Algae Bioactive Compounds Research For:
    Cancer: Cholangiocarcinoma
    Aquaculture: Shrimp biology
    Red seaweed: Gracilaria fisheri
    Bioflocs technology
    Bacteria quorum sensing
    Anti-aging
    
Research Projects
1. Investigation of the anti-bacterial effect of the ethanol extract from the red seaweed Gracilaria fisheri against shrimp pathogenic bacteria V. parahaemolyticus, V. harveyi, and human pathogenic bacteria: the underlining mechanism and bioactive compound. Thailand research fund (2016-2019)
2. Role of heparin binding growth factors in 0. viverrini induced cholangiocarcinoma(0-CCA) development, progression and angiogenesis. MRC-TRF Newton Fund, Thailand research fund (2016-2019)
3.   Development of sulfated galactans supplemented feed to enhance shrimp immunity and protect against Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Agricultural research development agency (2015-2017).
4.   Evaluation of anti-proliferation and anti-invasion activities of sulfated galactans isolated from the red seaweed Gracilaria fisheri on Human Cholangiocarcinoma cells. Research Leadership and Teaching Excellence Grant, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University (2011-2015)
5.  Mechanism of action of sulfated galactans isolated from the red seaweed Gracilaria fisheri against white spot syndrome virus infection in shrimp and development of sulfated galactans-supplemented feed pellets. Thailand research fund (2012-2015)
6. The antimicrobial and antiviral activities of Gracilaria extracts and the application to increase immunity in shrimp: Thailand research fund (2008-2011)
7.  The effect of polycheate Perineresis nuntia extracts on erectile dysfunction therapy: The National Research Council of Thailand (2007-2009)
8.  Study of oxidative stress induced-cell death in retinal degeneration diseases and protective substances: Mahidol University Grant (2006-2008)
9.   Expression of apoptotic and antiapoptotic genes in viral tolerated crustacean species: Thailand research fund (2005-2007)
10.  The study of serotonin on stimulating ovarian maturation and reproductive performance of giant tiger shrimp, P. monodon broodstock.  Mahidol University Grant (2004-2005)