Krisana Kraisintu
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Krisana Kraisintu is a Thai
Pharmaceutical Consultant in the local production and increased access to life-saving medicines in Africa, in particular, in the domains of Malaria and HIV/AIDS-related drug production.
She was formerly Director of Research and Development Institute, Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO), Ministry of Public Health, Thailand. Between 2002–2007 Dr. Kraisintu worked as a Pharmaceutical Consultant for action medeor, a German Aid organization which is a non-profit organization dealing with local production and distribution of medicines in Africa.
Currently, Dr. Kraisintu is the Honorary Dean of Faculty of Oriental Medicines, Rangsit University
and a visiting Professor at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ubon Ratchathani University
, Thailand. She is also a visiting Professor of Oriental Medicines at Harbin Institute of Technology
, China.
In 2009, she was given the Ramon Magsaysay Award
.
, U.K. in 1981. She was also awarded an Honorary DSc (Doctor of Science) from the University of Bath in 2009.
For the past 28 years, she has worked in the pharmaceutical industry in various roles of quality assurance,manufacturing, research and development and business development for the discovery, development and commercialization of chemical and natural pharmaceutical products.
Thai people
The Thai people, or Siamese, are the main ethnic group of Thailand and are part of the larger Tai ethnolinguistic peoples found in Thailand and adjacent countries in Southeast Asia as well as southern China. Their language is the Thai language, which is classified as part of the Kradai family of...
Pharmaceutical Consultant in the local production and increased access to life-saving medicines in Africa, in particular, in the domains of Malaria and HIV/AIDS-related drug production.
She was formerly Director of Research and Development Institute, Government Pharmaceutical Organization (GPO), Ministry of Public Health, Thailand. Between 2002–2007 Dr. Kraisintu worked as a Pharmaceutical Consultant for action medeor, a German Aid organization which is a non-profit organization dealing with local production and distribution of medicines in Africa.
Currently, Dr. Kraisintu is the Honorary Dean of Faculty of Oriental Medicines, Rangsit University
Rangsit University
Rangsit University is a private institution of higher education with the primary aim of creating graduates in the area of study meeting the requirements of national development by focusing mainly on science , technology, design and management including independent professions which are requisites...
and a visiting Professor at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ubon Ratchathani University
Ubon Ratchathani University
Ubon Ratchathani University was established as a campus of Khon Kaen University, Thailand, in 1987. It gained independent university status in 1990.-History :...
, Thailand. She is also a visiting Professor of Oriental Medicines at Harbin Institute of Technology
Harbin Institute of Technology
The Harbin Institute of Technology , or HIT, is colloquially known as Hagongda . It is a research university in the city of Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China....
, China.
In 2009, she was given the Ramon Magsaysay Award
Ramon Magsaysay Award
The Ramon Magsaysay Award is an annual award established to perpetuate former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay's example of integrity in government, courageous service to the people, and pragmatic idealism within a democratic society. The Ramon Magsaysay Award is often considered Asia's Nobel...
.
Educational Background
Dr. Kraisintu received her Bachelor degree in Pharmacy from Chiangmai University, Thailand in 1975; M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Analysis from Strathclyde University, U.K. in 1978; and Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from University of BathUniversity of Bath
The University of Bath is a campus university located in Bath, United Kingdom. It received its Royal Charter in 1966....
, U.K. in 1981. She was also awarded an Honorary DSc (Doctor of Science) from the University of Bath in 2009.
For the past 28 years, she has worked in the pharmaceutical industry in various roles of quality assurance,manufacturing, research and development and business development for the discovery, development and commercialization of chemical and natural pharmaceutical products.
Honors/Awards Received
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 2009 | “Ramon Magsaysay Award Ramon Magsaysay Award The Ramon Magsaysay Award is an annual award established to perpetuate former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay's example of integrity in government, courageous service to the people, and pragmatic idealism within a democratic society. The Ramon Magsaysay Award is often considered Asia's Nobel... for Public Service,” Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation, Philippines. |
| 2009 | “Honorary Pharmacist,” Hospital Pharmacists’ Society of Thailand. |
| 2009 | “Citizen Hero Award,” Sanya Thammasak Institute for Democracy, Thammasat University Thammasat University Thammasat University , or in brief TU , is Thailand's second oldest university. Officially established on 27 June 1934, the university was originally named by founder Pridi Banomyong, University of Moral Science and Politics , reflecting the political fervor of the time... , Thailand. |
| 2008 | “An outstanding individual of Thailand in the field of Social Development,” The Prime Minister’s Office, Thailand. |
| 2008 | “Asian of the Year 2008” Reader’s Digest Magazine. |
| 2007 | “Speaker for the Chancellor’s Distinguished Lectureship Series” (Louisiana State University’s premier lecture series), Louisiana State University Louisiana State University Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, most often referred to as Louisiana State University, or LSU, is a public coeducational university located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The University was founded in 1853 in what is now known as Pineville, Louisiana, under the name... , U.S.A. |
| 2005 | “Reminders Day AIDS Award” (ReD Awards), Berlin, Germany. |
| 2004 | “Global Scientific Award,” The Letten Foundation, for outstanding scientific contribution in the field of HIV/AIDS, Norway. |
| 2001 | Gold Medal, Eureka 50th World Exhibition of Innovation, Research and New Technology, Brussels, Belgium. |