HIV/AIDS

There are more than one million HIV patients in Thailand who require continu-ous treatment and
monitoring. Prof. Dr. Ruengpung Suthent, MD. and the Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, have continued to study the molecular epidemiology of HIV since the discovery of the virus.

With its ongoing dedication to HIV research, the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital was first in Thailand to discover new reassortant strains of the virus and continues to have the largest collection
of HIV virus strains. As a natural outcome of Siriraj Hospital’s expertise in HIV research, the National HIV Repository and Bioinformatic Center (Thailand) was established. Its information and genetic databases have been used in the development of trial AIDS vaccines.

The center also plays a significant role in the development of virus volume and resistance monitoring in various organizations.

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Flow Cytometry

Lab on a Chip

To create a future standard of care with innovations based on micro-device technologies
Head of Research Network : Professor Dr. Ruengpung Sutthent The scope of the research LOC is the network of Biomedical, Material scientists/ medical doctors/ engineers that focuses on solving problems, and improving standards in medical services and biomedical research using microelectronic or micro devices

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Medical Proteomic Research Center

Proteomics is a new large-scale study for systematically analyzing type, quantity, and function of proteins. Proteomics has been applied in medical research to help scientists understand pathogenesis of a disease that leads to biomarkers. This makes diagnosis faster and more accurate, resulting in better treatment efficiency and less complications and may finally lead to new medicine or vaccine with greater efficiency in treatment and prevention of a disease.

In Thailand, Proteomics has been focused on proteomics of common diseases and diseases with high healthcare, economic and societal burden. The main objectives are to diagnose, treat and monitor such diseases like diabetes, kidney stone, Dengue fever, Leptospirosis, Melioidosis, Alzheimer’s disease and thalassemia.

Molecular Medicine Research Center