Published On November 12th, 2024, an executive team of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital: Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean; Prof. Thawatchai Akaraviputh, Deputy Dean and Director of Siriraj Medical School; Assoc. Prof. Tripop Lertbunnaphong, Deputy Dean for Undergraduate Education; Assoc. Prof. Sith Sathornsumetee, Deputy Dean for Research and Innovation; Asst. Prof. Prapat Suriyaphol, Deputy Dean of Information Technology; and Asst. Prof. Kanokwaroon Watananirun, Assistant Dean for International Relations, visited Newcastle University to explore potential academic and research collaborations with the welcome led by Prof. David Burn, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Medical Sciences; Prof. Joris Veltman, Dean of Biosciences Institute.
The visit aimed to gain insights into Newcastle’s approach to developing an international curriculum, and the collaboration discussions covered areas where Siriraj has notable expertise: dengue infection control, allergy and immunity, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and obesity, metabolomics, systems biology, and cancer precision medicine.
Additionally, Siriraj explored potential partnerships with the National Innovation Centre for Ageing (NICA) and the National Innovation Centre for Data (NICD) to advance research in age-related health and data science. The delegation expressed interest in establishing student exchange programs at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and discussed overseas study opportunities for future international students. During the visit, our team toured Newcastle’s FMS facilities, simulation center, and The Helix.
