From March 3rd – 7th, 2024, Assoc. Prof. Kasana Raksamani, 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. During the congress, Assoc. Prof. Raksamani delivered presentations on two crucial topics: “Anesthesia Crisis in Resource-Limited Settings” and “Toxic Communication in the Operating Room”. This engagement allowed Assoc. Prof. Raksamani to foster networking opportunities and potential collaborations within the field.
During March 3rd – 7th, 2024, Asst. Prof. Taniga Kiatchai, M.D., from the Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended the 18th World Congress of Anesthesiologists (WCA2024) in Singapore and presented a poster presentation on the topic “Incidence of In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest and Mortality following Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: a retrospective study in 1,785 Anesthetics in Thailand”. Asst. Prof. Kiatchai’s attendance at the congress served the purpose of staying abreast of the latest advancements in anesthesia monitoring and management.
Assoc. Prof. Nantthasorn Zinboonyahgoon, M.D., the Pain Medicine Division Chief, Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, was invited to attend the 18th World Congress of Anesthesiologists (WCA2024) in Singapore between March 3rd – 7th, 2024 and served as a poster presentation moderator; a session Chair: Pain Management in Special Environments; and delivered a special lecture on the topic “Cannabinoids for Acute Pain”.
The WCA2024 is the only international congress, with representation from more than 130 countries, that offers a comprehensive program that addresses anaesthesiology globally. Additionally, WCA provides training and education opportunities that drive conversations, deepen collaboration, and accelerate the promotion of science, networking, and knowledge sharing across the spectrum of anaesthesiology.
Between March 3rd – 7th, 2024, Assoc. Prof. Suwimon Tangwiwat, M.D., a Vice-Chair of Academic Affairs, Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, was invited to attend the 18th World Congress of Anesthesiologists (WCA2024) in Singapore and served as a poster presentation moderator; a session Chair: video for the challenging cases; a workshop instructor on the topic “knee analgesia”; and delivered a special lecture “Prolonging postoperative analgesia-IV /local anesthetic adjuncts& continuous catheter technique.”
About the Congress: With representation from more than 130 countries, the WCA is the only international congress that offers a comprehensive program that addresses anaesthesiology globally. Additionally, WCA provides training and education opportunities that drive conversations, deepen collaboration, and accelerate the promotion of science, networking, and knowledge sharing across the spectrum of anaesthesiology.
Between March 3rd – 7th, 2024, Dr. Varit Rangsaritwutikul, an Anesthesiologist from the Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended the 18th World Congress of Anesthesiologists (WCA2024) in Singapore and delivered an E-Lecture presentation on the topic “The efficacy of risperidone in reducing postoperative delirium in vascular patients” which was awarded the 2nd prize for best abstract presentation.!
About the Congress: With representation from more than 130 countries, the WCA is the only international congress that offers a comprehensive program that addresses anaesthesiology globally. Additionally, WCA provides training and education opportunities that drive conversations, deepen collaboration, and accelerate the promotion of science, networking, and knowledge sharing across the spectrum of anaesthesiology.
On March 6th, 2024, Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, and Prof. Xiaoming LI, Vice President of Zhejiang University, along with the administrative members of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital and the administrative members of Zhejiang University, presided over the “Signing Ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding between Siriraj and Zhejiang University”. This MOU symbolizes the ongoing commitment to academic collaboration and development between these distinguished institutions.
On this occasion, delegates explored medical advancements at the Thalassemia Center and the Metabolomics and Phenomics Center (SiMPC). At the Thalassemia Center, they witnessed dedicated researchers striving to alleviate the burdens of this genetic blood disorder in Thailand, while at SiMPC, they delved into cutting-edge technology, witnessing the analysis of metabolic processes and phenotypic variations.
Welcome, Dr. Rohit Nair, a resident from Duke University, on his clinical rotation at Division of Cardiology, Division of Ambulatory Medicine, and Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine and Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University during March 5th – April 26th, 2024.
Prof. Dr. Pa-Thai Yenchitsomanus, Director of Siriraj Center of Research Excellence for Cancer Immunotherapy; Asst. Prof. Dr. Muttita Junking, Head Division of Molecular Medicine, Research Department; and Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations, extended a warm welcome to Prof. George S. Baillie from the University of Glasgow, UK, specializing in Therapeutic Peptides and CAR-T Cell Technology. Prof. Baillie, an esteemed researcher, to serve as the visiting scholar at the Research Department from March 4th to 8th, 2024.
Welcome Letitia Carina Olteanu, a 5th-year medical student from Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy Timisoara, Romania, to undertake elective study at the Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine (CATTM) from March 4th to 8th , 2024; the Division of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Radiology from March 11th to 15th, 2024; and the Division of Endocrine & Metabolism, Department of Medicine from March 18th to 29th, 2024, at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.
Welcome, Moe Nakate, a 6th-year medical student from Okayama University, Japan, to undertake elective study at the Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, from March 4th to 15th, 2024.
