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Project Title
Natural Product Evaluation in an In Vitro Myosteatosis Model
Activity Type
Research Assistant
Program Model
Plan A: GLIP
Eligibility: Exclusively for undergraduate or Master's degree students.
Duration: 1 semester or 3–4 months (depending on the international student's academic calendar)
University Financial Support:
- Tuition fees and other university fees
- On-campus accommodation fees (excluding electricity charges)
- Daily allowance for international students (240 Baht/day)
Eligibility: Exclusively for undergraduate or Master's degree students.
Duration: 1 semester or 3–4 months (depending on the international student's academic calendar)
University Financial Support:
- Tuition fees and other university fees
- On-campus accommodation fees (excluding electricity charges)
- Daily allowance for international students (240 Baht/day)
Duration
December 2026 - March 2027 (3 months)
Applicant Qualifications and Eligibility Requirements:
- Student Status: Applicants must maintain active student status at their home institution throughout the entire duration of the exchange program.
- Program Commitment & Return Requirements: Applicants must complete the full duration of the program and return to their home country on or before the official program end date, in strict compliance with immigration regulations.
- Scholarship Agreement: Applicants must acknowledge, accept, and comply with all rules, terms, and conditions of the scholarship.
- Overseas Health Insurance: Applicants must possess comprehensive overseas medical and health insurance coverage from their home country throughout their study, research, or training period in Thailand. The insurance benefits must explicitly cover sickness, injury, hospitalization expenses (both In-Patient and Out-Patient), medical and rescuer's expenses, personal liability, and death.
- Personal Financial Responsibility: Applicants must accept sole responsibility for all costs and expenses beyond the specified scholarship coverage.
- Schedule & Attendance for Course-Based Programs: For applicants enrolling in Course-Based Programs (Type: Registering in relevant courses), full-semester participation is required (November 16, 2026 – March 21, 2027). Participants must arrive at Naresuan University on November 12, 2026, and depart no later than March 22, 2027. Any changes to arrival or departure dates strictly require prior approval from the program coordinator and the university. (Note: For Internship and Research Assistantship programs, the duration and travel schedule will follow the specific timeline designated for each project).
Additional Project Qualifications:
The research assistant should be a graduate student in biomedical sciences, nutrition, pharmacy, or related fields, with basic knowledge in scientific research methodology. The student should be responsible, with a positive attitude toward learning and working in a different cultural environment, and willing to undergo training in relevant experimental techniques.
Project Status
Open
Activity Details
Overview
This project aims to investigate the biological activity and safety of a selected natural product in an in vitro model of myosteatosis using C2C12 myotube. The project will evaluate the effects of the natural product on cellular toxicity and viability, intracellular triglyceride (TG) accumulation, lipid deposition, glucose uptake, and/or expression of selected genes related to lipid and glucose metabolisms, and muscle function. The findings from this project will provide important evidence for subsequent mechanistic studies and further in vivo investigations. Remark: The schedule may be adjusted as necessary.
Weekly Plan
| Week | Activity |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Orientation and literature review Review literature on myosteatosis, skeletal muscle lipid metabolism, and natural products. Finalize the research question, experimental groups, and/or target genes, and laboratory safety procedures. |
| Week 2 | Cell culture preparation and toxicity screening Train for cell culture procedures, and other experimental techniques. Prepare solutions and conduct dose-range screening and cell viability/toxicity assays to select concentrations for subsequent experiment. |
| Week 3 | Cell culture preparation and toxicity screening Train for cell culture procedures, and other experimental techniques. Prepare solutions and conduct dose-range screening and cell viability/toxicity assays to select concentrations for subsequent experiment. |
| Week 4 | Lipid accumulation Conduct the lipid accumulation experiment. Evaluate TG accumulation, and perform data analysis. |
| Week 5 | Lipid accumulation Conduct the lipid accumulation experiment. Evaluate TG accumulation, and perform data analysis. |
| Week 6 | Glucose uptake Perform glucose uptake experiments using the optimized treatment conditions. Perform data analysis. |
| Week 7 | Interim presentation Present, and discuss interim research findings. |
| Week 8 | Gene expressions Collect samples for selected genes related to lipid metabolism, glucose metabolism, and muscle function. Perform data analysis. |
| Week 9 | Gene expressions Collect samples for selected genes related to lipid metabolism, glucose metabolism, and muscle function. Perform data analysis. |
| Week 10 | Gene expressions Collect samples for selected genes related to lipid metabolism, glucose metabolism, and muscle function. Perform data analysis. |
| Week 11 | Manuscript preparation and presentation Draft manuscript, prepare lab report, and present final research presentation. |
| Week 12 | Manuscript preparation and presentation Draft manuscript, prepare lab report, and present final research presentation. |
Project Manager
Full Name (EN)
SAKARA TUNSOPHON
Faculty / Institute
Faculty of Medical Science
Email
sakarat@nu.ac.th