Background
Poungvarin, Niphon was born on May 18, 1951 in Songphinong, Thailand. Son of Boonchu and Chaeng Poungvarin.
Poungvarin, Niphon was born on May 18, 1951 in Songphinong, Thailand. Son of Boonchu and Chaeng Poungvarin.
Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine (with honors), Mahidol U., Bangkok, 1974; diploma in tropical medicine & hygiene, Mahidol U., Bangkok, 1976; Master of Medical Science, Newcastle U., NSW, Australia, 1988.
From instructor neurology to assistant professor to associate professor, Mahidol U., Bangkok, 1979-1991; professor neurology, Mahidol U., Bangkok, since 1991; vice department chairman medicine, Mahidol U., Bangkok, since 1993.
Fellow Royal College Physicians London, Royal College Physicians Thailand(committee member since 1992), Royal Institute. Member Royal College Physicians United Kingdom, Thai Royal Society (member subcommittee since 1988), Neurological Society Thailand (committee member since 1981), World Federation Neurology, Movement Disorder Society (delegate 1989).
Married Achara Korprasertkit, April 1, 1953. Children: Sunsern, Jutinapa.