Possawat Jorakate

Possawat possesses a professional background in the field of medical technology, with specialized knowledge encompassing microbiology, biosafety, biosecurity, bioinformatics, and health informatics. Over the course of an extensive 18-year career, he has experience works with international organizations. His primary focus has been on enhancing laboratory capacities and elevating the standards of both public health and animal health laboratory networks within the Southeast Asian region. Furthermore, Possawat has published 18 scientific articles in reputable international journals, with a particular emphasis on the domains of clinical microbiology and public health.

• 2002: BSc, Rangsit University, Thailand

• 2023 – Ongoing: Technical Coordinator, FFCG PNG, Health Emergency
• 2018 – 2023: Regional Microbiologist, Mott MacDonald
• 2017 – 2018: Project Manager, MORU
• 2005 – 2017: Senior Microbiologist, United State Centres for Disease Control and Prevention

• 2015: Honor Award, U.S. Department of States
• 2012: Eagle Award, U.S. Department of States
• 2011: Meritorious Honor Award, U.S. Department of States
• 2008: International Public Health Epidemiology and Laboratory Research Award, U.S. Centres for Disease Control and Prevention
• 2007: Franklin Award, U.S. Department of States