Siriraj Faculty Appointed to the Scientific Committee of the Metabolomics Society

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We are delighted to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sakda Khoomrung from the Siriraj Center of Research Excellence in Metabolomic and Systems Biology (SiCORE-MSB), Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khoomrung has been selected to serve on the Scientific Organizing Committee (SOC) tasked with developing the scientific program for the 20th Annual Conference of the Metabolomics Society in Osaka, Japan, from June 16th to 20th, 2027.

For more details, please visit the link: https://www.metabolomics2024.org/scientific-committee

Siriraj Faculty Abroad at the APAO 2024 in Indonesia

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During February 22nd – 25th, 2024, Assoc. Prof. Nuttawut Rodanant, M.D., Chief of the Division of Retina, Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, was invited as a guest speaker to deliver a special lecture on the topic “Subretinal and Suprachoidal Air” at “The 39th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO) 2024 Congress”, held in conjunction with the 49th PERDAMI (the Indonesian Ophthalmologists Association (IOA) Annual Meeting) at Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center, Republic of Indonesia.

Themed “Beyond All Limits”, the APAO 2024 Congress will bring together ophthalmologists from around the world, and it is expected to feature about 800 internationally recognized speakers presenting their latest work and scientific innovations in the major ophthalmic subspecialties. An attendance figure of around 5,000 delegates.

Exploring Frontiers: Inaugural Teleconference with the Scientific Advisory Board of SiCORE-Metabolomic and Systems Biology

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On Monday, February 19, 2024, the Center of Research Excellence and the Siriraj Center of Research Excellence in Metabolomic and Systems Biology (SiCORE-MSB) had the distinct honor of engaging in a fruitful discussion with Emeritus Professor Jeremy Nicholson, Pro Vice Chancellor of Health Sciences and Executive Director of the Australian National Phenome Centre (ANPC) at Murdoch University, who serves as a member of the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) in SiCORE-MSB. Joining him were his esteemed colleagues: Professor Julien Wist, Deputy Director of the ANPC, and Professor Elaine Holmes, Head of Computational and Systems Medicine at the ANPC.

Representing the Deputy Dean for Research and Innovation, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Assist. Prof. Dr. Woraphat Ratta-apha, Head of the Center of Research Excellence, and Prof. Oranee Sanmaneechai, Assoc. Prof. Prawej Mahawithitwong and Assist. Prof. Tachjaree Panchalee Boonbowornpong, Deputy Head of the Center of Research Excellence, actively participated and provided introductions during the meeting.

The teleconference delved into comprehensive discussions regarding the group’s research direction, accompanied by presentations of research outcomes by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sakda Khoomrung, the Director of SiCORE-MSB. The Center of Research Excellence extends our profound appreciation to Emeritus Professor Jeremy Nicholson and two representatives from ANPC for their outstanding support and active involvement. We eagerly anticipate continued opportunities for engaging in meetings in the future.

For further details, please visit our Facebook page: [Link]
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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.

Special Seminar Alert! Targeting Aberrant Cyclic AMP Signalling in Disease: Compartmentalisation is the Key

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📝 Topic: “Targeting Aberrant Cyclic AMP Signalling in Disease: Compartmentalisation is the Key”
🎙️ Speaker: Professor George S. Baillie, Professor of Molecular Pharmacology School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow, UK
📅 Date: March 6th, 2024
🕙 Time: 12.00-13.00 hrs.
📍 Venue: Avenue Room 101, 1st Floor, SiMR Building, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital
🔗 Registration: https://forms.gle/2wBtbDVFt4YxEL7B6 (or QR code)
📞 For more information, contact: 02-419-2814
Join us for an enlightening session and expand your knowledge in the field of molecular pharmacology! #Seminar #MolecularPharmacology #MedicalResearch #UniversityOfGlasgow #SirirajHospital #Siriraj

Announcement of Selected Candidates for Siriraj International Fellowship Training in Clinical Pain Management 2024 Scholarship

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On behalf of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. The Siriraj Pain Management Clinical Training Center is delighted to announce the two successful candidates who were selected to attend a hands-on one-year fellowship program, “Siriraj International Fellowship Training in Clinical Pain Management (Academic Year 2024)” sponsored by the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) and the World Federation of Societies for Anaesthesiologists (WFSA). The names of successful candidates are shown as follows:

1. Dr. Phan Trọng Nhân from Vietnam.
2. Dr. Heng Bonavin from Cambodia.

Siriraj International Fellowship Training in Clinical Pain Management 2024 will start on August 1st, 2024, and finish on July 31st, 2025.

Congratulations!

The Journal Inside Precision Medicine: Aiming AI at Cancer-Related Biomarkers

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We extend our congratulations to 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 being featured and referenced in the recent issue of the Journal Inside Precision Medicine on February 12, 2024.

The article, penned by Mike May, PhD., delves into the groundbreaking advancements in utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) to target cancer-related biomarkers. Dr. Khoomrung’s work, particularly the CRISP (Contour ROI Identification, Simulation, and Analysis in Imaging Metabolomics), a deep learning architecture for GC × GCTOFMS contour ROI identification, simulation and analysis, is highlighted as a significant contribution to this field. Moreover, the article draws insights from esteemed researchers across leading institutes worldwide, including Peking University, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tel Aviv University, and Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School.

For a comprehensive understanding, we encourage you to explore the detailed findings in the Journal Inside Precision Medicine (https://www.insideprecisionmedicine.com/topics/informatics/aiming-ai-at-cancer-related-biomarkers/)

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Clinical Observership Program in Otorhinolaryngology

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On February 20th, 2024, Asst. Prof. Sarun Prakairungthong, Chairperson of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology welcome Dr. Aminath Waheedh, M.D. from Treetop Hospital, Maldives to attend the “Clinical Observership Program in Otorhinolaryngology” at Department of Otorhinolaryngology during February 19th – March 9th, 2024 under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Warut Pongsapich. Today, Dr. Waheedh engaged in the outpatient department alongside Asst. Prof. Vannipa Vathanophas.

 

Elective Study at Department of Surgery

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Welcome, Ms. Alyson Becker to undertake elective study at Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic (CVT) Surgery and Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, from February 19th – March 22nd, 2024