Published On Sunday, November 12, 2023, the Center of Excellence, encompassing SiCORE-M and the Center of Excellence in various diseases, including SiCORE-Allergy, SiCORE-Dengue, SiCORE-PM&SP, SiCORE-CVD, SiCORE-DO, and SiCORE-MSB, was privileged to have Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, M.D., the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital, serve as the chairman and moderator of the Retreat Meeting 2023 at the Kamolporn Meeting Room, The Sukosol Hotel, Bangkok.
The workshop focused on the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital’s internal supporting mechanism, the Research Excellence Development Program (RED). The morning session was a World Café-style brainstorming, with participants divided into groups to discuss four key questions: Support for sustainability, HR development, Research Performance Evaluation, and Research Ecosystem. The goal was to gather insights and collaboratively address challenges and solutions identified by stakeholders.
In the afternoon session, four group discussion facilitators presented the issues identified during the morning brainstorming, summarizing proposed solutions, and exchanging ideas collaboratively. Assoc. Prof. Sith Sathornsumetee, M.D., Vice Dean for Research and Innovation, and Prof. Thananya Boonyasirinant, M.D., Head of Siriraj Excellent Innovation Center (Si-EIC), graced the session with their presence. They provided valuable insights, shared perspectives, and exchanged experiences with forefront researchers from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital.
On this occasion, the Center of Research Excellence expresses deep gratitude to the Dean, Executives, and researchers within the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital for their tremendous support and active participation. SiCORE-M is incredibly optimistic about continued support and collaboration from all stakeholders in the upcoming year.
