Specialized Laboratories
Plant Genetic Engineering Unit, Kasetsart university,
Kamphaengsaen Campus
This unit serves as a R&D center for basic and
applied researches emphasizing on the economic plants which are
resistant to diseases and extreme environmental conditions.
Microbial Genetic Engineering Unit, Mahidol University
Recent study includes development of a new strain of bacteria
capable of controlling and eliminating disease-carrying insects,
particularly a detailed study of gene responsible for killing
mosquito larvae.
Marine Biotechnology Laboratory at Sichang marine Science
Research and training Station, Chulalongkorn University
Conduct R&D in aquaculture technology and in marine
bioresources for industrial and medical purposes. Current
research topics included improvement of oyster species,
techniques for abalone cultivation physiological studies
of Spirulina spp. and hybridization of king prawn.
Biochemical Engineering and Pilot Plant Research and
Development Unit, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology,
Thonburi
Strengthen the personnels capabilities in biochemical
engineering e.g. designing, construction and maintenance of
pilot plan including the separation of a pilot plant for
R&D in biotechnology for new products or improved production
efficiency.
Medical Biotechnology Unit at Siriraj, Mahidol
University
Conduct R&D on medical and biological products using
biotechnology technique. Technology transfer to related
organization both in public and private sectors by means
of training or technical services.
