The research center on reproductive biology of economically valuable animals was established in 1981. The center is achieved through conducting R&D projects focusing on reproductive and stem cell biology. The center supports research to stimulate and encourage students in higher education and the researchers to recognize the importance of embryo biotechnology and the application of stem cell. To alleviate the problem of animal breeding in Thailand, the group aims to assist development of integrated production by stimulating additional technology–based systems for sustainable animal farming. Processing systems of our research works include in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET), sexing, gametes and embryo cryopreservation , animal nuclear transfer and animal experimental models for diseases. Transgenic animals especially genetic manipulation in mice have been proved as modeling tools for manifestation of human diseases.

A particular strong experience on embryo biotechnology offer the center to carry out research on both embryonic stem cell and adult stem cell. Workshop is conducted for training in research techniques to researchers, scientists, students and general publics.The group has linkages to outside institutions both government agencies and private sector.

Current research areas

• Nuclear maturation of mammalian oocytesIn vitro fertilization and embryo transfer (IVF-ET) in domestic and experimental animals
• Sperm and embryo sexing
• Cryopreservation of gametes and embryos
• Oxidative stress in embryo development
• Nuclear transfer for endangered species and transgenic animals
• Embryonic stem cell establishment
• Stem cell proliferation, induction and differentiation for specific cell types