“Supaporn Kulthinee, known as Tabby, is a Thai perfusionist, physiologist, and educator currently pursuing advanced clinical training in the United States. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Cardio-Thoracic Technology from Naresuan University and later completed both her Master of Science and PhD in Medical Physiology at Khon Kaen University.

She began her professional career in cardiac surgery, working as a perfusionist in Thailand for eight years with experience in both adult and pediatric cardiopulmonary bypass. She later advanced to the role of Chief Perfusionist, providing leadership in perfusion services and clinical practice. Her extensive clinical experience inspired a lasting interest in physiology and translational science, shaping a career focused on connecting scientific principles with perfusion practice and patient care.

Following her doctoral training, she completed postdoctoral research in renal physiology under the mentorship of L. Gabriel Navar at Tulane University. Dr. Navar was directly trained by Dr. Arthur C. Guyton, author of one of the most widely recognized physiology textbooks used worldwide. She later continued research training in cardiovascular science at Brown University and further expanded her experience in cardiovascular and women’s health at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Her research efforts have been recognized by organizations including the American Physiological Society, American Heart Association, and American Federation for Medical Research. She has remained active in scholarly work, with peer-reviewed publications and ongoing academic contributions since 2015.

In addition to research, Tabby remains actively involved in education and professional development. She has spoken at perfusion meetings in the United States and internationally, and has supported physiology teaching for perfusion training programs in areas with limited access to perfusion education.

She previously served in an academic role at Chulabhorn International College of Medicine and currently holds the title of Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Cardiovascular Technology Program at Thammasat University. She is also the founder of Physiology for Perfusionist, an educational platform with a community of more than 4,000 followers, created to share practical physiology concepts with perfusionists.

Currently, she is a Perfusion Student at SUNY Upstate Medical University, where she has also served as a Graduate Assistant, supporting instruction in cardiopulmonary bypass simulation for first-year perfusion students.

Her professional journey reflects a continuing commitment to learning, service, and helping advance the field of perfusion through patient care, education, and applied physiology.”