P Hemarajata,MD,PhD,D(ABMM)

P Hemarajata,MD,PhD,D(ABMM)

@drdr-pp.bsky.social

Bangkok-born & raised. Clinical & public health microbiologist. Lover of next-gen sequencing & show tunes. All views are MINE ONLY. He/Him/His. Choices matter. Equity matters.

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P Hemarajata,MD,PhD,D(ABMM)
@drdr-pp.bsky.social

I’ll highlight the APHL Global Health Team’s work in Thailand & Vietnam: 🔹 A regional genomics hub in Thailand that trains, mentors & links labs across SE Asia. 🔹 A hospital-based model in Vietnam that embeds sequencing in routine care for real-time action.

P Hemarajata,MD,PhD,D(ABMM)
@drdr-pp.bsky.social

These stories show why strong local capacity stops threats at their source. Colleagues will also cover hemorrhagic fevers, updates on measles in Texas & other timely issues—clear reminders that bugs cross borders faster than we do. #APHL #GlobalHealth #GenomicSurveillance

P Hemarajata,MD,PhD,D(ABMM)
@drdr-pp.bsky.social

We are STILL hiring! Please note: At this time, we are only considering candidates who are legally authorized to work in Thailand.

P Hemarajata,MD,PhD,D(ABMM)@drdr-pp.bsky.social

We are hiring!!! @aphl.org Thailand Office has an opening for a Bioinformatician position (ON-SITE ONLY - please ignore the link preview title). Come work with us on exciting NGS projects to improve & protect the health and safety of the citizens of the world! careers-aphl.icims.com/jobs/1533/bi...

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P Hemarajata,MD,PhD,D(ABMM)
@drdr-pp.bsky.social

I'm sharing this update with a heavy heart. Due to a pause in foreign aid funding resulting from an executive order, my contract with @aphl.org —supporting the development of infectious disease genomic surveillance and advanced molecular detection across Southeast Asia—has been terminated.

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It's with great sadness that we share that APHL’s global health program had to stop work temporarily. Our colleagues are like family, and we are grateful for their dedication over many years. Taking time to process this news is natural; we will then resume our work to protect the public’s health.

P Hemarajata,MD,PhD,D(ABMM)
@drdr-pp.bsky.social

During this transitional period, I'm focusing on personal reflection and reconnecting with family and well-being. I'm also open to both long- and short-term opportunities where my skill sets, expertise, and experience can help improve health at any scale. Thank you for your support. P

P Hemarajata,MD,PhD,D(ABMM)
@drdr-pp.bsky.social

My paper, "Identification of Tecovirimat Resistance-Associated Mutations in Human Monkeypox Virus - Los Angeles County", was featured as an @ASMicrobiology highly cited article in 2024! journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/... #ASMJournals

journals.asm.orgIdentification of Tecovirimat Resistance-Associated Mutations in Human Monkeypox Virus - Los Angeles County | Antimicrobial Agents and ChemotherapyTecovirimat (also known as TPOXX or ST-246) is a drug available for the treatment of mpox through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Expanded Access Investigational New Drug “compassiona...
P Hemarajata,MD,PhD,D(ABMM)
@drdr-pp.bsky.social

Vietnam: Working with CDC to establish genomic surveillance at Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi, leveraging existing flu surveillance to detect and respond to outbreaks. Thailand: Working with CDC to expand Training Center for Excellence in Medical Sciences (TEMs), enhancing training resources for SEA.

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