Published On June 21st, 2023, the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, hosted the Siriraj International Conference in Medicine and Public Health 2023 (SiMPH2023) Conference, featuring a series of captivating “Share Sessions” in collaboration with Keio University, Japan. This event served as a dynamic platform for both institutions to exchange their expertise and knowledge, uniting perspectives from the medical landscapes of Thailand and Japan.
The inaugural session witnessed Prof. Yupin Suputtamongkol from Siriraj Hospital’s Department of Internal Medicine and Asst. Prof. Ho Namkoong from the Department of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Keio University shared their insights on “Infectious Diseases Summit: COVID-19, Acute Undifferentiated Fever, and NTM (non-Tuberculosis Mycobacterium) from Japan & Thailand Perspectives.” Their enlightening presentations provided a comprehensive understanding of these pressing healthcare challenges, encompassing invaluable perspectives from both nations.
In the subsequent session, the audience was captivated by the insightful knowledge presented on the topic of “Pioneering the Future of Minimally Invasive Surgery for Colo-Rectal Cancer: Uniting Different Nations with a Common Goal.” Assoc. Prof. Vitoon Chinswangwatanakul, Director of Siriraj Cancer Center, and Asst. Prof. Kohei Shigeta from the Department of Surgery (General and Gastroenterological Surgery), School of Medicine, Keio University, unveiled their contributions to this field. Together, they illuminated the collaborative endeavors and shared objectives between their respective countries, propelling advancements in minimally invasive surgical techniques for the treatment of colo-rectal cancer.
The SiMPH2023 Conference, marked by this prestigious collaboration between Keio University and Siriraj Hospital, has undoubtedly ushered in a new era of medical innovation and international cooperation, fueling the exchange of transformative ideas and pushing the boundaries of healthcare excellence.
