Assoc. Prof. Chairat Permpikul, the Chairman of the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, was invited as a guest speaker to present a special lecture on the topic “Fluid and Vasopressor Resuscitation in Early Sepsis: When, Which, and How Much?” at the “American Thoracic Society Conference 2023” between May 19th – 24th, 2023, in Washington, DC, USA. The American Thoracic Society (ATS) Conference 2023 offered the latest information on clinical, basic, and translational science in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine.

The American Thoracic Society improves global health by advancing research, patient care, and public health in pulmonary disease, critical illness, and sleep disorders. Founded in 1905 to combat TB, the ATS has grown to tackle asthma, COPD, lung cancer, sepsis, acute respiratory distress, and sleep apnea, among other diseases.

Asst. Prof. Vannipa Vathanophas from the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended and delivered a research poster presentation on the topic “Prevention of ENT Comorbidities in Children with Allergic Rhinitis” at “The 16th Congress of the European Society of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology (ESPO 2023): Science, Clinicians and Families – Better Together” between May 20th – 23rd, 2023 in Liverpool, UK.

The ESPO 2023 features academic program presentations on cutting-edge research and complex cases and opportunities to interact and learn from renowned authorities in all fields of pediatric Otorhinolaryngology.

Welcome, Prof. Gregory J. Bancroft, Professor of London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK, to serve as Siriraj International Visiting Scholars at the Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, starting from May 22nd–June 2nd, 2022.

Prof. Bancroft is specialized in immunology, modeling, and vaccinology, with over 30 years of experience in this field. His current research relates to understanding the mechanisms of pathogenesis and the development of novel vaccines against two critical pathogenic bacteria, M. tuberculosis, and B. pseudomallei. Also, he uses approaches of experimental modeling, cell mediated immunity, and imaging in studies on the causative agent of melioidosis (B. pseudomallei), a significant cause of septic death in rural Thailand and northern Australia.

On May 19th, 2023, Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations, extended a warm welcome to Ms. Natalye Paquin, Chief Operating Officer and distinguished guests from Rockefeller Foundation: Ms.Erica Guyer, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary; Ms. Cory Milam, Chief Technology Officer; Ms.Deepali Khanna, Vice President of Asia Regional Office; Mr. Eric Arndt, Director of Asia Regional Office; and Ms.Busaba Tejagupta, Director of Operations & Grants Management Asia Operations on visit at Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, and Prince Mahidol Museum led by Adjunct Prof. Sanjai Saengwichian.

The relationship between Siriraj and Rockefeller Foundation rooted in history, has witnessed remarkable milestones, including our pivotal role in establishing the Royal Medical School, which stands today as the revered Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital.

✈️Siriraj Medical Student Exchange Program (The academic year 2022)!

Siriraj’s 6th-year medical student: Ms.Wipapun Sereepitakkul

Location: Division of Nephrology, Hypertension and Kidney Transplantation, Department of Internal Medicine, University of California Irvine (UCI), USA

Period: May 15th – 31st, 2023

On May 15th, 2023, Siriraj Palliative Care Center, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University led by Mr. Puchong Chimpiboon, Music Therapist welcomed Assoc. Prof. Dena Register, Assoc. Prof. Kimberly Sena Moore, and a group of music therapy students from Florida Gulf Coast University, USA to visit and discuss at Siriraj Palliative Care Center which was part of “Music Therapy in Thailand Study Aboard, 2023” running from May 10th – June 23rd, 2023. On this occasion, our guests attended the lecture on the topic “Thai Culture and Believes relates to Health issues” by Dr. Anuwat Taweesuwanakra, M.D. as well as visited the Siriraj Bimuksthan Museum and Center of Applied Thai Traditional Medicine.

 

Siriraj has a longstanding relationship with Assoc. Prof. Register, founded the first music therapy program in Southeast Asia at the College of Music, Mahidol University. Through this visit and music therapy exchange opportunity, both parties aim to promote music therapy by conducting remote conferences, exhibitions, and music therapy services.

Welcome, Ms. Konno Mana,  a 5th-year medical student from Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan to undertake elective study at the Division of Endocrine and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University from May 15th – 26th, 2023.

Welcome, Mr. Kitamura Ryo, a 5th-year medical student from Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan to undertake elective study at the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University from May 15th – 26th, 2023.

On May 14th, 2023, the researchers from the Division of Radiation Oncology, Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University: Assoc. Prof. Pittaya Dankulchai, Dr. Wiwatchai Sittiwong, and Dr. Tissana Prasartseree, a 3rd-year resident, took the stage at ESTRO 2023 in Vienna, Austria, showcasing their expertise by captivating the audience on the topic “17:15 HYPOCX-iRex (TCTR20210812003): a Phase II RCT comparing 44Gy/20F versus 45Gy/25F CCRT in Cervical Cancer.”

ESTRO‘s mission is to elevate radiation oncology as a fundamental pillar in multidisciplinary cancer care. This year’s congress theme, “From innovation to action,” focuses on translating and implementing cutting-edge research into practical applications in commitment to advancing the field of radiation oncology and improving patient outcomes.

Furthermore, our members also highlighted their deep understanding of their field in digital poster presentation as follows:

“CyberKnife with InCise MLC versus VMAT with FFF in SBRT for Prostate cancer: A dosimetric comparison” by W. Phongprapun, P. Chanwichu, W. Sittiwong, S. Kunchitshoulakul, and P. Dankulchai

“Clinical Outcomes of Using 3D-Printed Applicators for HDR Brachytherapy in Gynecological Malignancy” by W. Sittiwong, P. Dankulchai, and U. Puangragsa

Congratulations to these exceptional researchers for their outstanding work and for representing Siriraj Hospital with distinction at this prestigious international conference.

Asst. Prof. Yuwarat Monteerarat from the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended and delivered an oral research presentation on the topic “Comparing Posterior interosseous nerve strain in lateral surgical approach to radial head: A cadaveric study” at the “The XXVIII FESSH & EFSHT Meeting” between May 10th – 13th, 2023, in Rimini, Italy.

The XXVIII FESSH & EFSHT Meeting is a scientific program themed “From Basic to Controversy” by the Scientific Committee of the FESSH Congress. This Joint Congress will see surgeons and therapists join their efforts and experiences from all over the world and discuss some hot topics such as fractures and malunions of the distal radius, longitudinal instability of the forearm, flexor and extensor tendons pathologies, microsurgery, congenital and pediatric hand pathologies, failures, incorrect management of hand injuries, and a very stimulating discussion and comparison of experience between experts on wrist surgery and radiologists.