Wisit Tangkeangsirisin

Dr. Wisit Tangkeangsirisin is a highly accomplished pharmaceutical scientist with a distinguished career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as the Deputy Director at the National Vaccine Institute, Thailand, he has made significant contributions to the field of vaccinology, focusing on research and development, human capacity development, and regulatory science.

Dr. Tangkeangsirisin's academic background is marked by excellence. He earned his Bachelor of Pharmacy from Silpakorn University in Thailand and pursued a Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. His thirst for knowledge and passion for research led him to the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where he completed postdoctoral training in antibody phase display technology.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Tangkeangsirisin played a pivotal role in Thailand's national COVID-19 vaccine research and development efforts. His expertise and leadership were instrumental in advancing the country's response to the pandemic. As a national collaborator, he made invaluable contributions to human capacity development in the field of vaccinology, ensuring Thailand has a robust foundation to address future public health challenges.

For over a decade, Dr. Tangkeangsirisin's expertise has been highly sought after by the Thai FDA. As an external expert, he provided invaluable contributions to reviewing quality documents for biologics, including vaccines and biosimilars, as well as registration dossiers. His expertise extends to education, where he is recognized as a distinguished lecturer on biologics, including vaccines. He provides expert guidance on dossier preparation and reviews, sharing his knowledge with the next generation of pharmaceutical scientists.