Discipline of Pharmacology & Research Center in Mathematics and Statistics With Applications, Faculty of Science, PSU
Asst. Prof. Dr. Warit Ruanglertboon Asst. Prof. Dr. Warit Ruanglertboon
Academic & Research Profile

Asst. Prof. Dr. Warit Ruanglertboon

ผศ.ดร.ภก.วริทธิ์ เรืองเลิศบุญ | B.Pharm., M.Sc. (Pharmacology), Ph.D. (Clinical Pharmacology)

Assistant Professor in Clinical Pharmacy & Full-Time Academic Researcher in the Discipline of Pharmacology and the Research Center in Mathematics and Statistics With Applications, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University. Investigating statistical learning, machine learning risk prediction, pharmacogenomics, and responsible AI integration to personalise and optimise patient pharmacotherapy.

Clinical Pharmacology Precision Medicine Clinical Prediction Models Machine Learning in R Biomarkers & Exosomes LLMs in Pharmacy Practice & Education
Verified Scholarly Impact
25+
Publications & Papers
174+
Total Citations
1,834+
Publication Reads
50+
Research Co-Authors
  • Institution: Prince of Songkla University (Hat Yai, Songkhla)
  • Doctoral Alma Mater: Flinders University (Precision Medicine Group)
  • Verified Email: warit.r@psu.ac.th
  • ORCID iD: 0000-0003-0540-7427
About the Researcher · เกี่ยวกับผู้วิจัย

Bridging Clinical Pharmacology, Data Science & Precision Medicine

Biography & Overview

Academic Profile Summary

Dr. Warit Ruanglertboon is a registered pharmacist, clinical pharmacologist, and data analyst collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams of statisticians, clinicians, and biomedical scientists. He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Pharmacology from Flinders University of South Australia as a member of the Precision Medicine Group before returning to the Discipline of Pharmacology (Division of Health and Applied Sciences) and the Research Center in Mathematics and Statistics With Applications, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University. His research harnesses both classical statistical modeling and machine learning in R to predict inter-individual variability in drug exposure, survival outcomes, and severe cutaneous adverse drug reactions, alongside evaluating Large Language Models (LLMs) in drug information services, pharmacy education, and non-English clinical environments.

Vision · วิสัยทัศน์

Precision Pharmacotherapy Through Data & AI

To advance precision medicine and clinical pharmacology in Thailand and internationally by integrating real-world clinical big data, pharmacogenomic biomarkers, and trustworthy artificial intelligence into patient-centered care.

Mission · พันธกิจ

Translational Research, Education & Clinical Impact

To develop and validate clinical prediction models, mechanistic pharmacokinetic simulations, and digital decision-support tools that optimise drug dosing and prevent adverse drug reactions, while training the next generation of health scientists.

Research Goal · เป้าหมายการวิจัย

Personalised & Safe Therapy Regimens

To translate statistical learning, pharmacogenomic screening (such as HLA and CYP variants), and validated AI assistants into pragmatic clinical pharmacy workflows that directly improve patient safety and treatment outcomes.

Core Competencies · สมรรถนะหลัก

Three Integrated Research Competencies

Integrating quantitative clinical pharmacology, biomarker research, and practical applications of artificial intelligence in pharmacy.

1. Clinical Pharmacology & Pharmaceutical Data Science

Integrating statistical learning, machine learning, survival analysis, and longitudinal modelling to address challenges in clinical pharmacology and precision medicine. Applications include oncology pharmacotherapy, clinical risk prediction, and real-world hospital EMR and drug-utilisation studies.

PK/PD & Precision Dosing PBPK & Population PK R & Statistical Learning Machine Learning Survival & Real-World Data

2. Biomarkers & Pharmacogenomics

Investigating drug-metabolism biomarkers, including extracellular vesicle-derived CYP3A4 and UGT markers, and pharmacogenomic variants associated with variability in drug response and adverse reactions, including HLA-B*15:21, HLA-B*40:06, and CYP2C9 in anticonvulsant-associated cutaneous adverse drug reactions.

Drug-Metabolism Biomarkers HLA & CYP Pharmacogenomics Extracellular Vesicles Molecular Assays

3. Clinical AI & Digital Pharmacy

Evaluating large language models and emerging generative AI tools for drug information services, drug–drug and herb–drug interaction assessment, virtual patient counselling in pharmacy education, and the reliability of cancer-related health information.

LLMs in Drug Information AI Virtual Counselling Medication Safety Evidence-Based Practice
Core Values · ค่านิยมหลัก

The P-R-I-M-E Framework for Precision Pharmacology

Guiding principles for research in precision pharmacology, data science, and patient-centred care.

P

Precision-Driven

Tailoring drug selection and dosage to individual genetic, physiological, and clinical profiles.

R

Real-World Rigor

Leveraging decade-long hospital EMR datasets and phase III clinical trial data for robust inference.

I

Innovative AI

Assessing and deploying machine learning and generative AI responsibly in clinical and educational settings.

M

Multidisciplinary

Collaborating across clinical pharmacists, physicians, biostatisticians, and international consortia.

E

Ethics & Safety

Upholding Good Clinical Practice (GCP), pharmacist oversight of AI, and patient safety first.

Academic Trajectory · ประวัติการศึกษาและการทำงาน

Appointments, Education & Professional Credentials

Academic & Clinical Appointments

Professional Experience

Feb 2022 – Present
Assistant Professor / Researcher & Instructor
Discipline of Pharmacology & Research Center in Mathematics and Statistics With Applications, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University
Full-time academic researcher and instructor in clinical pharmacology, precision medicine, and statistical learning (Hat Yai, Songkhla, Thailand).
Aug 2021 – Feb 2022
Postdoctoral Researcher / Research Assistant
Precision Medicine Group, College of Medicine & Public Health, Flinders University
Conducted clinical prediction modeling and oncology pharmacotherapy outcomes research (Adelaide, South Australia).
2015 – 2017
Researcher / University Lecturer
Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Science, Prince of Songkla University
Taught undergraduate pharmacology courses (including CNS pharmacology) and conducted preclinical neuropharmacology research.
2010 – 2015
Registered Pharmacist (Hospital & Community Practice)
Hospital & Community Pharmacy Practice, Thailand
Provided patient medication counseling, pharmacotherapy management, and multidisciplinary clinical consultations.
Degrees, Honors & Certifications

Education & Distinctions

Feb 2017 – Nov 2021
Ph.D. in Clinical Pharmacology
Flinders University of South Australia (Precision Medicine Group)
Thesis: A primer in strategies towards the era of precision medicine.
May 2010 – Apr 2013
M.Sc. in Pharmacology
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
May 2005 – Mar 2010
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm., Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Elective focus in Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy.
Key Honors & Fellowships
Academic Awards & Specialist Training
• 2023: Fellow of the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF)
• 2019: British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology (BJCP) Trainee Prize
• 2016–2021: Royal Thai Government Scholarship
• Certificates: HarvardX Data Science Series (Linear Regression, Inference & Modeling, Wrangling, Probability, Productivity Tools, Visualization); PAGANZ nlmixr Workshop; UC Irvine Basics of Extracellular Vesicles; Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Scholarly Output · ผลงานตีพิมพ์ทางวิชาการ

Selected Peer-Reviewed Publications (2018–2026)

Curated from Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and PubMed. Use the topic filters or search bar below to explore specific research streams.

Sep 2026
Nuntapong Boonrit, Najwa Bin-Useng, Aphichaya Sirijariyawat, Tanawan Chaithong, Suppakun Rattayarungsri, Sutima Yodsri, Ashley M. Hopkins, Warit Ruanglertboon
Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (JACCP) 9(9), e70269 · DOI: 10.1002/jac5.70269 Clinical AI & Drug Info Services
Sep 2026
Nuntapong Boonrit, Ashley M. Hopkins, Warit Ruanglertboon
Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy (JACCP) 9(9), e70272 · DOI: 10.1002/jac5.70272 Clinical AI & Pharmacy Education
2026
Trends in the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in orthopedic wards Hat Yai hospital: A decade of historical data analysis
K. Ratsameemonthol, A. Rungreangrayab, Warit Ruanglertboon
12th Region Medical Journal 37(2), 44–55 Drug Utilisation & 10-Year Data
Jul 2026
HLA-B*15:21 carrier status is a susceptibility factor of carbamazepine-induced nonimmediate cutaneous adverse reactions in HLA-B*15:02-negative patients: A retrospective cohort study
Warit Ruanglertboon, Chutima Seree-aphinan, Antida Sangiemchoey, et al., Kanoot Jaruthamsophon
British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology Pharmacogenomics & cADR
Jul 2026
Association of decreased CYP2C9 function, HLA-B*40:06, and hemoglobin levels with phenytoin-induced cutaneous adverse reactions in a Southern Thai population
Chutima Seree-aphinan, Antida Sangiemchoey, Suwanna Setthawatcharawanich, ..., Warit Ruanglertboon, Kanoot Jaruthamsophon
Frontiers in Pharmacology Pharmacogenomics & cADR
May 2026
Bioactive profiling and insulin resistance-ameliorating effects of Hawm Gra dang Ngah Rice Ethanolic extract via stress kinase and IRS-Akt-GLUT2 pathway regulation in HepG2 cells
Wanwisa Ayusok, Warit Ruanglertboon, Wiwit Suttithumsatid, et al., Wanida Sukketsiri
Journal of Functional Foods Experimental Pharmacology
Sep 2025
Capabilities of Large Language Models in Detecting and Managing Drug Interactions During Medication Reviews: Potential Implications as A Digital Assistant for Pragmatic Pharmacy Practice in Thailand
Nuntapong Boonrit, Achiraya Thaweechai, Bussabong Kessarin, Warit Ruanglertboon
JACCP: Journal of the American College of Clinical Pharmacy Clinical AI & LLMs
Sep 2025
Acute Toxicity Evaluation of A Combined Extract (Mitragyna Speciosa and Lagerstroemia Speciosa) Leaves in Rats: Hematological, Biochemical and Histopathological Examinations
Janejira Pusarattanawong, Warit Ruanglertboon, Boonyakorn Boonsri, et al., Kornsuda Thipart
Trends in Sciences Toxicology & Preclinical
Jun 2025
Exploring the Clinical Characteristics and Survival Outcomes in Colorectal Cancer Patients in Hatyai Hospital: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Makusee Masae, Ajira Nasawat, Natthawut Sangsakul, et al., Warit Ruanglertboon
Journal of Current Science and Technology Oncology & Survival Analysis
Feb 2025
Generative AI Chatbots for Reliable Cancer Information: Evaluating web-search, multilingual, and reference capabilities of emerging large language models
Bradley Menz, Natansh Modi, Ahmad Abuhelwa, ..., Warit Ruanglertboon, Ashley M. Hopkins
European Journal of Cancer Clinical AI & Oncology
Sep 2024
Long-Term Evaluation of Allopurinol Effectiveness in the Thai Population: Insights from 10 Years of Real-World Big Data Analysis
Kanoot Jaruthamsophon, Polathep Vichitkunakorn, Warit Ruanglertboon
Journal of Health Science and Medical Research Real-World Big Data
Sep 2024
Exploring community pharmacists' attitudes in Thailand towards ChatGPT usage: A pilot qualitative investigation
Nuntapong Boonrit, Kornchanok Chaisawat, Chanakarn Phueakong, et al., Warit Ruanglertboon
Digital Health Clinical AI & Digital Health
Aug 2024
Development and Evaluation of a Prototype Mobile Application for Intravenous Drug Dose Calculation in Overweight and Obese Thai Children: Precision Dosing in Practice
Nuntapong Boonrit, Nansinee Klaidokchan, Apisit Niyomdecha, et al., Warit Ruanglertboon
Hospital Pharmacy Precision Dosing App
2024
A Scoping Review of Literature to Analyse the Interaction between Cannabis and Drugs Used in Non-Communicable Diseases
Warit Ruanglertboon, et al.
Peer-Reviewed Scoping Review Drug-Herb Interactions & NCDs
Feb 2024
Analysing Credibility of Information on Thai Herbs Generated by the ChatGPT from Pharmacists' Perspectives
Supattra Limsuwanchote, Athip Sakunphueak, Nuntapong Boonrit, et al., Warit Ruanglertboon
Peer-Reviewed Article Clinical AI & Herbal Medicine
Oct 2023
Assessment of the Appropriateness of Responses in Thai from ChatGPT on the Questions for Recommendations of Drug Uses in Common Illnesses
Nuntapong Boonrit, Ashley M. Hopkins, Warit Ruanglertboon
Thai Journal of Pharmacy Practice 15(4), 1135–1148 Clinical AI & LLMs
Apr 2022
A clinical scoring tool validated with machine learning for predicting severe hand–foot syndrome from sorafenib in hepatocellular carcinoma
Ahmad Abuhelwa, Sarah Badaoui, Hoi-Yee Yuen, ..., Warit Ruanglertboon, Ashley M. Hopkins
Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology Machine Learning & Oncology
Mar 2022
State-of-the-art knowledge on the regulation of advanced therapy medicinal products
Patcharaphun Kidpun, Warit Ruanglertboon, Rapeepun Chalongsuk
Personalized Medicine Precision Medicine Policy
Apr 2021
Mechanistic Modelling Identifies and Addresses the Risks of Empiric Concentration-Guided Sorafenib Dosing
Warit Ruanglertboon, Michael J. Sorich, Ashley M. Hopkins, Andrew Rowland
Pharmaceuticals PBPK & Precision Dosing
Oct 2020
The effect of proton pump inhibitors on survival outcomes in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma treated with sorafenib
Warit Ruanglertboon, Michael J. Sorich, Jessica M. Logan, Andrew Rowland, Ashley M. Hopkins
Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology Oncology & Drug Interactions
May 2020
Effect of early adverse events resulting in sorafenib dose adjustments on survival outcomes of advanced hepatocellular carcinoma patients
Warit Ruanglertboon, Michael J. Sorich, Andrew Rowland, Ashley M. Hopkins
International Journal of Clinical Oncology Oncology & Dose Optimization
Oct 2019
The Neuroprotective Effect of Nasturtium officinale on Learning Ability and Density of Parvalbumin Neurons in the Hippocampus of Neurodegenerative-Induced Mice Model
Warit Ruanglertboon, Ekkasit Kumarnsit, Sukanya Dej-adisai, Wandee Udomuksorn
Sains Malaysiana Neuropharmacology
Nov 2018
Plasma extracellular nanovesicle (exosome)-derived biomarkers for drug metabolism pathways: a novel approach to characterize variability in drug exposure
Andrew Rowland, Warit Ruanglertboon, Madelé Van Dyk, et al., Michael J. Sorich
British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology Exosome Biomarkers
Collaborative Network · เครือข่ายความร่วมมือวิจัย

Key Research Collaborators & Co-Authors

Active national and international research partnerships documented on Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and PubMed.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ashley Mark Hopkins

Flinders University · Flinders Health and Medical Research Institute (Precision Medicine & Clinical AI)

Prof. Dr. Michael J. Sorich

Flinders University · Clinical Pharmacology & Clinical Epidemiology

Prof. Dr. Andrew Rowland

Flinders University · Clinical Pharmacology, Exosome Biomarkers & PBPK

Asst. Prof. Dr. Kanoot Jaruthamsophon

Prince of Songkla University · Faculty of Medicine (Pharmacogenomics & Big Data)

Asst. Prof. Nuntapong Boonrit

Prince of Songkla University · Department of Clinical Pharmacy (LLMs, Drug Info & Pediatric Dosing)

Prof. Dr. Polathep Vichitkunakorn

Prince of Songkla University · Faculty of Medicine (Clinical Epidemiology)

Asst. Prof. Dr. Supattra Limsuwanchote

Prince of Songkla University · Pharmacology & Herbal Drug Information

Songklanagarind & Hat Yai Hospital Teams

Clinical Pharmacy, Orthopedics & Oncology Real-World Outcomes Collaborations