Department of Microbiology Faculty of Science Mahidol University

M.Sc. & Ph.D. programs in

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DEPARTMENTAL RECORD OF ACHIEVEMENT Number of Students Graduated……………..….…Ph.D. 65 / M.Sc. 156Number of International Scientific Publications

in the past 5 years, 2010-2015……………………………186 articleswith average of.………………………..……………9.8 citations/paper

A LIST OF AWARDS RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENTAL MEMBERS 1988 Thailand Outstanding Scientist Award1995 Thailand Young Scientist Award1996 Ajinomoto’s Lecture Award1999, 2004, 2005

NRCT Excellent Dissertation Award1975, 1988, 2001, 2006

Mahidol University Outstanding Research Award2001 TWAS Prize for Young Scientists in Thailand2003 Thailand Toray Science and Technology Award2003 L′ORÉAL Thailand Awards for Women in Science2004 NRCT Research Award2006 52nd Annual Chevron Conservation Award/Woodland Park

Zoo (International Award)2006 The 2006 Rolex Awards for Enterprise (International

Award)2006 Outstanding Lecturer awards, University Senate Council2007 Dhushdi Mala Medal in Science2008 Outstanding Alumni (Innovation), Faculty of Graduate

Studies, Mahidol University2009 Honorary Alumni, Chulalongkorn University2013 Outstanding Women, Ministry of Social Development and

Human Security2015 Outstanding Alumni (Research), Faculty of Medicine

Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University 2015 Outstanding Alumni (Research), Silpakorn University

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS Ph.D. 1. Complete 12 or 28 credits of coursework (depending on the

previous degree) and score a minimum GPA of 3.0.2. Pass a qualifying examination.3. Have a TOEFL score of at least 500 or its equivalent.4. Conduct research and complete a dissertation (36 credits).5. Publish at least one full research article in an international peer

reviewed journal

M.Sc. 1. Complete a minimum of 24 credits of coursework and score a

minimum GPA of 3.0.2. Conduct research and complete a thesis (12 credits).3. Publicly present a research article in a journal or a proceeding of a

certified meeting.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND RESEARCH FACILITIES

Scholarships as teaching assistants are available to most Thai students. Most other scholarships include support for living, tuition fees and research expenses. Departmental staff receives a large number of research grants from national and international granting agencies. Part of this funding is also used as student scholarships. Scholarships for foreign students are usually available in a limited number. Information on scholarship opportunities is available from the Department.

Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol UniversityRama 6 Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, THAILAND

ภาควิชาจุลชีววิทยา คณะวิทยาศาสตร์ มหาวิทยาลัยมหิดลถนนพระราม 6 เขตราชเทวี กรุงเทพมหานคร 10400

Tel. 0 2201 5670 Fax: 0 2644 5411http://www.sc.mahidol.ac.th/scmi/

RESEARCH FIELDS IMMUNOLOGY

Innate, innate-like and adaptive immunity are studied using multidisciplinary approaches at the molecular and cellular levels with cutting-edge technology. Their roles in human disease pathogenesis ranging from infectious diseases (mellioidosis, tuberculosis, dengue, malaria) to allergies are the main focuses. We are also involved in the development of vaccines, diagnostics and therapeutics.

BACTERIOLOGY & MYCOLOGY The department has been involved in development of several

methods for genotyping M. tuberculosis and understanding the role of genetic diversity in pathogenesis; for example in autophagy. This work has recently involved whole genome sequencing and genome wide association studies in the host in collaboration with the University of Tokyo and the Ministry of Public Health.

Similar work is also being done for food pathogens, e.g. Salmonella, Vibrio and hospital acquired pathogens, e.g. MRSA and Acinetobacter. Studies of environmental microbes include studies of social amoeba and the gut microbiomes of wildlife.

VIROLOGY Pathogenesis of influenza viruses, including H5N1 and other

emerging viruses, are studied in our certified BSL-3 laboratory. The study of dengue virus pathogenesis and the development of new vaccine candidates are amongst other research focuses. Screening for anti-HIV activities of various compounds are routinely done.

PARASITOLOGY Development of molecular diagnostics, such as LAMP, and

molecular epidemiology of protozoa such as Plasmodium, Giardia, Leishmania, etc.

APPLIED MICROBIOLOGY Microbiology can be applied to many industries including the

food industry. Studies on the molecular biology of microbial enzymes as well as microbial secondary and bio-active metabolites are being applied in biotechnology and agriculture-related industries.

BIOINFORMATICS The emphases are on the analyses of microbial genome

sequences and microbial molecular evolution. A small server is available with the option of accessing faster ones outside university.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN MICROBIOLOGY Ph.D.(Microbiology)

Ph.D. graduates are trained to become independent scientists. Job opportunities range from academic to industrial (vaccine development, biotechnology companies, etc.) positions

Candidates should hold or expect to soon receive a University degree in the sciences, with a minimum GPA of 3.5 for Bachelor of Science and 3.25 for Master of Science. Exceptions to this can be made with a request to the Departmental graduate committee.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MICROBIOLOGY M.Sc.(Microbiology)

M.Sc. graduates are trained to master a number of molecular and cellular technologies, together with acquiring an informed perspective on the importance of microbiology.

Candidates should hold or expect to soon receive a Bachelor of Science degree, particularly in life science or chemistry, with a minimum GPA of 2.5.

Foreign candidates from countries with different scoring systems, please contact the Department.

ADMISSION Apply through the School of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University (http://www.grad.mahidol.ac.th).

LEADING DEPARTMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EDUCATION PROGRAMS

The most full professors of any Microbiology Department in ThailandInternational environment (Students from Myanmar, Bhutan, Afganistan, Botswana), International staff.Pathway to international education: M.Sc. graduates commonly enroll in Ph.D. programs in US or Japan.Scholarship opportunities (TRF-RGJ, Mahidol-TA, etc.)Outstanding alumni

WORLD CLASS RESEARCH High impact papers International and national collaboration and funding (US-NIH, JICA, IDRC, TRF, NSTDA)Cutting edge projects, e.g. SATREPS project on TB, vaccine development, biosecurity, microbiome, etc.

MODERN FACILITIES BSL2s & certified BSL38-color FACSBacterial genomic analysis pipelines

CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT Annual exchange students from the University of Wisconsin and other universities