Department of Otorhinolaryngology has begun the application and admission work for their 2019 Postgraduate Program. For further information and application, please contact the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University: Tel +662 419 8045 e-mail sientinternational@gmail.com
Welcome, distinguished delegates from Prince Mahidol Award Conference to attend the field trip at Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital under the theme: “Multi-disciplinary-based Approaches for Personalizing Holistic Care in Diabetes and Stroke.”
Prof. Thawatchai Akaraviputh, Deputy Dean for International Relations, and Asst.Prof. Peti Thuwajit, Assistant Dean for Postgraduate Education, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, welcome Dr. Budi Santoso, Vice Rector of Marketing & Institute Development of Indonesia International Institute for Life Science, on January 31st, 2019, to discuss the opportunities for mutual collaboration between the two institutes.
On January 29th, 2019, Prof. Mary-Claire King, PhD., from University of Washington and the Prince Mahidol Laureate in the Field of Medicine 2018 delivered a special lecture at Siriraj Medical Research Center.
On January 30th, 2019, Assist. Prof. Dr. Trongtum Tongdee from Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology gave an interview and discussion to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU): Healthcare Session, The Economist Journal.
Today (January 30th, 2019) at 09:30 am, the Prince Mahidol Award Laureates 2018 namely Professor Brian J. Druker, M.D.and Professor Dr. Mary-Claire King (PMA in the field of Medicine) together with Professor John D. Clemens, M.D. and Professor Jan R. Holmgren, M.D., Ph.D. (PMA in the field of Public Health) arrived at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital. The PMA2018 Laureates received a warm welcome from Professor Dr.Prasit Watanapa, the Vice Chairman of Prince Mahidol Award Foundation under the Royal Patronage and the Dean of Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, along with faculty executives. As a tradition, the PMA Laureates paid the official visit to the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, the host and founder of Prince Mahidol Award (PMA), and delivered special lectures demonstrating their rewarded contributions to the world of medical sciences and public health.
Upon arrival at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital at 09:30 am, The Laureates paid respect to the status of Prince Mahidol and of Somdech Phra Srinagarindra Boromarajajonani. Then, the PMA2018 Laureates paid respect in front of the portrait and the Statue of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and then the Statue of His Majesty the King Chulalongkorn. At 09:45 am, the laureates were escorted to visit the Prince Mahidol Hall of Fame at Syamindhra Building, 2nd floor to appreciate the collection of Prince Mahidol’s rare personal possessions and his royal duty and his tremendous contributions to the modern medicine in Thailand.
At 10:45 am, Professor Dr.Prasit Watanapa, the Dean of Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, delivered a welcoming remark and a brief introduction of PMA2018 Laureates in the Meet the Press at Chulabhorn Conference room, 2nd floor of Sayamindra Building. Thereafter, Professor Brian J. Druker, M.D., Professor Dr. Mary-Claire King (PMA in the field of Medicine), Professor John D. Clemens, M.D. and Professor Jan R. Holmgren, M.D., Ph.D. (PMA in the field of Public Health) elaborated on their outstanding achievements which could be the exemplary contributions to the advancement of the medical and public health services in Thailand as well as to provide the great inspiration to the young generations.
At 11:45 am, the Laureates attended the Faculty Luncheon hosted by the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital in honoring of their significant contribution and achievement at the Faculty Conference room, 2nd floor, Administration Building.
At 01:30 pm, the Laureates granted the special lectures demonstrating their significant contributions for the benefits of humankind at the Rachapanaddasirindhorn Auditorium, G Floor of Sri Savarindira Building. The special lectures were started with the topics in the field of Medicine, “Anatomy of a Breakthrough in Targeted Cancer Treatments” given by Professor Brian J. Druker, followed by “From Gene Discovery to Precision Medicine and Public Health” given by Professor Dr. Mary-Claire King, and were closed with the topics in the field of Public Health “The Development of Effective Oral Cholera Vaccines (OCVs)” given by Prof Jan R. Holmgren and “Killed Oral Cholera Vaccines: The Long, Winding Road to Public Health Use and Impact” given by Professor John D. Clemens respectively. The special lectures were witnessed by the audiences including Siriraj medical students, residents, medical staffs, nurses and allied health personnel.
The Prince Mahidol Award Foundation under the Royal Patronage of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej was established in commemoration of the centenary of the birth of His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol of Songkla, on January 1, 1992. The Foundation is under the Royal Patronage, with Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn as the president. The Foundation annually confers two Prince Mahidol Awards upon the individual(s) or institution(s), which have demonstrated outstanding and exemplary contributions to the advancement of the world’s medical and public health services. Each Award consists of a medal, a certificate and a sum of US $100,000.
His Majesty the King of Thailand has graciously designated Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn to preside over the Ceremony of the Prince Mahidol Award 2018 at the Chakri Throne Hall, The Grand Palace on Thursday, January 31st, 2019 at 05:30 pm.
On January 29th, 2019, Prof. Dr. Prasit Watanapa, Dean of Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital presided over the lecture series by Thai-American Physicians Foundation at the conference room 101, Siriraj Medical Research Building (SiMR). The seminar was seasoned by renowned speakers on y interesting topics, namely, Prof. Li Wang from Yale University School of Medicine on “Nuclear Receptors: Structure, Function and Therapy in Liver Disease”, Dr. Viranuj Sueblinvong from Emory University on “Alcohol and Lung Repair”, and Dr. Pia Pannaraj, Director of Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program, Keck School of Medicine of USC on “Breastfeeding’s Role in Seeding the Infant Microbiome”.
Assoc. Prof. James Patrick Dolan from Oregon Health & Science University, USA served as Siriraj International Visiting Scholar at Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital during January 21st – 31st, 2019.
On January 23rd – 25th, 2019, Prof. Dr. Prasit Watanapa, Dean of Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital along with Prof. Thawatchai Akaraviputh, Deputy Dean for International Relations, and Prof. Dr. Manop Pithukpakorn, Division of Medical Genetics attended “Cotutelle & Joint PhD 2019 International Research Training Partnerships Workshop” at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, to learn about the engaging international funding agencies for research and research training as well as outbound mobility challenges and opportunities.
On this occasion, Prof. Manop also delivered a lecture on Cancer Genomics and Cancer Systems Pharmacology in Thailand.
January 22, 2019: Escorted by the representatives from ASEAN Institute for Health Development (AIHD), Mahidol University, the senior officials from Ministry of Health, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, paid a half day visit to Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, to learn about Hosptial’s LEAN Management. The delegation was welcomed and introduced to Siriraj’s LEAN Journey to Quality Excellence and Sustainability by Assoc.Prof.Cherdchai NOPMANEEJUMRUSLERS, Deputy Director of Siriraj Hospital and Routine to Research Unit (R2R) Team. Siriraj sight visit also included the 13th Floor Inpatient Unit at Chutatuch Building, Siriraj Diabetes Center of Excellence, and Out-Patient Blood Laboratory Unit.
