1. Name Prof.Boonsirm Withyachumnarnkul, Ph.D. Education Degree B.Sc. (Hon) M.D. Ph.D. Field of Study Science Medical Health Science Neuroendocrinology Graduated from Institution Year Mahidol University 1966-1970 Mahidol University 1970-1973 University of Rochester, 1975-1978 Rochester, NY, USA Department and Faculty/Institute/College Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University Research interest Shrimp Biotechnology Research papers/academic projects which were published in reliable academic journals in the last five year 1. Walker PJ, Cowley JA, Spann KM, Hodgson RAJ, Hall MR and Withyachumnarnkul B (2001) Yellow Head Complex Viruses: Transmission cycles and topographical distribution in the Asia-Pacific region. In the New Wave: Proceeding of the Special Session on Sustainable Shrimp Culture, Aqauculture 2001. CL Browdy and DE Jory (eds). Pp 227-237. The World Aquaculture Society, Baton Rouge, LA. 2. Withyachumnarnkul B, Plodphai P, Nash G and Fegan D (2001) Growth rate and reproductive performance of F4 domesticated Penaeus monodon broodstock In The 3rd National Symposium of Marine Shrimp, November 8-9, 2001 Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand, 33-40. 3. Taweepreda P, Plodpahi P, Chavadej J, Patoomchat B, Sobhon P and Withyachumnarnkul B (2001) Cortical reaction in the eggs of the black tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon. In The 3rd National Symposium of Marine Shrimp, November 8-9, 2001 Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand, 41-47. 4. Khanobdee K, Soowannayan C, Flegel TW, Ubol S and Withyachumnarnkul B (2002) Evidence for apoptosis correlated with mortality in the giant black tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon infected with yellow head virus. Dis Aquat Org 48(2): 79-90. 5. Nuntakarn L, Mevatee U, Withyachumnarnkul B, Leardkamolkarn V and Fuchareon S (2002) Application of micro-FISH for characterization of structural human chromosome abnormalities. SienceAsia 28: 1-9. 6. Phromjai J, Boonsaeng V, Withyachumnarnkul B, Flegel TW (2002) Detection of hepatopancreatic parvovirus in Thai shrimp Penaeus monodon by in situ hybridization, dot blot hybridization and PCR amplification. Dis Aquat Org 51: 227-232. 7. Sukhumsirichart W, Kiatpathomchai W, Wongteerasupaya C, Withyachumnarnkul B, Flegel TW, Boonsaeng V and Panyim S (2002) Detection of hepatopancreatic parvovirus (HPV) infection in Penaeus monodon using PCR-ELISA. Mol Cell Probes 16: 409-413. 8. Withyachumnarnkul B, Boonsaeng V, Chomsoong R, Flegel TW, Muangsin S and Nash GL (2003) Seasonal variation in white spot syndrome virus-positive samples in broodstock and post-larvae of Penaeus monodon in Thailand. Dis Aquat Org 53: 167-171. 9. Wongteerasupaya C, Pungchai P, Withyachumnarnkul B, Boonsaeng V, Panyim S, Flegel TW, and Walker P (2003) High variation in repetitive DNA fragment length for white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) isolates in Thailand. Dis Aquat Org, 54, 253-257. 10. Wongprasert K, Khanobdee K, Somapa-Glannukarn S, Meeratana P, and Withyachumnarnkul B (2003) Time-course and levels of apoptosis in various tissues of the black tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon infected with white spot syndrome virus. Dis Aquat Org 55: 3-10. 11. Pongtippatee-Taweepreda P, Chavadej J, Plodpai P, Pratoomchart B, Sobhon P, Weerachatyanukul W and Withyachumnarnkul B (2004) Egg Activation in the Black Tiger Shrimp Penaeus monodon. Aquaculture 234: 183-198. 12. Vanichviriyakit R, Kruevaisayawan H, Weerachatyanukul W, Pongtippatee-Tawipreeda P, Withyachumnarnkul B, Pratoomchat B, Chavadej J, Sobhon P (2004) Molecular modification of Penaeus Monodon sperm in female thelycum and its consequent responses. Mol Reprod Devel 69: 356-363. 13. Chayaburakul K, Nash G, Pratanpipat P, Sriurairatana S, Withyachumnarnkul B (2004)Multiple pathogens found in growth-retarded black tiger shrimp Penaeus monodon cultivated in Thailand. Dis Aquat Org 60:89-96.