SiCORE-PM&SP Teleconference with Scientific Advisory Board: First-Year Progress Report in Phase 2

On July 9th, 2024, the SiCORE-M Team and SiCORE-PM&SP convened a formal teleconference with the esteemed Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) of SiCORE-PM&SP. The SAB members included Prof. Christopher L. Corless, from Oregon Health and Science University, and Prof. Ruby Huang from the National Taiwan University (NTU).

The meeting commenced with a warm welcome from Assist. Prof. Woraphat Ratta-apha, Head of the Center of Research Excellence (SiCORE). The primary speaker, Assist. Prof. Somponnat Sampattavanich, Director of SiCORE-PM&SP, presented a detailed progress report and engaged in discussions with the committee on various aspects of cancer research, including precision medicine, biosensors, and commercialization strategies.

The teleconference also reviewed ongoing research projects, such as cancer biomarker discovery and the application of spatial biology and single-cell analysis. Furthermore, strategies for commercializing research in the life sciences were explored, covering areas like staff training, securing research funding, and fostering international collaboration.