Ms. Veerachat Muangsombut, Ph.D., a Postdoctoral Fellow from the Department of Immunology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, attended the “Viruses of Microbes 2024” conference in Cairns, Australia, from 15th – 19th, 2024. She presented an abstract on “Effective Control of the Foodborne Pathogen Listeria Monocytogenes through the Synergistic Action of a Bacteriophage and a Pyrogallol-derived Natural Antimicrobial.”
Attending international conferences like Viruses of Microbes 2024 allows Ms. Muangsombut to forge connections with professionals and potential collaborators worldwide. Engaging in poster sessions keeps her abreast of advancements in phage applications, particularly in therapeutic fields, and enables her to bring valuable insights back to Siriraj Hospital. Siriraj’s sponsorship of this conference enhances the organization’s global visibility. Moreover, Ms. Muangsombut gains access to cutting-edge research in phage biology and innovations, motivating her as an early career researcher and contributing to job satisfaction and retention.