Siriraj Visiting Scholars at the Department of Radiology

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On March 21st, 2024, Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, the Deputy Dean for Corporate Communications and International Relations, and Members from the department of Radiology led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kullathorn Thephamongkho, Assoc. Prof. Pittaya Dankulchai, Asst. Prof. Warissara Rongthon and Dr. Tanun Jitwatcharakomol welcomed Prof. Kenneth R. Olivier from Mayo Clinic Rochester, USA, with expertise in Radiation Oncology, to serve as Siriraj Visiting Scholars at the Department of Radiology from March 18th-29th, 2024.

Siriraj Joint Workshop ” Self-Care Competency: From Knowledge to Practice and Evaluation”

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On March 21st, 2024, Asst. Prof. Kamol Udol, the Chair of the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, delivered the opening remarks for the workshop titled “ Self-care Competency: From Knowledge to Practice and Evaluation.” The workshop was a collaborative effort between several entities:

  • The Department of Preventive and Social Medicine and the Siriraj Academic Center of Geriatric Medicine (SiACG) at the Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital.
  • The Department of Health, Ministry of Public Health (MoPH).
  • The Thai Society for Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine (TGGM).
  • Abbott Laboratories.

The primary aim of the workshop was to promote self-care strategies among individuals, caregivers, families, and communities.

Distinguished speakers invited to the event included:

  • Dr. Austen El-Osta, the Director of the Self-Care Academic Research Unit (SCARU) and Primary Care Research Manager at the School of Public Health, Imperial College London.
  • Prof. Prasert Assantachai and Prof. Weerasak Muangpaisan from Siriraj Hospital and TGGM.
  • Dr. Natthapong Kunthawong, the Director of the Bureau of Elderly Health at the Department of Health, MoPH.

During the workshop, Dr. Austen El-Osta engaged in discussions with Prof. Apichat Asawamongkolkul, the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, regarding potential collaborations aimed at promoting healthy aging and self-care.

Accurate Prediction of Ion Mobility Collision Cross-Section Using Ion’s Polarizability and Molecular Mass with Limited Data.

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We extend our congratulations to Dr. Pattipong Wisanpitayakorn and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sakda Khoomrung of the Siriraj Center of Research Excellence in Metabolomic and Systems Biology (SiCORE-MSB), Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, for their new research publication in the Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling on February 23, 2024. The publication can be accessed via this link:
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acs.jcim.3c01491.

In this study, the research team has identified and validated that ions’ polarizability and mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) exhibit the most significant predictive power for traveling-wave IM CCS values compared to other physicochemical properties of ions. Building upon this finding, the team demonstrated that a precisely predicted CCS database customized for each experimental setup can be constructed, even with limited datasets. These discoveries bolster confidence in compound annotation via ion mobility mass spectrometry, offering substantial benefits to metabolomics and lipidomics research.
Furthermore, this article was selected as the supplementary cover for the March 11, 2024, issue of the Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling, accessible at https://pubs.acs.org/toc/jcisd8/64/5

The ‘Ideasphere Meeting’ with Siriraj Center of Research for Excellence

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On March 18th, 2024, Siriraj Center of Research for Excellence Management (SiCORE-M), along with Siriraj’s esteemed research centers, including the Siriraj Center of Research for Excellence in Allergy and Immunology (SiALL), Siriraj Center of Research for Excellence in Dengue and Emerging Pathogens (SiCORE-Dengue), Siriraj Center of Research Excellence for Precision Medicine and Systems Pharmacology (SiCORE-PM&SP), Siriraj Center of Research Excellence in Cardiovascular Disease (SiCORE-CVD), Siriraj Center of Research Excellence for Diabetes and Obesity (SiCORE-DO), and Siriraj Center of Research Excellence in Metabolomics and Systems Biology (SiCORE-MSB), convened for their monthly meeting called, ‘Ideasphere Meeting‘, at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital. The purpose of this gathering was to discuss and shape research questions and themes. Specifically, the focus of this meeting was on refining research methodologies related to diabetes and obesity under the guidance of Prof. Prasert Auewarakul, M.D., Ph.D., and the SiCORE-M team. We express our sincere gratitude to all the researchers for generously contributing their time and insightful comments.

The Ideasphere meeting, initiated by SiCORE-M at the beginning of 2024, aims to foster collaboration by inviting high-potential researchers from the Siriraj Center of Research for Excellence Network, as well as master researchers from other research groups within Siriraj, to collectively address research questions. Since its inception in January 2024, this meeting has been held four times, with the most recent gathering taking place in March 2024.

Elective Study at Siriraj

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Welcome 4th-year medical students from UCLA, USA (from left to right) Hanna Mandl, Preeti Kakani,Erika Mae Bernardino, Juhee Agrawal, Leslie Ojeaburu, Jordan Edwards, Ryan Elliot, and Raslyn Preston, on undertaking the elective study at Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Department of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, and Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University, from March 18th – April 5th, 2024.

Siriraj Faculty Abroad at the GCOM in USA

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On March 13th—15th, 2024, Asst. Prof. Jantima Tanboon, M.D., from the Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, was honored to participate as an invited speaker at the “5th Global Conference on Myositis (GCOM)” in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. She delivered a special lecture on “Pathological Classification of Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy (IIM)”.

Asst. Prof. Tanbooni’s presence at the conference was instrumental in staying abreast of advancements in myositis diagnosis and management, with a particular emphasis on advancing investigation and research for Thai patients.

Clinical Observership Program in Otorhinolaryngology

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Welcome, Doctor Mariyam Nayasheen (on the rightmost), MD, from the Republic of Maldives to undertaking the short training program, “1-Month Clinical Observership Program in Otorhinolaryngology” at Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, under the supervision of Associate Professor Warut Pongsapich, MD, from March 11th  – April 10th, 2024.

Siriraj Visiting Scholars at the Department of Surgery

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On March 11th, 2024, Prof. Apichat Asawamongkolkul, the Dean; Clin. Prof. Chaneon Ruangsetakit, Chair of Surgery; Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations along with faculty members from Division of Vascular Surgery and Division of CVT Surgery: Assoc. Prof. Khamin Chinsakchai, Assoc. Prof. Kiattisak Hongku, Assoc. Prof. Chumpol Wongwanit, Assoc. Prof. Pranya Sakiyalak, Assoc. Prof. Worawong Slisatkorn, Dr. Nattawadee Luengtong, and Dr. Wanchai Chinchalongporn, extended a warm welcome to Prof. Dr. Eric Louis Gaston Verhoeven, from the Department of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Klinikum Nürnberg, Germany.

 

Prof. Verhoeven, renowned for his expertise in Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, particularly in managing Complex Aortic Diseases, will be serving as a Siriraj Visiting Scholar from March 11th – 15th, 2024. His visit promises to enrich collaborative efforts and advance knowledge exchange in the field of vascular surgery at Siriraj.

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 Faculty Abroad at the WCA2024 in Singapore

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From March 3rd – 7th, 2024, Asst. Prof. Nophanan Chaikittisilpa, M.D., from the Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, participated in the “18th World Congress of Anesthesiologists (WCA2024)” in Singapore and presented a research poster on the topic: “Delayed Enteral Feeding in Critically Ill Patients After Cardiac Surgery: A Retrospective Study”. This engagement allowed Asst. Prof. Chaikittisilpa to foster networking opportunities and potential collaborations within the field.