Siriraj International Visiting Scholar at the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine

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Welcome, Prof. Klaas Postema, Professor of Rehabilitation, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, the Netherlands, to serve as the “Siriraj International Visiting Scholar” at the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, starting from November 28th – December 9th, 2022. While on his duty at Siriraj, Prof. Postema also donated his book “Pedorthic Footwear – Assessment and Treatment” (to share his knowledge of different aspects concerning pedorthic footwear with all the different professionals that are involved in foot care) to the Siriraj Medical Library.

The Result of Prince Mahidol Award Youth Program 2022

November 28th, 2022, Clin. Prof. Supat Vanichakarn, Secretary General of Prince Mahidol Award Foundation under the Royal Patronage, Mr. Natapanu Nopakun, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Information and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Prof. Vicharn Panich, Chairman of Prince Mahidol Award Youth Program Steering Committee, and Emer. Prof. Sompop Limpongsanurak, Chairman of Prince Mahidol Award Youth Program Selection Committee, issued a press release on the result of Prince Mahidol Award Youth Program scholarship recipients for 2022 at the Chulabhorn conference room, 2nd floor of Syamindra Building, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

The names of five scholarship recipients 2022 of Prince Mahidol Award Youth Program are as follows:

Ms. Napasiri Putthanbut, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
Mr. Pranaidej Hengswat, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University
Mr. Piyawat Kantagowit, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
Mr. Sarute Chawvavanich, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University
Mr. Setthanan Jarukasemkit, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University

Thirteen applicants from seven institutes were nominated for Prince Mahidol Award Youth Program in 2022. Only five successful applicants qualified for the criteria of Prince Mahidol Award Youth Program. The Selection Committee selected the scholarship recipients and presented to the Board of Trustees which HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is a President. The final decision was made on October 31st, 2022.

Prince Mahidol Award Youth Program was founded on November 20th, 2008, in accordance with the 2nd/2008 consensus of the Prince Mahidol Award Foundation Committee. Following in the footsteps of HRH Prince Mahidol of Songkla, the initiative aims to motivate and encourage Thai youths studying in the health fields to pursue a dedicated life for the benefit of mankind. The steering committee, working committee, and selection committee are in charge of selecting applicants who satisfy the program’s criteria and presenting their names to the Board of Trustees, of which HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is a member, for a final decision.

We would like to congratulate two exceptional Siriraj medical students on representatives of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University as follows:

Napasiri Putthanbut

Ms. Napasiri Putthanbut

 

Ms. Napasiri Putthanbut has received honors and awards as the followings:

2022 Class president of sixth-year medical student

2021 Vice-president of academics of Siriraj Medical Student Union (SMSU); Vice-president of Mahidol Day Charity Champaign; President and liaison of faculty’s nomination committee for Aspire to Excellence Award – Student Engagement Specialization; President of After Extern Guidance project

2020 President of 10th Siriraj Medical Volunteer Camp; Assistant to the vice-president of academics of Siriraj Medical Student Union (SMSU); Selected to be representative in Eisai Global Mobility Program

2021 which is a collaboration between Thailand, Hong Kong, Japanese, and Chinese universities that are exceptional in engineering, medicine, and business management

2019 Second runner-up award in the 17th Inter-medical School Physiology Quiz (IMSPQ) 2019 at Jakarta, Indonesia; First runner-up award in Global Healthtech Hackathon Challenge 2019 which is a joint program between the Faculty of Engineer, Mahidol University, National Innovation Agency (NIA), and Royal Academy of Engineering, United Kingdom

2018 Head of inter-university coordination in royal cremation ceremony for body donators for anatomical studies; Head of the advisor moderator in Siriraj International Medical Microbiology, Parasitology and Immunology Competition (SIMPIC) 2019; Head of public relations in second-year class committee

2017 Director of art and design in first-year class committee and volunteer in Mahidol Day Charity Campaign

2016 Awarded a gold medal in the 15th Thailand Physics Olympiad (TPhO); the fourth-highest score and first runner-up in Thailand Young Physicists’ Tournament (TYPT) 2016

 

Pranaidej Hengswat

Mr. Pranaidej Hengswat

 

Mr. Pranaidej Hengswat is a sixth-year medical student at Mahidol University’s Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital. He is particularly interested in the use of engineered comprehensive oncolytic herpes simplex virus-1 (ecoHSV-1) to modulate tumor-immune microenvironment in Cholangiocarcinoma.

The research’s core idea is to develop a virus that does not harm normal human cells but can infect and destroy cancer cells. Furthermore, the virus should be designed to be capable of causing anti-tumor inflammation within the tumor microenvironment. Mr. Pranaidej is engaged in such technology at the laboratory research level, considering it is vital for the future development of innovative alternative therapies for cancer patients in Thailand and throughout the world.

Mr. Pranaidej Hengswat has received honors and awards as the followings:

2022 Poster presentation at the European School of Hematology 6th Translational Research Conference: Multiple Myeloma about “Enhance T-lymphocyte Function by Activated with Self-differentiated Dendritic Cells Redirected to NY-ESO-1 for Multiple Myeloma Treatment”; Achieved Siriraj Medical Student Research Awards Scholarship

2021 Co-author of “Economic burden of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis with significant fibrosis in Thailand,” published in BMC Gastroenterology; Served as the president of The 10th Siriraj International Medical Microbiology, Parasitology, and Immunology Competition (10th SIMPIC)

2020 Graduated with Bachelor of Economics from Sukhothai Thammathirat open university; Researcher in “The Cost-effectiveness analysis of medical devices to be listed in the Health benefits package of Thailand Universal Health Coverage: Drug-coated balloon.”

2019 Served as the Vice president of External Affairs of the 9th SIMPIC

2018 Served as the Vice president of Internal Affairs of the 8th SIMPIC

2017 Selected as the Thailand representative to attend Asian Science Camp 2017 in Malaysia

2016 Winner of the 8th Petch Yod Mongkut Economics Competition

 

For further information about Prince Mahidol Award Foundation, please visit https://www.princemahidolaward.org/

Announcement of the Prince Mahidol Award 2022

On November 23rd, 2022, Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, in the capacity of Vice President of the Prince Mahidol Award Foundation, Clin. Prof. Supat Vanichakarn, Secretary General of the Prince Mahidol Award Foundation under the Royal Patronage, Mr. Tanee Sangrat, Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as the representative of Chairman of the Sub-Committee on Public Relations of the Prince Mahidol Award Foundation, and Prof. Vicharn Panich, Chairman of the International Award Committee of the Prince Mahidol Award Foundation, held a joint press conference to announce the 31st Prince Mahidol Award for 2022 at the Prince Mahidol Memorial Room, 2nd Floor, Syamindra Building, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

The Prince Mahidol Award 2022 in the field of Medicine is awarded to Prof. Ralph A. DeFronzo, MD., from the USA.
The Prince Mahidol Award 2022 in the field of Public Health is awarded to Dr. Douglas R. Lowy, MD., and Dr. John T. Schiller, Ph.D., (both from the USA), and Prof. Ian H. Frazer, MB.ChB, M.D., from the UK/Australia.

There were 88 nominations from 34 countries. The Scientific Advisory Committee carefully screened all candidates from the year 2019 – 2022 and subsequently submitted a short list of candidates to the International Award Committee who made a recommendation to the Board of Trustees. H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over the meeting of the Board of Trustees held on October 31st, 2022, during which the final decision on the Prince Mahidol Award 2022 was made.

Prince Mahidol Award Laureate 2022

in the Field of Medicine

Ralph A. DeFronzo, MD.

Professor of Medicine, Diabetes division,

University of Texas Health Science center at San Antonio, Texas, USA.

 

In the Field of Public Health

Douglas R. Lowy, M.D.

Deputy Director

National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda,

USA

John T. Schiller, Ph.D.

NIH Distinguished Investigator

Deputy Chief, Laboratory of Cellular Oncology

National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda,

USA

 

Ian Frazer, M.D.

Emeritus professor, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

Australia / UK

the National Centre for Infectious Diseases Visits Siriraj

On November 22nd, 2022, Assoc. Prof. Winai Ratanasuwan, Director of Siriraj Institute of Clinical Research (SICRES), and Prof. Kulkanya Chokephaibulkit, former Director of SICRES, greeted and welcomed Dr. Yee-Sin Leo, Director of the National Centre for Infectious Diseases, Singapore, on his visit at Siriraj Diabetes Center of Excellence, Robotic Pharmacy Siriraj Hospital, and SICRES.

Siriraj International Visiting Scholar at the Department of Anesthesiology

On November 21st, 2022, Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations, together with Assoc. Prof. Orawan Pongraweewan, Chairwoman of the Department of Anesthesiology, and Assoc. Prof. Nantthasorn Zinboonyahgoon, Director of Siriraj Pain Management Clinical Training Center, Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, welcomed Prof. Andrew Rice, Professor of Pain Research, Department of Surgery and Cancer, Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London, UK, to serve as the Siriraj International Visiting Scholars at the Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, between November 16th – 30th, 2022.

Siriraj Faculty Abroad at the 12th World Congress For Hair Research 2022!

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During November 18th – 21st, 2022, Asst. Prof. Kanchalit Thanomkitti, a Lecturer of the Division of Hair Disorders and Hair Transplantation, Department of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended “the 12th World Congress of Hair Research 2022″ in Melbourne, Australia, to deliver a poster presentation on the topic, “Efficacy and Safety of Topical 5% Azelaic Acid Solution Versus 2% Minoxidil Solution in the Treatment of Female Pattern Hair Loss “. This congress focused on new knowledge and emerging treatments for hair disease.

 

Siriraj Faculty Abroad at ATW2022 in Korea

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Asst. Prof. Nuttasith Larpparisuth of the Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended and delivered an oral presentation on the topic “Impact of Acute Kidney Injury and Renal Recovery in Deceased Donor to Kidney Transplant Outcome: Report from Thai Transplant Registry” at the Asian Transplant Week 2022 (ATW 2022) during November 16th – 20th, 2022, in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

The ATW 2022 covered hot topics and up-to-date findings in the various fields of transplantation. Also, it allowed all participants to hear renowned speakers/delegates and share their feedback and ideas within the transplantation community!

 

Siriraj Faculty Abroad at ATW2022 in Korea

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During November 17th – 19th, 2022, Asst. Prof. Peenida Skulratanasak from the Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended the annual congress “Asian Transplantation Week 2022 (ATW 2022)” in Seoul, Republic of Korea, and presented a poster presentation on the topic “Difference in Incidence of de novo Donor Specific Antibodies Occurrence among each HLA-DQ Mismatches in Kidney Transplant Patients: A Cohort Study in Thai Population.”

The ATW 2022 (under the theme “Dream Bigger: Moving to the Next Level of Asian Transplantation”) is an annual congress of the Korean Society for Transplantation (KST) that has brought over 1,000 surgeons and specialists in the field of transplantation from Asia Pacific Region to broaden the medical knowledge and strengthening the personal and professional networks while attended the exciting scientific programs. In addition, the host city of Seoul also offers a chance for all visitors to experience a dynamic metropolis!

Siriraj’s Executives Visited the Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Discuss on Future Collaboration

During November 12th – 19th, 2022, the administrative members of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, led by Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, along with Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations, Assoc. Prof. Cherdchai Nopmaneejumruslers, Deputy Dean of Service Innovation and Corporate Value, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thawornchai Limjindaporn, Deputy Dean of Postgraduate Education, and Assoc. Prof. Sith Sathornsumetee, Deputy Dean of Research and Innovation, visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and The United Arab Emirates (UAE) to discuss future collaboration between the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University and the prestigious medical institutions of KSA and UAE such as Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education, King Saud University, Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University, Al Faisal University, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Science, King Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Health Affairs, Department of Health of Abu Dhabi, College of Medical & Health Sciences Khalifa University, Cleveland Clinic of Abu Dhabi, Dubai Health Authority, and Dubai Hospital.

Mayo Clinic Visited Siriraj

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On November 18th, 2022, Prof. Prasit Watanapa, the former Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, together with Prof. Thawatchai Akaraviputh, the Deputy Dean and Director of Siriraj Medical School, Assoc. Prof. Visit Vamvanit, the Director of Siriraj Hospital, Assoc. Prof. Vitoon Chinswangwatanakul, the Chairman of Siriraj Cancer Center, Dr. Charuwan Akewanlop from the Department of Medicine, Dr. Suwanit Therasakvichya from the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Prof. Winai Ratanasuwan, the Director of Siriraj Institute of Clinical Research (SICRES), greeted and welcomed the distinguished guests from the Mayo Clinic: Dr. Brian Costello, the Executive Medical Director (medical oncologist), Dr. Dean Patterson, Executive Director, and Mr. Royston Lek, Executive Director for Asia Pacific, to discuss on the Mayo Clinic & Siriraj Collaboration.