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Dr. Chuenchit Boonchird

Group : Molecular and Medical Biotechnology

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Room BT111
Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University
Rama VI Road, Ratchathewi, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
Tel : +66(0)2-201-5304, Mobile: +66(0)89968-5897 Fax : +66(0)2-354-7160
E-mail : chuenchit.boo@mahidol.ac.th

Education :
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Awards :
Research Grant:(2012-present)

1. “Biodiversity and Phytoestrogens of Stephaniaerecta” Mahidol University Research Grant, 2016-2018, principle investigator
2. “Fim” BioNet-Asia Co.Ltd., 2014, principal investigator.
3. “CRM” BioNet-Asia Co.Ltd., 2011-2013, principal investigator.
4. Thailand-Japan Bilateral Scientific Co-operation in the Field of Biotechnology, “Subproject: Analysis of gene involved in stress tolerance in thermotolerant yeast” National Research Council Thailand, 2011-2012, principal investigator.
5. “Development of Pharmaceuticals from Bioresources and Its Management” the Office of the Higher Education Commission and Mahidol University under the National Research Universities Initiative, 2011-2013, co-investigator.
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Theses :

1. Boonchird C. Molecular characterization of the ARG5,6 gene and gene products, and analysis of arginine co-regulated promoters in Saccharomyce cerevisiae. Ph.D. Thesis, Free University of Brussels, Brussels, Belgium; 1991.

2. Boonchird C. In vitro and in vivo antifungal activity of eugenol and vanillin against Candida albicans and Cryptococcus neoformans. M.Sc. Thesis, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; 1981.

Patent :

1. Boonchird C, Buasri W, Panbangred W, Petre J. Modified Bordetellapertussisstrains. Patent No. US 9,187,754 B2, Nov 17, 2015

Publications :

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1. Kitichantaropas Y, Boonchird C, Sugiyama M, Kaneko Y, Harashima S, Auesukaree C*. Cellular mechanisms contributingto multiple stress tolerance in Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains with potential usein high-temperature ethanol fermentation. AMB Expr. 2016;6(12):107-20

2. Mahamad P, Boonchird C, Panbangred W*. High level accumulation of soluble diphtheria toxin mutant (CRM197) with co-expression of chaperones in recombinant Escherichia coli. App. Microbiol Biotech. 2016;100(7):6319-30

3. Ananphongmanee V, Srisala J, Sritunyalucksana K, Boonchird C*. Yeast Surface Display of two proteins previously shown to be protective against White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) in shrimp. PLoS ONE. 2015;10(6):e0128764

4. Jungsukcharoen J, Dhiani BA, Cherdshewasart W, Vinayavekhin N, Sangvanich P, Boonchird C*. Pueraria mirifica leaves, an alternative potential isoflavonoid source. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem 2014 Jun;78:917-26.

5. Lertwimol T, Sangsuriya P, Phiwsaiya K, Senapin S*, Phongdara A, Boonchird C, Flegel TW. Two new anti-apoptotic proteins of white spot syndrome virus that bind to an effector caspase (PmCasp) of the giant tiger shrimp Penaeus (Penaeus) monodon. Fish Shellfish Immunol 2014 Mar 5;38:1-6.

6. Shahsavarani H, Hasegawa D, Yokota D, Sugiyama M, Kaneko Y, Boonchird C, Harashima S*. Enhanced bio-ethanol production from cellulosic materials by semi-simultaneous saccharification and fermentation using high temperature resistant Saccharomyces cerevisiae TJ14. J Biosci Bioeng 2013: 115:20-3.

7. Molthathong S, Jitrakorn S, Joyjinda Y, Boonchird C, Withyachumnarnkul B, Pongtippatee P, Flegel TW, Saksmerprome V*. Persistence of Penaeus stylirostris densovirus delays mortality caused by white spot syndrome virus infection in black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon). BMC Vet Res 2013:Feb 15;9:33.

8. Wanachantararak P, Thongpaeng J, Kantawong F, Boonchird C, Chairote G*. Effect of phytoestrogen activity on hFOB 1.19 osteoblast cells of Vanilla siamensis. J Chem Chem Eng 2012;6:843-52.

9. Shahsavarani H, Sugiyama M, Kaneko Y, Boonchird C, Harashima H*. Superior thermotolerance of Saccharomyces cerevisiae for efficient bioethanol fermentation can be achieved by overexpression of RSP5 ubiquitin ligase. Biotech Adv. 2012:30;1289-300.

10. Choowong A, Preeyaporn K, Pornpon S, Thipa A, Suthee B, Minetaka S, Yoshinobu K, Satoshi H, Boonchird B*. Characterization and gene expression profiles of thermotolerant Saccharomyces cerevisiae isolates from Thai fruits. J Biosc Bioeng. 2012:112;144-9.

11. Buasri W, Impoolsup A, Boonchird C, Luengchaichawange A, Prompiboon P, Petre J, Panbangred W*. Construction of Bordetella pertussis strains with enhanced production of genetically-inactivated pertussis toxin and pertactin by unmarked allelic exchange. BMC Microbiology. 2012:12;No.61.

12. Dwiarti L, Boonchird C, Harashima S, Park EY*. Simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of paper sludge without pretreatment using cellulase from Acremonium cellulolyticus and thermotolerant Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Biomass Bioenerg. 2012:42;114-22.

13. Benjaphokee S, Hasegawa D, Yokota D, Asvarak T, Auesukaree C, Sugiyama M, Kaneko Y, Boonchird C, Harashima S*. Highly efficient bioethanol production by a Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain with multiple stress tolerance to high temperature, acid and ethanol. Nat Biotechnol. 2012;29:379-86.

14. Benjaphokee S, Koedrith P, Auesukaree C, Asvarak T, Sugiyama M, Kaneko Y, Boonchird C, Harashima S*. CDC19 encoding pyruvate kinase is important for high-temperature tolerance in Saccharomy cescerevisiae. Nat Biotechnol. 2012;29:166-76.

15. Prasetyo J, Naruse K, Kato T, Boonchird C, Harashima S, Park EY*. Bioconversion of paper sludge to biofuel by simultaneous saccharification and fermentation using a cellulase of paper sludge origin and thermotolerant Saccharomyces cerevisiae TJ14. Biotechnology for Biofuels. 2011;4:art No. 5.

16. Cherdshewasart W, Mahapanichkul T, Boonchird C*. Estrogenic and anti-estrogenic activities of the Thai traditional herb, Butea superba Roxb. Biosci Biotech Bioch. 2010;74:2176-82.

17. Moukamnerd C, Kino-oka M, Sugiyama M, Kaneko Y, Boonchird C, Harashima S, Ninimiya K, Shioya S, Katakura Y*. Ethanol production from biomass by repetitive solid-state fed-batch fermentation with continuous recovery of ethanol. App Microbiol Biotech 2010;88:87-94.

18. Tammawong S, Ninomiya S, Kawasaki H, Boonchird C, Sumpradit T*. Millerozyma phetchabunensis sp. nov., a novel ascomycetous yeast species isolated from Nam Nao forest soil in Thailand, and the transfer of Pichia koratensis to the genus Millerozyma. J Gen Appl Bio 2010;56:37-42.

19. Boonchird C, Mahapanichkul T, Cherdshewasart W*. Differential binding with ER-alpha and ER-beta of a phytoestrogen-rich plant Pueraria mirifica. Braz J Med Biol Res 2010;43:195-200.

20. Auesukaree C*, Damnernsawad A, Kruatrachue M, Pokthitiyook P, Boonchird C, Kaneko Y, Harashima S. Genome-wide identification of genes involved in thermotolerance to various environmental stress in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. J Appl Genet 2009;50:301-10.

21. Winuthyanon W, Suksen K, Boonhcird C, Chuencharunee A, Ponglikitmongkol M, Suksamrarn A, and Piyachaturawat P*. Estrogenic activity of diarylheptanoids from Curcuma comosa Roxb. requires metabolic activation. J Agric Food Chem 2009;57:840-5.

22. Koedrith P, Dubois E, Scherens B, Jacobs E, Boonchird C, Messenguy F*. Identification and characterization of a thermotolerant yeast strain isolated from banana leaves. Science Asia 2008;34:147-52.

23. Thongekkaew J, Boonchird C*. Molecular cloning and functional expression of a novel extracellular lipase gene from the thermotolerant yeast Candida thermophila. FEMS Yeast Research 2007;7:232-43.

24. Sawamipak S, Sophasan S, Endou H, Boonchird C*. Functional expression of the rat organic anion transporter1 (OAT1) in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. BBA-Biomembranes 2005;1720:44-51.

25. Oiu H, HU C, Zhang F, Hwang GJ, Swanson MJ, Boonchird C, Hinnebusch AG*. Interdependent recruitment of SAGA and Srb mediator by transcriptional activator Gcn4p. Mol Cell Biol 2005;25:3461-74.

26. Monkongdee P, Boonchird C, Balachandra K, Thawaranantha D, Watanaseree J, Pantuwatana S*. Cloning and sequence analysis of hepatitis B virus genome of adr subtype isolated in Thailand. J Sci Soc Thailand 1998;24:155-67.

27. Thawaranantha D, Balachandra K, Boonchird C, Pituksuteepong C, Watanaseree J, Pantuwatana S*. Nucleotide sequencing of the genes encoding for the middle surface protein from hepatitis B virus genomes subtypes adr and adw in Thailand. J Sci Soc Thailand 1997;23:87-100.

28. Balachandra K, Supanaranond K, Boonchird C, Buddhirakkul N, Thawaranantha D, Jullaksorn D, Chatanachan P, Watanaseree J, Pantuwatana S*. Expreesion of hepatitis B virus surface antigen in Cos-7 cells by using recombinant pcDNAI vector. J Sci Soc Thailand 1997;23:41-50.

29. Thanomsub BW, Boonchird C, Meevootisom V*. Cloning and nucleotide sequencing of a lipase gene from Bacillus subtilis WRRL-B558. World J Microbiol & Biotech 1996;12:619-23.

30. Balachandra K, Thawaranantha D, Boonchird C, Techayingpaiboon D, Pitaksutheepong C, Watanaseree J, Supanranon K, Pantuwatana S*. Cloning and restriction endonuclease analysis of hepatitis B viral genome. J Sci Soc Thailand 1996;22:325-32.

31. Thawaranantha D, Balachandra K, Watanaseree J, Boonchird C, Warachit P, Bhumisawasdi J, Pantuwatana S*. Subtyping of Thai hepatitis B virus DNA by polymerase chain reaction. J Sci Soc Thailand 1994;20:115-24.

32. Boonchird C, Messenguy F*, and Dubois E. Determination of amino acid sequences involved in the processing of the ARG5/ARG6 precursor in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Eur J Biochem 1991;199:325-35.

33. Messenguy F*, Dubois E, Boonchird C. Characterization of the DNA-binding sequences of ARG5,6 proteins to arginine anabolic and catabolic promoters. Mol Cell Biol 1991;11:2852-63.

34. Boonchird C, Messenguy F*, Dubois E. Characterization of the yeast ARG5,6 gene : Determination of the nucleotide sequence, analysis of the control region and of ARG5,6 transcript. Mol Gen Genet 1991;226:154-66.

35. Messenguy F., Dubois E, and Boonchird C. Homology between DNA-binding sequences of ARGR regulatory proteins and PRTF and SRF factors. Arch Int Physiol Biochim 1989;98:B36.

36. Takagi A, Chua EN, Boonchird C, Harashima S, Oshima Y*. Constant Copy numbers of plasmids in Saccharomyces cerevisiae host with different ploidy. Appl Microbiol Biotechnol. 1985;23:123-9.

37. Boonchird C, Takagi A, Harashima S, Oshima Y*. Expression of a cloned gene in isogenic series of Saccharomyces cerevisiae polyploid strains. Annual Reports of International Center of Cooperative Research and Development in Microbiology Engineering, Japan 1983;6:207-19.

38. Boonchird C, Flegel TW*. In vitro antifungal activity of eugenol and vanillin against Candida albicans and Crytococcus neoformans. Can J Microbial 1982;28:1235-41.

39. Boonchird C, Flegel TW. Antifungal activity of eugenol and vanillin against Candida albicans and Cryptococcus neoformans. In: Microbial Utilization of Renewable Resources Vol. 2, International Center for Cooperative Research and Development of Microbial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan; 1981. p. 110-120.

Books :

1. Boonchird C. Techniques in Microbiology, Biochemistry and Genetics Engineering. Panbangred W, editor. Thai Society for Biotechnology. 2012 (in Thai).

2. Boonchird C. General method for handling of bacteria. In: Panbangred W, Udomvaraphan S, editors. Techniques in Molecular Genetics and Genetics Engineering, Thai Society for Biotechnology. Salaya, Nakhon Pathom: ASEAN Institute for Health Development Publisher; 1993. p. 1.1-1.22. (in Thai)

3. Boonchird C. Vector for yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae In: Panbangred W, Udomvaraphan S, editors. Techniques in Molecular Genetics and Genetics Engineering, Thai Society for Biotechnology. Salaya, Nakhon Pathom: ASEAN Institute for Health Development Publisher; 1993. p. 10.52-10.66. (in Thai)

4. Boonchird C. Isolation of yeast chromosomal and plasmid DNA In: Panbangred W, Udomvaraphan S, editors. Techniques in Molecular Genetics and Genetics Engineering, Thai Society for Biotechnology. Salaya, Nakhon Pathom: ASEAN Institute for Health Development Publisher; 1993. p. 11.27-11.33. (in Thai)

5. Boonchird C. Yeast transformation In: Panbangred W, Udomvaraphan S, editors. Techniques in Molecular Genetics and Genetics Engineering, Thai Society for Biotechnology. Salaya, Nakhon Pathom: ASEAN Institute for Health Development Publisher; 1993. p. 14.33-14.39. (in Thai)

6. Boonchird C. Isolation of total yeast RNA In: Panbangred W, Udomvaraphan S, editors. Techniques in Molecular Genetics and Genetics Engineering, Thai Society for Biotechnology. Salaya, Nakhon Pathom: ASEAN Institute for Health Development Publisher; 1993. p. 17.6-17.10. (in Thai)

Papers presented at Meeting :

1. Sugiyama M*, Wu Junyuan, Sasano Y, Kaneko Y, Boonchird C, Harashima S. Improvement of thermotolerance of Saccharomyces cerevisiae bioethanol production by genome shuffling. Abstract of the Joint Symposium: The Kansai Branch of the Society for Biotechnology japan with the 27th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology and International Conference: Innovative Biotechnology. 2015 November 17-20; Mandarin Hotel, Bang Rak, Bangkok (Oral presentation).

2. Boonthawon T, Thitithanyanont, Boonchird C*. Construction of recombinant Hansenular polymorpha for expression of the codon-optimized L1 major capsid protein of Human papillomavirus genotype 52. Proceedings of the 27th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology and International Conference: Innovative Biotechnology. 2015 November 17-20; Mandarin Hotel, Bang Rak, Bangkok (Poster presentation).

3. Phathano P, Sugiyama M, Harashima S, Boonchird C*.The effect of ubi4 disruption on high temperature growth in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Proceedings of the 27th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology and International Conference: Innovative Biotechnology. 2015 November 17-20; Mandarin Hotel, Bang Rak, Bangkok (Poster presentation).

4. Sieng D, Boonchird C*. Modification of yeast estrogen screen (YES) by knocking out of double ATP-binding cassette (ABC) transporter genes. Proceedings of the 26th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology and International Conference: Biodiversity, Biotechnology, Bioeconomy; 2014 November 26-29; Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai, Thailand. (Oral presentation)

5. Mahayot F, Boonchird C*. Cloning of gene responsible for high temperature growth of thermotolerant Saccharomyces cerevisiae for bioethanol production. Abstracts of the 9th Conference on Science and Technology for Youths; 2014 May 30; BITEC, Bangna, Bangkok. (Poster presentation)

6. Sophon N, Boonchird C*, Chershewasart W, Piyachaturawat P. Estrorgenic and antiestrogenic activities of phytoestrogen by yeast bioassay with deletion of some ABC transporters. Abstracts of the 9th Conference on Science and Technology for Youths; 2014 May 30; BITEC, Bangna, Bangkok. (Poster presentation)

7. Mahayot F, Boonchird C*. Cloning of gene responsible for high temperature growth of thermotolerant Saccharomyces cerevisiae for bioethanol production. Abstracts of the Science Project Exhibition; 2014 March 17; Faculty of Science Mahidol University, Bangkok. (Plenary presentation)

8. Phiwpesh C, Piyachaturawat P, Cherdshewasart W, Boonchird C*. Development of yeast estrogen screen two hybrid with green fluorescent protein. Proceedings of the 39th Congress on Science and Technology of Thailand; 2013 October 21-23; Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center (BITEC), Bangna, Bangkok (Poster presentation)

9. Boonchird C*, Sophon N, Chershewasart W, Piyachaturawat P. Estrorgenic activity of phytoestrogen by yeast bioassay with deletion of some ABC transporters. Abstracts of Conference on the “Development of Pharmaceuticals from Bioresources and Its Management” the Office of the Higher Education Commission and Mahidol University under the National Research Universities Initiative; 2013 September 19; Faculty of Science Mahidol University, Bangkok. (Poster presentation)

10. Boonchird C, Asavarak T, Auesukaree C, Sasano Y, Maekawa H, Sugiyama M, Kaneko Y, Harashima S*. Breeding of superior yeast strains displaying multiple stress tolerance for cost-effective bioethanol production. Abstracts of the JSPS-NRCT Joint Symposium on Bioproduction Platform; 2013 August 3; Suntory Memorial Hall, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan. (Invited speaker)

11. Sasano Y, Asvarak T, Auesukaree C, Wang K, Sujiyama M, Kaneko Y, Boonchird C, Harashima S*. Characterization of thermotolerant yeast isolated in Thailand and improvement towards cost-effective bioethanol production. Abstracts of the JSPS-NRCT Vientiane Symposium on Bioproduction Platform; 2014 January 13; Settha Palace Hotel, Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic. (Invited speaker)

12. Mahayot F, Boonchird C, Harashima S*. Cloning of gene responsible for high temperature growth of thermotolerant Saccharomyces cerevisiae for bioethanol production. FrontierLab@Osaka final presentation; 2014 February 5; Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan. (Oral presentation)

13. Takpho N, Asavarak T, Auesukaree C, Sugiyama M, Kaneko Y, Harashima S, Boonchird, C*. Expression of MSN4 and genes under its regulation in thermotolerant Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Proceedings of the 18th National Genetic Conference 2013 “Genetics towards ASEAN”; 2013 July 17-19; Ambassador Bangkok Hotel, Bangkok. (Oral presentation)

14. Takpho N, Asavarak T, Auesukaree C, Sugiyama M, Kaneko Y, Harashima S, Boonchird C*. Expression of MSN4 and genes under its regulation in thermotolerant Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Abstracts of the TRF-MAG Congress VII; 2013 April 2-3; Jomtein Palm Beach Resort, Pattaya, Chonburi. (Oral presentation)

15. Ananphongmanee V, Flegel TW, Sritunyalucksana-Daengtip, Boonchrid C*. Cell surface engineering of Pichia pastoris: Displaying of WSSV-VP28 subunit. Proceedings of the 4th Regional AFOB Symposium 2013: Bioenergy, Biorefinery and Beyond; 2013 January 17-19, Chaingmai Grandview Hotel and Convention Center, Chaingmai (Oral presentation)

16. Lertwimon T, Phiwsaiya K, Sangsuriya P, Senapin S, Boonchird C, Flegel TW*. Identification of white spot syndrome virus genes involved in apoptosis. Proceedings of the 4th Regional AFOB Symposium 2013: Bioenrgy, Biorefinery and Beyond; 2013 January 17-19; Chaingmai Grandview Hotel and Convention Center, Chiangmai.(Oral presentation)

17. Boonchird C*, Buajumrat V, Asvarak T, Benjapokee S, Sugiyama M, Kaneko Y, Harashima S. Unexpected growth ability at high temperature of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Abstracts in the 64th Society Biotechnology Japan Annual Meeting; 2012 October 23-26; Kobe International Conference Center, Kobe, Japan (Invited speaker)

18. Sophon N, Cherdshewasart W, Piyachaturawat, Boonchird C*. Bioassay of estrogenic activity of Thai medicinal herbs by yeast estrogen screen. Abstracts in the 2nd Mahidol University – Kitasato University Joint Symposium “Natural Products and Biodiversity”; 2012 November 9; Kitasato University, Kitasato, Japan. (Invited speaker)

19. Kitichantaropas Y, Asvarak T, Boonchird C, Auesukaree C*. Cellular mechanisms for tolerance to stresses during fermentation in thermotolerant Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Abstracts of the Young Scientist Seminar “Bioresources: Potentials & Applications”; 2012 October 4-5; Institute of Microbiology and Biotechnology (IMBT), Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam. (Oral presentation)

20. Sophon N, Cherdshewasart W, Piyachaturawat, Boonchird C*. Estrogenic activity of phytoestrogens by yeast bioassay with deletion of some ABC transporter. Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium of the Protein Society Thailand; 2012 August 29-30; Chulabhorn Research Institute Convention Center, Bangkok. (Poster presentation)

21. Sinturahut S, Boonchird C, Senapin S, Flegel TW*. Interaction between shrimp SPH516 protein and white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) proteins. Proceedings of the 7th International Symposium of the Protein Society Thailand; 2012 August 29-31; Chulabhorn Research Institute Convention Center, Bangkok (Poster presentation)

22. Takpho N, Asavarak T, Auesukaree C, Sugiyama M, Kaneko Y, Harashima S, Boonchird C*. Expression of MSN4 and genes under its regulation in thermotolerant Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Abstracts of the TRF-MAG Congress VII; 2012 April 4-5; Jomtein Palm Beach Resort, Pattaya, Chonburi. (Oral presentation).

23. Boonchird C. Detection of estrogenic activity in plant crude extract by Yeast Estrogen Screen with SNQ2 deletion. Abstract of the 6th Thai Mycological Conference; 2012 March 6; Rama Garden Hotel, Bangkok (Invited speaker).

24. Benjaphokee S, Shahsavarani, Sugiyama M, Asvarak T, Auesukaree C, Kaneko Y, Boonchird C, Harashima S*. Breeding of superior yeast bioethanol producer with Thai origin displaying multiple stress tolerance. Abstracts of the 23rd Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology. System Biotechnology: Quality and Success; 2012 February 1-2; The Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. (Invited speaker)

25. Kitichantaropas Y, Boonchird C, Harashima S, Auesukaree C*. Oxidative stress caused by environmental stress in thermotolerant yeast. Abstracts of the 23rd Annual Meeting of Thai Society for Biotechnology “Systems Biotechnology: Quality & Success”; 2012 February 1-2; The Imperial Queen’s Park Hotel, Bangkok. (Poster presentation)

26. Kitichantaropas Y, Boonchird C, Harashima S, Auesukaree, C*. Oxidative stress caused by environmental stress in thermotolerant yeast. Abstracts of the Young Scientist Seminar 2012, “Bioresources: Potentials & Applications”; 2012 January 31; Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok. (Oral Presentation)

27. Boonchird C*, Arringning Dhiani B, Cherdshewasart. Sensitivity of yeast estrogen screen for evaluation of phytoestrogen by deletion of SNQ2. Abstracts of the IUMS 2011 Congress: The Unlimited World of Microbes; 2011 September 6-10; Sapporo Convention Center, Sapporo, Japan. (Poster presentation)

28. Arringning Dhiani B, Utairungsri T, Cherdshewasart W, Boonchird C*. Sensitivity of developed yeast estrogen screen method on estrogenic activity determination of isoflavonoids. Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology: International Conference on Biotechnology for Healthy Living; 2010 October 20-22; Prince of Songkla University, Trang Campus, Trang. (Poster presentation)

29. Arsa L, Boonchird C*, Asvarak T, Auesukaree C, Yoshinobu K, Harashima S. Effect of sorbitol on heat stress in yeast. Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology: International Conference on Biotechnology for Healthy Living; 2010 October 20-22; Prince of Songkla University, Trang Campus, Trang. (Poster presentation)

30. Buajumrat V, Asvarak T, Benjaphokee S, Minetaka S, Yoshinobu K, Harashima S, Boonchird C*. EMP47 is involved in growth at high temperature in yeast. Proceedings of the 22nd Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology: International Conference on Biotechnology for Healthy Living; 2010 October 20-22; Prince of Songkla University, Trang Campus, Trang. (Oral presentation)

31. Asvarak T, Sanpanyawai P, Auesukaree C, Sugiyama S, Yoshinobu K, Harashima S, Boonchird C*. Expression pattern of selected stress-related genes in thermotolerant Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains in response to long-time exposure to heat. Abstracts of the Asian Core Program (2009-2013): Next-Generation Bioproduction Platform Leveraging Subtropical Microbial Bioresources; 2010 October 14 -15; the Center for Women Development, Hanoi, Vietnam (Oral presentation)

32. Buajumrat V, Auesukaree C, Asvarak T, Benjaphokee S, Minetaka S, Yoshinobu K, Harashima S., Boonchird C*. Cloning of gene responsible for growth at high temperature in yeast. Abstracts of the Asian Core Program (2009-2013): Next-Generation Bioproduction Platform Leveraging Subtropical Microbial Bioresources; 2010 October 14 -15; The Center for Women Development, Hanoi, Vietnam (Oral presentation)

33. Shahsavaranani H, Benjaphokee S, Minetaka S, Yoshinobu K, Boonchird C, Harashima S*. The role of E3 ubiquitin ligase gene RSP5 in the thermotolerance of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Abstracts of the 28th International Symposium on Yeast: Metabolic and Bioprocess Engineering for Sustainable Development. 2010, September 15-18, Montien Riverside Hotel, Bangkok. (Poster presentation)

34. Sae-Jeam A, Sritunyalucksana-Dangtip K, Flegel TW*, Boonchird C. Construction of recombinant Pichia pastoris yeast with White Spot syndrome viral coat protein gene. Proceedings of the 5th Annual Symposium of Protein Society of Thailand: From Basic Approaches to Modern Technologies; 2010 June 23-25; Chulabhorn Research Institute Conference Center, Bangkok. (Poster presentation)

35. Sanpanyawai P, Asvarak T, Kaneko Y, Harashima S, Boonchird C*. Identification and characterization of genes involved in the growth of wild yeast at high temperature. Proceedings of the 5th Annual Symposium of Protein Society of Thailand: From Basic Approaches to Modern Technologies; 2010 June 23-25; Chulabhorn Research Institute Conference Center, Bangkok. (Poster presentation)

36. Paungpornsri S, Boonchird C. Expression of choline oxidase gene from Arthrobacter globiformis in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Proceedings of the 5th Annual Symposium of Protein Society of Thailand: From Basic Approaches to Modern Technologies; 2010 June 23-25; Chulabhorn Research Institute Conference Center, Bangkok. (Poster presentation)

37. Buajumrat V, Auesukaree C, Asvarak T, Benjaphokee S, Minetaka S, Yoshinobu K, Harashima S, Boonchird C*. Cloning of gene responsible for growth at high temperature in yeast. Abstracts of the Young Scientist Seminar 2009. Bioresources: Their Potentials & Applications, in the Asian Core Program (2009-2013); 2009 December 14; Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok. (Oral presentation)

38. Choowong A, Asvarak T, Benjaphokee S, Sugiyama M, Kaneko Y, Boonchird C*, Harashima S. Genetic analysis of themotolerant yeast isolated from nature. Abstracts of Joint Symposium between Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University and Graduate School of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Tokyo Institute of Technology; 2009 October 6; Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan.

39. Sugiyama M, Benjaphokee S, Auesukaree C, Asvarak T, Boonchird C, Harashima H. Yeast carbon neutral biotechnology, - high-temperature and acid tolerant strain for high-level bioethanol production. Proceedings of the Thailand-Japan Joint Symposium on Bioproduction by Efficient Utilization of Thai Resources in the 20th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology: Biotechnology for Health Care; 2008 October 14-17; Taksila Hotel, Maha Sarakham. (Invited speaker)

40. Boonchird C*, Mahapanichkul T, Cherdshewasart W. Estrogenic activity in the Thai herb Butea superba Roxb evaluated by yeast estrogen screen (YES). Abstracts of the MUFS-NAIST Joint Seminar II on Biological Application of valuable Genes and Enzymes; 2007 December 21; Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok. (Invited speaker)

41. Utairungsri T, Sojikul P, Cherdshewasart V, Boonchird C*. Estrogenic activity of the field-grown white Kwao Krua (Pueraria mirifica) evaluated by a yeast estrogen screen (YES) method. Abstracts of the AgBiotech Graduate Conference III; 2007 December 7-8; Kasetsart University, Kamphaengsaen Campus, Nakhom Pathom. (Oral presentation)

42. Luenchaichawang C, Asvarak T, Impoolsup A, Boonchird C*. Microbial and chemical composition in Satho fermentation using traditional starter. Abstracts of the AgBiotech Graduate Conference III; 2007 December 7-8; Kasetsart University, Kamphaengsaen Campus, Nakhon Pathom. (Poster presentation)

43. Montananuchat A, Boonchird C*. The Expression of SSD1 gene in Saccharomyces cerevisiae with flocculent phenotype. Abstracts of the 19th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology TSB 2007: Biotechnology for Gross National Happiness; 2007 October 9-12; Faculty of Science and Technology, Thammasart University, Rangsit, Pathum Thani. (Poster presentation)

44. Koedrith P, Boonchird C*, Dubois E, Messenguy F. Identification and characterization of thermotolerant yeast strains isolated from banana in northern Thailand. Abstracts of the RGJ Seminar Series L “Valuable products from natural resources and their application”; 2007 August 3; Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok. (Oral presentation)

45. Luengchaichawange C and Boonchird C*. Microbial composition in Satho fermentation as evaluated by PCR-DGGE analysis. Abstracts of the 1st MU Graduate Research Symposium; 2007 January 30-31; Faculty of Graduate Study, Mahidol University, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom. (Poster presentation)

46. Benjaphokee S, Minetaka S, Auesukaree C, Asvarak T, Yoshinobu K, Boonchird C*, Harashima S. Genetics and post-genomic approaches to designing thermotolerant and acid tolerant strain of yeast for high-level ethanol production. Abstracts of the Thai-Japan Joint Workshop; 2007 January 7; Century Park Hotel, Bangkok. (Invited speaker)

47. Utairungsri T, Booonchird C*. Increasing sensitivity of yeast estrogen screen (YES) method. Abstracts of the 1st MU Graduate Research Symposium; 2007 January 30-31; Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom. (Poster presentation)

48. Boonchird C, Asvarak T, Auesukaree C, Minetaka S, Yoshinobu K, Harashima S*. Genetic and post-genomic approaches to design thermotolerant strain of yeast for high-level ethanol production. Abstracts of the JST-NRCT-BIOTEC Joint Workshop on Establishment of Bioproduction Research Center for Southeast Asian Bioresources; 2006 November 16; Siam City Hotel. Bangkok. (Invited speaker)

49. Utairungsri T, Booonchird C*. Increasing sensitivity of yeast estrogen screen (YES) method. Abstracts of the 18th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology: Biotechnology: Benefits & Bioethics; 2006 November 2-3; Montien Riverside Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand. (Poster presentation)

50. Mahapanichkul T, Boonchird C*, Cherdshewasart W. Evaluation of the estrogenicity in Kwao Krua plant using a yeast estrogen screen (YES) method. Abstracts of the NAIST-MU Joint Seminar on Plant and Microbial Biotechnology for Sustainable Life; 2005 March 5-6; Faculty of Science, Mahidol University Bangkok. (Poster presentation)

51. Koedrith P, Boonchird C*, Dubois E, Messenguy F. Study on molecular mechanism of thermotolerance in yeast isolated in Thailand. Abstracts of the BioThailand 2005: Challenges in the 21st Century; 2005 November 2-5; Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok. (Poster presentation)

52. Mahapanichkul T, Boonchird C*, Cherdshewasart W. Evaluation of the estrogenicity in Kwao Krua plant using a yeast estrogen screen (YES) method. Abstracts of the BioThailand 2005: Challenges in the 21st Century; 2005 November 2-5; Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok. (Poster presentation)

53. Nobthai P, Boonchird C*. Study on the expression of the middle hepatitis B surface gene by truncated HXT7 promoter in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Abstracts of the AgBiotech Graduate Conference II; 2005 May 16-17; Chulabhorn Research Institute, Bangkok. (Poster presentation)

54. Voratumtongdee T, Rienrungruang W, Impoolsup A, Boonchird C*. Study on microbial community in local traditional alcoholic beverage (Satho) fermentation process. Proceedings of the 3rd Industrial Project for Undergraduate Student. 2005, April 26-27. Central Plaza Rama II, Bangkok. (Poster presentation)

55. Koedrith P, Boonchird C*. Molecular mechanism of thermotolerance in yeast Sacchromyces cerevisiae isolated in Thailand. Abstracts of the RGJ-Ph.D. Congress VI; 2005 April 28-30; Jomtien Palm Beach Hotel, Pattaya, Chonburi. (Oral presentation)

56. Thongekkaew J, Boonchird C. Isolation and identification of thermotolerant yeasts based on nucleotide divergence in the 5’ end of the large subunit (26S) ribosomal RNA gene. Abstracts of the 5th Princess Chulabhorn International Science Congress: Evolving Genetics and its Global Impact; 2004 August 16-20; Chulabhorn Research Institute, Bangkok. (Poster presentation)

57. Sawamipak S, Boonchird C*, Sophasan S. Expression of the rat organic anion transporter (rOAT1) in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Abstracts of the 5th Princess Chulabhorn International Science Congress: Evolving Genetics and its Global Impact; 2004 August 16-20; Chulabhorn Research Institute, Bangkok. (Poster presentation)

58. Siriluksanamanon A and Boonchird C*. Over expression and characterization of cephalosporin C deacetylase (CAH). Abstracts of the 15th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology and JSPS-NRCT Symposium; 2004 February 3-6; Pang Suan Kaew Hotel, Chiang Mai. (Poster presentation)

59. Nobthai P and Boonchird C*. Study on the expression of the middle hepatitis B surface gene by truncated HXT7 promoter in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Abstracts s of the 15th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology and JSPS-NRCT Symposium; 2004 February 3-6; Pang Suan Kaew Hotel, Chiang Mai. (Poster presentation)

60. Sawamipak S and Boonchird C*. Expression of the rat organic anion transporter (rOAT1) in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Abstracts of the 15th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology and JSPS-NRCT Symposium; 2004 February 3-6; Pang Suan Kaew Hotel, Chiang Mai. (Poster presentation)

61. Punlungka B and Boonchird C*. Expression of the rat organic anion transporter gene OAT1 in the methylotrophic yeast Pichia pastoris. Abstracts of the 13th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology and BioThailand; 2001 November 8-9; Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok. (Poster presentation)

62. Punlungka B and Boonchird C*. Expression of the rat organic anion transporter gene OAT1 in the methylotrophic yeast Pichia pastoris. Abstracts of the 2nd National Symposium on Graduate Research; 2001; Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok. (Poster presentation)

63. Wongwigkarn J and Boonchird C*. Expression of the gene encoding hepatitis B virus surface antigen in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae by PHO84 promoter. Abstracts of the 2nd National Symposium on Graduate Research; 2001; Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok. (Poster presentation)

64. Punlungka B and Boonchird C*. Expression of the rat organic anion transporter gene OAT1 in the methylotrophic yeast Pichia pastoris. Abstracts of the 12th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology; 2000 November 1-3; Felix Hotel, Kanchanaburi. (Poster presentation)

65. Wongwigkarn J and Boonchird C*. Expression of the gene encoding hepatitis B virus surface antigen in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae by PHO84 promoter. Abstracts of the 12th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology; 2000 November 1-3; Felix Hotel, Kanchanaburi. (Poster presentation)

66. Boonchird C, Roekring S, Wiyakruta S, Meevootisom V. Isolation, analysis and expression of cephalosporin C deacetylase gene from Bacillus cereus. Abstracts of the Biotechnology 2000 - The World Congress on Biotechnology; 2000 September 3-8; International Congress Center, Berlin, Germany. (Oral presentation)

67. Roekring S, Meevootisom V, Wiyakrutta S, Boonchird C*. Cloning of cephalosopin C acetylesterase from Bacillus cereus BT-24. Abstracts of the 1st National Symposium on Graduate Research; 2000; Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai. (Poster presentation)

68. Panapruksachat S, Lakornlarch T, Boonchird C*. Temperature control expression of the middle hepatitis B surface gene in Sachharomyces cerevisiae. Abstracts of the 25th Conference on Science and Technology of Thailand; 1999 October 20-22; Amarin Lagoon Hotel, Pitsanulok. (Poster presentation)

69. Footrakul S, Boonchird C. Expression of the hepatiutis B surface gene expression by different plasmids in Sacccharomyces cerevisiae. Abstracts of the 25th Conference on Science and Technology of Thailand; 1999 October 20-22; Amarin Lagoon Hotel, Pitsanulok. (Poster presentatiomn)

70. Roekring S, Meevootisom V, Wiyakrutta S, C. Boonchird*. Cloning of cephalosopin C acetylesterase from Bacillus cereus BT-24. Abstracts of the 25th Conference on Science and Technology of Thailand; 1999 October 20-22; Amarin Lagoon Hotel, Pitsanulok. (Poster presentation)

71. Prasansarakij T, Impoolsup A*, Boonchird C, Supantarika M, Pantuwatana S. Production of a heterologous protein by a recombinant yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Abstracts of the 23th Conference on Science and Technology of Thailand; 1997; Chiang Mai. (Poster presentation)

72. Kaneko Y*, Kobayashi H, Ryu SL, Ruthatip S, Boonchird C. Genetic identification of sibling species in Saccharomyces sensu stricto isolated from Thailand. Abstracts of the JSPS-NRCT-DOST-LIPI-VCC 2nd Seminar on Large Cooperative Research Program in the Field of Biotechnology and 9th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology; 1997 November 19-22; Suranaree Univetrsity of Technology, Nakhorn Ratchasima. (Oral presentation)

73. Leangaramkul P, Asvarak T, De-Eknamkul C, Boonchird C*. The glucoamylase cDNA from Aspergillus niger: Its cloning, nucleotide sequence and expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Abstracts of the JSPS-NRCT-DOST-LIPI-VCC 2nd Seminar on Large Cooperative Research Program in the Field of Biotechnology and 9th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology; 1997 November 19-22; Suranaree Univetrsity of Technology, Nakhorn Ratchasima. (Poster presentation)

74. Jaiporkhuan W, Lakornrach T, Boonchird C*, Balachandra K, Watanaseree J, Pantuwatana S. Heterologous expression of the gene encoding hepatitis B virus surface antigen in yeast. Abstracts of the JSPS-NRCT-DOST-LIPI-VCC 2nd Seminar on Large Cooperative Research Program in the Field of Biotechnology and 9th Annual Meeting of the Thai Socitety for Biotechnology; 1997 November 19-22; Suranaree Univetrsity of Technology, Nakhorn Ratchasima. (Poster presentation)

75. Jaiporkhuan W, Boonchird C, Balachandra K, Watanaseree J, Pantuwatana S*. Heterologous expression of the gene encoding hepatitis B virus surface antigen in yeast. Abstracts of the 4th Asia-Pacific Congress of Medical Virology; 1997 November 3-5; Seoul, Korea. (Oral presentation)

76. Boonchird C. Production of vaccine from yeast. Meeting on Molecular Genetics and Gene Expression in Yeast; 1996 October 27-29; Center for Molecular Genetics-Genetic Engineering, Institute of Science and Technology for Research and Development, Mahidol University, Salaya Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. (Oral presentation)

77. Thanomsub B, Boonchird C, and Meevootisom V*. Cloning and nucleotide sequencing of a lipase gene from Bacillus subtilis WRRL-B558. Abstracts of the 22th Conference on Science and Technology of Thailand; 1996; Queen Sirikit National Convention Center Bangkok. (Poster presentation)

78. Thanomsub B, Boonchird C, Meevootisom V*. Cloning and nucleotide sequencing of a lipase gene from Bacillus subtilis WRRL-B558. Abstracts of the Conference on Biotechnology and Its Global Impact; 1996 October 7-11; Gesellschaft fur Biotechnologische Forchung mbH, Braunschweig, Germany (Oral presentation).

79. Thanomsub B, Boonchird C, Meevootisom V*. Cloning and nucleotide sequencing of a lipase gene from Bacillus subtilis WRRL-B558. Abstracts of the 10th International Biotechnology Symposium; 1996 August 25-30; Sydney Convention Center, Australia. (Poster presentation)

80. Monkongdee P, Boonchird C, Balachandra K, Thawaranantha D, Watanaseree J, Warachit P, Bhumisawasdi J, and Pantuwatana S*. Cloning and sequencing of hepatitis B virus genome subtype adr isolated in Thailand. Proceedings of the International Conference on Biotechnology Research and Applications for Sustainable Development (BRASD); 1995 August 7-10; Central Plaza Hotel, Bangkok. (Poster presentation)

81. Thanomsub B, Boonchird C, Panbangred W, Meevootisom V. Cloning of cephalosporin C acetylesterase from Bacillus subtilis. Abstracts of the 9th NRCT, NUS, DOST-JSPS Joint Seminar on Biotechnology and 6th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology; 1995 October 12-15; Kosa Hotel, Khon Kaen. (Poster presentation)

82. Boonchird C. Role of biotechnology in pharmaceutical industry. Abstracts of the Annual Meeting of the Association of Hospital Pharmacy (Thailand); 1994 May 13; Golden Sand Hotel, Petchaburi. (Oral presentation)

83. Boonchird C*, Messenguy F, Dubois E. Arg5, 6 precursors require mitochondrial import and an internal amino acid sequences. Abstracts of the 8th NRCT, NUS, DOST-JSPS Joint Seminar on Biotechnology and 4th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology; 1993 October 29-31; Siam City Hotel, Bangkok. (Invited speaker)

84. Messenguy F*, Dubois E, and Boonchird C. Determination of the DNA binding sequences of ArgR proteins to arginine anabolic and catabolic promoters. Abstracts of the 17th International Conference on Yeast Genetics and Molecular Biology; 1991; San Francisco, California, USA. (Poster presentation)

85. Boonchird C, Dubois E, and Messenguy F*. ARG5,6 precursor requires mitochondrial import and an internal amino acid sequences. Abstracts of the XII International Arginine Colloquium; 1990; Los Angeles, California, USA. (Poster presentation)

86. Boonchird C, Dubois E, and Messenguy F*. Arg5,6 precursor requires mitochondrial import and internal amino acid sequences. Abstracts of the 16th International Conference on Yeast Genetics and Molecular Biology; 1990 July 21-26; The Hague, the Netherlands. (Poster presentation)

87. Messenguy F*, Dubois E, and Boonchird C. Homology between DNA binding sequences of ARGR regulatory proteins and PRTF and SRF factors. Abstracts of the Societé Belge de Biochimie; 1989; Kortrijk, Belgium. (Poster presentation)

88. Messenguy F*, Dubois E, and Boonchird C. Homology between DNA binding sequences of ARGR regulatory proteins and PRTF and SRF factors Abstracts of the 15th International Conference on Yeast Genetics and Molecular Biology; 1989; Atlanta, Georgia, USA. (Poster presentation)

89. Boonchird C, Messenguy F*, Dubois E, and Descamps F. Characterization of the yeast ARG5,6 Gene: Determination of the nucleotide sequence, analysis of the control region and localization of the two functional domains. Abstracts of the 14th International Conference on Yeast Genetics and Molecular Biology; 1988; Espoo, Finland. (Poster presentation)

90. Boonchird C, Messenguy F*, Dubois E, and Descamps F. Characterization of the yeast ARG5,6 Gene: Determination of the nucleotide sequence, analysis of the control region and localization of the two functional domains. Abstracts of the 19th Lunteren Lectures on Molecular Genetics: Molecular Genetics of Yeasts and Filamentous Fungi and its Impact in Biotechnology; 1987 September 29-October 2; Lunteren, the Netherlands. (Oral presentation)

91. Boonchird C and Flegel TW*. Antifungal activity of eugenol and vanillin against Candida albicans and Cryptococcus neoformans. Abstracts of the 2nd JSPS-NRCT Seminar; 1981 January 5-8; Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla. (Oral presentation)

Workshop and Seminar :

1. Boonchird, C. Seminar “Yeast surface display of two proteins protective against shrimp white spot syndrome virus (WSSV), 2014 November 6, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University, Japan.

2. Boonchird C. Seminar “Application of yeast in biomedical research”; 2013 November 11; Universita Mumhamadiyah Purwokerto (UMP), Purwokerto, Indonesia.

3. Boonchird C. Overview yeast expression technology. Seminar on Yeast Biotechnology: from Fundamental to Industry; 2013 September 12-13. Sirindhorn Science Home, Thailand Science Park, Pathum Thani.

4. Boonchird C. Genetic engineering in Pichia pastoris. Pichia Consortium Workshop; 2008 September 19-20; KU Home, Kasetsart University, Bangkok.

5. Boonchird C. Gene cloning in yeast: Yeast expression system. Workshop: From Cells to ATGC in 7 Days; 2003 May 21; GibThai Training Center, Bangkok.

6. Boonchird C. Gene cloning in yeast: Yeast expression system. Workshop on From Cells to ATGC in 7 Days; 2002 October 25; GibThai Training Center, Bangkok.

7. Boonchird C. Gene expression system. Workshop on Molecular Biology Part I: Recombinant DNA Technology; 2000 April 25-28; Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn University, Nakhon Pathom.

8. Boonchird C. Gene Expression in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Workshop on Control of Gene Expression in Microorganisms; 1999 November 18; Institute of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Mahidol University, Salaya, Nakhon Pathom.

9. Boonchird C. Expression of protein in yeast: Sacccharomyces cerevisiae. Workshop on Heterologous Protein Expression in Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Systems; 1998 August 17-21; National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, National Science and Technological Development Agency, Bangkok.

10. Boonchird C. Fungal Genetics. Workshop on Cultivation and Identification of Microbes; 1998 May 12-29; Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, Bangkok.

11. Panbangred P, Boonchird C, Impoolsup A. Workshop on Screening of Industrially Important Microbial Strains and Application of Fermentation and Recombinant DNA Technology in Biotechnology; 1997 May 26-30. Institute of Biological Science, Mongolian Academy of Science, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

12. Impoolsup A*, Boonchird C. Increase production of monoclonal antibodies and antigens in industrial scale. Workshop on the Application of Biotechnology in Development of Diagnostic Kit for Hepatitis B virus; 1996 June 12-14; National Institute of Health, Department of Medical Science, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi.

13. Boonchird C. Principle, technique and application of recombinant DNA technology in research on hepatitis B virus. Workshop on application of recombinant DNA technology in diagnosis of hepatitis B viral infection; 1993 July 20; National Institute of Health, Department of Medical Science, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi.

Graduate Student Theses :

1. Piewpetch C. Development of yeast estrogen bioassay expressing human estrogen receptor and green fluorescent protein for screening of phytoestrogen. M.Sc. Thesis (Biotechnology) 2015.

2. Sieng D. Yeast Estrogen Screen (YES) with deletion of ATP Binding Cassette (ABC) transporter genes PDR5 and SNQ2 for detection of estrogenic like compounds. M.Sc. Thesis (Biotechnology) 2015.

3. Sinturahut S. Interaction study between shrimp proteins and white spot syndrome virus proteins. M.Sc. Thesis (Biotechnology) 2015.

4. Paungpornsri S. Expression of choline oxidase gene from Arthrobacter globiliformais in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. M.Sc. Thesis (Biotechnology) 2014.

5. Lertwimon T. Identification of white spot syndrome virus genes involved in apoptosis. M.Sc. Thesis (Biotechnology) 2013.

6. Ananphongmanee V. Surface display of shrimp viral binding proteins PmRab7 and WSSV envelop protein VP28 in Pichia pastoris. M.Sc. Thesis (Biotechnology) 2013.

7. Takpho N. Analysis of genes under regulation of MSN4 in thermotolerant Saccharomyces cerevisiae. M.Sc. Thesis (Biotechnology) 2013.

8. Sophon N. Yeast estrogen screen with deletion of ABC transporters. M.Sc. Thesis (Biotechnology) 2012.

9. Aunchitta Sae-Jeam. Heterologous expression of white spot syndrome virus envelop protein - VP37 in Pichia pastoris. M.Sc. Thesis (Biotechnology) 2012.

10. Sanpanyawai P. Analysis of gene expression in high temperature growth of thermotolerant yeast. M.Sc. Thesis (Biotechnology) 2011.

11. Arsa L. Analysis of glycerol and its gene expression of yeast growth in heat stress. M.Sc. Thesis (Biotechnology), 2011.

12. Buajamrat V. Cloning of gene responsible for growth at high temperature. M.Sc. Thesis (Biotechnology), 2011.

13. Arringning Dhiani B. Estrogenic activity of Pueraria mirifica evaluated by yeast estrogen screen with SNQ2 deletion. M.Sc. Thesis (Biotechnology), 2011.

14. Montananuchat, A. Expression of SSD1 gene in Saccharomyces cerevisiae natural isolates with flocculent phenotype. M.Sc. Thesis (Biotechnology); 2008.

15. Utairangsee T. Estrogenic activity of the field-grown White Kwao Krua (Pluraria mirifica) evaluated by a yeast estrogen screen (YES), M.Sc. Thesis (Biotechnology); 2008.

16. Luengchaichaweng C. Microbial community in Satho fermentation evaluated by DGGE. M.Sc. (Biotechnology); 2008.

17. Koedrith P. Identification and characterization of genes required for high temperature growth from a natural isolate of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Ph.D. (Biotechnology); 2007.

18. Thongekkaew J. Molecular cloning and functional expression of a novel extracellular lipase gene from the thermotolerant yeast Candida thermophila. Ph.D. (Biotechnology); 2006.

19. Mahasiripanichkul T. Evaluation of estrogenic activity of Kwau Krue plant extract by yeast estrogen screen (YES) method. M.Sc. (Biotechnology), 2006.

20. Siriluksanamanon A. Expression of cephalosporin C deacetylase gene form Bacillus cereus BT-24 in heterologous hosts. M.Sc. (Biotechnology); 2005.

21. Nobthai P. Study on the expression of the middle hepatitis B virus surface gene by truncated HXT7 promoter in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. M.Sc. (Biotechnology); 2005.

22. Sawamipak S. Expression of the rat organic anion transporter 1 (rOAT1) in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae. M.Sc. (Biotechnology); 2004.

23. Punlungka B. Expression of the rat organic anion transporter gene OAT1 in the methylotrophic yeast Pichia pastoris. M.Sc. (Biotechnology), 2002.

24. Wongwigkarn J. Expression of the gene encoding hepatitis B virus surface antigen in the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae by PHO84 promoter. M.Sc. (Biotechnology); 2001.

25. Footrakul S. Study on the expression of hepatitis B surface and its modified genes in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. M.Sc. (Biotechnology); 2000.

26. Roekring S. Isolation analysis and expression of cephalosporin C deacetylase gene from Bacillus cereus strain BT-24. M.Sc. (Microbiology); 1999.

27. Jaiporkhuan W. Heterologous expression of the gene encoding hepatitis B virus surface antigen in yeast. M.Sc. (Biotechnology); 1997.

28. Leangaramgul P. Complementary DNA cloning of Aspergillus niger glucoamylase gene. M.Sc. (Biotechnology); 1996

29. Monkongdee P. Cloning and sequencing of hepatitis B virus genome adr subtype isolated in Thailand. M.Sc. (Microbiology); 1996.

30. Thanomsub B. Molecular studies of genes encoding for enzymes capable of hydrolyzing cephalosporin C and lipid. Ph.D. (Microbiology); 1996.

	Jul 1991	Ph.D. (Molecular Biology) Free University of Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
	Jan 1981	M.Sc. (Microbiology) Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
	Mar 1977	B.Sc. (Hons) (Medical Technology) Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

	Sep 2002	Training in Yeast Molecular Biology, National Institute of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
	Oct 1995	Certificate, International Training Program in Biotechnology, Gesellschaft für Biotechnologishe Forchung mbH (GBF), Braunschweig, German
	Sep 1983	Diploma (Microbiology and Biotechnology), International Postgraduate University Course in Microbiology, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan

	Mar 2007	Associate Professor, Department of Biotechology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University
	Mar 1994	Assistant Professor, Department of Biotechology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University
	Aug 1986	Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University
	Jan 1981	Lecturer, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University

	2006-2014	Head, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University
	2006-2014	Chairman, Graduate Program Committee, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University
	2002-2005	Deputy Dean, Public Sector and International Relations, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University
	1998-1999	Associate Dean, Academic Division, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University
	1994-1997	Deputy Chairman, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University

	2014-present	Member, Faculty Representatives, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University
	2014-present	Chairman, Council of the Faculty Senates, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University
	2014-present	Member, Faculty Senate, Mahidol University
	2014-present	Member, AFOB Board-Thailand
	2014-present	Member, AFOB-Biopharmaceutical and Medical Biotechnology Division Board
	2010-2014	Mahidol University Representative Committee of NRCT-JSPS Cooperative Project in the field of Biotechnology
	2010-2012	Vice President, Thai Society for Biotechnology
	2008-present	Member, Administrative Committee of Thai Society for Biotechnology
	2006-2014	Chairman, Graduate Program Committee, Department of Biotechnology Faculty of Science, Mahidol University
	2002-2005	Deputy Dean, Public Sector and International Relations, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Mahidol University
	1998-1999	Associate Dean, Academic Division, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University
	1994-1998	Deputy Chairman, Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University
	1992-2002	Secretary, Graduate Program Committee, Department of Biotechnology Faculty of Science, Mahidol University

	2014-present	Research Proposal and Progress Report Evaluation Committee, Mahidol University
	2013-present	Research Progress Report Evaluation Committee, ADRA
	2008-present	Education Quality Assurance Surveyor, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University
	2006-present	Research Proposal Evaluation Committee, TRF
	2006-2008	Risk Assessment on GM Food Additive Committee, BIOTEC
	1994-present	Research Proposal and Progress Report Evaluation Committee, NSTDA