Congratulations to Dr. Wiwat Rojanapithayakorn, The Prince Mahidol award 2009 Awardee in the field of Public Health

The 2009 Prince Mahidol Award winners were announced on 3rd December 2009 by the Prince Mahidol Award Foundation members. The 18th Prince Mahidol Award in the field of Medicine was awarded to Professor Anne Mills and the Award in the field of Public Health went to Dr. Wiwat Rojanapithayakorn and Mr. Mechai Viravaidya. This year’s recipients were selected from 66 nominations representing 35 countries.

Dr. Wiwat Rojanapithayakorn graduated from faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahdol University. He is t is the World Health Organization’s representative for Mongolia and the former First Director of the Prevention and Control of AIDS Center under the Ministry of Public Health, Thailand. In 1989, he served as the Director of the Office of Communicable Disease Control Region 4 in Ratchaburi, Thailand, and initiated the “100% Condom Use Program,” which has been recognized worldwide as one of the most successful HIV/AIDS prevention tools.

The Program’s success has been largely due to its large scope and cooperation among all stakeholders, including government authorities, provincial governors and officers, healthcare personnel and commercial sex business operators. One of the key elements of Dr. Rojanapithayakorn’s initiative has been empowering commercial sex workers to use a ‘No Condom – No Sex’ policy with customers. In turn, this Program has been crucial in controlling the spread of HIV infection in Thailand, and in 2001, less than 14,000 new HIV cases were reported compared to 400,000 in 1991. Dr. Rojanapithayakorn continues to promote the “100% Condom Use Program” in other countries, including Cambodia, Philippines, Vietnam, China, Myanmar, Mongolia and Lao PDR. Subsequently, his Program has been recognized by international organizations, such as World Health Organization, World Bank, UNAIDS, USAIDS, as one of the most successful HIV prevention tools. Dr. Rojanapithayakorn’s initiatives have also contributed to social empowerment and behavioral change in the general public, which continue to have positive and lasting impacts on several hundred million lives around the world.

Post Date : February 26, 2010

Congratulations to MUPY staffs, for receiving national and international awards

Two of faculty members from Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, received national and international recognition for their work and dedication:

Assoc. Prof. Leena Suntornsuk was among the top-three finalists in the Young Women Researcher Award (medicine category) and received the 1st runner up award. The Young Women Researcher Award aims to acknowledge and strengthen women representation and the technological leadership in particularly the efforts and contributions in achieving Research Excellence. The award ceremony was held at the TWAS-TWOWS-SCOPUS Regional Young Women Scientist Symposium, 8-10 November 2009 at the National Science Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Furthermore, Prof. Sompol Prakongpan, a Professor of Pharmaceutics, received a distinguished and prestigious Outstanding Pharmacist award in the area of pharmacy education and research and development from the Coalition of Pharmacy Profession of Thailand. The ceremony was held on 27 November 2009 at the fifth Thailand Pharmacy Congress meeting at BITEC.

Congratulations to both of them.

For further information, see
Assoc. Prof. Leena Suntornsuk
- Biography
- Publication and Presentation

Prof. Sompol Prakongpan
- Publication and Presentation

Post Date : February 16, 2010

Officier de l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques of the Republic of France

Prof. Amaret Bhumiratana, the former dean of Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, has been selected for the decoration Officier de l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques of the Republic of France - the highest honour awarded to academics by a decree of the French Prime Minister, in recognition of his contribution to the development of scientific researches between France and Thailand.

The ceremony was arranged on January 26, 2009, at the Ambassade de France en Thaïlande, Charoenkrung 36, Bangkok.

For further information, see
www.sc.mahidol.ac.th

Post Date : January 27, 2010

Congratulations to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wandee Gritsanapan, Faculty of Pharmacy on Receiving Outstanding Alumni Award from University of Queensland, Australia

Mahidol University congratulates Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wandee Gritsanapan, a lecturer and researcher at the Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, on receiving The 2009 International Alumnus of the Year Vice-Chancellor’s Commendation from the University of Queensland, Australia on Nov 26th, 2009.

With consistent research output in the field of Pharmacognosy and natural products, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wandee Gritsanapan contributed extensively to the discipline in her career. Mahidol University would like to express appreciation and congratulate Dr. Wandee on her achievement.

For further information, see
www.pharmacy.mahidol.ac.th

Post Date : January 18, 2010

Prof. M.R. Jisnuson Svasti Received the 40^th Sood Sangvichien Lecture Award

On November 18^th, 2009, the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University organized an award ceremony for Sood Sangvichien Lecture 2009 for Prof. M.R. Jisnuson Svasti, Department of Biochemistry and Head of the Center of Excellence in Protein Structure and Function, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University. Clin. Prof. Teerawat Kulthanan, Dean, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital presented the award. The event took place at Tripetch Room, 15th Floor, 100th Year Somdech Phra Srinagarindra, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital.

On this occasion, Prof. M.R. Jisnuson Svasti delivered a lecture, “From Structural Biology Towards a Better Understanding of Life.” He acknowledged that structural biology covers the study of biological system, starting at large molecules, organelles, cell, tissue, organ, and body. With the development in research and technology, structural biology has cover and connects various disciplines, such as physiology and biochemistry. The purpose of structural biology is to understand the relationship between structure and function of life.

For further information, see
www.mahidol.ac.th/mueng/

Post Date : December 4, 2009

Recipient of 'L'Oréal's Special Science Recognition in Sustainable Development', marking the group's 100th anniversary

L’Oréal Thailand announces recipient of ‘L’Oréal’s Special Science Recognition in Sustainable Development’, marking the group’s 100th anniversary

The special recognition honours senior Thai female scientist who devotes her research work for the better health of Thais and social sustainable development

Bangkok, 22 July 2009 -- L’Oréal Thailand today announced the recipient of ‘L’Oréal’s Special Science Recognition in Sustainable Development’, an activity to honour senior Thai female scientist whose research has yielded sustainable benefits for Thai people and society as a whole, as part of the company’s 100th Anniversary celebration. The Thai senior female scientist being recognised is Professor Dr Nateetip Krishnamra, the head of the Consortium for Calcium and Bone Research (COCAB) at the Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, the first research group on calcium and bone in Thailand. Professor Dr Nateetip has devoted 30 years to a multidisciplinary research approach into calcium and bone metabolism. The COCAB focuses on integrated calcium and bone metabolism, leading to further applications for the optimum benefits of Thailand’s medical and public health society, the diagnosis and treatment of metabolic bone disorders in particular, which are rapidly increasing and posing a health threat to Thais as well as posing socio-economic impacts

For further information, see
www.sc.mahidol.ac.th/award/100L’Oreal.htm

Post Date : August 24, 2009

Assoc. Prof. Surin Soo-amponm, Recipient of 2008 Mahidol University Award for Outstanding Service

With many important contributions, Assoc. Prof. Surin Soo-amponm was selected to receive Mahidol University Award for Outstanding Service 2008. Throughout his 12 years in service, Assoc. Prof. Surin Soo-ampon, Department of Physiology and Biochemistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, dedicated himself to his dental students and to those in need. His principles are to provide quality service to the public equally and justly, which follows the service policy of the Faculty of Dentistry. Enjoying his work is also as important for him.

In 2005, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn bestowed an honorary pin upon Assoc. Prof. Surin for supporting Royal Project because of his involvement in directing and developing the Royal Dental Unit and Royal Mobile Dental Service. Assoc. Prof. Surin has been active in the Royal Dental Project since 1998. This Project provides dental service to students and those in need. Since 2002, he participated in mobile dental unit that service on public holidays and special events such as “Mahidol-Mother’s Day,” the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty the Queen Sirikit’s birthday. Over 200 services were provided with a total of more than 100,000 service recipients. Services include dental fillings, extractions, restoration, dentures, and dental education.

Post Date : July 14, 2009

Dr. Pongrama Ramasoota won National Inventor Award 2009 from National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT)

On "The National Inventor day" 2nd February, 2009, Dr. Pongrama Ramasoota, Deputy dean for research and innovation, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University and his team; Mr. Pholsak Piyatat, Miss Pannamthip Pitaksajjakul and Miss Kaewjai Malaithao, were achieved National Inventor Award 2009 in Medical Sciences from National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), presented by HE. Apisit Wetchacheewa, Prime minister. From their invention of “Indoor & outdoor bio-aerosol collector and Air filter tested equipment”. The Awarding ceremony took place at Hall 9, Impact Arena, Muangtong Thanee. Dr. Pongrama and his team also achieved the same award in last year.

Post Date : February 20, 2009

Scientific Gold Medal

Congratulations to Dr. Pongrama Ramasoota, Deputy Dean for Research & Innovation, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University in receiving IFIA Scientific Gold Medal from International Federation of Inventor Association (IFIA) at the Soul International Invention Fair for the invention of "Rapid detection of aerosol MDR-TB and legionella using modified impinger and polymerase chain reaction (PCR)"

Post date : January 15, 2009

Mahidol student's achievement.

A student at Mahidol University College of Music won an international piano competition. Congratulations to Miss Han Nah Son, a graduate student of piano performance major at the College of Music, who just received the First Prize in the College Category of the 3rd ASEAN International Chopin Piano Competition held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in November 17-22, 2008. The photograph is Han Nah Son with Prof. Snezana Panovska, the Music Director of Persatuan Chopin Malaysia, the organizer of the competition.

Post date : November 28, 2008

Student of College of Music, Mahidol University Was Awarded Maple Prize in the 2nd International Piano Concert in Vancouver, Canada by People With Disabilities

Ms. Ubonwan Piakaew (N’Pang), a 3^rd year undergarduate majoring in piano at College of Music, Mahidol University, competed in the 2nd International Piano Concert in Vancouver, Canada by People With Disabilities on 30 Sept – 4 Oct 2009. N’Pang competed in Course A, and she performed a version of her arrangement of Canadian folk song “Vive le Canadienne,” which earned her the Maple Award and 300US$ cash prize.

The 2^nd International Piano Concert in Vancouver by People with Disabilities aimed to broaden the public’s awareness of the musical talents of disabled people as well as recognize and celebrate the vast creative possibilities of people with disabilities. N’Pang, a pianist with visual impairment, was invited by The Institute of Piano Teachers & People with Disabilities to represent Thailand to compete in this event. More than 70 contestants from 15 countries competed in this year’s event. The contestants were placed into a group of similar disabilities, including mental retardation, limb impairments, visual impairments, hearing impairment and/or communication impairment, developmental disabilities, and plural disabilities.

Congratulations to N’Pang, our young talent!

Reference: www.internationalpianofestival.com

Post date : October 15, 2009

On 25 August 2006, Mahidol University received the “Prime Minister's Export Award 2006” in the category of Outstanding Business with Most Recognized Service for its efforts in International Education Services. Mahidol University was given this award for its excellent academic services and environment for international students, taking into account not only its educational quality, but also its efforts to bring students from all over the world to study in Thailand. Winners of the Prime Minister's Export Award are well known for their quality assurance, which significantly enhances their ability to compete in the world market with pride and confidence.

For further information, see
http://www.depthai.go.th/users/1/files//awpmsupplement.pdf

Post date : January 28, 2008