Interviewee:
Chaiyong Koaykul, PhD
Lecturer, Chulalongkorn University
Deputy Director, Excellence Center for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products
King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society
Thailand
The Telegraft is proud to feature Dr. Chaiyong Koaykul, PhD, a lecturer of the Faculty of Medicine at Chulalongkorn University and Deputy Director of the Excellence Center for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society. Dr. Koaykul was honored with the 2025 ISCT Trailblazer Award for Emerging Markets at this year’s ISCT Annual Meeting in New Orleans, in recognition of his outstanding leadership in advancing cell and gene therapies across Thailand and the broader Asia-Pacific region. In his interview with Telegraft, Dr. Koaykul reflected on the meaningful connections and global collaborations sparked by his ISCT experience, discussed the rapid growth of CGT infrastructure and regulation in Asia, and highlighted both the region’s challenges and exciting developments—such as harmonized GMP standards, next-generation therapies, and workforce development. He also shared insights from his work as Co-Chair of the ISCT Asia Regional ESP Subcommittee, including initiatives to build cross-border networks and educational programs tailored to emerging markets. Listen in to hear more about how Dr. Koaykul and his colleagues are building a sustainable, collaborative future for CGT in Asia.
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