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Prince Mahidol Award Conference 2025 : Visit to the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
January 30, 2025
On Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Medical Organization Room, 4th Floor, Rattanaviphat Building, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society
Associate Professor Dr. Chanchai Sittipunt, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, presided over the opening ceremony and welcomed delegates from the Prince Mahidol Award Conference 2025 (PMAC 2025) on their field visit to Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Medicine and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.
The visit was held under the theme:
“The Role of UHC in Strengthening Public Health and Fueling Local Innovation for Economic Growth: Thailands Model.”
The session provided insights into how Thailand integrates research into policymaking, incorporates medical innovations into the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) scheme, and applies advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), genomics, and digital health solutions to enhance healthcare accessibility, disease screening, prevention, and treatment.
Keynote Lectures: Driving Healthcare Transformation: The Role of Innovation, Technology, and Universal Health Coverage in Building Resilient Systems
Speakers:
• Dr.Supakit Sirilak, Executive Director of the Health Systems Research Institute
• Mrs.Waraporn Suwanwela, Deputy Secretary-General, National Health Security Office
Showcase of Medical Innovations Contributing to Thailands Healthcare System and Global Applications:
1. Integration of Personalized 3D-Printed Titanium Skull Implants into Thailandfs Universal Coverage Scheme
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Boonrat Lohwongwatana, Co-founder of Meticuly
2. Advancing Public Health: Development of Albuminuria Test Kits for Nationwide Nephropathy Screening
Prof. Dr. Nattachai Srisawat, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
3. Precision Public Health and Genomic Technology in Rare Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
Prof. Vorasuk Shotelersuk, Associate Dean for Research Affairs, Faculty of Medicine, CU
4. Chula VRC -Vaccine Development for Equity Access in LMICs
Prof. Kiat Ruxrungtham, Director of School of Global Health & Chula Vaccine Research Center
5. Old problems, new solutions: Harnessing technology and innovation in Parkinsons disease—Experiences from Thailand
Prof. Roongroj Bhidayasiri, Director of Center of Excellence on Parkinsons Disease and Related Disorders
Afternoon Site Visits to Leading Research Units and Medical Technology Centers:
• Genomic Center
• KCMH Research Center (ATMP, CAR-T Cell, Vaccine Center)
• Parkinson Excellence Center
• Meticuly Co., Ltd.
The field visit aimed to provide participants with first-hand exposure to the integration of biomedical technology, AI, and digital health solutions into medical treatment, as well as foster global collaborations in developing sustainable public health systems capable of addressing future healthcare challenges effectively.
Associate Professor Dr. Chanchai Sittipunt, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, presided over the opening ceremony and welcomed delegates from the Prince Mahidol Award Conference 2025 (PMAC 2025) on their field visit to Chulalongkorn University Faculty of Medicine and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.
The visit was held under the theme:
“The Role of UHC in Strengthening Public Health and Fueling Local Innovation for Economic Growth: Thailands Model.”
The session provided insights into how Thailand integrates research into policymaking, incorporates medical innovations into the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) scheme, and applies advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), genomics, and digital health solutions to enhance healthcare accessibility, disease screening, prevention, and treatment.
Keynote Lectures: Driving Healthcare Transformation: The Role of Innovation, Technology, and Universal Health Coverage in Building Resilient Systems
Speakers:
• Dr.Supakit Sirilak, Executive Director of the Health Systems Research Institute
• Mrs.Waraporn Suwanwela, Deputy Secretary-General, National Health Security Office
Showcase of Medical Innovations Contributing to Thailands Healthcare System and Global Applications:
1. Integration of Personalized 3D-Printed Titanium Skull Implants into Thailandfs Universal Coverage Scheme
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Boonrat Lohwongwatana, Co-founder of Meticuly
2. Advancing Public Health: Development of Albuminuria Test Kits for Nationwide Nephropathy Screening
Prof. Dr. Nattachai Srisawat, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
3. Precision Public Health and Genomic Technology in Rare Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
Prof. Vorasuk Shotelersuk, Associate Dean for Research Affairs, Faculty of Medicine, CU
4. Chula VRC -Vaccine Development for Equity Access in LMICs
Prof. Kiat Ruxrungtham, Director of School of Global Health & Chula Vaccine Research Center
5. Old problems, new solutions: Harnessing technology and innovation in Parkinsons disease—Experiences from Thailand
Prof. Roongroj Bhidayasiri, Director of Center of Excellence on Parkinsons Disease and Related Disorders
Afternoon Site Visits to Leading Research Units and Medical Technology Centers:
• Genomic Center
• KCMH Research Center (ATMP, CAR-T Cell, Vaccine Center)
• Parkinson Excellence Center
• Meticuly Co., Ltd.
The field visit aimed to provide participants with first-hand exposure to the integration of biomedical technology, AI, and digital health solutions into medical treatment, as well as foster global collaborations in developing sustainable public health systems capable of addressing future healthcare challenges effectively.
