Assoc. Prof. Uraiwan Panich, the Chairwoman of the Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, was invited as a guest speaker to deliver a special lecture on the topic “Novel Mitochondria-targeted Sulfide Delivery Molecules Prevent Photo-ageing.” at “The 13th Annual Meeting on Skin Ageing & Challenges” in Lisbon, Portugal, between November 17th – 18th, 2022.
During November 17th – 18th, 2022, Lect. Dr.Weerawon Thangboonjit from the Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended and delivered a poster presentation on the topic “Protective Effects of Quercetin-loaded PLGA Nanoparticles Against UVA-Induced Photoaging in Mouse Skin” at the international conference “Skin Ageing & Challenges 2022” in Lisbon, Portugal.
During November 12th – 14th, 2022, Lect. Dr. Maynart Sukharomana of the Division of Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended and delivered a research poster presentation on the topic “The Structured Curriculum Development Significantly Increased the Pediatric Residents’ Competency and Confidence During a 4-week Pediatric Rheumatology Rotation” at the “American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Convergence 2022” in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. This research will help contribute to the improvement of pediatric rheumatology education in Thailand and in the global community. The abstract has been published in the ACR Convergence 2022 Abstract Supplement of Arthritis & Rheumatology: Vol 74, No S9, and the ACR website.
Founded in 1934, the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) is a non-profit, professional association committed to advancing the specialty of rheumatology. Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, this medical society serves over 7,700 physicians, health professionals, and scientists worldwide who work in the medical subspecialty of rheumatology. ACR Convergence 2022 is the world’s premier rheumatology experience, held on November 10th – 14th, 2022 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. ACR Convergence 2022 will be hosted in person with opportunities to view content virtually and on demand.
During November 10th – 13th, 2022, Lecturer Dr. Pattrapun Wongsripuemtet of the Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended the international conference “Asian Australasian Congress of Anaesthesiologists (AACA) 2022” in Seoul, Republic of Korea, and delivered a poster presentation on the topic “Prevalence of Residual Significant Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation in Patient Undergoing Left-sided Cardiac Surgery: A Retrospective Study.”
The AACA (Asian Australasian Congress of Anaesthesiologists) is the biggest four-year-round event of AARS, the Asia Australasian regional section of WFSA. This year, 25 member societies of AARS from 33 countries will join AACA2022 in Seoul, Korea in conjunction with the annual meeting of The Korean Society of Anesthesiologists and The Korean Pain Society. AACA2022 will become a showcase to share the latest information about Anaesthesia, Intensive Care, and Perioperative Medicine as well as Pain Management.
During November 9th – 12th, 2022, Prof. Aasis Unnanuntana, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery from the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended the “22nd National Congress of Indonesian Orthopaedic Association 2022″ in Jakarta, Republic of Indonesia, as a guest speaker on the topic “Clinical Application of RANK-Ligand Inhibition in Osteoporosis: Denosumab” and “A comprehensive Treatment of Elderly Hip Fracture.”
During November 9th – 11th, 2022, Ms. Suyanee Thongchot, Ph.D., a researcher from the Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended the “17th International Symposium of the Protein Society of Thailand (PST2022)” in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and delivered an oral presentation on the topic “The induction of nucleolin-specific T cells against triple-negative breast cancer by immunogenic nucleolin short peptides” which is later has been awarded as the Outstanding Oral Presentation Award!
The International Symposium of the Protein Society of Thailand is a major event that offers opportunities to meet the people in the protein society of Thailand. The conference covers a wide range of biomedical research, such as Proteomics, Pharmacology, Immunology, Food and agriculture, and Bioinformatics, which will strengthen all participants’ personal and professional networks while attending this symposium.
On November 10th, 2022, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pongsakorn Tantilipikorn, Director of Siriraj’s Center of Research Excellence in Allergy & Immunology, and Assistant President for Research & Academic Affairs, Mahidol University, attended the “12th Singapore Sleep, Allergy & Rhinology Conference (SARC)” and delivered a special lecture on the topic “Allergen Immunotherapy: Current Evidence and Future Direction” at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, Singapore.
On October 28th, 2022, Assoc. Prof. Ratthaphon Thuangtong of the Division of Hair Disorders and Hair Transplantation, Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, was invited as an international speaker to deliver a special lecture on the topic “The Effects of Music on Anxiety and Pain in Hair Transplantation” at the 30th World Congress of the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) in Panama City, Panama.
The International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS) is a global non-profit medical association and the leading authority on hair loss treatment and restoration. With more than 1,000 members throughout 70 countries worldwide, the ISHRS is dedicated to achieving excellence in patient outcomes by promoting the highest standards of medical practice, medical ethics, and research in the medical hair restoration industry.
Assoc. Prof. Pinyo Rattanaumpawan of the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended and delivered a poster presentation on the topic, “Appropriateness of Using a Mobile Application for Choosing Antibiotic Therapy in Hospitalized Patients at Siriraj Hospital”, at the annual meeting “IDWeek 2022” in Washington, D.C., USA, during October 19th – 23rd, 2022, to expand international collaboration between Siriraj and world-class medical institutions.
IDWeek is the joint annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), the HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA), the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS), and the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP).
Prof. Aasis Unnanuntana, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and the President of the Fragility Fracture Network Thailand, attended the “10th Fragility Fracture Network Global Congress 2022” in Melbourne, Australia, between October 20th – 22nd, 2022, as a representative from Thailand and gave an oral presentation on the topic “Quality of Life and Depression Status of Caregivers of Fragility Hip Fracture Patients During One Year After Hip Fracture Treatment.” During the presentation, Prof. Aasis received positive feedback from the audience and shared experiences with other panelists for potential future research projects.
