Siriraj’s Student Exchange Fair 2023

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On July 12th, 2023, the Siriraj Medical Student Union held an event called ‘Siriraj’s Student Exchange Fair 2023’ to provide an incredible opportunity for Siriraj’s medical students to explore various available exchange programs presented by the representatives from The International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA) and The Siriraj International Relations Division, including the inspiring session from former exchange students who shared their personal insightful experiences!

👉 If you’re Siriraj’s medical student and are interested in applying for Siriraj’s Exchange Program, don’t miss a chance and start visiting our website for more information at our website.
📢 But, please remember, the deadline is August 11th, 2023!

Siriraj Explores Collaborative Partnerships in a Japan Trip

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On July 12th, 2023, Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, along with Clin. Prof. Visit Vamvanit, the Director of Siriraj Hospital, and Prof. Weerasak Muangpaisan, the Head of the Division of Geriatrics in the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, visited the Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology in Japan. The visit aimed to explore opportunities for future collaboration between the two institutions.

During the visit, H.E. Singtong Lapisatepun, the Ambassador of the Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo, warmly welcomed our faculty members. The discussions took place at the Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo, where they exchanged ideas and perspectives on potential collaboration and cooperation between the Thai and Japanese institutions.

This meeting demonstrates the dedication of Japan’s top institutes and Siriraj to improving medical research and developing innovations in geriatrics and gerontology. It emphasizes the significance of global collaborations in advancing healthcare and addressing the requirements of a growing elderly population.

Scientific Advisory Board Onsite Visit: Siriraj Center of Research Excellence in Cancer Precision Medicine and Systems Pharmacology

🗓️ Date: August 8th, 2023 📅

🏢 Venue: Room 304-305, 3rd Floor, SiMR Building

⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM ⌛️

🔹 9:00 – 9:05: Welcome Remarks

🎙️ Presenter: Deputy Dean for Research

🔹 9:05 – 9:15: Presentation about SiCORE-PM&SP

🎙️ Presenter: Asst. Prof. Somponnat Sampattavanich, PhD

🔹 9:15 – 9:45: Seminar Talk Session 1

📚 Topic: Learning from every patient: challenges and Opportunities

🎙️ Presenter: Prof. Andrew Futreal, Ph.D. (Current SAB)

🏥 Professor at the Department of Genomic Medicine, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, US

🔹 9:45 – 10:15: Seminar Talk Session 2

📚 Topic: Combining multi-omic approaches in the analysis of cancer biopsies

🎙️ Presenter: Prof. Christopher L. Corless, MD, Ph.D. (Current SAB)

🏥 Professor of Pathology, School of Medicine Vice Chair, Molecular Pathology Chief Medical Officer, Knight Diagnostic Laboratories Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, US

🔹 10:45 – 11:15: Seminar Talk Session 3

📚 Topic: EMPreSS (Epithelial Mesenchymal Precision Spectrum Scoring) in Cancer Cell Plasticity

🎙️ Presenter: Prof. Ruby Yun-Ju Huang, MD, PhD

🏥 School of Medicine, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University

🔹 11:15 – 12:00: Poster Session

🍽️ 12:00 – 13:30: Lunch / Poster Session

Scientific Advisory Board Onsite visit: Siriraj Center of Research Excellence in Cardiovascular Disease

📆Date: August 3rd, 2023

📍Venue: 12th floor, Siriraj Medical Research Center (SiMR)

Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

🔬 Be a part of profound discussions on Cardiovascular Disease Research with us! 🫀💡

🔬Special Lecture:

“Atrial Fibrillation Research: Present and Future Directions”

Professor Gregory Lip, Price-Evans Chair of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Liverpool, UK

“My Journey in Heart Failure Research: Reflecting on the Past, Embracing the Present, and Envisioning the Future”

Associate Professor Jin Joo Park, Cardiovascular Center Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, South Korea

Scientific Advisory Board Onsite visit: Siriraj Center of Research Excellence in Dengue & Emerging Pathogens (SiCORE-Dengue)

Date: July 24th-25th, 2023

Location: Meeting room 304-305, 3rd Floor, SiMR Building

Special Lecture:

“Characterization of CoV-bnMABs: Implications for Universal Immunotherapy and Vaccine Development”

Prof. Xiao-Ning Xu, Chair in Human Immunology & Head of Centre for Immunology and Vaccinology, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, Imperial College London

“Different Types of T cell Response in Infectious Diseases, Implications for Vaccine Design”

Prof. Sir Andrew J. McMichael, Professor of Molecular Medicine, Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford

The MoU Renewal Signing Ceremony Between Siriraj and NCGG of Japan

On July 11th, 2023, Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, and Dr. Hidenori Arai, President of the National Center for Geriatrics and Gerontology (NCGG) and the Administrative Members of both institutes, including Clin. Prof. Visit Vamvanit, Director of Siriraj Hospital, and Prof. Weerasak Muangpaisan, Head of the Division of Geriatrics, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, presided over the “Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Renewal Signing Ceremony” between Siriraj and NCGG. This MOU aims to support and promote cooperation in the fields of education, research, and academic services, including academic and educational exchange, for the mutual benefit of both parties.

Siriraj’s Professor Was Awarded “Visiting Professor​ Award”

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On July 6th, 2023, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: Prof. Thara​ Tritrakarn from the Department​ of​ Anesthesiology, Faculty​ of​ Medicine​ Siriraj​ Hospital, Mahidol​ University, was awarded “The Visiting Professor​ Award” for​ his gracious dedication to​ the​ development of​ Anesthesiology​ in​ Mongolia​ and​ his​ cordial cooperation​ with​ the Mongolia​ National​ University​ of​ Medical​ Sciences.

Congratulations!

Elective Study at Department of Radiology and Department of Surgery

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Welcome Mr. Yann Kerbellec, a 4th-year medical student from the University of Angers, France, under the International Federal Medical Students Association (IFMSA) to undertake an elective study at the Division of Therapy, Department of Radiology from July 3rd – July 14th, 2023, and Division of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University from July 17th – July 28th, 2023.

Inner Mongolia Medical University China Visited Siriraj

On July 6th, 2023, Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, the Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations, welcomed the distinguished delegates from the Inner Mongolia Medical University (IMMU), The People’s Republic of China, led by Yunshan Zhao, President of IMMU; Zhixin An, Director of the Party and Administration Office of IMMU; Meiqing Hao, Director of the Foreign Affairs of IMMU; Yancun Fan, Dean of the School of Health Management; Nan Zhang, Vice Dean of the School of Health Management; on the site visit at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (Siriraj Diabetes Center (SiDM): guided by Prof. Weerachai Srivanichakorn, and Siriraj Medical Simulation for Education and Training (SiMSET).

Short Training Course at the Department of Pathology

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Welcome, Dr. Milza Abdul Muhusin, a pathologist from Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital Maldives, to attending the short training course “Short Training Program in Cytopathology” at the Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Thiraphon Boonyaarunnate (far left), Lecturer Dr.Kridtin Jarutatsanangkoon (2nd from right) and Lecturer Dr.Wipapat Vicki chalemwai (far right), starting from July 3rd – 27th, 2023.