The SiCOREs and SiCORE-M Annual Seminar in March 2023

During March 18th–19th, 2023, Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, M.D., Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, presides over the annual Siriraj Center of Research Excellence (SiCOREs) seminar, including the researchers and coordinators from the research programs in Allergy and Immunology, Dengue and Emerging Pathogen, Precision Medicine and System pharmacology, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes and Obesity and Metabolomic and System Biology along with Siriraj Center of Research Excellence Management Unit (SiCORE-M).

This year, our SiCOREs and SiCORE-M Annual Meeting take place at Ozo North Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri. The program activities cover progress updates, new project presentations, accomplishments, and lessons learned from the research programs. In addition, the future strategic planning, operational structure, and relative supporting mechanisms for SiCOREs have been discussed.

 

The 1st virtual meeting with Professor Ruby Pawankar, SAB member of SiCORE-Allergy on January 10th,2023

On January 10th, 2023, Siriraj Center of Research Excellence Management Unit (SiCORE–M) Assoc. Prof. Oranee Sanmaneechai and Assist. Prof. Dr.Woraphat Ratta–apha, Deputy Manager, along with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pongsakorn Tantilipikorn, Assoc. Prof. Dr.Nitat Sookrung,Dr.Dichapong Kanjanawasee and Lecturer Dr.Nathachit Limjunyawong from SiCORE- Allergy and Immunology (SiORE-Allergy) participated in the 1st teleconference with Prof.Ruby Pawankar, President of Asia Pacific Association of Allergy Asthma and Clinical Immunology (APAAACI) and Professor of Department of Pediatrics, Nippon Medical School Tokyo, Japan that recently accept our invitation and become one of Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) members. In the meeting, the program briefly introduced both ongoing and proposed research projects. They also enthusiastically discussed future collaboration opportunities with international academic institutes and regional private partners.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere gratitude to Prof. Pawankar for her valuable insights and discussions. We are very much looking forward to the SAB onsite in December 2023.

 

The 4th Teleconference Research and Innovation Advisory Committee Meeting in 2022

The 4th Teleconference Research and Innovation Advisory Committee (RIAC) Meeting in 2022 is virtually held as a two-day meeting for different time zones, including December 6, 2022, for the committee members from Europe and Bangkok and December 9, 2022, for the committee members from the U.S. and Australia.

On this occasion, Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean of Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, along with executive members and Siriraj Center of Research Excellence Management (SiCORE-M), welcomed the committee members. Assoc. Prof. Sith Sathornsumetee, Deputy Dean for Research and Innovation and manager of SiCORE-M, provide the participants with brief updates on an overview of research progress and management during the past year.

During the meeting, the board actively discussed research progression and provided recommendations on the strategic research management and supporting mechanisms for each preexisting SiCOREs, namely Siriraj Center of Research Excellence in Allergy and Immunology (SiCORE-Allergy), Siriraj Center of Research Excellence in Dengue and Emerging Pathogens (SiCORE-Dengue), Siriraj Center of Research Excellence in Precision Medicine and Systems Pharmacology (SiCORE-PM&SP) and Siriraj Center of Research Excellence in Cardiovascular Disease (SiCORE-Cardiovascular Disease).

This year’s meeting will be another crucial step in developing our research programs. It will benefit us in leveraging the quality of their research outputs and broader research impact. After the discussion with committee members, 2 of the following 7 Research Programs will join the Research Excellence Development Program in 2023. Name list of the seven new potential research groups as follows;

  1. Siriraj Center of Research Excellence for Diabetes and Obesity (SiCORE-DO)
  2. Siriraj Center of Research Excellence for Microparticle and Exosome in Diseases (SiCORE-MED)
  3. Siriraj Center for Regenerative Medicine (SiCRM)
  4. Siriraj Integrated Perioperative Geriatric Excellent Research Center (SiPG)
  5. Metabolomics and Systems Biology (SiCORE-MSB)
  6. Research Network NANOTEC-Mahidol University on Theranostic Nanomedicine (SiCORE-RNN)
  7. Neurocognitive disorders and Behavioral & Neuropsychiatric Problems Research Center (SiCORE-NCBP)

Name list of the Research and Innovation Advisory Committee members (RIAC) that attend this meeting:

  1. Prof. George Baillie from University of Glasgow
  2. Prof. Ralf F. W. Bartenschlager from University of Heidelberg
  3. Prof. Nicholas J. White from Mahidol-Oxford Research Unit (MORU)
  4. Prof. David Jacoby from Oregon Health & Science University
  5. Prof. Alfred Yung from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
  6. Professor Joshua Burns from the University of Sydney
  7. Prof. Thira Sirisanthana from Chiang Mai University
  8. Prof. Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong from Prince of Songkla University

The Teleconference and in-person meeting between SiCOREs and Scientific Advisory Board 2022

Under Research Excellence Development Program (RED), one of the essential annual activities of SiCOREs is the interaction with Scientific Advisory Board members (SAB) to assess the progress of the research program against their project milestones, along with a discussion with SAB on ideas for improvement. This year, the meeting schedules are as follows;

On 8 July 2022, SiCORE-Dengue –  Assoc. Prof. Dr. Panisadee Avirutnan (Director), researchers, and SiCORE-M participated in the Teleconference with the Scientific Advisory Board members (SAB), namely Prof. Sir Andrew J. McMichael from the University of Oxford and Prof. Xiao-Ning Xu from Imperial College London for the 3rd  year Research Program Evaluation for the Center of Research Excellence in Dengue and Emerging Pathogens.

On 18 July 2022, SiCORE-Allergy –  Assoc. Prof. Pongsakorn Tantilipikorn (Director), Assoc. Prof. Nitat Sookrung, researchers, and SiCORE-M teams had the Hybrid meeting with Scientific Advisory Board members (SAB), namely Prof. Rudolf Valenta from the Medical University of Vienna and Prof. Stephen R. Durham from Imperial College London participated via a virtual platform. In addition, on this particular occasion, Prof. Giorgio Walter Canonica from Humanitas University joined an in-person meeting during his visit Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital on the same day. There was a discussion on the 3rd year Research Program Evaluation for the Center of Research Excellence in Allergy and Immunology.

The World Allergy Organization (WAO), an international umbrella organization whose members consist of 103 regional and national allergology and clinical immunology societies, endorsed SiCORE Allergy & Immunology as a Center of Excellence (COE) for the term 2022-2024. To become the first COE in ASEAN and the 4th in Asia (after China, Japan, and South Korea), we can collaborate with other COE to provide scientific support and educational resources on a global scale. Furthermore, we could form international partnerships for research and education activities.

On 18 July 2022, SiCORE-CVD – Prof. Rungroj Krittayaphong, Director of SiCORE-Cardiovascular disease and Assoc. Prof. Sith Sathornsumetee, Manager of Siriraj Center of Research Excellence Management Unit (SiCORE-M), along with his team, joined the meeting with the Scientific Advisory Board members (SAB), namely Prof. Gregory Lip from the University of Liverpool, Prof. Gemma Figtree from University of Sydney and Assoc Prof. Jin Joo Park from Seoul National University for the 2nd year Research Program Evaluation for the Center of Research Excellence in Cardiovascular Disease.

On 4 August 2022, SiCORE-PM&SP –  Assist. Prof. Dr. Somponnat Sampattavanich (Director), researchers, and SiCORE-M participated in the meeting with Scientific Advisory Board members (SAB), namely Prof. Andrew Futreal from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Prof. Christopher L. Corless from Oregon Health and Science University for the 3rd  year Research Program Evaluation for the Center of Research Excellence in Cancer Precision Medicine and Systems Pharmacology.

The SiCORE-M Annual Seminar in January 2022

This year’s the Siriraj Center of Research Excellence Management Unit (SiCORE-M) Annual Meeting in 2022 takes place at the Krungsri River Hotel, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya District, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, on January 14th-15th,2022. The participants include Prof. Dr. Prasit Watanapa, M.D., Ph.D., Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, who presides over this annual seminar, along with Prof. Dr. Prasert Auewarakul, M.D., Ph.D., Deputy Dean for research, Prof. Dr. Vicharn Panich, M.D., Somsak Chunharas, M.D., Advisors of SiCORE-M and SiCORE-M Team.

The seminar discusses the operational structure and strategic plan for research management and mechanisms to support SiCOREs. Also, the particular agenda include team-building activities to improve the functional skills of the research management team.

Siriraj’s award recipients of “Mahidol University’s Top 1% Researchers 2023!”

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Congratulations to Siriraj’s award recipients of “Mahidol University’s Top 1% Researchers 2023!”

The Top 1% Researchers Award at Mahidol University is awarded to faculty members who exhibit moral integrity, knowledge, skill, and diligence in their work, leading to excellent accomplishments in a variety of disciplines of study that are advantageous to the university, society, and the country. The award is based on the criterion of publications in international databases.
The list of awardees is shown as follows:

1. Prof. Phunchai Charatcharoenwitthaya from the Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine
2. Prof. Kanokvalai Kulthanan from the Division of Allergy and Immunology, Department of Dermatology
3. Prof. Visith Thongboonkerd from Research Department
4. Prof.Dr. Woraphong Manuskiatti from the Division of Dermatosurgery, Department of Dermatology

Siriraj Faculty Aboard at ISPO 19th World Congress in Mexico

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Ms.Paporn Chokpitiboon, Assistant Lecturer from Sirindhorn School of Prosthetics and Orthotics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, presented a poster on “Development of an Adjustable Simulation Model for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Orthosis Training” showcasing her deep knowledge and expertise in the field at ISPO (International Society for Prosthetics and Orthotics) 19th world congress in Mexico from April 24th-27th, 2023.

ISPO World Congress is the global platform where the brightest minds in prosthetics, orthotics, mobility, and assistive devices convene to exchange knowledge on the latest scientific and clinical advancements, innovative technologies, materials, and designs in P&O care.

We eagerly anticipate witnessing exceptional accomplishments from this talented researcher in the future.

 

Siriraj Faculty Abroad at the AACR Annual Meeting 2023 in USA

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Dr. Kamonlapat Supimon, a researcher from Siriraj Center of Research Excellence for Cancer Immunotherapy (SiCORE-CIT), Research Department, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended and delivered a poster presentation on the topic “Fourth-Generation Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cells Targeting Mucin 1 Against Breast Cancer” at The 144th American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2023 in Orlando, USA, between April 14th – 19th, 2023.

The AACR Annual Meeting is the focal point of the cancer research community, where scientists, clinicians, other healthcare professionals, survivors, patients, and advocates gather to share the latest advances in cancer science and medicine. From population science and prevention; to cancer biology, translational, and clinical studies; to survivorship and advocacy, the AACR Annual Meeting highlights the work of the best minds in cancer research from institutions all over the world!

One Day with Siriraj’s Researcher

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The Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital conducts an extensive array of clinical research studies every year, resulting in groundbreaking discoveries and remarkable advancements in healthcare that have positively impacted patients like never before!

Prepare to be inspired as we take you behind the scenes of the tireless efforts of Siriraj researchers, who have worked tirelessly to achieve these extraordinary accomplishments!

(click the image below to watch the video.)

 

Siriraj International Conference in Medicine and Public Health 2023 Calls For Abstracts!

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Siriraj International Conference in Medicine and Public Health 2023 (SICMPH2023) calls for abstract submission from now until April 30th, 2023.

Open for everyone!

• Oral Presentation (in English):
Special for Oral Presentation: Oral Presentation Awards
Categories for Oral Presentation Awards:
– Trainee Category (e.g., student, resident, and fellow)
1st Place      5,000 THB
2nd Place    3,000 THB
3rd Place     2,000 THB
– General Category (e.g., doctor, nurse, scientist, researcher, and lecturer)
1st Place     5,000 THB
2nd Place   3,000 THB
3rd Place    2,000 THB

• E-Poster: English content (no need to present in person.)

Note: International participants may receive travel grant support. Terms and conditions for a travel grant and further details of the abstract submission, please scan the QR code on the PR poster.