Sethawud Chaikitgosiyakul

Date of Birth: 10 December 1987 (36 Year Old)

Nationality: Thai

Marital Status: Single

Hight: 170 Cm.

Weight: 60 Kg.

Profile Link: www.linkedin.com/in/sethawud

A highly motivated and detail-oriented Medical Technologist - Molecular Genetics and, Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics, with extensive hands-on experience in advanced molecular diagnostics, laboratory management (ISO 15189/15190 accredited), and bioinformatics analysis. Proven ability to manage complex projects from inception to completion, including establishing and operationalizing diverse Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) platforms, Digital PCR, Real-time PCR and utilizing bioinformatics tools for robust data processing and interpretation. Expertise in business development, product management for diagnostic solutions, and forging strategic partnerships within the healthcare sector. Seeking to leverage a unique blend of deep scientific knowledge, technical proficiency, and strategic project leadership to contribute to cutting-edge research and innovation at a prestigious global medical company.

• Advanced Laboratory Accreditation: Successfully led a clinical molecular laboratory to achieve ISO 15189 & ISO 15190 accreditation (Reg. 4341/67) by implementing over 100 SOPs, establishing biosafety protocols, and deploying a digital QMS platform.
• Strategic Project Leadership: Directed multiple national-level healthcare initiatives, including the setup of genomics laboratories, DNA wellness centers, and direct-to-consumer (DTC) testing services, contributing to Thailand’s precision medicine infrastructure.
• Research & Publications: Contributed to three peer-reviewed publications—including in The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene and Malaria Journal—with ongoing research on Plasmodium falciparum var2csa diversity under review in a Tier-1 journal.
• International Recognition & Fellowships: Recipient of multiple prestigious scholarships, including the 100th and 90th Anniversary Doctoral Scholarships from Chulalongkorn University and research funding from the Wellcome Trust and Mahidol–Oxford Tropical Medicine collaboration.
• Professional Development: Earned over 90 certifications in laboratory quality systems, molecular diagnostics, project management, bioinformatics, and public health—highlighting a commitment to lifelong learning and global health leadership.
• Product & Business Innovation: Developed B2B partnerships and commercialization strategies for genetic diagnostics, increasing access to NGS, dPCR, and preventive health testing across public and private sectors.
• Teaching & Mentorship: Served as Teaching Assistant, Visiting Lecturer, and Ph.D. mentor across leading universities in Thailand; trained lab professionals in ISO compliance and clinical diagnostics.
• Public Health Advocacy: Led nationwide outreach through the “HIV on Click” telemedicine platform and served as consultant to Bangkok Rainbow Organization, promoting accessible HIV/STI care and education to over 3,000 individuals.
• Global Engagement: Delivered invited talks and workshops in Austria, Italy, and Thailand on genomic strategy, precision health, and international laboratory collaboration.

• Licensed Medical Technologist – Medical Technology Council of Thailand (2024–2029)

• Project Management Principles and Practices – University of California, Irvine (2025)
• Project Management Essentials Certified (PMEC) – Management and Strategy Institute (2025)
• Google Project Management – Google (2024)
• IBM AI Product Manager – IBM & SkillUp EdTech (2024)
• IBM Product Manager – IBM & SkillUp EdTech (2024)
• Product Management Certification – SkillUp EdTech (2024)

• Business Management Essentials Certified (BMEC) – Management and Strategy Institute (2025)
• Lean Six Sigma White Belt (LSSWB) – Management and Strategy Institute (2025)
• Business and Marketing Strategies – University of London (2024)
• Business Finance and Data Analysis Fundamentals – Rice University (2024)
• Financial Analysis – University of Illinois at Urbana‑Champaign (2024)
• Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals – Microsoft (2024)
• The Business of Health Care – University of Pennsylvania (2024)
• MBA Essentials – University of Glasgow (2024)

• CPD Certified: ISO 19011 Lead Auditor – Alison (2025)
• CPD Certified: ISO 15189:2022 – Medical Laboratories' Quality Assurance & Competence – Alison (2024)
• CPD Certified: ISO/IEC 17025:2017 – Laboratory Management Systems – Alison (2024)
• ISO 15189:2022 Requirements for Quality & Competence – BLQS‑DMSc (2023)
• ISO 15190:2020 Requirements for Safety – BLQS‑DMSc (2022)
• ISO 22870:2016 POCT Requirements – BLQS‑DMSc (2022)
• ISO/IEC 19011:2018 Auditing Guidelines – BLQS‑DMSc (2022)
• Implementing ISO 35001: Biorisk Management – APHL (2025)

• P.A.C.E. Certified: Good Laboratory Practice Recommendations for Biochemical Genetic Testing: Preanalytic Phase – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – 2025
• P.A.C.E. Certified: Good Laboratory Practices for Molecular Genetic Testing – CDC Division of Laboratory Systems – 2025
• P.A.C.E. Certified: Introduction to the LIMS & Other Information Systems – CDC Division of Laboratory Systems – 2025
• P.A.C.E. Certified: Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) – Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) – 2025
• Point-of-Care Blood Testing – CDC – 2025
• Quality Management System (QMS) – APHL – 2025
• Ready? Set? Test! Patient Testing is Important. Get the Right Results – CDC – 2025
• TDH Quality Improvement Tools and Strategies – Tennessee Department of Health & CDC – 2025
• Chemical Hazards and Safety Management in Chemical – Chulalongkorn University – 2025
• CLIA and Provider‑performed Microscopy Procedures: An Introduction – CDC – 2025
• Establishment and Validation of a New Test using LC‑MSMS in a Biochemical Genetics Laboratory – CDC – 2025
• Fundamentals of Quality Management Systems – CDC (ANSI/IACET; ACCME, ACPE, ANCC Accredited) – 2025
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) – NIDA Clinical Trials Network – 2025
• Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) – CDC (ANSI/IACET; ACCME, ACPE, ANCC Accredited) – 2025
• CPD Certified: Health and Safety Practices in the Laboratory – Alison – 2024
• Standard Precautions: The role of Personal Protective Equipment – World Health Organization (WHO) – 2024
• Systematic Reviews – Bureau of Laboratory Standards, Department of Medical Sciences, Ministry of Medical Sciences (BLQS‑DMSc) – 2024

• Next‑gen Sequencing Technology – APHL (2025)
• NGS Quality Initiative – APHL (2025)
• P.A.C.E. Molecular Diagnostic Testing (Back to Basics 1‑4) – APHL (2025)
• Genomic Epidemiology for Public Health – CDC (2025)
• Diploma in Synthetic & Molecular Biology – Alison (2024)
• Diploma in Bioinformatics – Alison (2024)
• Precision Medicine – University of Geneva (2023)
• Intro to Next Generation Sequencing – Bio‑Active (2021)

• Infectious Diseases Program Certificate – United States Agency for International Development (USAID) (2025)
• Impact Evaluation of Health Communication Program Certificate – USAID (2025)
• Malaria Training – USAID (2025)
• Tuberculosis – Advanced Concepts – USAID (2025)
• Antimicrobial Resistance (Part 2) – USAID (2025)
• Antimicrobial Resistance (Part 1) – USAID (2025)
• HIV PrEP Fundamentals 1st Edition Module – University of Washington & National HIV PrEP Curriculum (2024)
• HIV PrEP Training Certificate – University of Washington & National HIV PrEP Curriculum (2024)
• HIV Prevention & PrEP: Laying the Foundation – Talem Health (ACCME, ACPE, ANCC Accredited) (2024)
• U = U to Combat HIV Stigma – Talem Health (ACCME, ACPE, ANCC) (2024)
• Basic knowledge of HIV and other related diseases – Institute for HIV Research and Innovation (IHRI) (USAID Accredited) (2020, updated listing appears under 2024 context)
• HIV Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support for People Who Use Stimulant Drugs (ATS) Training Workshop – United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) (2022)
• Antiretroviral Drug Dispensing – IHRI (USAID Accredited) (2020)
• Dispensing of STI Treatment Medications – IHRI (USAID Accredited) (2020)
• Screening for HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections – IHRI (USAID Accredited) (2020)
• HIV Counseling – IHRI (USAID Accredited) (2020)

• Public Health 101 Series – Introduction to Public Health Surveillance – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (2025)
• Public Health 101 Series – Introduction to Public Health Laboratories – CDC (2025)
• Public Health 101 Series – Introduction to Public Health Informatics – CDC (2025)
• Public Health 101 Series – Introduction to Public Health – CDC (2025)
• Public Health 101 Series – Introduction to Prevention Effectiveness – CDC (2025)
• Public Health 101 Series – Introduction to Epidemiology – CDC (2025)
• Infection Prevention & Control Program – CDC (2025)
• Health Systems for Health Security – WHO Academy (2025)
• Global Health Security: International Health Regulations – University of Geneva (2024)
• Standard Precautions & Personal Protective Equipment – World Health Organization (2024)

• Global Laboratory Leadership Programme – Critical Thinking & Decision‑Making – APHL (2025)
• Global Laboratory Leadership Programme – Ethics in the Laboratory – APHL (2025)
• Global Laboratory Leadership Programme – General Communication Skills – APHL (2025)
• Global Laboratory Leadership Programme – Policy & Strategic Planning – APHL (2025)
• Global Laboratory Leadership Programme – Organizational Leadership – APHL (2025)
• Coaching & Mentoring in Healthcare – Alison (2025)
• Leadership Skills – IIM Ahmedabad (2024)

• 100th Anniversary Chulalongkorn University Fund for Doctoral Scholarship
  Graduate School, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand (2014–2017)
• Teaching Assistant Scholarship
  Graduate School, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand (2014–2017)
• 90th Anniversary Ratchadaphiseksomphot Endowment Fund Scholarship
  Graduate School, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand (2014–2025)
• Overseas Research Experience Scholarship for Graduate Students
  Graduate School, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand (2015)
• Overseas Academic Presentation Scholarship for Graduate Students
  Graduate School, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand (2025)
• National Research University Project Grant
  Office of the Higher Education Commission (OHEC) & Mahidol University, Thailand (2011–2013)
• Wellcome Trust Fund (via collaboration with Mahidol–Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit)
  Mahidol University & University of Oxford, Thailand/UK (2011–2013)
• Faculty of Tropical Medicine Research Fund
  Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand (2011–2012)

• Member, Medical Technology Council of Thailand
• Member, Association of Medical Technologists of Thailand
• Member, Medical Genetics and Genomics Association (MGGA) of Thailand
• Member, Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Member, Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL)

NOTABLE PROJECTS

DNA Health & Wellness Center Development
Project Manager | QPath Pathology Laboratory & Thai Orchid Company Joint Venture, Bangkok and Ratchaburi, Thailand | Mar 2024 – Dec 2024

• Spearheaded the development and launch of a DNA Health & Wellness Center specializing in precision medicine and advanced genomic diagnostics, serving the Bangkok and Ratchaburi region.
• Established laboratory services, including real-time PCR, digital PCR, targeted gene sequencing (NGS), whole genome sequencing (WGS), and DTC Genetic Testing.
• Forged and managed strategic partnerships with hospitals, clinics, and insurance providers to expand service reach and patient access. Expanded market reach through feasibility studies and partnerships.
• Contributed to Thailand's genomic healthcare advancement through participation in the "Recruitment of Proposals for Medical and Health Projects" focused on Genomics and Precision Medicine.

Business Plan of Establishing GeneX Genomics Center
Project Lead | Joint Venture with a Public Company | Mar 2023 – Dec 2023

• Developed a comprehensive business plan and financial projections for a genomics center featuring NGS, digital PCR, and genetic testing for oncology and infectious disease diagnostics.
• Designed an affordable genetic testing model while ensuring regulatory compliance. Conducted extensive market research and financial forecasting to identify growth opportunities and enhance competitive positioning.
• Established strategic partnerships with public and private healthcare providers to expand access to genomic testing services.

Lab Services for Molecular Diagnostics and Genetic Testing
Project Lead | Sep 2022 – Feb 2023

• Introduced 17-STI panels, HPV genotyping, allergy panels, and DTC genetic services.
• Implemented advanced platforms including EXM3000, SLAN96, and PCR systems.
• Designed flexible lab layouts for scalability and high-volume testing.
• Developed accessible service models including home collection kits and digital result delivery.

Clinical Pathology Laboratory Expansion
Project Lead | Aug 2022 – Dec 2022

• Oversaw comprehensive laboratory expansion, offering clinical immunology, clinical microscopy, hematology, and clinical chemistry testing.
• Implemented advanced laboratory automation systems, enhancing workflow efficiency and sample processing times.
• Optimized laboratory layout and infrastructure to support high-throughput diagnostic testing and future scalability.

ISO 15189 and ISO 15190 Accreditation & Laboratory Quality Enhancement
Project Manager | 2021–2022

• Spearheaded ISO 15189 accreditation for a multi-department laboratory, aligning all operations with international quality standards.
• Coordinated external audits, implementing a series of corrective actions that led to successful certification.
• Designed and executed a comprehensive training program for staff on quality systems, SOPs, and documentation requirements.

Establishment of RSAT Nakhon Sawan Medical Technology Clinic
Project Lead | RSAT | Mar 2020 – Jul 2021

• Designed and implemented laboratory workflows and quality assurance systems in line with national clinical diagnostic standards.
• Developed laboratory infrastructure and procured essential diagnostic equipment for HIV serology, syphilis, and STI molecular screening.
• Trained and supervised new lab personnel on biosafety, test procedures, and quality control, ensuring readiness for accreditation and clinical operations.
• Established comprehensive SOPs and internal audit processes to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.

CONFERENCES & PRESENTATIONS

International Conferences

• ROMA 2023 WORLDLAB EUROMEDLAB (2023) | Business Delegate
  La Nuvola, Rome, Italy – Participated in strategic discussions on laboratory service expansion and genomics investment partnerships.
• Business Partnership for Genetic Testing: Disease Prevention Panel (2023) | Invited Business Participant
  CeGaT GmbH, Tübingen, Germany – Participated in private sessions exploring partnership and innovation in preventive genetic testing services.
• On-Site Training & Strategic Workshops (2023) | Invited Trainer and Participant
  Novogenia GmbH, Eugendorf, Austria – Delivered workshop on personalized genetic testing models and collaborative frameworks in precision health.
• Joint International Tropical Medicine Meeting (JITMM 2012) and FBPZ7 Seminar (2012) | Poster Presenter & Co-author
  Centara Grand, Bangkok, Thailand – Presented research poster on image analysis of villous architectural alterations in placental malaria.

National Conferences

• Genomics and the Future of Health (2023) | Invited Speaker
  TCELS & Medical Genomics Center, Ramathibodi Hospital, Bangkok – Presented strategic planning for genomics lab development and precision medicine applications.
• 19th NSTDA Annual Conference (2024) | Invited Participant
  Thailand Science Park, Pathum Thani
• 18th NSTDA Annual Conference (2023) | Invited Participant
  Thailand Science Park, Pathum Thani
• Student Academic Forum (2012) | Oral Presenter
  Tropical Disease Research Center, Mahidol University, Kanchanaburi – Presented research on clinico-histopathological correlation in placental malaria.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Volunteer Community Health Worker & Online Platform Manager
HIV/AIDS and STI Telehealth Services, Thailand | 2020 – 2023

• Launched and managed an online community health platform under "HIV on Click," offering telemedicine, referrals, education, and counseling services to over 3,000 individuals.
• Built collaborations with NGOs and healthcare networks to expand access to care.

Volunteer Public Health Consultant
Bangkok Rainbow Organization (BRO), Thailand | 2020 – 2023

• Established and standardized SOPs for HIV/STI diagnostic services, developed internal audits and biosafety protocols, and supported clinical quality initiatives through staff training.

Volunteer Malaria Field Worker
Malaria Unit, Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand | 2014 – 2015

• Performed malaria screening and microscopy diagnostics in high-risk border areas; supported rural health workers with training and sample logistics in remote communities.

Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

• Chaikitgosiyakul, S., Kuamsab, N., Tia, T., Putaporntip, C., & Jongwutiwes, S. (2024). Transcription and Copy Number Variation of Plasmodium falciparum var2csa among Nonpregnant Malaria Patients in Thailand. The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 112(2), 266–273.
• Chaikitgosiyakul, S., Rijken, M. J., Muehlenbachs, A., Lee, S. J., Chaisri, U., Viriyavejakul, P., Turner, G. D., Pongponratn, E., Nosten, F., & McGready, R. (2014). A morphometric and histological study of placental malaria shows significant changes to villous architecture in both Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivaxinfection. Malaria Journal, 13, 4. (Citations: 79)
• Chaikitgosiyakul, S., Chaisri, U., Viriyavejakul, P., Ampawong, S., Turner, G., & Pongponratn, E. (2013). A preliminary study of insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor (IGF-1R) in placental malaria. Journal of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology, 36, 23-28.

Manuscripts Under Review

• Chaikitgosiyakul, S., et al. An:tigenic Diversity of Plasmodium falciparum var2csa among Malaria Patients in Thailand. (Under review, Tier 1 peer-reviewed journal, expected publication 2025).

Spearheading healthcare project development and implementing ISO / LA‑accredited laboratory quality management systems to ensure rigorous compliance and operational excellence.

• Exploring emerging laboratory technologies and bioinformatics tools to drive innovation.
• Traveling to learn about and understand healthcare systems and public‑health initiatives in diverse cultural contexts.
• Maintaining health through regular exercise (fitness, swimming) to build discipline and resilience.
• Volunteering in HIV/AIDS campaigns and providing telemedicine counseling to make a social impact.
• Pursuing continuous learning by earning new certifications in molecular genetics and project management.

Available upon request.