3 TIPP Scholarships for International Students: MSc in Occupational Medicine and Occupational Health (International program)

 

As the Department of Community, Family and Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand receives three grants for international students. Foreign students, who are interested in MSc in Occupational Medicine and Occupational Health (International program), Department of Community, Family and Occupational Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand, please follow the instructions below. Remember to first submit the applications directly to the course director (Assoc. Prof. Naesinee Chaiear, naesinee@kku.ac.th) by April 30, 2022 prior to the formal application process.

 

If any further details require please feel free to get back to naesinee@kku.ac.th.

 

Procedures for application submission

  1. The applicants submit the completed application forms to Assoc Prof Naesinee Chaiear (naesinee@kku.ac.th) directly by April 30, 2022 and then the documents will be reviewed by the curriculum committees. The eligible applicants will proceed their application to the official system as follow;

*The candidates must be nominated by the National Focal Point for International Development Cooperation (such as Ministry of Foreign Affairs) or by relevant central government agencies for which the nominated candidates currently work. Nomination must be in line with relevant rules and regulations of nominating countries/territories. The National Focal Point will forward the United Nations/Royal Thai Consulate-General accredited to eligible countries/territories.

Please prepare one original with two copies of each document as these following items:

*1. TIPP application form (Download at: https://tica-thaigov.mfa.go.th/en/page/75500-tipp-application-form?menu=605b13dbb6f1b76ed31778b3)

*2. Medical report (If candidate had submitted other health certification without the medical report form their application will not be accepted for consideration.)

*3. Transcript of Bachelor’s degree (to show the courses that have learnt throughout Bachelor’s degree)

*4. Certificate of Bachelor’s degree

*5. Recommendation Letter from at least 2 person (1 person per letter) e.g. university instructor, supervisor in the candidate’s organization, employer etc.

*6. English test score (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS) as required by the academic institution

*7. Other document as required by the academic institution (please see the course detail: subject “Document Required” for more information)

ALL forms are duly filled out and endorsed by the candidates’ supervisor and the National Focal Point for International Development Cooperation. All of related documents must be in English.

The documents number 1-6 are mandatory. If candidates fail to provide the specified document, their application will not be accepted for consideration.

Each of eligible countries/territories can nominate up to five candidates per academic programme.

  1. The application procedure will complete when TICA has received the hard copy of the application form and other related documents through the Royal Thai Embassy/Permanent Mission of Thailand to the United Nations/Royal Thai Consulate-General accredited to eligible countries/territories.

3. Application from should be summited to the Royal Thai Embassy/Permanent Mission of Thailand to the United Nations/Royal Thai Consulate-General accredited to eligible countries/territories within May 15, 2022 respectively, in order to be sent to Thailand International Cooperation Agency before the application’s closing date.

 

Download : Application_Form_for_TIPP

 

Australian Ambassador visits KKU for the first time


 

H.E. Mr. Allan McKinnon PSM, Australian Ambassador to Thailand paid his first official visit to Khon Kaen University on 31 March 2022. He met with Associate Professor Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, President of Khon Kaen University and other KKU administrators to discuss the feasibility of further academic collaboration between Australian universities and Khon Kaen University such as student exchange programs, human resource developments, and research.

Associate Professor Apichat Jiravuttipong, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University was one of the KKU administrators to welcome and discuss the collaboration between MDKKU and the Australian universities. He said, “As an alumnus of Australia, I have a great pleasure and honor to welcome H.E. Mr. Allan McKinnon to Khon Kaen University today. I look forward to giving full support, in my capacity as the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, to make our collaboration with Australia fruitful”.

 

 

 

KKU also welcomed two senior staff from the Australian Embassy who accompanied the Ambassador, Ms. Anita Wise, Second Secretary for Political Affairs and Mr. Chanapat Maneedul, Senior Staff on Political Affairs.

The meeting was held in the Sarasin Meeting Room, KKU, and the following administrators also joined the discussion:

1. Associate Professor Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, President KKU

2. Associate Professor Nawarat Wara-Aswapati, Vice President for International Affairs

3. Associate Professor Apichat Jiravuttipong, Dean, Faculty of Medicine

4. Associate Professor Peerasit Kamnuansilpa, Dean, College of Local Administration

5. Associate Professor Jureerat Daduang, Dean, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences

6. Associate Professor Darunee Jothityangkoon, Dean, Faculty of Agriculture

7. Associate Professor Pensri Jaroenwanit, Dean, Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy (KKBS)

8. Dr. Ploypailin Kikasiwat, Asistant Dean for International and Communication Affairs, Faculty of Business Administration and Accountancy (KKBS)

9. Assistant Professor Sirimonbhorn Thipsingh, Dean, Khon Kaen University International College

10. Assistant Professor Chavis Ketkaew, Associate Dean for Strategy, Research, and International Affairs, Khon Kaen University International College

11. Associate Professor Teekayu Plangkoon Jorns, Associate Dean for Research, Graduate Studies and International Affairs, Faculty of Dentistry

12. Assistant Professor Thanapauge Chamaratana, Assistant to the Dean for Academic and International Affairs, the Faculty of Humanities and Sochoal Sciences

13. Mrs. Wilawan Ungsunantawiwat, Acting Director, International Affairs Division

 

Khon Kaen University signs an MOU for promotion and development of Thailand Wellness Hub – an International Medical Hub

 

March 17, 2022 – Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University assigned Assoc. Prof. Apichat Jirawutthipong, M.D., Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, to represent Khon Kaen University and sign an MOU for development and promotion of Phase 2 of Thailand Wellness Hub, between Department of Health Service Support (HSS) and a network of 17 allies, including both governmental and private organizations, universities in the North, East, Isan, South and the Center; and wellness federations and associations. The aim is to drive forward developmental and promotional policies of Thailand Wellness Hub so as to become an international medical hub. The MOU signing was held at the Thailand International Health Expo 2022, which took place at Royal Paragon Hall, 5th Floor, Siam Paragon.

The frame of references of the MOU and the collaboration are aimed at integration of missions and coordination of joints among the network organizations and universities in driving forward the governmental policies on Thailand Wellness Economic Corridor, the innovation region for promotion of health research, innovation development, development of health promotion service and wellness innovation backbone, development of health buildings, strengthening personnel competency in order to effectively carry out the wellness industry, and to ultimately become an international medical hub. The collaboration will last 5 years from March 17, 2022 until March 17, 2027.

Thailand International Health Expo 2022 is a great exposition event that demonstrates the potentialities and readiness in medicine and public health of Thailand. It is held to build confidence among Thai people and foreigners to see the competency, readiness, and advances in medicine and public health of Thailand. The event also assists in provoking economy, promoting the country in becoming a world Medical and Wellness Hub, upgrading and adding values to Thai herbs, Thai traditional medicine, and Thai wisdom in health care, as well as supporting collaboration between health and Thai traditional health entrepreneurs and health entrepreneurs all over the world.

 

 

 

Support content : https://m.kku.ac.th/12885

Potential multiparty research collaboration with Italy, Nicaragua and MD-KKU on Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention

 

on February 24, 2022, Associate Professor Wimonrat Sriraj, MD, Associate Dean for Research and International Affairs, MD, welcomed Dr. Andrea Grillo from the Italian Society of Nephrology and Azienda USL Toscana Nord Ovest Local Health Unit Northwest Tuscany, Italy, to a meeting with colleagues from MD-KKU Chronic Kidney Disease Research Team.

 

The meeting, held in Kawee Tungsubutr Meeting Room, MD-KKU, was to exchange and compare academic knowledge and management of Kidney Disease prevention for populations in the northeast region of Thailand and in Meso, or, Central America Continent: Nicaragua.

The meeting discussed possibilities for cooperative research projects between relevant teams across Thailand, Italy, and Nicaragua.

 

Speakers at the meeting were:

  1. Dr. Andrea Grillo, PhD, on “CKD in Nicaragua”,
  2. Associate Professor Sirirat Anutrakulchai, MD, CKD Research Group, MD-KKU, on KKU “CKD Net”, and
  3. Assistant Professor Dr. Ubol Cha-on, CKD Research Group, MD-KKU, on “Community/ Basic research to detect the root of problems and for sustainable correction”

 

Others Thai delegates who participated in the meeting were:

1) Dr. Jutarop Petcharaburanin, MBBS, PhD, Assistant Dean for Research and International Relations

2) Professor John F. Smith, PhD, International Relations Office

3) Professor Somchai Pinlaor, PhD, Parasitology Department

4) Dr. Amod Sharma, PhD, CKD Research Group

5) Assist. Prof. Dr. Ratthaphol  Kraiklang from the Public Health Faculty, Khon Kaen University.

6) Dr. Apinya Jusakul, from the Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, Khon Kaen University.

7) Dr. Apisit Chaidee, from the Parasitology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University.

Here is a news link about KKU’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS): Chronic Kidney Disease Prevention in the Northeast of Thailand (CKDNET) https://www.kku.ac.th/12104.

 

Reported by Duangsamorn Chankwang, IR Office, MD-KKU

 

MOA signing ceremony; Fujita Health University, Japan and Khon Kaen University, Thailand

 

On February 15, 2022, During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Memorandum of Agreement Signing Ceremony on Double Degree Program for Doctoral Degree was held online via Zoom Meeting webinar participated by high ranking administrator of the two institutes between Fujita Health University, Japan and Khon Kaen university, Thailand at KKU-MED Alumni Association Meeting Room, 3rd Floor, Conventional Academic Building, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University.

The representative from Khon Kaen university, Thailand were Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul President Khon Kaen University, Assoc. Prof. Apichat Jiravuttipong Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Assoc. Prof. Wimonrat Sriraj Associate Dean for Research and International Affairs, Assoc. Prof. Nuttaset Manimmanakorn Head, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Assoc. Prof. Benjamas Prathanee Department of Otolaryngology, Assoc. Prof. Patorn Piromchai Department of Otolaryngology, Asst. Prof. Nichanun Panyaek Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, and Dr. Jutarop Phetcharaburanin Assistant to the Dean for Research and International Affairs.

 

 

 

 

The honorable representative from Fujita Health University, Japan were Prof. Yukio Yuzawa President of Fujita Health University, Prof. Nakao Iwata Dean, Faculty of Graduate School of Medicine and School of Medicine, Prof. Motoshi Suzuki Vice Dean of Graduate School of Medicine, Department Chair and Professor of Molecular Oncology, School of Medicine,  Prof. Kazuo Takahashi Director of Center for International Relations Department Chair and Professor of Anatomy II, School of Medicine, Prof. Yohei Otaka Department Chair and Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine I, School of Medicine, and Ms.Ayako Masaki Manager of the Center for International Relations.

This Letter of Intent is for the purpose of establishing cooperation plan to improve medical service, academic service, and research service between the both Universities in the field of medicine and other related field. We would like to express our appreciation to coordinators of this linkage program that the Fujita Health University and Khon Kaen University have enjoyed a long standing friendship with each other. This ceremony is a milestone event to celebrate successful collaboration.

 

 

 

 

Prince Mahidol Award Youth Program (PMAYP) Conference 2021-2022

 

On February 10, 2022, Assoc. Prof. Apichat Jiravuttipong Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University officially opened and welcomed guests to the Prince Mahidol Award Youth Program (PMAYP) Conference 2021-2022 held by Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, The e-Asia Joint Research Program, National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and Prince Mahidol Award Youth Program at Lecture Room 1, 4th  Floor, Wechwichakarn Building, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen and online (via facebook live: https://www.facebook.com/medkku) on the titled “Targeting cell cycle for Precision Treatment of Cancer and Advanced Technology for cancer Research”.

The purpose of the symposium was to encourage exchange cutting-edge research and technologies and to promote discussion between professors, lecturers, researchers, medical staff and students. The conference was moderated by Prof. Sopit Wongkham Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, the event started with an overview of the Prince Mahidol Award Youth Program.

Prof. Peter Sicinski, M.D., PhD.  from Department of Genetics, Harvard Medical School, and Department of Cancer Biology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, Harvard University attend the Mentor Session spoke on the topics of ‘Cell cycle machinery in development and in cancer’ and special talked ‘How come a medical doctor to be outstanding scientist’.

Prof. Seiji Okada, M.D., PhD. From Division of Hematopoiesis, Center for AIDS Research, and Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University spoke on topics of ‘eAsia: Assisted technologies for cancer research’

Dr.Charupong Saengboonmee PMAYP Scholar Year 2018, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, spoke on the ‘Cyclins and Cyclin Dependent Kinases: A Potential Target-Treatment for Cholangiocarcinoma with Diabetes’.

Assoc. Prof.Siwanon Jirawatnotai Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University spoke on the ‘Overcoming Cancer Drug Resistance Using the Acquired Vulnerability Screens’.

Assoc. Prof.Kulthida Vaeteewoottacharn Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University spoke on the ‘Initiation of Thai Patient-Derived Xenograft Cancer Model Biobank for Precision Medicine’.

Closed the morning session with Asst. Prof.Wunchana Seubwai Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University on the ‘A Pilot Study Using Big Data Analytics for Cancer Research’.

The seminar was a great success with participants in the auditorium and online.

 

 

 

 

MD-KKU welcomes Overseas Visiting Professor from Harvard University, USA

 

Associate Professor Apichat Jiravuttipong, MD, Dean, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University recently welcomed Professor Piotr (Peter) Sicinski, MD, PhD, Department of Genetics, and Department of Cancer Biology, Dana-Ferber Cancer Institute, Harvard University, USA, to MD-KKU.  Professor Sicinski visited Khon Kaen between 9 and 13, 2022, as an overseas visiting professor in the Division of Research and International Relations Affairs.  During his visit he was the keynote speaker on “Cell cycle machinery in development and in cancer” at the Joint symposium of Prince Mahidol Award Youth Program (PMAYP) and eAsia Meeting on “Targeting cell cycle for precision treatment of cancer” and “Advanced technology for cancer research”.  He also gave a special talk on “How a medical doctor came to be outstanding scientist” and contributed to “Meet the mentor” supervisory round table discussion.  Professor Sicinski to MD-KKU give our medical students valuable opportunity to interact with a world class clinician/ researcher, to stimulate their future medical practice and research.

Associate Professor Wimonrat Sriraj, MD, Associate Dean for Research and International Affairs, Professor Sopit Wongkham, Associate Professor Atith Silsirivanit, Acting Head of Department of Biochemistry, and Dr. Jarupong Saengboonmee, Department of Biochemistry, MD-KKU, also participated the joint symposium.

 

At a business meeting on February 11, 2022, Dean Apichat Jiravuttipong and Professor Peter Sicinski, discussed:

  • the development of collaborative research between MD-KKU and Dana-Farbor Cancer Institute, Harvard Medical School, with Professor Peter Sicinski and Dr. Jarupong Saengboonmee as Principal Investigators.
  • the development of a joint course between MD-KKU and Harvard Medical School. Fortunately, Professor Peter is the Director of that particular course at Harvard Medical School.
  • the Dean also arranged for Professor Sicinski to visit the Kidney Dialysis Unit in the HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana Memorial Building in Srinagarind Hospital.

Professor Sicinski also have discussed with Associate Dean for Research and International Relations approaches for promoting medical students’ research skills.  Reported by Duangsamorn Chankwang, IR Office, MD-KKU

 

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Collaborative research agreement to combat cholangiocarcinoma between Khon Kaen University and McMaster University, Canada has been signed

 

Associate Professor Dr. Pattapong Kessomboon of Department of Community Medicine and Professor Dr.Banchob Sripa of the WHO Collaborating Center for Research and Control of Opisthorchiasis, Faculty of Medicine and Professor Dr.Gina Agarwal and Assistant Professor Dr.Ricardo Angeles of the Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Canada have jointly planned a collaborative research project to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of an enhanced community-based health education and communication approach to preventing cholangiocarcinoma. The project is financially supported by the Thai Health Systems Research Institute and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. The project aims to generate practical knowledge that can be applied to other areas with similar problems both in Thailand and in neighboring countries. Researchers also hope to learn more about the barriers and facilitators for preventing CCA, including how culture, governance and health systems may impact the rates of infection.

 

MDKKU-Professor’s presentation to Thailand’s Health Systems Research Institute (HSRI)

 

The Health Systems Research Institute (HSRI), is an autonomous Thai government agency that researches emerging health-related economic, social and political issues.  Its major objective is to achieve effective knowledge management for the Thai Health System.

On January 28, 2022, the HSRI held an online seminar entitled “Entering a new dimension in health system research and development”.

Assistant Professor Dr. Rosawan Areemit, pediatrician and lecturer, Department of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, presented at the seminar on the topic of “Research Techniques: Professional Management Experience”. She shared knowledge on HSRI strategies, professional research techniques, and HSRI research proposal submissions for HSRI funding.

HSRI has continuously adjusted its operations to align with emerging priorities of the Thai public health system. Medicine and public health research plans to focus on the field of treatment screening, drug development and cancer reduction, rare diseases, infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases and pharmacogenomics groups. In addition, it aims to promote prevention and treatment   the development of the genomics medical industry, to strengthen the health-care system and respond to crises in a timely manner.

 

 

 

Written by: Kanyakan Muangson

Edited by: Professor John F Smith PhD.