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1) Field of Cooperation -"Biotechnology"
In May 2009, JST and NSTDA signed an MOU to implement the "Strategic International Research Cooperative Program" (SICP). Under this MOU, JST and NSTDA have mutually agreed to support research within the field of "Biotechnology".
2) Funding Agency on Thailand Side
National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA)
NSTDA was created by the Science and Technology Development Act of 1991 and officially commenced its operations in 1992. It was founded with the explicit aim to "...conduct, support, coordinate, and promote efforts in scientific and technological development between the public and the private sectors towards maximizing benefit for national development..."
3) Related Workshop Held by JST and NSTDA
| Month/Year | Place | Description |
|---|---|---|
| January 2010 | Pathumthani | Japan-Thailand Workshop on "Infectious diseases focusing on Tuberculosis and Malaria" and "Bioresource utilization" |
4) Cooperative Research Projects with Thailand
Biotechnology
| Title |
Research Leader in Japan
Research Leader in Thailand
|
Period |
|---|---|---|
| Countermeasure against Spread of Drug Resistance Malaria Parasite in Thai Border Area |
Shiroh Iwanaga, Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, Mie University
Uthapibull Chairat, Research Scientist, Protein-Ligand Engineering and Molecular Biology Laboratory, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)
|
FY2010 ` FY2013 |
| Development of a novel serological assay to detect LTBI and a drug to eradicate LTBI or prevent development of tuberculosis |
Makoto Matsumoto, Director, Microbiological Research Institute, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Saradee@Warit, Research Scientist, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC)
|
FY2010 ` FY2013 |
