From June 4^th – 8^th, 2026, Associate Professor Chaiwat Washirasaksiri, MD, Medical Instructor from the Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, proudly represented Siriraj at the American Diabetes Association (ADA) 2026 conference in the USA.

During the prestigious conference, Assoc. Prof. Washirasaksiri made a significant academic contribution by delivering a Poster Presentation on a highly relevant and compelling topic: “The incidence and association factors of severe muscle loss in people with prediabetes, A prospective cohort study in Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.”

His participation greatly elevates Siriraj’s international prestige, ensuring our research is recognized on a global stage. Most importantly, this academic exchange provides an excellent opportunity to share and exchange invaluable research knowledge with experts from several countries, fostering vital networks and insights that will further advance medical research at Siriraj Hospital upon his return.