Training for ISO 17043:2023 Part 1-Process Requirements
Lao PDR
01.2025 - 01.2025
Annual Conference of Antimicrobial Resistance
Seoul
01.2024 - 12.2024
VPD seroprevalence Survey Northern Province Training
Lao PDR
12.2024 - 12.2024
RPHL Biological Waste Disposal Train the Trainer Workshop
Bangkok
12.2024 - 12.2024
Quality Management System (QMS) requirement for ISO15189:2022
Center Infectiology Lao-Christophe Merieux (CILM)
Lao PDR
09.2024 - 10.2024
Basic Medicine Conference
Korea
01.2023 - 12.2023
Annual Meeting of the Korean Society for Brain and Neural Sciences
Busan
01.2023 - 12.2023
Symposium of KSMRM 2023 “RUSH”
Korea
01.2023 - 12.2023
The 10th Federation of the Asian and Oceanian Physiological Societies Congress EXCO
Daegu
01.2023 - 12.2023
Annual Meeting of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance
Vientiane
01.2022 - 12.2022
Next-Generation Sequencing and Bioinformatics Training
Thailand
01.2022 - 12.2022
Biosafety Leadership Training
Australia
01.2022 - 12.2022
Meetings on Cambodia National Medical Laboratory Quality Conference
Phnom Penh
01.2019 - 12.2019
Transport of infectious substances training
Singapore
01.2018 - 12.2018
Training Course on Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE)
Hanoi
01.2018 - 12.2018
The AMR Laboratory Training Course
Japan
01.2017 - 12.2017
Training in Biosafety and infectious Substance Shipping
Singapore
01.2016 - 12.2016
Education
Master's Degree - Medical Science
Yonsei University
Korea
01.2024
Bachelor's - Medical Laboratory Science
University of Health Sciences
Lao PDR
01.2012
Skills
Quality management
Biosafety protocols
Data analysis
Regulatory compliance
Laboratory techniques
Risk assessment
Publications
Trends in the incidence of acute watery diarrhea in the Lao People's Democratic Republic, 2009-2013, Houatthongkham S, Sithivong N, Jennings G, Phengxay M, Teepruksa P, Khamphaphongphane B, Vongphrachanh P, Southalack K, Luo D, Chiu CH, Western Pac Surveill Response J, 09/30/16, 7, 3, 6-14
Molecular subtyping in a cholera outbreak, Laos, 2010, Sithivong N, Morita-Ishihara T, Vongdouangchanh A, Phouthavane T, Chomlasak K, Sisavath L, Khamphaphongphane B, Sengkeopraseuth B, Vongprachanh P, Keosavanh O, Southalack K, Jiyoung L, Tsuyuoka R, Ohnishi M, Izumiya H, Emerg Infect Dis, 11/01/11, 17, 11, 2060-2
Pathogenicity of Shigella in healthy carriers: a study in Vientiane, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Phantouamath B, Sithivong N, Insisiengmay S, Ichinose Y, Higa N, Song T, Iwanaga M, He W, Rahman MH, Mo C, Vongdouangchanh A, Kim CS, Lee KJ, Jpn J Infect Dis, 08/01/05, 58, 4, 232-4
The Role of the Smallest Molecule Hydrogen Overcoming Ageing-Related Disease, He W, Rahman MH, Mo C, Vongdouangchanh A, Kim CS, Lee KJ, Molecular Hydrogen in Health and Disease, 02/17/24, 231-242, Springer Nature Switzerland
Training
Training in Biosafety and Infectious Substance Shipping for Public Health Laboratories in the Asia Pacific Region, Singapore, 01/01/16
Transport of Infectious Substances Training for Public Health Laboratories in the Asia Pacific Region, Singapore, 01/01/18
The AMR Laboratory Training Course Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing and Detection Methods of Carbapenems-Producing Gram-Negative Bacteria, Japan, 01/01/17
Training Course on Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE), Hanoi, Vietnam, 01/01/18
Meetings on Cambodia National Medical Laboratory Quality Conference, Phnom Penh, 01/01/19
Annual Meeting of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance and Antimicrobial Use (AMU) and Antimicrobial Consumption (AMC), Vientiane, 01/01/22
Next-Generation Sequencing and Bioinformatics Training at the Department of Medical Sciences, Thailand, 01/01/22
Biosafety Leadership Training, Australian Center for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) CSIRO, Australia, 01/01/22
Basic Medicine Conference, Yonsei University Mirae Campus Convergence Hall, Korea, 01/01/23
Annual Meeting of the Korean Society for Brain and Neural Sciences, Busan, Korea, 01/01/23
Symposium of KSMRM 2023 “RUSH” Mitochondrion: A Real Unsung Hero, Korea, 01/01/23
The 10th Federation of the Asian and Oceanian Physiological Societies Congress EXCO, Daegu, Korea, 01/01/23
Annual Conference of Antimicrobial Resistance, Grand Intercontinental Seoul Parnas, Korea, 01/01/24
Quality Management System (QMS) requirement for ISO15189:2022, Center Infectiology Lao-Christophe Merieux (CILM), Laos, 02/09/24, 10/23/24
VPD Seroprevalence Survey Northern Province Training Strengthening Health Emergencies Preparedness and Enhancing Response to Disease Outbreaks (SHEPERD), Lao PDR, 12/21/24, 12/23/24
Training for ISO 17043:2023 Part 1-Process Requirements, Lao PDR, 01/27/25, 01/29/25
Organization
National Center for Laboratory and Epidemiology, Ministry of Health, Lao PDR
Position
Quality Management/Biosafety Office of Laboratory Division
Timeline
Training for ISO 17043:2023 Part 1-Process Requirements
01.2025 - 01.2025
VPD seroprevalence Survey Northern Province Training
12.2024 - 12.2024
RPHL Biological Waste Disposal Train the Trainer Workshop
12.2024 - 12.2024
Quality Management System (QMS) requirement for ISO15189:2022
Center Infectiology Lao-Christophe Merieux (CILM)
09.2024 - 10.2024
Annual Conference of Antimicrobial Resistance
01.2024 - 12.2024
Basic Medicine Conference
01.2023 - 12.2023
Annual Meeting of the Korean Society for Brain and Neural Sciences
01.2023 - 12.2023
Symposium of KSMRM 2023 “RUSH”
01.2023 - 12.2023
The 10th Federation of the Asian and Oceanian Physiological Societies Congress EXCO
01.2023 - 12.2023
Annual Meeting of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Surveillance
01.2022 - 12.2022
Next-Generation Sequencing and Bioinformatics Training
01.2022 - 12.2022
Biosafety Leadership Training
01.2022 - 12.2022
Meetings on Cambodia National Medical Laboratory Quality Conference
01.2019 - 12.2019
Transport of infectious substances training
01.2018 - 12.2018
Training Course on Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE)
01.2018 - 12.2018
The AMR Laboratory Training Course
01.2017 - 12.2017
Training in Biosafety and infectious Substance Shipping
<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC<ul>
<li>Spearhead the management and oversight of the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) project, a pivotal national asset developed in partnership with the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S</li>
<li>Department of Homeland Security (DHS)</li>
<li>Collaborate with USDA and DHS stakeholders to ensure a seamless transition of operations and mission capabilities from the aging Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) to NBAF, ensuring uninterrupted research, diagnostics, and training essential to national security</li>
<li>Lead the operational endurance phase, validating work processes and laboratory setups to guarantee compliance with the highest safety and biocontainment standards, particularly in biosafety level-4 (BSL-4) environments</li>
<li>Act as the hiring manager, conducting interviews and selecting high-quality employees to ensure the success of both DCA and NBAF</li>
<li>Serve as a subject matter expert pert for the payroll system Paychex, overseeing and approving payroll for 63 officers biweekly while managing paid time off and leave requests to maintain the security posture for the facility</li>
<li>Monitor project milestones, providing critical updates to senior management and stakeholders while ensuring alignment with USDA's mission objectives and federal guidelines</li>
<li>Direct the development and execution of strategic initiatives to facilitate efficient collaboration with federal partners, ensuring all laboratory operations adhere to regulatory requirements set forth by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP)</li>
<li>Foster a culture of excellence and professionalism within the team, emphasizing rigorous training, safety compliance, and operational integrity as key components of NBAF's mission to safeguard public health and the nation's food supply</li>
<li>Monitored budgeting activities by tracking expenditures and providing regular updates to management.</li>
<li>Analyzed existing processes within a department or organization in order to identify areas for improvement or increased efficiency.</li>
<li>Implemented quality control measures throughout each stage of a project's lifecycle.</li>
<li>Worked closely with senior managers to ensure that all projects were completed according to schedule.</li>
<li>Conducted research on potential vendors, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors for projects.</li>
<li>Provided administrative support to the Project Manager in order to facilitate successful project outcomes.</li>
<li>Prepared monthly progress reports summarizing key accomplishments achieved since the last report.</li>
<li>Trained junior staff on best practices for managing multiple projects simultaneously.</li>
</ul> at Defense Contracting Activity, LLC