On September 21, 2024, by Royal Command of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), Mr. Chalermpol Thanchitt, Vice President for International Relations of the CRI, presided over the opening ceremony of the Project on Integrated Training for Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer on the Management of Rabies to Communities. The Project is part of the strategic plan of the operation of HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies”. The event was held at Suntara Wellness Resort and Hotel, Mueang Chachoengsao District, Chachoengsao Province. This integrated training for knowledge dissemination and technology transfer on the management of rabies to communities constitutes a significant part of the forces rallied under the cooperation between the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University, Provincial Livestock Office, and other relevant local agencies. It aims to strengthen knowledge, understanding, and awareness of the methods to prevent rabies in schools and communities. The training included learning activities in various forms which enabled access to and encouraged participation of the target groups of participants, such as academic lectures, a workshop on the use of applications, providing comprehensive knowledge of essential information on rabies and rabies-free preventive methods, legal provisions on the prevention of the spread of rabies, and demonstrations of proper...

On October 19, 2024, by Royal Command of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), Mr. Piamsak Milintachinda, Vice President for International Relations of the CRI, presided over the opening ceremony of the Project on Integrated Training for Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer on the Management of Rabies to Communities. This Project, which is part of the strategy of HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies” implemented since 2017, integrates operations of all relevant sectors under the “One Health” concept of the World Health Organization. It serves as a guideline to address health issues related to human and animal health and the environment in an integrated manner to foster good health and safe coexistence. The event was held at the Paradiso JK Design Hotel, Mueang District, Nakhon Sawan Province. The project was organized through the cooperation between the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University, and the support of relevant agencies in Nakhon Sawan Province, such as Provincial Livestock Office, Provincial Public Health Office, and provincial offices in the local areas, etc. The project’s aim was to promote knowledge and understanding of the management to address rabies issues at the community level. It focused on transfer of knowledge and advanced technology to local public...

Office of Research, Chulabhorn Research Institute extends its congratulations to Professor Emeritus Dr. Skorn Mongkolsuk, Director, Research Laboratory of Biotechnology, on being conferred an Honorary Doctor of Science degree in Biotechnology from Mahidol University in the academic year 2023. Professor Emeritus Dr. Skorn Mongkolsuk was conferred the honorary doctorate by Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on October 8, 2024, at Prince Mahidol Hall, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus. Office of Research October 9,2024

On October 8, 2024, the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) held a ceremony to mark the auspicious occasion of the 42nd Birthday Anniversary of Her Royal Highness Princess Siribhachudabhorn. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chusak Limsakul, Vice President for Administration, Building and Grounds of the CRI, along with other CRI executives, humbly offered presents and signed a book of Royal Greetings to express their loyalty and in gratitude for Her Royal Highness’s immeasurable contributions and steadfast commitment to following the footsteps of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great and Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the CRI, to uphold Buddhism, continue and preserve good customs and traditions, as well as Thai arts and culture, reflecting the way of life, wisdom, and rich cultural heritage of the Thai people – a valuable legacy that shall remain with the nation forever. The ceremony was held in the Meeting Room of the Chemistry Research Building at the CRI. It has long been recognized by all that Her Royal Highness Princess Siribhachudabhorn has tirelessly devoted Herself to performing numerous Royal Duties with perseverance and great ability. Since graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Arts and a Master’s Degree in Thai Arts from the Department of Thai Arts, Faculty of Painting Sculpture and Graphic Arts at Silpakorn University, Her Royal Highness has...

On September 11, 2024, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chusak Limsakul, Vice President for Administration, Building and Grounds, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jutamaad Satayavivad, Vice President for Scientific Affairs, Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), together with executives and researchers, attended a meeting on the evaluation of the outcomes and impacts of large-scale research and innovation programs in the fiscal year 2024. During the meeting, Dr. Piyatat Pananurak, Director, Monitoring and Evaluation Division, Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI), presented the direction for evaluating the outcomes and impacts of these large-scale research and innovation programs. Following this, a team of evaluators from Kasetsart University, led by Asst. Prof. Visit Limsombunchai Ph.D., introduced the evaluation guidelines and criteria for selecting case study projects. The meeting was held in the R117 Meeting Room of the Chemistry Research Building at the CRI. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jutamaad Satayavivad, Vice President for Scientific Affairs of the CRI, as part of the team of CRI executives, and a team of the CRI researchers presented an overview of the programs, the development and production of biologics and herbal products, as well as outstanding works of the sub-projects under these programs. Opinions were also exchanged on major issues for the evaluation of the outcomes and impacts of the research programs, aiming to ensure that the CRI would operate and accomplish research innovations...

On August 24, 2024 at Kaewsamui Resort, Surat Thani Province, by Royal Command of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), Lieutenant Chawat Arthayukti, Vice President for International Relations of the CRI, presided over the opening ceremony of the Training Project for Knowledge Dissemination and Technology Transfer on the Management of Rabie to Communities, under the strategy of the operation of HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies”. The Project aims to promote network engagement in the operation, surveillance, prevention, and control of rabies, as well as systematic and efficient management of animal population in communities. The training was conducted in collaboration between the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and the Faculty of Education, Kasetsart University, as well as other relevant agencies, to develop and establish a network to prevent and control rabies in communities through various learning promotion activities, such as academic lectures, a workshop on using applications, demonstrations of first aid procedures, knowledge transfer on rabies using a Q&A game, as well as knowledge on legal provisions related to the prevention and control of rabies. Over 200 representatives of various agencies attended the training. Surat Thani Province is a target area for HRH Princess Chulabhorn’s project on “Disease-free Animals, Safe Humans from Rabies”, aiming to enable local...

Dr. Kwanrawee Sirikanchana, Research Scientist II, Laboratory of Biotechnology, has contributed to the United Nations Public Service Award (UNPSA) 2024 Winning Initiatives in the category of Innovation in Public Institutions for her innovation, “Academic Insight into Action for Pandemic Response.” Thailand Team received this prestigious recognition at the United Nations Public Service Forum and Awards Ceremony, held from June 24–26, 2024, in South Korea. This Winning Initiatives was a result of collaborative effort involving faculty members from the Department of Environmental Science, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University; the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University; King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi; Walailak University; and Dr. Kwanrawee Sirikanchana, Ms. Montakarn Srisang, and Professor Emeritus Dr. Skorn Mongkolsuk from the Chulabhorn Research Institute. This award serves as an inspiration for the new generation of researchers to continue developing research and innovations work with determination for the benefit of society. For more details, please visit: https://publicadministration.un.org/unpsa/database/Winners/2024-winners/Academic-Insight-into-Action-for-Pandemic-Response Office of Research August 30, 2024

Dr. Yotsawat Pomyen, Research Scientist I, Translational Research Center, Chulabhorn Research Institute, has been awarded the Thai Visiting Scholar (TVS) Fellowship by the Thailand-United States Educational Foundation (Fulbright Thailand) for his research project, “Spatial Biology of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma.” This six-month fellowship is scheduled to take place from September 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025 at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA. This prestigious award serves as an inspiration for the new generation of researchers to continue developing scientific research and innovation work with determination for the benefit of society. Office of Research August 30, 2024

Dr. Kwanrawee Sirikanchana, Research Scientist II, Laboratory of Biotechnology, Chulabhorn Research Institute, was honored with the Best Poster Presentation Award for her research titled “Multivirus Surveillance of Emerging and Endemic Viral Pathogens in Thailand’s Wastewater” Dr. Kwanrawee received this award for her research presentation at The 8th ISFEV Conference, organized by the International Society for Food and Environmental Virology (ISFEV), held from June 9–14, 2024, at Shimadzu Tokyo Innovation Plaza, Tokyo, Japan. Dr. Kwanrawee Sirikanchana was as one of six recipients of the Best Poster Presentation Award, chosen from a total of 39 research presenters. For more details, please visit : https://his-promotion.com/isfev/ Office of Research August 29, 2024

Dr. Kwanrawee Sirikanchana, Research Scientist II at the Laboratory of Biotechnology, Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), attended a meeting on the study and analysis of the risk of antimicrobial resistance in hospital wastewater treatment system impacting people’s health, organized by the Bureau of Environmental Health, Department of Health, on June 12, 2024. The study findings constituted part of academic services projects provided by the Laboratory of Biotechnology of the CRI. During the meeting, a representative from the Bureau of Environmental Health, gave a lecture on “Research project to evaluate the readiness of the public health sector in developing the prototype of the management of antimicrobial resistance in hospital wastewater treatment system”. Moreover, Asst. Prof. Dr. Thammanitchpol Denpetkul, lecturer from the Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, and co-researcher of the Laboratory of Biotechnology’s academic service project, gave a lecture on the study findings of the project titled “Study and analysis of the risk of antimicrobial resistance in hospital wastewater treatment system impacting people’s health”. For additional information, please refer to the following website:https://env.anamai.moph.go.th/th/news-anamai/218159. Office of Research August 26, 2024

On August 9, 2024 in the Meeting Room, 1st Floor, Chemistry Research Building, the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) held a ceremony to mark the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother’s 92nd Birthday Anniversary, which falls on August 12, 2024. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chusak Limsakul, Vice President for Administration, Building and Grounds of the CRI and Chairperson of the ceremony, led other CRI executives and employees to humbly offer their well wishes and sign a book of blessings. This was done to express their loyalty and gratitude in recognition of Her Majesty’s tireless commitments to mitigate suffering and promote happiness of the Thai people. Her Majesty has made innumerable visits to help people in remote areas across the country, acknowledging problems in their daily lives. Consequently, Her Majesty has established numerous Royal Initiative Projects to assist and ensure local people’s better quality of life in a secure and sustainable manner, including education, employment, health and environment, notably through the Support Foundation, the Model Farm Project under the Royal Initiative, and the Little House in the Big Forest Project under the Royal Initiative. All these significant contributions bear testimony to Her Majesty’s insightful wisdom and unwavering perseverance in devoting Herself to the benefit and happiness of the Thai people. ❖ Ceremony to celebrate Her Majesty’s Birthday Anniversary ❖...

On July 26, 2024 at 8.45 a.m., the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI) held a ceremony at the CRI’s Chemistry Research Building to honor His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty’s 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary which falls on July 28, 2024. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chusak Limsakul, Vice President for Administration, Building and Grounds, presided over the ceremony, accompanied by CRI executives and personnel. All participants wore yellow shirts bearing the emblem of the ceremony to mark this auspicious occasion. They collectively expressed their loyalty, humbly offered their well wishes, signed a book of blessings in front of His Majesty’s portrait, and participated in an alms-giving ceremony as a merit-making act dedicated to His Majesty. This was done to express their gratitude and in recognition of His Majesty’s significant contributions to the nation’s progress and prosperity and the Thai people’s well-being through His Majesty’s great perseverance and unwavering commitment. These efforts are in accordance with His Majesty’s Pledge to the Thai people at His Accession to the Throne, “We shall treasure, preserve, and build on Our heritage and shall reign in righteousness for the great enduring good of the people”. ❖ Ceremony to celebrate His Majesty the King’s Birthday Anniversary ❖ ❖ Executives signing of a book of blessings ❖ ❖ Alms-giving ceremony as a...