Thailand Center of Excellence for Life Sciences
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| ศูนย์ความเป็นเลิศด้านชีววิทยาศาสตร์ | |
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| Public organization overview | |
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| Formed | 2004 |
| Type | Research institute |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Thailand |
| Headquarters | Phaya Thai, Bangkok, Thailand 13°46′27″N 100°32′34″E / 13.7742°N 100.5429°E |
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| Parent department | Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation |
| Website | Official website |
The Thailand Center of Excellence for Life Sciences (TCELS) was founded in 2004 by the government of Thailand. TCELS is a public organization under the auspices of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation. TCELS has the responsibility of providing a link between innovation in life sciences and investment, and spurring domestic and international partnership in the life science business in Thailand.
History
[edit]TCELS was founded in 2004. Initially, TCELS was established as an organization under the umbrella of the Office of Knowledge Management and Development (OKMD), which houses a group of public organizations under the supervision of the Office of the Prime Minister. On 27 May 2011, TCELS was elevated to a public organization under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST)[1].[citation needed]
Mission
[edit]- Support and develop the life sciences business and industry.
- Promote and support innovations, research, and knowledge related to the commercialization of life sciences products and services.
- Develop and support the necessary infrastructure and human capacity for life sciences business and industry.
- Create a strategic plan for developing life sciences business and industry.
- Serve as the coordination center for facilitating cooperation among domestic and international organizations for life sciences business and industry.
- Serve as Thailand’s life sciences business information and knowledge center.[2]
Focus areas
[edit]Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
[edit]A key project is pharmacogenomics. TCELS supports the Medical Genomic Center to promote awareness of this diagnostic tool.[3]
Natural products
[edit]TCELS has supported a project with the aim of developing new products from Hevea brasiliensis. The research is conducted by a team from Prince of Songkhla University.[4]
Biomedical engineering
[edit]TCELS conducts various projects in medical robotics, medical devices, and operates the Advanced Dental Technology Center (ADTEC).[5]
Medical services
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ http://oldweb.most.go.th/eng/
- ^ "Our Mission". TCELS. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
- ^ "Pharmaceutical / Medical Biotech / Biotech Industry". TCELS. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
- ^ "Herbal/Cosmeseutical Industry". TCELS. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
- ^ "Medical Devices / Bio Medical Robotic". TCELS. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
- ^ "Medical Services". TCELS. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
- ^ "The New Age of Life Sciences in Thailand; TCELS: Shaping the Future of Thailand's Life Sciences Industry" (Advertisement). Thailand Center of Excellence for Life Sciences (TCELS). Retrieved 26 January 2017.
External links
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