Thailand (SICP)
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)Development Agency）
3. Related Workshops
| Month/Year | Place | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Pathumthani | Japan-Thailand Workshop on "Infectious diseases focusing on Tuberculosis and Malaria" and "Bioresource utilization" |
4. Calls for Proposals
| Month/Year | Research Areas | Press Release |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Biotechnology | Detail |
| Jan 2011 | Biotechnology | Detail |
5. Finished Projects
Biotechnology
Period：FY2012 - FY2015
| Title | Research Leader in Japan Research Leader in Thailand |
|---|---|
| Bacteriophage Biocontrol for Sustainable Crop Production: Application to Bacterial Wilt | Takashi Yamada, Professor, Graduate School of Advanced Sciences of Matter, Hiroshima University Orawan Chatchawankanphanich, Senior Researcher, Agricultural Biotechnology Unit, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) |
| DNA chip for identification and typing Mycobacterium tuberculosis using DigiTag platform | Katsushi Tokunaga, Professor, Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo Angkana Chaiprasert, Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University |
| Identification of genes confer high Fe and Fe toxic tolerance in rice | Naoko Nishizawa, Professor, Research Institute for Bioresources and Biotechnology, Ishikawa Prefectural University Vinitchan Ruanjaichon, Researcher, Rice Gene Discovery Unit, National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (BIOTEC) |
Period：FY2010 - FY2013
| Title | Research Leader in Japan Research Leader in Thailand |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Period：FY2010
| Title | Research Leader in Japan Research Leader in Thailand |
|---|---|
| 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) |