The MIT Sloan School of Management recently launched its Global Programs with the “Beyond Years: The Future of Longevity“ conference, held on October 31st – November 1st, 2024, at Capella Bangkok Hotel, Thailand. This private, invitation-only event focused on aging and longevity in the ASEAN region and convened MIT faculty, policymakers, healthcare experts, and innovators to discuss emerging themes related to the challenges and opportunities in an aging society.
Representing Siriraj, Professor Weerasak Muangpaisan, M.D., Chairman of the Siriraj Academic Center of Geriatric Medicine (SiACG), Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, joined as an invited panelist. His participation on the “Healthcare Practitioner” panel addressed critical medical considerations for aging populations in ASEAN, highlighting the evolving needs of geriatric care and the hurdles healthcare providers face in meeting these demands.
The conference, hosted as part of the new MIT Sloan ASEAN Office‘s debut, included sessions on key areas such as “Imagining Wellbeing for Longevity”, “Designing the Context for Longevity”, and “Financing Longevity”. The event underscored the importance of innovative solutions and forward-thinking policies as ASEAN nations experience a demographic shift toward older populations.
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On October 10th, 2024, Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, M.D., Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, presided over the “10th ASEAN Conference on Frailty and Sarcopenia (ACFS) 2024″. The opening ceremony was attended by distinguished guests from both Thailand and abroad, including representatives from the Asian Working Group on Sarcopenia (AWGS); representatives from WHO–SEARO; the Director of the Institute of Geriatric Medicine, DMS, MOPH, Thailand; the Director of the Medical Service Department Bangkok Metropolitan Administration; the President of the Thai Society of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine; and international experts in geriatric medicine from various countries.
This international conference occurred for the first time in Thailand and was organized by the Siriraj Academic Center of Geriatric Medicine (SiACG), Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital. It attracted participants from 17 countries across Asia, Australia, and the Americas, with a total of 350 attendees. The conference was held under the theme “Make it Possible to Reverse Frailty and Sarcopenia Toward Healthy Aging”.
The scientific program featured more than 27 sessions covering advancements and knowledge exchange in geriatric care, particularly in Frailty and Sarcopenia. Highlights included discussions with WHO–SEARO representatives on “Integrated Care for Older People” and “Self-care Towards Sarcopenia Prevention”, as well as an international expert panel on the topic “Update AWGS Guidelines for Sarcopenia in 2024”.
The conference also provided an opportunity for academics and researchers interested in Frailty and Sarcopenia to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations. Over 130 submissions were received from both Thai and international participants.
For those interested in attending, the conference will continue on October 11th, 2024, and registration is available onsite at the Asia Hotel, Bangkok.
Doctor Apinut Jaroonpipatkul, M.D., a Teaching Assistant from the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, participated in the “37th Annual Congress of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine (ESICM) LIVES 2024″ in Barcelona, Spain, from October 5th to 10th, 2024. He presented an E-Poster titled “Two-center randomized controlled trial comparing high-flow oxygen therapy versus low-level pressure support during a spontaneous breathing trial”.
Benefits to Siriraj Hospital upon Dr. Apinut’s return:
– Incorporating feedback from attendees to further develop and publish research, thereby enhancing the hospital’s reputation.
– Gaining up-to-date critical care knowledge to improve patient treatment.
– Gaining valuable experience and inspiration to share with students, encouraging them to present their research internationally.
The ESICM LIVES 2024 event showcased the latest evidence and advancements in patient care, featuring multidisciplinary discussions, lectures, interactive courses, technology demonstrations, and simulation exercises.
From September 19th – 23rd, 2024, Associate Professor Summon Chomchai, MD, from the Division of Toxicology, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, participated in the “North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology (NACCT) Annual Meeting 2024” in Denver, Colorado, USA. During the event, Assoc. Prof. Chomchai presented his research abstract titled “Acetaminophen Aminotransferase Multiplication Product as a Predictor of Acetaminophen Concentration Above the 150-Treatment Line in the Rumack-Matthew Nomogram”.
Assoc. Prof. Chomchai’s efforts aim to position Siriraj Hospital as a globally recognized hub for research on paracetamol poisoning. This elevated reputation in clinical toxicology can foster international collaborations, secure research funding, and promote knowledge exchange—advancing patient care and academic excellence.
Founded in 1968, the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT) is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary organization dedicated to advancing research, education, prevention, and treatment of conditions caused by chemicals, drugs, and toxins. Learn more at clintox.org.
Lecturer Chalobol Chalermsri, M.D., from the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended “The 46th ESPEN Congress on Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism” in Milan, Italy, from September 6th – 12th, 2024, and presented a poster titled “Inadequate Dairy Products Consumption Is Prevalent Among Thai Older Adults in Outpatient Clinics”. Lecturer Chalermsri’s participation enhances Siriraj Hospital’s international visibility and strengthens its reputation among global authorities in nutrition and metabolism.
The ESPEN Congress offers an excellent platform for professionals across the fields of nutrition and metabolism—physicians, dietitians, pharmacists, nutritionists, scientists, and nurses—to exchange cutting-edge research and foster both long-standing and emerging collaborations in an engaging, informal setting.
Doctor Kamonlawat Sutthipool, M.D., a Clinical Educator from the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended the annual meeting “The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) Microbes 2024” in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, between July 15th – 19th, 2024, and presented a poster on the topic “Hospitalized Patients with Community-acquired Pneumonia During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Focus on Non-COVID-19 Pneumonia”. Attending international conferences like ‘The ASM Microbes 2024′ allows Doctor Sutthipool to forge connections with professionals and potential collaborators worldwide.
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.
Prof. Prasert Assantachai, M.D., M.R.C.P., F.R.C.P., from the Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended the ‘Annual Meeting of the World Health Organization (WHO) Clinical Consortium on Healthy Ageing’ at WHO Headquarters in Geneva, the Swiss Confederation, from December 5th – 7th, 2023. Prof. Assantachai served as the Chairperson of the ‘Breakout Session for Care Pathway of Social Care and Support.’
The WHO Clinical Consortium on Healthy Ageing is a group of global experts that advances research and clinical practice related to Healthy Ageing. The Consortium does this by sharing data, undertaking new analysis on intrinsic capacity and its implications for clinical practice, evaluating clinical interventions to foster Healthy Ageing, and building the capacity of healthcare professionals on Healthy Ageing.
On November 27th, 2023, Asst. Prof. Kamol Udom, M.D., Chairman of the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, alongside Prof. Prasert Assantachai, M.D., Doctor Sichon Luerithiphong, M.D., and Doctor Kamollawat Sutthipool, M.D., extended a warm welcome to the administrative members and postgraduate students of the ‘Hospital Administration Master Study, Postgraduate Programme’ from Universitas Respati Indonesia (URINDO) on a comparative visiting study program at the Department of Preventive and Social Medicine and the Siriraj Hospital’s Outpatient Clinic, which includes the Geriatric Clinic, Vaccine & Infectious Clinic, and Occupational Clinic.
The primary objective of this activity is to enhance students’ knowledge, comprehension, and practical experience in operational geriatric medicine and geriatric services. It forms an integral part of fostering service excellence within hospital settings.
