His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen Graciously Preside over the Opening Ceremony of the 9th Princess Chulabhorn International Science Congress
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 9th Princess 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 9th Princess 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 9th Princess 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 form the foundation of medicine, veterinary medicine, and environmental health. This is therefore a great opportunity for Thai and international academics and experts in various fields to come together and discuss the issue, promote collaboration in study and research, information dissemination, knowledge integration, and exchange of experience. It is my hope that this Congress will foster cooperation at the national, regional, and global levels to elevate mankind’s quality of life on the basis of Oneness which will contribute to genuinely sustainable development…”
The Princess Chulabhorn International Science Congress is held every 4-5 years. It was first organized in 1987 to honor the 5th cycle Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great and to provide a platform for the exchange of academic knowledge and dissemination of research work by Thai and international scientists worldwide.
In 2024, by Royal Command of the President of the Chulabhorn Research Institute (CRI), the CRI organized the 9th Princess Chulabhorn International Science Congress under the theme “The Challenges of One Health: The Roles of Biosciences and Chemistry” to honor His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty’s 72nd Birthday Anniversary on July 28, 2024. The Congress was held from December 15-18, 2024, at Shangri-La Hotel Bangkok. This significant International Science Congress highlighted the role of biosciences and chemistry in addressing the concept of the “One Health” of the World Health Organization (WHO), emphasizing the close relationship and interdependence between human health, animal health, and the environment, for comprehensive good health and safe coexistence. To date, a number of research that has been conducted under the policy direction of the President of the CRI aligns with the One Health concept, as demonstrated by achievements in various numerous research and academic projects.
At this year’s Congress, 59 leading international scientists from 16 countries, including representatives from international organizations, notably the World Health Organization (WHO), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), US Food and Drug Administration (US FDA) delivered lectures. Over 750 participants from 30 countries joined to exchange knowledge, expertise, and experience in joint study and research through keynote lectures, plenary sessions, symposiums, workshops, and roundtable discussions, covering various details of the topic of One Health. Notably, 175 scientists and researchers from both Thailand and abroad presented their work through oral presentation and poster sessions.
Thailand takes great pride in hosting this International Science Congress under the leadership of Professor Dr. Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, President of the CRI, who recognizes the importance of human resource development in science and technology, aligned with the global advancement in technology, contributing to progress in the country’s medical and public health sectors, with the ultimate goal of sustainably improving the quality of life and well-being of the Thai people.
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December 16, 2024
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