Prof. Prasit Palittapongarnpim received his M.D. with First Class Honors from Mahidol University, a Certificate of Proficiency in Pediatrics from Chiang Mai University, Thailand, and postdoctoral training at the University of Alberta, Canada. He also earned B.Sc. degrees in both Medical Sciences and Mathematics. His main scientific interests are in the molecular biology and genomics of Mycobacterium tuberculosis as well as antimicrobial resistance (AMR). He founded and leads the Pornchai Matangkasombut Center for Microbial Genomics at Mahidol University. He has regularly published research on tuberculosis genomics and AMR and was recognized as a top 1% researcher at Mahidol University in both 2022 and 2023.

He has also worked on antituberculous drug discovery and has been involved in several networks related to emerging disease preparedness and research integrity. Dr. Prasit serves as an editorial board member and reviewer for several journals and funding agencies both in Thailand and internationally. He has also served multiple times as a temporary advisor to the World Health Organization (WHO). To date, he has published more than 120 papers, mostly on tuberculosis, and has held various administrative positions in Thailand. He currently serves as a university council member and a steering committee member for several institutes.

Dr. Bharkbhoom Jaemsai is a researcher at CENMIG, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University. His primary research focuses on the genomics and evolutionary history of human pathogens, with a special emphasis on Mycobacterium tuberculosis. He is also exploring how bioinformatics can be applied to advance genomic research in fungal pathogens.

Wuthiwat Ruangchai is a researcher based in Bangkok, Thailand, specializing in microbiology, genomics, and bioinformatics.
His professional focus includes:
Genomic Research: His work frequently involves whole-genome sequencing (WGS) and the analysis of bacterial pathogens, with a significant emphasis on Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Bioinformatics: He utilizes computational tools and data analysis to study genetic diversity, phylogenetic lineages, and the characterization of clinical isolates.