On December 15, 2024 at 5.15 p.m., His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana graciously presided over the opening ceremony of the 9thPrincess Chulabhorn International Science Congress, held under the theme “The Challenges of One Health: The Roles of Biosciences and Chemistry”, in the Grand Ballroom of Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok. Upon Their Majesties’ arrival, Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, in Her capacity as Chairperson of the Organizing Committee of the 9thPrincess Chulabhorn International Science Congress, along with the Organizing Committee, were present to welcome Their Majesties. Afterwards, Their Majesties entered the Grand Ballroom and bestowed the opportunity for the President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute to report on the objectives of organizing the Congress. Her Royal Highness then invited Their Majesties to watch a tribute video honoring His Majesty the King. On this occasion, His Majesty the King delivered an address at the opening ceremony of the 9thPrincess Chulabhorn International Science Congress. An excerpt of the address is as follows: “…..I am pleased that this Conference is related to the One Health concept which is a crucial topic worldwide. For countries to meet the targets of the One Health concept is a challenge for all relevant individuals and sectors, as it requires knowledge in numerous fields, especially biosciences and chemistry, which...

On November 18, 2024 at 2.00 p.m., Lieutenant Chawat Artthayukti, Secretary-General of the Chulabhorn Foundation, presided over the Chulabhorn Foundation Board’s 2024 Annual General Meeting. The Foundation Board Directors attended the meeting via video conference to follow up on the progress of the operation of the Foundation. The meeting was convened in the R606 Meeting Room of the Multipurpose Building at the Chulabhorn Research Institute. In the meeting, the important agenda items requiring discussion, consideration, and follow-up included: the registration of the appointment of Directors of the Chulabhorn Foundation Board to fill vacancies in accordance with the number stipulated by the Foundation Charter, the addition of new objectives to the Foundation to enable the utilization and enhancement of research work, reports on patients under the Royal Patronage of the Chulabhorn Foundation, Royally-Granted scholarships and equipment for fiscal years 2023 and 2024, and a summary of the operations of the “Share Kindness to fight Rabies” Project by the Foundation, etc. The Chulabhorn Foundation remains committed to continuously organizing activities to promote research, academic work, and public assistance activities to support the sick and the disadvantaged, as well as homeless animals in every region in the country. Public Relations Section Office of the President November 19, 2024

Pursuant to the meeting to discuss the evaluation of the outcomes and impacts of large-scale research and innovation programs between the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), Thailand Science Research and Innovation (TSRI), and a team of evaluators from the Center for Applied Economics Research, Kasetsart University, on September 11, 2024 in the R117 Meeting Room of the Chemistry Research Building at the CRI, the CRI was selected by the TSRI to be evaluated for its programs on the R&D and production of biologics and herbal products under the scope of research conducted during fiscal years 2021-2022. Progress has since been made on the subject. On November 12, 2024, a team of evaluators from the Center for Applied Economics Research, Kasetsart University, led by Asst. Prof. Visit Limsombunchai Ph.D., Dean, Economics Faculty, Kasetsart University, and a delegation, visited the CRI to interview researchers involved in the research projects under the research programs to gather additional information for evaluating the outcomes and impacts of the programs. The delegation was welcomed by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jutamaad Satayavivad, Vice President for Scientific Affairs and Assoc. Prof. Nardtida Tumrasvin, Director, Office of Research, CRI. The interview took place in the B901D Meeting Room of the Biomedical Science Building at the CRI. On this occasion, Dr. Nuchanart Rangkadilok, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mayuree Fuangthong, Research Scientists II, Dr....

Office of Research, Chulabhorn Research Institute extends its congratulations to Professor Dr. Pattana Srifah, Expert Scientist, Laboratory of Biotechnology, on being officially appointed as Professor Emeritus in Genetics by the Kasetsart University Council. Office of Research October 31, 2024

The Office of Research, Chulabhorn Research Institute, extends its congratulations to Ms. Chalida Chompoobut, Research Scientist at the Laboratory of Environmental Toxicology, on receiving the Outstanding Poster Presentation Award at the JSPS Core-to-Core Symposium on One Health Approaches to Chemical Risk Management, an international conference held from September 30 to October 1, 2024, at Ehime University, Japan. For award details, please visit: http://www.cmes.ehime-u.ac.jp/post-706/ Office of Research October 24, 2024

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