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Anniversary Tropmed Wisdom of the Land Wisdom Faculty of T ropical Medicine, Mahidol University ropical TropMed Annual Review 2010 - 2011 Annual Review 2010 - 2011 Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University 420/6 Ratchawithi Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand Tel: 66 (0) 2354-9100-4, 66 (0) 2306-9100-9 Fax: 66 (0) 2354-9139 ISSN 1686-381X http://www.tm.mahidol.ac.th Anniversary Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University Wisdom of the Land TropMed Annual Review 2010 - 2011 Anniversary Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University Wisdom of the Land Message from the Dean ........................................................................................................ 3 Executive Summary .............................................................................................................. 4 Organization Chart ............................................................................................................... 9 Administrative Board .......................................................................................................... 10 Faculty Senate (2009-2010) ............................................................................................... 10 Heads of Department/Center/Unit ....................................................................................... 11 Consultants to the Faculty of Tropical Medicine ................................................................... 11 Collaborative Activities under MOU ..................................................................................... 12 Special Events ..................................................................................................................... 13 SEAMEO TROPMED Regional Centre for Tropical Medicine (TROPMED Thailand) ................. 21 WHO CC Annual Report (Year 2009) ................................................................................. 22 o n t e s 50 Years of Accomplishments ............................................................................................. 23 Departments/Centers/Units C • Department of Clinical Tropical Medicine ................................................................ 31 • Department of Helminthology ................................................................................. 40 • Department of Medical Entomology ........................................................................ 43 • Department of Microbiology and Immunology ........................................................ 48 • Department of Protozoology ................................................................................... 54 • Department of Social and Environmental Medicine ................................................. 58 • Department of Tropical Hygiene .............................................................................. 62 • Department of Tropical Nutrition and Food Science ................................................. 68 • Department of Tropical Pathology ........................................................................... 72 • Department of Tropical Pediatrics ............................................................................ 77 • Department of Molecular Tropical Medicine and Genetics ....................................... 80 • Vaccine Trial Centre (VTC) ....................................................................................... 82 • Center of Excellence for Biomedical and Public Health Informatics (BIOPHICS) ......... 85 • Mahidol-Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit (MORU)........................................ 88 • Communicable Diseases Policy Research Group: London School of Hygiene ............ 92 and Tropical Medicine (CDPRG) • Center of Excellence for Antibody Research (CEAR) ................................................. 94 • Bangkok School of Tropical Medicine ..................................................................... 96 • Student Activities ................................................................................................. 109 The Hospital for Tropical Diseases ...................................................................................... 112 Office of the Dean ........................................................................................................... 115 The Office of Strategic Planning and Policy ....................................................................... 116 The Office of International Cooperation (OIC) .................................................................. 117 The Office of Educational Administration .......................................................................... 118 The Office of Research Services (ORS) ................................................................................ 120 Ongoing Research Projects of the Faculty of Tropical Medicine (Fiscal Year 2009-2010) ..... 122 Publications and Abstracts are in CD-ROM Executive Editor: Jitra Waikagul Editor: Paul Adams, Timothy Jackson Coordinator: Pornpimon Adams Editorial Staff: Ailada Angatchariya, Pitchapa Vutikes, Warissara Chaiyapant, Sumeth Suebtrakul, Sivaporn Samung, Wijak Anowannaphan Graphic Design: Ronnachai Rarerng Layout: Phaibul Vasanakomut Photographer: Tawan Wattanakul Produced by: Publications Unit, Office of Research Services Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University 420/6 Ratchawithi Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand Tel: 66 (0) 2354-9100-4, 66 (0) 2306-9100-9 Fax: 66 (0) 2354-9139 http://www.tm.mahidol.ac.th Cover: Sandfly - Voctor of Leishmaniasis Photo by: Yuthana Samung, Department of Medical Entomology Annual Review 2010 - 2011 2 Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University essage from the Dean Although recent years have seen many advances in Mmedicine, there are still several outstanding obstacles to overcome. Indeed, it seems every breakthrough is followed by more unanswered questions and a demand for greater innovation. Tropical medicine is no exception to this. Currently, 40% of the world’s population is living in tropical regions of the world, a percentage that is only predicted to increase over the next several decades. Because of this, there is a growing need to control diseases endemic to these regions, by developing and distributing efficient vaccines, and promoting sustainable community health. HIV/AIDS remains a top concern, with an estimated 500,000 people thought to be living with the disease, just here in Thailand. The quest to eradicate malaria also continues. Although we have enjoyed a recent decrease in malaria burden, the increasing drug-resistance of the disease is becoming a concern. Ecological change may soon lead to the emergence of several neglected tropical diseases, such as dengue or lymphatic filariasis, in previously unaffected areas, if we do not develop appropriate prevention strategies. To exacerbate the existing challenges, recent years have had their share of political unrest, economic problems, and natural disasters all around the globe. Because of all these factors, it can only be through a multidisciplinary, globalized approach, that we Clinical Management of Malaria. These roles are integrated can find a resolution to today’s health issues. into the Faculty’s overall activities. In honor of the 50th For over 50 years, the Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Anniversary of the Faculty, some of the most notable Mahidol University, has been at the forefront of the battle accomplishments of each department in the last 50 years against tropical diseases. More than ever, we continue to are reported. make advances in clinical and laboratory research. We are I would like to thank all of the staff members, dedicated to educating and training the tropical medicine collaborators, and supporters who have assisted and researchers, policy-makers, and clinicians of tomorrow. supported the Faculty of Tropical Medicine throughout We constantly work to provide better healthcare and 2009-2010, and throughout its 50-year journey, becoming medical services to Thailand and communities in less- today a global center of excellence in the tropical diseases. developed regions of Southeast Asia. We have made many I am pleased to present to you the Annual Review 2010, improvements to our facilities, and thus our capacity to which is a testimony to the Faculty’s achievements. carry out all of the aforementioned tasks, in the form of renovations, purchases of top-of-the-line equipment, and the construction of a new hospital building. This is how we have earned and maintain our reputation as “Asia’s Leader in Tropical Medicine.” The Annual Review 2010 is an overview of all the activities of the Faculty of Tropical Medicine for the calendar years 2009-10. The Faculty of Tropical Medicine is also the Assoc. Prof. Pratap Singhasivanon SEAMEO TROPMED Regional Center for Tropical Medicine Dean (TROPMED Thailand) and the WHO Collaborating Centre for Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University Annual Review 2010 - 2011 Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University 3 xecutive Summary Research The Faculty, as a leading institute in Asia for research E on malaria, dengue, tropical parasites, and other tropical For 50 years, the Faculty of Tropical Medicine has diseases, continues to encourage, support, and facilitate been a leader in cutting-edge, scientific innovation, aiming research in tropical medicine to help further public health constantly to improve the quality of life for people living in policy and global disease control. In 2009-2010, we published Thailand and other tropical regions around the globe. We 349 international scientific papers, with
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