Wannaporn Ittiprasert
About Wannaporn Ittiprasert
Wannaporn Ittiprasert is a Research Assistant Professor at George Washington University, specializing in microbiology and immunology. She has extensive academic and research experience, including work on gene polymorphism and tropical infectious diseases.
Current Position at George Washington University
Wannaporn Ittiprasert serves as a Research Assistant Professor at George Washington University. She has held this position since 2015, contributing to the academic and research community in Washington, District of Columbia. Her role involves conducting research and potentially engaging in teaching activities within her field of expertise.
Educational Background
Wannaporn Ittiprasert completed her studies at Mahidol University, where she earned multiple degrees including a Doctor of Philosophy and a Bachelor of Science. Her academic journey spanned from 1992 to 2001, during which she focused on Microbiology, Immunology, and Medicine. This extensive education laid the foundation for her research career.
Research Experience
Ittiprasert has a diverse research background, having worked on gene polymorphism and developed a transgenic mouse model for systemic lupus erythematosus. This work took place at the Faculty of Molecular Biosciences at Mahidol University and the University of Edinburgh from 2002 to 2005. Additionally, she has conducted molecular biological research on the host-parasite relationship in Schistosomiasis at the Biomedical Research Institute in the USA since 2006.
Previous Positions
Before her current role, Ittiprasert held various research positions. She worked as a researcher at The Institutes in Malvern, Pennsylvania, from 1996 to 2001. She also served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at both Mahidol University and The University of Edinburgh from 2002 to 2005, where she focused on tropical infectious diseases and molecular biology.
Teaching Contributions
Ittiprasert has engaged in teaching and diagnosing tropical infectious diseases at the Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, from 1996 to 2001. This experience reflects her commitment to education and her role in training future professionals in the field of tropical medicine.