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Academic Staffs

	Professor Dr.Jonggonnee Wattanapermpool, Ph.D. Head of Department Director of the PhD. and M.Sc. Program in Physiology Research Interests : • The significant role of sex hormones in the response of cardiac myofilament to Ca2+ activation during the contraction and relaxation cycle of the heart.
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	Assistant Professor Dr. Vitoon Saengsirisuwan, Ph.D. Deputy Head of Department Director of the PhD. Program in Exercise Science Research Interests : • Exercise training & regulation of skeletal muscle glucose metabolism • Neuromuscular response & adaptation to exercise
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	Dr.Tossaporn Yimlamai, Ph.D. Director of the M.Sc. Program in Exercise Science Research Interests : • Molecular mechanisms of skeletal muscle hypertrophy/atrophy • The use of exercise, nutrients, and/or anabolic agents to maintain or increase skeletal muscle mass during disuse or reduced activity
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	Professor Dr.Nateetip Krishnamra, Ph.D. Research Interests : • Calcium metabolism • Endocrine and gastrointestinal physiology • Bone metabolism at systemic, cellular and molecular levels
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	Professor Dr.Pawinee Piyachaturawat, Ph.D. Research Interests : • Pharmacological activities and Toxicity of active compounds from indigenous medicinal plants • Characterize estrogenic and anti-estrogenic activities of phytoestrogens (SERM and SERD) • Lipid lowering and choleretic activities • Anticancer activities
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	Professor Dr.Varanuj Chatsudthipong, Ph.D. Research Interests : • Functional studies of the cloned organic anion and cation transporters using Xenopus oocyte expression and cell line expression systems • G- protein and cell signaling pathway in the regulation of membrane transport function • The role of ions transporter in the regulation of angiogenesis in cancer cell
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	Associate Professor Dr.Ganyapong Chaturapanich, Ph.D. Research Interests : • Epididymal functions • Tansport of spermatozoa in the epididymis • Fluid and electrolyte transport and protein secretion in the epididymis • The association of epididymal protein with spermatozoa
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	Associate Professor Dr.Narattaphol Charoenphandhu, M.D., Ph.D. Research Interests : • Physiology and biophysics : membrane biology and mathematical models of ion transport across the epithelia • Calcium metabolism : epithelial calcium transport and bone physiology • Computational science : advanced programming and networking
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	Associate Professor Pipat Cherdrungsi, M.Sc. Research Interests : • Hypoxia and Exercise Physiology
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	Assistant Professor Buarong Lewchalermwongse, M.Sc. Research Interests : • Renal physiology (renal failure, autoregulation and hemodynamics) • Exercise physiology (effect of exercise and exercise training on physiological functions) • Physiology of malaria (animal model) • Therapertic potential and toxicity of Thai medicinal plant, waan chak mod look
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	Assistant Professor Dr.Chatchai Muanprasat, MD., Ph.D. Research Interests : • Drug discovery by high-throughput screening and natural product testing • Physiology and Pharmacology of Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR) chloride channels • Ion transport across epithelia and its roles in pathophysiology of diseases
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	Assistant Professor Dr.Surawat Jariyawat, Ph.D. Research Interests : • Functional studies of the cloned transporter, organic anion transporter and anion-exchangers using Xenopus oocyte expression and cell line expression system. • The indigenous plant, Curcuma comosa and Andrograhis paniculata on renal function and its nephroprotection
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	Assistant Professor Dr.Tepmanas Bupha-Intr, D.V.M., Ph.D. Research Interests : • Cardiac physiology
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	Assistant Professor Dr.Arthit Chairoungdua, Ph.D. Research Interests : • Nutrient transporter and disease • Molecular mechanism of siRNA and microRNA • Exosome biogenesis • anti-cancer drug discovery
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	Dr.Jittima Weerachayaphorn, Ph.D. Research Interests : • Hepatobiliary Diseases
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	Dr.Nattapon Panupinthu, Ph.D. Research Interests : • Calcium metabolism • Endocrine, gastrointestinal and bone physiology • Acute and long term effects of prolactin, the milk producing hormone, on calcium balance and bone kinetics
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	Dr.Nithi Asavapanumas, M.D. Research Interests : • Role of nuclear receptor in modulation of functions of transport proteins • Neurodegenerative disease and regenerative medicine.
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	Dr.Ratchakrit Srikuea, Ph.D Research Interests : • The regulation of skeletal muscle stem cell activity and muscle regeneration • Alteration of gene expressions related to the changes of skeletal muscle plasticity after muscle injury • Noncalcemic action of vitamin D on regenerative process of skeletal muscle • Circadian rhythm disturbance and alteration of skeletal muscle phenotype • Mechanisms underlying post-exertional fatigue in women with fibromyalgia
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	Assistant Professor Dr.Sunhapas Soodvilai, Ph.D. Research Interests : • Renal Physiology • Regulation of drug transporters and Ion channels • Drug-induced nephrotoxicity • Role of nuclear receptors in cancer development
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	Dr.Witchuda Sangsawang, Ph.D. Research Interests : • Neurogenesis in the developing and aging brain • Brain tumors
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Emeritus Professor
	Professor Dr.Chumpol Pholpramool, Ph.D. Research Interests : • Mechanisms and control of fluid and electrolyte secretion by the rabbit lacrimal gland • Factors regulating contractions of rat epididymis, sperm motility, sperm transit through the epididymis, male fertility regulation • Mechanisms of carnitine transport in the epididymis and other tissues • Exercise and development in the youth • Measurements of body composition • Biology of spermatogonial stem cells • Hormonal regulation of muscle structure and function