARNING 2

SIPS521 : PHYSIOLOGICAL BIOCHEMISTRY 2

SIPS526 : HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY IN MICROGRAVITY 2

SIPS527 : MOLECULAR BIOLOGICAL LABORATORY METHODS 2

SIPS528 : RESEARCH ROTATION IN MEDICAL PHYSIOLOGY 1

SIPS529 : PHYSIOLOGY OF AGING AND REJUVENATION 2

SIPS552 : APPLIED HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY 2

SIRE502 : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 2

Thesis Credit

SIPS698 : THESIS 12

Contact Information:
Program Director

ASST.PROF. DR. SORACHAI SRISUMA
E-mail: [email protected]
Program Coordinator
NARUETHAI P.
E-mail: [email protected] Tel. +66 2419 8770

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MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM IN PHARMACOLOGY
Department: Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj
Hospital

Summary:

The course in molecular and cellular biomedicine provides principles of cell
functions and biomedical methods for pharmacological application. Courses
in basic and clinical pharmacology as well as drugs used in various systems
offer fundamental of knowledge leading to pharmacological practices. For
Systems pharmacology, the courses will provide analytic skills including
both quantitative and qualitative in order to handle big data. Computational
concepts in biomolecular dynamics and signaling cascade in biomedical
problems are in need of precision medicine. The graduates are also required
to understand advanced computational principle and have skills to analyze
and visualize complex high-throughput omics data. Various teaching
methods such as interactive lecture, small group discussion, presentation, as
well as class references will be used to enhance the learning objectives. The
assessments are designed according to learning outcome of each class, for
example, the written essay for knowledge, rubric scoring system in
evaluating presentation, and mini-proposal for applying the knowledge.

Our graduates in both majors are required to have skills to perform
pharmacological research review, presentation, discussion, literature
criticism and practice experimental methods in pharmacology. Additionally,
our programs emphasize the importance of academic integrity and ethics in
both research and practice.

Additional advantages of the programme

1. Programme environment that encourages the interaction between basic
science researchers and clinical researchers to solve the real-world medical
problems.
2. Student will approach the medical problems by learning the
pathophysiology of diseases to find the target of treatment.
3. Department of Pharmacology and Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
provide state of the art laboratory facilities and welcome students to assess
these facilities for their research.
4. The recently implemented course in new drug development provides a
great opportunity in translating pharmacological knowledge into the process
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development. This course has much collaboration including European
Universities, which will be the first program in ASEAN community.

Major
 Medical Pharmacology
 Systems Pharmacology

Job option after graduation
1. Scientist
2. Researcher
3. Analyst/ Data Scientist

International Admission Requirements:
The candidate must:
1. Hold a Bachelor degree or currently enrolled in Botany, Biology,
Biochemistry, Medical Science, Genetic Engineering, Mathematics,
Physics, Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmaceutical Science,
Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering.
2. Receive a cumulative GPA of at least 2.70
3. Have a TOEFL-iBT score of 32 or IELTS score of 3 or MU GRAD Plus
score of 40.
Exemption from the above conditions may be granted by the Programme
Committee under exceptional circumstances.

Start Dates: August 2020

Study Mode: Full time

Duration: 2-5 academic years

Duration Description: Total not less than 36 credits

Venue: Bangkok-Noi Campus

Curriculum Structure:

Plan A2

Core Courses 3 Credits
Credits
Required Courses 14 Credits
Credits
Elective Courses not less than 7 Credits

Thesis 12

Total not less than 36

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Plan A2
Core Courses Credit

SIID501 : MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BASIS OF BIOMEDICINE 3

Required Courses Credit

MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY 2
SIPM502 : SEMINAR IN PHARMACOLOGY 3
SIPM506 : MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY I 3
SIPM507 : MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY II 3
SIPM605 : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN PHARMACOLOGY 3
SIPM606 : CURRENT TOPICS IN PHARMACOLOGY
SYSTEMS PHARMACOLOGY 2
SIPM502 : SEMINAR IN PHARMACOLOGY 3
SIPM508 : PRINCIPLES IN SYSTEMS PHARMACOLOGY 3
SIPM509 : QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES IN SYSTEMS PHARMACOLOGY 3
SIPM605 : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN PHARMACOLOGY 3
SIPM606 : CURRENT TOPICS IN PHARMACOLOGY

Elective Courses Credit

ITCS503 : DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS 3

ITCS628 : DATA MINING AND KNOWLEDGE DISCOVERY 3

ITCS654 : PARALLEL COMPUTATION 3

EGBE518 : ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS FOR RESEARCH 3

EGBE551 : COMPUTATIONAL METHODS FOR BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 3

EGBE616 : OPTIMIZATION METHODS 3

EGBE623 : PATTERN RECOGNITION 3

EGBE631 : ADVANCED DRUG DELIVERY 3

SIMI611 : MOLECULAR TECHNIQUES IN MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY 3

SIBC604 : STATISTICS IN MEDICAL GENETICS 1

SIPM510 : AUGMENTED COURSE IN CANCER RESEARCH 3

SIIM618 : MOLECULAR BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES 3

Thesis Credit

SIPM698 : THESIS 12

Contact Information:
Program Director

ASSOC.PROF. DR. URAIWAN PANICH
E-mail: [email protected]
Program Coordinator
PHATTARAPHORN PUMSEENIL
E-mail: [email protected] Tel. +66 2419 8736

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MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM IN PROSTHETICS,
ORTHOTICS AND PEDORTHICS
Department: Sirindhorn School of Prosthetics and Orthotics,
Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital

Summary:
Additional advantage of the program

1. Thailand’s first Master of Science Program in Prosthetics,
Orthotics and Pedorthics (International Program). Whereas in the
Asia Pacific region, La Trobe University, Australia, offers the only
Master’s degree program in Prosthetics & Orthotics.

2. Graduate students are prepared with knowledge, abilities, ethics,
and morality for careers, being able to work with ethics, morality
and code of profession conduct in preparation for a career as a
professional lecturer in Prosthetics & Orthotics. Prosthetics &
Orthotics graduates will possess competencies and skill that
comply with international quality standards. This program also
helps upgrading Prosthetics & Orthotics career in Thailand to be
internationally recognized.

3. Prosthetics & Orthotics master’s graduates are prepared for social
care services for disabled people and people with physical
difficulties in order to improve their quality of lif e and ability to
take part in society. Graduates will acquire specialized and
advanced knowledge of their chosen area - Prosthetics, Orthotics,
and Pedorthics. To better serve patients and improve quality of care
complying with standards of developed countries.

Areas of study that a student may select for concentration:
The main target groups are Prosthetics & Orthotics graduates who

are aiming for a career as a lecturer in Prosthetics & Orthotics hereafter as
well as alumni who are working in public and private sectors, both domestic
and international. The program also allows graduates in health-related fields
such as nurses, physical therapists to pursue a master’s degree in Pedorthics
specializing in diabetic foot area. As a matter of fact, in recent year diabetes
is one of the most common important health problems in Thailand requiring
many healthcare workers in particular those in the field of Prosthetics &
Orthotics commonly needed in Thailand and Southeast Asia countries.

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Major
- Prosthetics
- Orthotics
- Pedorthics

Job option after graduation
- Lecturer/Instructor in the Healthcare Organization
- Decision maker/leader/specialist in Prosthetics and Orthotics
- Researchers/academic staff at research institutes, government sectors and
industrial organizations

International Admission Requirements:
A candidate must

1. Already obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Prosthetics & Orthotics can
apply all major concentrations.

2. Already obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Science (all related areas)
including courses in Physiology, Anatomy and Pathology can
apply for Pedorthics major only.

3. Have at least 1 year of work experience within a field relevant to
health sciences.

4. Have a grade point average of at least 2.50 or equivalent.
5. Exemption from the above conditions may be granted by the

Program Committee under exceptional circumstances.

Start Dates: August 2020

Study Mode: Full time (At least 1 year)

Duration: 2-5 academic years

Duration Description: Total not less than 36 credits

Venue: Bangkok-Noi Campus

Curriculum Structure:

Plan A2

Prerequisite Course

Core Courses 6 Credits
Credits
Required Courses 12 Credits
Credits
Elective Courses not less than 6 Credits

Thesis 12

Total not less than 36

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Plan A2 Credit
Prerequisite Courses
2
SIPO551 : BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS 4
SIPO552 : BASIC SKILLS OF PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS

Core Courses Credit

SIPO501 : REHABILITATION MEDICINE FOR PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS 2

SIPO541 : SEMINAR IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS I 1

SIPO542 : SEMINAR IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS II 1

SIRE502 : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 2

Required Courses Credit

PROSTHETICS 4
SIPO511 : ADVANCED UPPER LIMB PROSTHETICS 4
SIPO512 : ADVANCED LOWER LIMB PROSTHETICS 2
SIPO513 : CLINICAL PRACTICE IN UPPER LIMB PROSTHETICS 2
SIPO514 : CLINICAL PRACTICE LOWER LIMB PROSTHETICS
ORTHOTICS 2
SIPO521 : ADVANCED UPPER LIMB ORTHOTICS 2
SIPO522 : ADVANCED LOWER LIMB ORTHOTICS 2
SIPO523 : ADVANCED SPINAL ORTHOTICS 2
SIPO524 : SEATING AND OTHER ORTHOTIC DEVICES 2
SIPO525 : CLINICAL PRACTICE IN LIMB ORTHOTICS 2
SIPO526 : CLINICAL PRACTICE IN SPINAL AND OTHER ORTHOTICS
PEDORTHICS 2
SIPO531 : MEDICAL FOOTWEAR 2
SIPO532 : FOOTWEAR MODIFICATION 4
SIPO533 : ADVANCED FOOT ORTHOTICS 2
SIPO534 : CLINICAL PRACTICE IN MEDICAL FOOTWEAR 2
SIPO535 : CLINICAL PRACTICE IN FOOT ORTHOTICS

Elective Courses Credit

SIPO502 : ORTHOTIC AND PROSTHETIC TECHNOLOGIES 3
SIPO503 : HEALTH EDUCATION IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS 3
SIPO504 : ORGANIZATION IN PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS 3
SIPO505 : BIOMECHANIC FOR PROSTHETICS AND ORTHOTICS 3
SIPO506 : CLINICAL GAIT ANALYSIS 3
SIPO507 : PHYSIOLOGY OF EXERCISE 3
SIPO508 : APPLIED EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 3

Thesis Credit 12

SIPO698 : THESIS

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Contact Information:
Program Director

ASSOC.PROF. GULAPAR SRISAWASDI
E-mail: [email protected]
Program Coordinator
JUTHAMAS SIRIWATSOPON
E-mail: [email protected] Tel. +66 2419 3465

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MASTER OF SCIENCE PROGRAM IN BIODESIGN IN MEDICINE
Department: Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj
Hospital, Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Medical Technology

Summary:

The program aims to develop Master graduates who are capable to design a
biomedical model for health promotion, diagnosis, treatment or disease
surveillance. Master graduates have research skill in innovation and product
development and are capable to continuously integrate their specialized with
the other related disciplines.

Job option after graduation
- Researchers/academic staff in biodesign of medical products at research
institutes, government sectors and industrial organizations
- Medical product designers
- Entrepreneur/Business owners in biomedicine

International Admission Requirements:
The candidate must:

Plan A, A2 Applicant
1. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine,
Pharmacy, Medical Technology, Engineering, Science, or other related
fields or attending the final semester of major from academic institutes
accredited by the Office of the Higher Education Commission;
2. Having cumulative GPA not less than 2.50;
3. Having an English Proficiency Examination score as the requirement of
Faculty of Graduate Studies;
4. Other exceptions may be considered by the Program Director and the
Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Plan B Applicant
1. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine,
Pharmacy, Medical Technology, Engineering, Science, or other related
fields or attending the final semester of major from academic institutes
accredited by the Office of the Higher Education Commission;
2. Having cumulative GPA not less than 2.50;

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3. Having an English Proficiency Examination score as the requirement of
Faculty of Graduate Studies;
4. Having experience in the related areas such as working in research or
project or job training in biomedicine;
5. Other exceptions may be considered by the Program Director and the
Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies. Exemption from the above
conditions may be granted by the Programme Committee under exceptional
circumstances.

Start Dates: August 2020
Study Mode: Full time
Duration: 2-5 academic years
Duration Description: Total not less than 36 credits
Venue: Bangkok-Noi Campus
Curriculum Structure:

Plan A2 18 Credits
Required Courses 6 Credits
Elective Courses not less than 12 Credits
Thesis 36 Credits
Total not less than

Plan B 18 Credits
Required Courses 12 Credits
Elective Courses not less than 6 Credits
Thematic Paper 36 Credits
Total not less than

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Course Requirements:

Plan A2 Credit
Required Courses
3
MGMG562 : INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PLANNING 3
SCID500 : CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2
SIBD506 : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN BIODESIGN IN MEDICINE 3
SIBD501 : BIOMEDICINE FOR BIODESIGN 1
SIBD502 : BIODESIGN IN MEDICINE 2
SIBD503 : LABORATORY SKILLS FOR BIODESIGN 2
SIBD504 : BIODESIGN CAPSTONE 2
SIBD505 : ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS IN BIODESIGN

Elective Courses Credit

MTID606 : CURRENT TECHNOLOGY IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 2

MTID617 : BIOINFORMATICS 2

MTCM602 : HEALTH INFORMATICS 2

EGBE523 : ADVANCED BIOMEDICAL IMAGE PROCESSING 3

EGBE601 : MEDICAL SIGNAL PROCESSING AND INSTRUMENTATION 3

EGBE646 : DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF BIOMEDICAL DEVICES 3

SIPM603 : NEW DRUG DEVELOPMENT I 3

SIIM616 : STEM CELL SCIENCE 3

SIIM617 : ADVANCED FLOW CYTOMETRY 2

Thesis Credit

SIBD698 : THESIS 12

Contact Information:
Program Director

PROF. DR. SIRICHIT WONGKAMCHAI
E-mail: [email protected]
Program Coordinator
WORAPOJ INTHOMYA
E-mail: [email protected] Tel. +66 2419 6468

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM IN BIOMEDICAL
SCIENCES
JOINT PROGRAM (The University of Glasgow, United Kingdom)

Department: Postgraduate Education Division, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj
Hospital

Summary:
The Doctor of Philosophy Program in Biomedical Sciences (International
Program) at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.
(1) The program focuses on the fields of Precision Medicine, Translational
Medicine, and Regenerative Medicine. Overall of which are the integrated,
applied and linked for many basic Biomedical Sciences. The program also
combines Biomedical Sciences and Clinical Sciences, which can be applied
for future works. (2) The program is one of the Faculty’s central programs,
which will be the cooperation between clinical and pre-clinical departments.
Students in this program will be supervised by both clinical and pre-clinical
advisors in the same faculty, which is the strength of the program. (3) The
program provides teachings and researches based on medical research
problems from the patients who come to Siriraj Hospital, which is a large
hospital of the country. The students in the program will conduct research
on the real problem of Thai patients. Cohort clinical database of the patients
from several disease models and sample collections of diverse patients are
also available for researches. (4) The program has over 27 lecturers from the
clinical and pre-clinical departments with a wide variety of relevant
disciplines including Department of Internal Medicine, Department of
Surgery, Department of Immunology, Department of Anatomy, Department
of Physiology, Department of Pharmacology, Department of Biochemistry,
Department of Clinical Pathology, and Department of Research and
Development. Furthermore, the lecturers in this program will contact to
collaborate with researchers both nationally and internationally. This will
lead to solve problems for Thai people. Students enrolled in this program
will have the opportunity to study abroad and apply for a grant. (5) The
program is managed on the basis of the collaboration between clinical and
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departments. This will increase efficiency and effectiveness. (6) The
program uses research units and facilities that are available in the Faculty
such as Siriraj Medical Research Center (SiMR), Siriraj Clinical Research

Center (SiCRC), Drug Research Center, Biobank, Stem cell laboratories,
Clean Room Class 100 and related units. Furthermore, the collaboration
extends to 16 Areas of Excellence Research, Siriraj Research Group (SiRG),
Siriraj Research Network (SiRN), Siriraj Center of Research Excellence
(SiCORE), and international research networks with many abroad partners.
(7) Based on the collaboration, the program prepares students for a joint
degree and dual degree programs with famous international universities.
There are several MOUs and many established joining programs in
universities in Australia, China, Japan and South Korea.

International Admission Requirements:
A candidate must:

Plan 1 Research based/ Thesis only and Enroll in Joint Degree Program
with University of Glasgow
For Master's degree holders
(1) Graduated in Master Degree in Medical Science, Health Science or other
related discipline from academic institute approved by the Office of Higher
Education Commission
(2) Having cumulative GPA not less than 3.50
(3) Pass the English Proficiency requirement announced by Faculty of
Graduate Studies (FGS) or IELTS score up 5 or TOEFL iBT score up 61 or
TOEFL-ITP score up 500
(4) Have program-related research plan for PhD study. Must have research
experiences and have at least 1 published paper in international journal. Must
propose tentative advisor and research plan for the study. The research plan
must contain cooperation between Mahidol University and University of
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(5) Applicant with other qualifications than specified above may be taken into
consideration by program director, program committee and the dean of
Faculty of Graduate Studies

Plan 2 Coursework based and Dissertation
2.1 For Master's degree holders
(1) Graduated in Master Degree in Medical Science, Health Science or other
related discipline from academic institute approved by the Office of Higher
Education Commission. Or will graduate before the beginning of semester.
(2) Having cumulative GPA not less than 3.50
(3) Pass the English Proficiency requirement announced by Faculty of
Graduate Studies (FGS)
(4) Applicant with other qualifications than specified above may be taken into
consideration by program director and the dean of Faculty of Graduate
Studies

2.2 For Bachelor's degree holders
(1) Graduated in Bachelor Degree in medical science, health science or other
related discipline from academic institute approved by the Office of Higher
Education Commission. Or will graduate before the beginning of semester.
(2) Having cumulative GPA not less than 3.50 or with honors
(3) Pass the English Proficiency requirement announced by Faculty of
Graduate Studies (FGS)
(4) Applicant with other qualifications than specified above may be taken into
consideration by program director and the dean of Faculty of Graduate
Studies
Start Dates: August 2020
Study Mode: Full time
Duration: 3-8 academic years for a candidate holding a Bachelor's degree
3-5 academic years for a candidate holding a Master's degree
Duration Description: 72 credits for a candidate holding a Bachelor's
degree; 48 credits for a candidate holding a Master's degree.
Venue: Bangkok-Noi Campus

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Curriculum Structure:

Plan 1.1 For students with Master's Degree *

Dissertation 48 Credits

Total not less than 48 Credits

*Plan 1.1 Research based/ Thesis only and Enroll in Joint Degree Program with

University of Glasgow

Plan 2.1 For students with Master's Degree

Required Courses 9 Credits
Credits
Elective Courses not less than 3 Credits
Credits
Dissertation 36

Total not less than 48

Plan 2.2 For students with Bachelor's Degree

Required Courses 18 Credits
Credits
Elective Courses not less than 6 Credits
Credits
Dissertation 48

Total not less than 72

Course Requirements: Credit
Plan 1
Dissertation 48
For students with Master's degree

SIBS898 : DISSERTATION

Plan 2

Required Courses Credit

For students with Bachelor's degree

SIBS503 : RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES 3

SIBS504 : SEMINAR IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES 1

SIBS511 : MOLECULAR BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES 3

SIBS512 : PRECISION MEDICINE 2

SIBS513 : TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2

SIBS514 : REGENERATIVE MEDICINE 2

SIBS515 : BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES 2

SIRE503 : MEDICAL BIOINFORMATICS 3

For students with Master's degree

SIBS504 : SEMINAR IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES 1

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SIBS512 : PRECISION MEDICINE 2
SIBS513 : TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2
SIBS514 : REGENERATIVE MEDICINE 2
SIBS515 : BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES 2

Elective Courses Credit

For students with Bachelor's degree

SCID500 : CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3

SIAN611 : ADVANCED HUMAN GENETICS 2

SIID501 : MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BASIS OF BIOMEDICINE 3

SIPM506 : MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY I 3

SIPM507 : MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY II 3

SIPM508 : PRINCIPLES IN SYSTEMS PHARMACOLOGY 3

SIPM509 : QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES IN SYSTEMS PHARMACOLOGY 3

SIPM603 : NEW DRUG DEVELOPMENT I 3

SIIM501 : IMMUNOLOGY 2

SIIM616 : STEM CELL SCIENCE 3

SIIM617 : ADVANCED FLOW CYTOMETRY 2

SIRE506 : DESIGNANDANALYSISINGENETICSTUDIESOFHUMANDISEASES 3

For students with Master's degree

SIPM506 : MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY I 3

SIPM507 : MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY II 3

SIPM508 : PRINCIPLES IN SYSTEMS PHARMACOLOGY 3

SIPM509 : QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES IN SYSTEMS PHARMACOLOGY 3

SIPM603 : NEW DRUG DEVELOPMENT I 3

SIIM616 : STEM CELL SCIENCE 3

SIRE506 : DESIGNANDANALYSISINGENETICSTUDIESOFHUMANDISEASES 3

Dissertation Credit
For students with Bachelor's degree
48
SIBS799 : DISSERTATION 36

For students with Master's degree

SIBS699 : DISSERTATION

Contact Information:
Program Director

ASSOC.PROF. DR. THAWORNCHAI LIMJINDAPORN
E-mail: [email protected]
Program Coordinator
WANVISA KLINSRISUK
E-mail: [email protected] Tel. +66 2419 6433

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM IN IMMUNOLOGY
Department: Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj
Hospital

Summary:

Main principal mission of the Ph.D. Program in Immunology is to educate
and train students to reach their highest competency to become expert and
professional in the field of immunology and bioscience. Aside from that the
program aims to produce the reliable and self-directed graduates with a
strong sense of scientific integrity. In this regard, the objectives of the Ph.D.
program in Immunology include:

1. Rooting ethical motivation among the students.
2. Helping students enable to integrate comprehensive theoretical

knowledge with state-of-the-art technology within the area of
immunology and bioscience.
3. Mentoring the students to gain experiences and skills in laboratory
for work effectively in research institutes or universities and
generate novel data or innovation for publication in the
internationally recognized peer-reviewed scientific journals.
4. Formulating soft skills including communication skill among the
students to help them work effectively in the universities, research
institutes at the national and international standards.
5. Nurturing life-long learning among the students to help them extend
their professional knowledge and skills and be able to adapt to
changes.
6. Generating high-quality human resources for academic and research
activities in the field of immunology and bioscience.

Expected Learning Outcomes: It is expected that successful Ph.D.
graduates are able to:

1. Conduct research work with scientific integrity; follow scientific
ethical regulations and laboratory standards.

2. Explain comprehensive theoretical knowledge and state-of-the-art
technology within the area of immunology and bioscience.

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3. Critically design experiments, analyze, and interpret data for
scientific publication in internationally recognized peer-reviewed
scientific journals.

4. Develop soft skills including leadership and responsibility.
5. Demonstrate scientific presentation and develop communication

skills to academic society; be able to critically discuss scientific data.
6. Master professional laboratory skill, able to conduct productive self-

directed research within the area of immunology and biosciences.

Job option after graduation:
1. Lecturer
2. Academian
3. Project Analyst
International Admission Requirements:
A candidate must:
1. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Science or an equivalent
degree in Pharmacy, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Medicine or related
Immunology with GPA no less than 3.50 or;
2. Candidate must hold a Master's Degree in Immunology or related
Immunology with GPA no less than 3.50;
3. Students who are studying in the Master's Programme in Immunology can
change student status to a doctoral student provided that they have already
taken and passed course work at the Master's Degree level with
approximately no less than 2/3 of the number of credits in required courses
and have received a GPA of no less than 3.80 with approval from the
Master's
Programme Committee and Doctoral Programme Committee as well as the
Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies;
4. Exemption from the above conditions may be granted by the Programme
Committee under exceptional circumstances.

Start Dates: August 2020
Study Mode: Full time
Duration: 3-8 academic years for a candidate holding a Bachelor's
degree, 3-5 academic years for a candidate holding a Master's degree
Duration Description: 72 credits for a candidate holding a Bachelor's
degree; 48 credits for a candidate holding a Master's degree.
Venue: Bangkok-Noi Campus

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Curriculum Structure:

Plan 1

For students with Master's Degree

Dissertation 48 Credits
Credits
Total not less than 48

Plan 2

For students with Bachelor's Degree

Required Courses 18 Credits
Credits
Elective Courses not less than 6 Credits

Dissertation 48

Total not less than 72 Credits

For students with Master's Degree 7 Credits
Required Courses 5 Credits
Elective Courses not less than 36 Credits
Dissertation 48 Credits
Total not less than

Course Requirements:

Plan 1 Credit
Required Courses
For students with Bachelor's degree 2
3
SIIM622 : IMMUNOLOGY RESEARCH GRANT DEVELOPMENT

For students with Master's degree

SCMI602 : ADVANCED IMMUNOLOGY

Elective Courses Credit

GRID603 : BIOSTATISTICS 3
SCID516 : BIOSTATISTICS 3
SCID518 : GENERIC SKILLS IN SCIENCE RESEARCH 1
SIIM611 : MOLECULAR IMMUNOLOGY 2
SIIM614 : IMMUNITY AND INFECTION 2
SIIM615 : MOLECULAR BIOCHEMISTRY OF CANCER 1
SIIM616 : STEM CELL SCIENCE 3
SIIM617 : ADVANCED FLOW CYTOMETRY 2
SIIM618 : MOLECULAR BIOLOGY TECHNIQUES 3

Dissertation Credit

SIIM898 : DISSERTATION 48

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Required Courses
For students with Bachelor's degree Credit

SCID518 : GENERIC SKILLS IN SCIENCE RESEARCH 1
SCMI602 : ADVANCED IMMUNOLOGY 3
SIIM501 : IMMUNOLOGY 2
SIIM611 : MOLECULAR IMMUNOLOGY 2
SIIM620 : IMMUNOLOGY SEMINAR II 2
SIIM621 : SEROLOGY AND CELLULAR IMMUNOLOGY TECHNIQUES 3
SCID500 : CELL AND MOLECULAR BIOLOGY 3
SIID501 : MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BASIS OF BIOMEDICINE 3

For students with Master's degree 2
2
SIIM620 : IMMUNOLOGY SEMINAR II
SIIM622 : IMMUNOLOGY RESEARCH GRANT DEVELOPMENT

Dissertation Credit

SIIM699 : DISSERTATION 36
SIIM799 : DISSERTATION 48

Contact Information:
Program Director

PROF. DR. SUNEE KORBSRISATE
E-mail: [email protected]
Program Coordinator
BENJAWAN SAORAKSA
E-mail: [email protected] Tel. +66 2419 9752

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAM IN MEDICAL ANATOMY
Department: Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital

Summary: Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
has reputation and long experience in teaching anatomy. The organization
contains many erudite personals in human anatomy and has facilities to
produce cadavers in various forms; formalin embalmed, soft and frozen
cadaver which is an important source for human anatomy research
particularly biomechanics also, research support unit and central research
laboratory which equipped with modern research instruments for medical
sciences and medical anatomy researches.

Anatomy field

Structure of organ always relates to its functions or vice versa, this is also true
for the musculoskeletal system. Knowledge of bony structure is indeed
needed in various fields such as orthopaedics, prosthesis design, biomechanic
study, kinesiology, forensic sciences, and anthropology. Shape variation of
bones, particular foot bones can lead to the etiology of foot problem and
explain the underlying mechanism in biomechanics ground. The appropriate
designed prosthesis will give the better off surgical intervention and patient
quality of life. Thus the knowledge of bony shape is essential for biomedical
field. Study of bony shape has been done by linear measure of its dimension
and expressed shape as index or aspect ratio, however still lacking the real
information of shape. Geometric morphometrics is a branch of morphometry
which is a valuable and nonexpensive method to study the shape of any
object. Thus, shape of various parts of human skeletal are studied and reveal
the different of between sides and gender. The difference in some part of the
bone will imply the different pulling force of the muscle such as the greater
trochanter. The musculoskeletal research group in the department of Anatomy
aims to study the variation shape of skeletal in relation to its biomechanic
function and also the etiology of particular injury

Microanatomy field

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an increasing prevalent disease in the world. It
afflicts a large number of people from all social groups throughout the world.
The DM complications, including retinopathy, nephropathy and neuropathy,
associate with dysregulations of a number of systems in the body such as

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vascular, nervous, endocrine, musculoskeletal, digestive, and urogenital
systems. Many researchers have studied the physiological and biochemical
changes of various systems in the DM. However, few studies have been
performed to demonstrate the morphological alterations of various organs/
structures in the DM. In addition, the data concerning microvascular
architecture of various organs in the DM is obscure. The results of the limited
numbers of morphological and microvascular studies are contradictory in
some aspects, thus the need for further ultrastructure and microvascular
studies were suggested. Accordingly, the scope of our currently work was to
establish the morphological alterations of various organs/ structures in both
short-term and long-term diabetes by using light microscopy (LM) and
transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Additionally, microvascular
changes in various diabetic organs/ structures were investigated by vascular
corrosion cast technique in conjunction with scanning electron microscopy
(SEM). The study gives insights into a relationship between hyperglycemia
and morphological alteration of the organ system in the progression of DM. If
the structures of induced-diabetic organs have changed, it should be
considered as a useful basic knowledge for future therapeutic treatment of
diabetic patients to increase their life expectancy.

Embryology field

Nowadays several chemicals/drugs are manufactured to serve need of people
such as insecticide, herbicide or other important drug such as valpoic acid
(anticonvulsive drug). Their usages are not well caution resulting in residues
in natural and harmful to human and animals and adversely affect to
ecosystems. Tests for chemicals/drugs effect to pregnant women are very few
so these studies were conducted to screen the teratogenic effect of
chemicals/drugs by using in ovo chick embryo as an animal model. The
positive results can be further studies in other mammals because chick
embryo in ovo was proved to be more advantage in their short gestation, low
price, easily handling, commercially available and more database were
already studied compared to human.The Chick in ovo for Teratogen
Screening Center (CIOTS) aims to study the teratogenic effect of several
chemical and/or drug by using chlick in ovo model.

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Neuroanatomy field

Neuroscience laboratory has been largely related to Regeneration and
Neurodegenerative diseases in animal models (rat) and trying to understand
the neural bases of the injury using morphological, biochemical and
behavioral determinations in both motor and sensory function tests. By
studying peripheral nerve injury such as sciatic nerve crush, tibial and
peroneal nerve transections, using sciatic functional index (SCI) resulted from
foot print task after walking tract analysis and the morphometric analysis of
the axon regeneration done by N-CAM immunofluorescense staining.Thai
herbal medicine which is nerve regeneration promotor also used to investigate
effects on the nerve injury in rats. Spinal cord injury animal model, rat and
mice, this research has been conducted in collaborative with Physiological
department and Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), USA, the study has been
determined the effect of estrogen in neuroprotection, the promising effect of
Schwann cell culture in CNS regeneration and the skilled and unskilled motor
behavioral task for the evaluation of recovery function after injury. Other
interesting area of research was global cerebral ischemic model and the
neuroprotection effects of some herbal nutrition.

Molecular biology field

Dengue fever (DF) and dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) are important
public health problems in tropical and subtropical regions. Infection with
dengue virus (DENV) produces variable clinical illness ranging from
nonspecific viral symptoms to fatal hemorrhagic disease. Presently, there are
no effective vaccine and drugs against DENV. The current research projects
focus on identification of host proteins required for dengue virus replication,
and viral-host interaction in dengue virus-mediated apoptosis. Another field
of interest is regulatory RNA which is a classification of non-coding RNAs
(ncRNAs) revealed from the presence of plenty amount of non-coding
transcripts in genome-wide transcriptome study. They are classified according
to their sizes from small to long ncRNAs and play crucial roles in genome
regulation other than proteins as canonical regulators of gene expression. A
large growing number of studies have shown that ncRNAs mediate genome
regulation via several molecular mechanisms giving rise to proper and precise
genomic function spatially and temorally. Intererestingly, disruption of these
mechanisms lead to several human diseases, particularly cancer. My research