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Top 1% — Elite
Prawase Wasi
Hematology · Thalassemia Research
Bangkok, Thailand
45 H-Index
964 Citations
385 Total Impact
PEPrince Mahidol Award0
Overview
Prawase Wasi is a hematology and health policy specialist with an H-index of 45 at Mahidol University. Pioneer in thalassemia research who led Thailand's universal healthcare reform. Based in Bangkok, Thailand.
For Patients
- Research is cited 964 times by other doctors and scientists
- Currently at Mahidol University in Bangkok, Thailand
Biography
Prawase Wasi is Thailand's most distinguished physician, a hematologist who pioneered thalassemia research and prevention in Southeast Asia. He led Thailand's universal healthcare reform (30 Baht Scheme) and was instrumental in peaceful resolution of the 1992 Thai political crisis through mediation.
Affiliations & Institutions
Research Impact
10 Publications
964 Total Citations
Publication Timeline
Published In
BloodThe EMBO JournalPubMedNatureAnnals of the New York Academy of Sciences
Key Publications
The effect of erythroid hyperplasia on iron balance
The molecular basis of alpha-thalassaemia in Thailand.
The effect of iron deficiency on the levels of hemoglobins A2 and E.
Defective synthesis of HbE is due to reduced levels of βE mRNA
THALASSEMIA IN THAILAND *
Areas of Expertise
Medical Specialties
Clinical Knowledge & Procedures
Legacy Timeline
The life and contributions of Prawase Wasi
1968
Established Thailand's thalassemia research program
Founded the thalassemia screening and prevention program at Siriraj Hospital
1981
Ramon Magsaysay Award
Received Asia's highest honor for public service
1992
Mediated peaceful resolution during Thai political crisis
Served as key mediator between military and pro-democracy forces
2001
Instrumental in Thailand's universal healthcare scheme
Helped design and advocate for the 30 Baht Universal Coverage Scheme