MOU Signing Ceremony Between Siriraj and GARDP

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February 28th, 2023 – Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, and Dr. Seamus O’Brien, R&D Director of The Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership (GARDP), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to foster collaboration on antimicrobial resistance between Siriraj and GARDP.
The MOU signing ceremony began with an academic presentation on the AMR and broader GARDP R&D activities by Dr. Seamus O’Brien. The next session is followed by Prof. Visanu Thamlikitkul and Assoc. Prof. Pinyo Rattanaumpawan from the Division of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine discussed their experiences in combating AMR in Thailand.

Macquarie University Visits Siriraj

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On February 28th, 2023, Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, along with Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, the Deputy Dean for Corporate Communications and International Relations and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Suwattanee Kooptiwut, Associate Dean for Postgraduate Education Division, welcomed Ms. Hayley Harris, the Head of Educational Services in the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, and Mr. Matthew Monkhouse, Director of Southeast Asia & Eurasia, Macquarie University, Australia, on a discussion for further collaboration in student exchange between Siriraj and Macquarie University.

 

Siriraj Faculty Abroad at APAO 2023!

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During February 23rd – 26th, 2023, Assoc. Prof. Nuttawut Rodanant of the Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, was invited to attend “The 38th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress (APAO 2023)” in Malaysia to deliver a presentation on the topic “Management of Recurrent Macular Hole”.

The Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress featured the latest discoveries and ideas in 16 ophthalmic subspecialties, including clinical ophthalmology and visual sciences.

Siriraj Faculty Abroad at APAO 2023!

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During February 23rd – 26th, 2023, Asst. Prof. Pimkwan Jaru-Ampornpan of the Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, was invited to attend  “the 38th Asia-Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology Congress (APAO 2023)” in Malaysia to deliver a presentation about Siriraj Ophthalmology’s new surgical technique, “Options for a One-Stage Large Eyelid Margin Defect Reconstruction” at the APAO2023 congress which featured more than 500 internationally renowned speakers presenting the latest discoveries and ideas in 16 ophthalmic subspecialties, including clinical ophthalmology and visual sciences.

The Prince Mahidol Award

The Prince Mahidol Award The symbol of tirelessly dedication towards the benefit of mankind!

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Prince Mahidol of Songkla (1892-1929) played an active role in laying the foundations for public health and modern medicine in Thailand, with a strong determination to raise the standard of living of all Thais. As a medical doctor himself, he represented the government of Siam in negotiations with the Rockefeller Foundation to secure professional and monetary support for Siriraj. Additionally, he improved the curriculum and sent Thai doctors abroad to study on his own dime. His work and way of life served as an example of what we can all do to better the world and motivate others to do the same.

The beginning of Prince Mahidol Award

To carry on the HRH Prince Mahidol’s altruism and legacy, the Prince Mahidol Award (PMA) was then established in 1992 by royal permission of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX of Thailand, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of HRH Prince Mahidol of Songkla. The award has the objective of honoring His Royal Highness and recognizing individuals or institutions with outstanding contributions in the fields of medicine and public health. The award is run by the Prince Mahidol Award Foundation, established in 1991. King Rama IX graciously granted Royal patronage to the foundation, currently chaired by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn. 

The foundation is responsible for the Prince Mahidol Award as well as the promotion of the memory of Prince Mahidol of Songkla – the Father of Modern Medicine and Public Health of Thailand.

The Prince Mahidol Award Categories

The Prince Mahidol Award is an international award given annually in two categories to international personalities or organizations, including:

  1. In the field of Medicine: for outstanding performance and/or research in the field of medicine that benefits the global population.
  2. In the field of Public Health: for outstanding contributions in the field of public health for the sake of the well-being of the people.

The Prince Mahidol Award

The award consists of a medal, a certificate, and prize money (US$100,000). Prior to attending the award presentation event, which is held at Chakri Maha Prasat throne hall, Prince Mahidol Award laureates will visit the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, to pay respects to the statue of Prince Mahidol and learn more about HRH’s legacy.

The Prince Mahidol Award Criteria

An individual or group of individuals or an institution may be nominated by national medical or health authorities or by an individual or group of individuals in a nongovernmental capacity as candidates for the award. The candidates are screened by the award’s Scientific Advisors. They are then forwarded to the International Award Committee, which comprises several world-renowned experts in the fields of medicine and public health. The committee will consider them and make recommendations to the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, who will make a final decision. 

From 1992 to 2022, 94 prizes were awarded, including 43 in medicine and 51 in public health!   Five laureates of the Prince Mahidol Award of the year 2001, 2005, then proceeded to win the Nobel Prize in a later year. Five Prince Mahidol Award winners from 1997, 2001, 2003, 2005, and 2016 went on to win the Nobel Prize a few years after.

Last year, the Prince Mahidol Award in the field of medicine was conferred upon Professor Ralph A. DeFronzo, M.D., from the United States, for his exceptional and dedicated work that saved people from Type 2 Diabetes and saved millions of patients from chronic diabetic complications. And the Prince Mahidol Award in the field of public health was awarded to Professor Ian H. Frazer, M.D., from Australia/U.K., Dr. Douglas R. Lowy, M.D., from the United States, and Dr. John T. Schiller, M.D., Ph.D., from the United States, for their achievements in developing the HPV vaccines, which have been internationally implemented. The vaccines have prevented HPV infection, cervical cancer, and other HPV-related cancers and saved countless lives!

Kyushu University Visits Siriraj!

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On February 23rd, 2023, Assoc. Prof. Prapat Wanitpongpan, Deputy Dean for Corporate Communication and International Relations, Prof. Somchai Leelakusolvong, Director of GI Endoscopy Center, Assoc. Prof. Vitoon Chinswangwatanakul, Chief of the Division of General Surgery, Asst. Prof. Chainarong Phalanusitthepha from the Department of Surgery, and Lect. Dr. Napatpaphan Kanjanapanang from the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, welcomed the distinguished delegates from Kyushu University Hospital, Japan, led by Dr. Tomohiko Moriyama, Dr. Makoto Kubo, Ms. Ayumi Kamamoto, Ms. Yumi Yamagushi, Ms. Yuko Murakami, Ms. Nami Arita, Mr. Takehiro Kiyomatsu, and Ms. Saho Yamauchi, for the site visit at Siriraj Medical Education Technology center, Siriraj Endoscopy Center, Molecular Laboratory, Division of Pharmacy Siriraj Hospital, and Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.

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Mahidol University Visits Taiwan’s Top Academic and Research Institutions

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During February 20th – 25th, 2023, Prof. Banchong Mahaisavariya, the President of Mahidol University, leads the executive members from six Faculties and one College of the Mahidol University, including two lecturers from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital: Asst. Prof. Patsharaporn Techasintana Sarasombath of the Department of Parasitology, and Dr. Primana Punnakitikashem of the Department of Biochemistry, on the site visit and further cooperation discussion with Taiwan’s top academic & research institutes, such as National Taiwan University (NTU); Academia Sinica; Taiwan Biobank; National Center for Research on Earthquake Engineering, NARLabs; Wistron Corporation; Institute for Biotechnology and Medicine Industry; Hsinchu Biomedical Science Park Incubation Center; Hsinchu Biomedical Science Park Incubation Center; Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI); BioMed Flagship Hall, Kaohsiung Science Park; and Kaohsiung Medical University (KMU).

The 1st Siriraj Medical Sciences Academic Competition on Physiology

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On February 18th – 19th, 2023, Prof. Thawatchai Akariputh, Deputy Dean and Director of Siriraj Medical School, presided over the “1st Siriraj Medical Sciences Academic Competition (SiMSAC) on Physiology” under the supervision of the SiMSAC Competition Commission Chairwoman, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chantacha Sitticharoon of the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

The 1st SiMSAC is a 2-day competition focused on physiology, hosted and organized by the Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, which aims to promote the visibility of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, to the high-school teachers and students across Thailand to broaden their knowledge in physiology and understand the importance of physiology.

Since the competition has launched, there are a total of 200 schools from different regions across the country applied to participate in the contest: 2 schools from the Northern region, 117 schools from the Central region (93 schools in Bangkok and its suburbs), 27 schools from the northeastern region, 18 schools from the eastern region, 16 from the western region, and 20 schools from the southern regions (a total of 600 students, 296 teachers!) Besides the competition, SiMSAC also provides special lectures on “Knowing, Understanding, and Communicating with the ‘Generation Me’ Teenagers”, SI talk Forum, and Siriraj’s Anatomy Labs tour.

For more information, please visit Simsac.Physiology or website ps.si.mahidol.ac.th/SiMSAC

Siriraj Hosted the “Cataract Surgery and Intraocular Lens Implants Project” in Phetchabun Province

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During February 17th-20th, 2023, Assoc. Prof. Naris Kitnarong, Vice-Chairman of Services of the Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University, together with a group of ophthalmologists, operating nurses, and nursing assistants from Siriraj Hospital, has hosted the event, “The Cataract Surgery and Intraocular Lens Implants Project” at Wichian Buri Hospital in Phetchabun Province and performed a total of 241 surgeries (234 cataract surgeries, and 7 pterygium surgeries), which was the most significant number of surgical treatments ever! This event was also joined forces by the ophthalmologists, volunteer nurses, registered nurses, and nursing assistants from Wichian Buri Hospital, Phetchabun Hospital, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Ranong Hospital, Singburi Hospital, and Lom Kao Hospital.

Elective Study at Department of Pediatrics

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Dr. Supattra Rungmaitree of the Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, welcomes Dr. Paul Mitchell, a resident from Oregon Health & Sciences University, USA, to undertake an elective study at the Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, during February 20th – March 10th, 2023.