Siriraj Center of Research Excellence Convenes the 8th Research and Innovation Advisory Committee Meeting
On September 10–11, 2026, the Siriraj Center of Research Excellence, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, convened the 8th Siriraj Research and Innovation Advisory Committee (RIAC) Meeting in 2026 virtually via Zoom. The two-day meeting brought together distinguished experts from Thailand and overseas to exchange perspectives and provide strategic guidance on research and innovation at the Faculty and across the Siriraj Centers of Research Excellence (SiCOREs).
The meeting featured an overview of the Faculty’s research performance and strategic priorities, together with updates on the Siriraj Center of Research Excellence in Molecular Medicine and Phenomics (SiMPC) and the Lung Cancer MultiOmics Study (LUMOS). These presentations gave RIAC members a platform to engage with the Faculty’s research landscape, discuss emerging opportunities and challenges, and share perspectives on future directions.
Through constructive dialogue and in-depth discussion, the RIAC members offered expert perspectives and strategic recommendations on strengthening research excellence, advancing innovation, developing research capabilities, and expanding international collaborations. Their insights will help shape future priorities and support the continued development of a strong, internationally competitive research environment at Siriraj.
Research and Innovation Advisory Committee Members
The 2026 RIAC Meeting welcomed:
1. Prof. Masaomi Nangaku — Dean and Head of the Division of Nephrology and Endocrinology, University of Tokyo, Japan
2. Prof. Nathan Selden — Dean, School of Medicine and Executive Vice President, Oregon Health & Science University, USA
3. Prof. Aaron Ciechanover — Distinguished University Professor, The Rappaport Faculty of Medicine and Research Institute, Technion–Israel Institute of Technology, Israel
4. Prof. Ralf Bartenschlager — Professor and Head of Molecular Virology, Department of Infectious Diseases, University of Heidelberg, Germany
5. Prof. George Baillie — Professor of Molecular Pharmacology, School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow, Scotland
6. Prof. Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong — Professor of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
7. Prof. Nipon Chattipakorn — Distinguished Professor of Cardiac Electrophysiology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
On behalf of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, M.D., Dean, extends sincere appreciation to all RIAC members for their time, expertise, and thoughtful contributions to the meeting. Their continued engagement is highly valued in supporting Siriraj’s journey toward research excellence, innovation, and greater global impact.
The Faculty looks forward to building on these discussions and continuing this meaningful collaboration, and is pleased to welcome the RIAC members for the 2027 meeting on-site at Siriraj.
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