National Primate Research Center of Thailand
Chulalongkorn University Symposium 2023

held under the theme of

"Roles of non-human primates on drug and vaccine development during the COVID era"

  • Location Mandarin Hotel
    (Samyan), Bangkok
  • Date 18th-19th February 2023
  • Speakers 21 Professionals
  • Seats 200 People

About the symposium

In 2023, the National Primate Research Center of Thailand - Chulalongkorn University, will organize NPRCT-CU symposium. We are honored to invite researchers and students worldwide to participate in this event under the theme "Roles of non-human primates on drug and vaccine development during the COVID era".

There are three main sessions including:
  • Progress and Innovation for Drug and Vaccine Development on Infectious Diseases (3 parts)
  • Progress and Innovation for Drug and Vaccine Development on Non-Communication Diseases (3 parts)
  • Progress and Innovation on Infectious and Non-Communication Disease Research Thailand Non-clinical testing services under OECD-GLP network

Our Speakers

Plenary speakers

day 1

Session I
10:30-11:00
Dr. Suwit Khunkitti

Former Deputy Prime Minister and former Minister of Science and Technology, Thailand

Day 1

Session II
13:00-13:40
Prof. JoAnne L. Flynn

Department of Microbiology, University of Pittsburgh,
USA

Day 2

Session IV
08:30-09:00
Prof. Apiwat Mutirangura

Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

Special speakers

day 2

Session V
13:00-13:20
Paul Houston

Founder and CEO (Ret), Primate Products Inc., USA

day 2

Session VI
15:50-16:10
Dr. Chairat Uthaipibull

Deputy CEO and Acting CEO of TCELS

Meet all speakers

Event Schedules

TBA

Location: National Museum Bangkok (Phranakorn)
           08:30-10:30
08:30-09:00

Opening Ceremony of the NPRCT-CU Symposium

Prof. Bundhit Eua-arporn
President of Chulalongkorn University
09:00-09:15

NPRCT-CU tour through a VDO presentation

Prof. Suchinda Malaivijitnond
Director, NPRCT-CU, Thailand
09:15-09:45

Memorandum signing ceremony

between NPRCT-CU and EHUB, Kyoto University, Japan
09:45-10:00

Group photos

10:00-10:30

Coffee Break at the Foyer

Session I:    10:30-13:00
10:30-11:00
Plenary Lecture

Ecosystem of non-clinical and clinical research in Thailand

Dr. Suwit Khunkitti
Former Deputy Prime Minister and former Minister of Science and Technology, Thailand
11:00-11:30
Special Lecture

TBA

TBA
11:30-12:00
State-of-the Art Lecture

Baiya SARS-CoV-2: A new platform of COVID-19 Vaccine development in Thailand

Prof. Waranyoo Phoolcharoen
Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder, Baiya Phytopharm Co., Ltd.
12:00-13:00

Lunch at the Hotel Restaurant

Session II:    13:00-15:00
13:00-13:40
Plenary Lecture

Tuberculosis

Prof. JoAnne L. Flynn
Department of Microbiology, University of Pittsburgh, USA
13:40-14:10
State-of-the Art Lecture

Tuberculosis

Prof. Prasit Palittapongarnpim
Executive Vice President, National Science and Technology Development Agency, Thailand
14:10-14:40
State-of-the Art Lecture

Sterile immunity induced by an adjuvant -containing live-attenuated AIDS virus.

Prof. Yasuhiro Yasutomi
Tsukuba Primate Research Center, Japan
14:40-15:00

Coffee Break at the Foyer

Session III: 15:00-17:00
15:00-15:30
Plenary Lecture

TBA

TBA
15:30-16:00
State-of-the Art Lecture

Zika vaccine

Koen Van Rompay
California National Primate Research Center, University of California, USA
16:00-16:30
State-of-the Art Lecture

TBA

TBA
16:30-17:00
State-of-the Art Lecture

The Vital Role of Nonhuman Primates in Drug and Vaccine Development for Chagas Disease.

Prof. Dr. John VandeBerg
Department of Human Genetics, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, USA
           17:00-20:00
Session IV: 08:30-10:30
08:30-09:00
Plenary Lecture

Rejuvenating DNA by genomic stability molecule (REDGEM) research for future treatment in non-communicable diseases (NCDs)

Prof. Apiwat Mutirangura
Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
09:00-09:30
State-of-the Art Lecture

Application of µCT and synchrotron radiation for analysis of bone microstructure in small laboratory animals

Prof. Dr. Narattaphol Charoenphandhu
Department of Physiology, and Center of Calcium and Bone Research (COCAB), Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Thailand
09:30-10:00
State-of-the Art Lecture

TBA

TBA
09:30-10:00

Coffee Break at the Foyer

Session V:  10:30-13:00
10:30-11:00
Special lecture

TBA

TBA
11:00-11:30
State-of-the Art Lecture

TBA

TBA
11:30-12:00
State-of-the Art Lecture

Anti-Cancer and CU anti-PD-1 MAb 1 biosimilar drug

Dr. Trairak Pisitkun
Director of CU Cancer Immunotherapy, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
12:00-13:00

Lunch at the Hotel Restaurant

Session V:  13:00-14:00
13:00-13:20
Special Lecture

Global perspective on NHP research now and into the future – Thailand’s critical role (Part I)

Paul Houston
Founder and CEO (Ret), Primate Products Inc., USA
13:20-13:40
  

Global perspective on NHP research now and into the future – Thailand’s critical role (Part II)

Prof. Jeffrey A Roberts
Associate Director, California National Primate Research Center, USA
13:40-14:00
   

Expanding SPF colonies to exclude Adeno Associated Virus, Cytomegalovirus and other vectors in research models

JoAnn Yee
Primate Assay Laboratory, California National Primate Research Center, USA
           14:00-15:30
Session VI: 15:30-16:20
15:30-15:50
Special Lecture

TBA

TBA
15:50-16:10
Special Lecture

Thailand Non-clinical testing services under OECD-GLP network

Dr. Chairat Uthaipibull
Deputy CEO and Acting CEO of TCELS
16:10-16:20

Closing Remark

Prof. Chakkaphan Sutthirat
Vice President for Research Affairs, Chulalongkorn University
10:00-15:00

Location: Saraburi
TBA

Location: Aumpawa

Poster presentation

At this symposium, we provide only poster presentation sessions for registration, with you will have a great opportunity to show other professionals what you are working on getting more collaboration.

  • If you are interested to give a poster presentation, please notify us about your intention through the registration process.
  • We do not require an abstract. You may attach your poster on the day of the symposium.
  • The size of your poster must be A0.
    • Go to registration page

    Excursion

    We provide pre and post symposium activity thatyou can join both, dont forget that there are limited number of persons who can participant

    National Museum Bangkok

    • 17th February 2023
    • free of charge
    • a total of 40 persons
    • Transportation by yourself to and from the museum

    Firefly Cruise by longtail boat

    • 21st February 2023
    • TBA

    Sponsors

    We are quite grateful for the recent support of our event from these organizations.
    We are thrilled that you are interested in supporting our activities.

    Contact Us

    Please don't hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any concerns.

    • Patnaree Prakorbnobpakao
      (contact person)
    • nprct.cu.symposium@gmail.com