Tsinghua University’s BRIGHT Network and Grant Application

The Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University, Beijing, the People’s Republic of China, is thrilled to announce the 2024/2025 BRIGHT Network funding opportunity. Application materials are now available for BRIGHT Network members wishing to collaborate with Tsinghua mentors in the development and implementation of a global health research agenda. The submission deadline is May 10th, 2024.

The Bringing Research to Impact for Global Health at Tsinghua (BRIGHT) program was initiated by the Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University (VSPH). The BRIGHT program uses partnerships between Tsinghua University and early career researchers working in the public health sectors in developing countries to develop a research network at the heart of the BRIGHT Network’s capacity-building activities is its innovative BRIGHT Grant, which is a competitive awards mechanism for the provision of small grants to enable early career researchers in developing countries to conduct small scale, locally relevant research projects with Tsinghua mentors.

The VSPH would like to invite early-career researchers from developing countries to join the BRIGHT Network and maximize their global health research. Please visit https://bright.vsph.tsinghua.edu.cn/index.htm to learn more. For any questions about this funding opportunity, please e-mail zhongli1104@mail.tsinghua.edu.cn

Fellowship in Breast Oncology Surgery

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Welcome Dr. Seet Yert Li Melissa, Breast Consultant from Changi General Hospital, Singapore, to attend the “Fellowship in Breast Oncology Surgery” Program at the Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University from April 1st – September 30th, 2024.

Kyushu University Visits Siriraj

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On March 11th, 2024,  Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, and faculty members including Prof. Thawatchai Akaraviputh, Deputy Dean and Director of Siriraj Medical School; Prof. Prapat the Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations; Asst. Prof. Kanokwaroon Wattananirun, Assistant Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations; Prof. Chanean Ruansetakit, Chair of the Department of Surgery; Assoc. Prof. Warut Pongsapich, Assistant Dean of Postgraduate Education, and Assoc. Prof. Darin Sakiyalak, Vice-chair of the Department of Ophthalmology, welcomed Kyushu University’s esteemed delegation, led by Prof. Ishibashi Tatsuro and Prof. Akashi Koichi, on a visit and discussion at Siriraj. Subsequently, the delegation immersed themselves in a guided exploration of Siriraj’s Medical Education Technology Center, gaining invaluable insights into educational advancements for medical education.

This visit marks a significant step in strengthening global alliances and advancing medical education and practice.

Siriraj Attends “2023 CAMPUS Asia International Symposium & Faculty Meeting” in Korea

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From February 18th – 21st, 2024, administrative members of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, participated in the “2023 CAMPUS Asia International Symposium & Faculty Meeting – Advancing Global Medical and Public Health Leadership: Facilitating International Collaboration” hosted by Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The representatives of Siriraj in this prestigious gathering were Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations; Assoc. Prof. Sith Sathornsumetee, Deputy Dean for Research and Innovation; Prof. Aasis Unnanuntana, Deputy Dean of Academic Affairs; and Asst. Prof. Kanokwaroon Watananirun, Assistant Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations.

The CAMPUS Asia (Collective Action for Mobility Program of University Students in Asia) is a cross-border student mobility program initiated by the agreement of the Summit Meeting of Korea, Japan, and China in 2010. It aims to strengthen networks among academic institutions of higher education in Asia and promotes student exchanges through joint and double degree programs as well as exchange programs. The consortium universities of CAMPUS Asia include Peking University, Yonsei University, Tsinghua University, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, and the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

Siriraj Signed an MOU with Tsinghua University

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On February 21st, 2024, Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, the Deputy Dean for Corporate Communications and International Relations along with Siriraj members and Prof. Kaibo Wang, Vice Dean, Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University, China presided over the MOU signing ceremony between the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, and Vanke School of Public Health, Tsinghua University to foster academic and research collaboration.

Siriraj Signed MOU with Yonsei University

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On February 18th, 2024, Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, the Deputy Dean for Corporate Communications and International Relations, and administrative members from Siriraj on behalf of Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University signed MOU with Yonsei University College of Medicine led by Prof. Eun Jig Lee, Dean, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea at Yonsei University, Korea to bolster partnership and foster enhanced collaboration between the two esteemed institutions.

Siriraj Visiting Scholars at the Department of Pharmacology

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Prof. Uraiwan Panich, Chairperson of the Department of Pharmacology; Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations; Asst. Prof. Dr. Somponnat Sampattavanich, Director of SiCORE in Cancer Precision Medicine and Systems Pharmacology (SiCORE-PM&SP); and teams from the Department of Dermatology and Pharmacology extended a warm welcome to Prof. Dr. Srikala Raghavan from ASTAR Skin Research Labs (ASRL) in Singapore to serve as Siriraj Visiting Scholars at Department of Pharmacology from February 5th to February 9th, 2024, provided an excellent opportunity for collaboration and knowledge exchange in the field of pharmacology. Prof. Raghavan specializes in epithelial homeostasis and immune regulation at barrier surfaces, bringing valuable expertise to the department.

2024 Türkiye Scholarships Applications

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The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye has the honour to inform that the 2024 Türkiye Scholarships applications for undergraduate and postgraduate programs will be open between January 10th – February 20th, 2024.

Türkiye Scholarships is a Government-funded higher education scholarship program for international students managed under the coordination of the Presidency for Turks Abroad and Related Communities. Türkiye Scholarships provide international students with the opportunity to study at the most prestigious universities in Türkiye, which has been considered as one of the most comprehensive scholarship programs in the world with the possibility of university and department placement, monthly stipend, tuition fees, health insurance, accommodation, Turkish language course, flight tickets, and free academic and cultural programs.

Applications for Türkiye Scholarships can be made at www.turkiyeburslari.gov.tr. Detailed information regarding the scholarships as well as eligibility criteria are available on the above-mentioned website.

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Siriraj International Residents & Fellows Exchange Program 2024 (2nd-Round Pick)

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January 12th, 2024, the committee of Siriraj International Resident & Fellow Exchange Program Scholarship 2024 led by Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, the Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations; Asst. Prof. Kanokwaroon Watananirun, Assistant Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations; Assoc. Prof. Warut Pongsapish, Assistant Dean of Postgraduate Education; Dr.Korakrit Imwattana, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Education; and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Reawika Chaikomin, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, conducted an English interview with the candidates who applied for the scholarship to experience the short course training at medical schools abroad.