Research Direction

 

Research Direction

1.  Second primary malignancy (SPM) in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) cancer:  Biomarker discovery and clarification of underlying molecular mechanisms.

     Team members : Dr Sacarin Bunbanjerdsuk, Tanjitti Pongrujikorn, Rangsinee Suksakulchai, Jeffrey Makin
    
     Publications :
    1.1)  Bunbanjerdsuk S, Vorasan N, Saethang T, Pongrujikorn T, Pangpunyakulchai D, Mongkonsiri N, Thokanit N, Pongsapich W, Anekpuritanang T, Ngamphaiboon N, Jinawath A, Sunpaweravong S, Pisitkun T, Suktitipat B, and Jinawath N. Oncoproteomic and digital expression profiling identify prognostic biomarkers for second primary malignancy in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. (under review)

 

2.  Copy number variation  (CNV) and genetic disorders. 

     Team members : Weerin Thammachote, Sutitcha Promsri, Thitiporn Thammasorn

     Publications :
    2.1) Hnoonual A, Thammachote W, Tim-Aroon T, Rojnueangnit K, Hansakunachai T, Sombuntham T, Roongpraiwan R, Worachotekamjorn J, Chuthapisith J, Fucharoen S, Wattanasirichaigoon D, Ruangdaraganon N, Limprasert P, Jinawath N. Chromosomal microarray analysis in a cohort of underrepresented population identifies SERINC2 as a novel candidate gene for autism spectrum disorder. Sci Rep. 2017 Sep 21;7(1):12096.    
   2.2) Tim-Aroon T*, Jinawath N*, Thammachote W, Sinpitak P, Limrungsikul A, Khongkhatithum C, Wattanasirichaigoon D. 1q21.3 deletion involving GATAD2B: An emerging recurrent microdeletion syndrome. Am J Med Genet A. 2017 Mar;173(3):766-770. *contributed equally
    2.3) Suktitipat B, Naktang C, Mhuantong W, Tularak T, Artiwet P, Pasomsap E, Jongjaroenprasert W, Fuchareon S, Mahasirimongkol S, Chantratita W, Yimwadsana B, Charoensawan V, Jinawath N. Copy number variation in Thai population. PLoS One. 2014 Aug 13;9(8):e104355. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0104355. eCollection 2014. 
    2.4) Trachoo O, Assanatham M, Jinawath N, Nongnuch A. Chromosome 20p  inverted duplication deletion identified in a Thai female adult with mental retardation, obesity, chronic kidney disease and characteristic facial features. Eur J Med Genet. 2013 Jun;56(6):319-24. doi: 10.1016/j.ejmg.2013.03.011. 

 

3.  Non-invasive ovarian cancer diagnosis using liquid biopsy.

     Team members : Dr. Meng Shin Shiao, Papasara Chantawichitwong

 

4.  Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: a focus on locally invasive phenotype.

     Team member: Khajeelak Chiablaem

 

5.  Molecular pathology of colorectal cancer.

     Team member: Tanjitti Pongrujikorn

 

6.  Clinical specimen banking protocol optimization.

     Team members: Dr. Meng Shin Shiao, Weerin Thammachote, Sutitcha Promsri, Patthamapon Adchariyasakulchai

 

7.  Genomics Thailand : Asian SNP-based Genome-Wide Association Studies.

     Team members: Preeyaporn Wichakong, Paravee Own-eium, Aruchalean Taweewongsounto, Supranee Thongpradit