Chulabhorn Research Institute

Type: Private
On the web: http://www.cri.or.th

From concocting treatments for malaria and cancer to training Thailand's future scientific leaders, the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) is on the job. Founded by and named after Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol (herself a scientist), CRI engages in research, training, and scientific exchange. The institute focuses on natural products, medicinal chemistry and organic synthesis, environmental toxicology, biomedical research, and biotechnology. CRI researches antimalarials and cancer antibodies, and provides a range of educational programs to scientists, academics, and government officials, among others. The institute also undertakes special activities like environmental restoration and mobile doctor programs.

Officers:
President: Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol

Chulabhorn Research Institute emblem

Chulabhorn Research Institute is a biomedical and chemistry research institute in Bangkok, Thailand. Initiated by Princess Chulabhorn in 1987, the institute was established as an independent agency funded by the Thai government.

Today, the institute operates 9 laboratories in biochemistry, biotechnology, medicinal chemistry, chemical carcinogenesis, environmental toxicology, immunology, natural products, organic synthesis and pharmacology. Besides research, the institute also offers various trainings as well as master's and doctoral degree programs in Environmental Toxicology, Technology and Management.

In addition to the existing units and programs, the Chulabhorn Cancer Center and Chulabhorn Graduate School are scheduled to open in 2007.

External links

• Official website

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