Mahidol University International College (MUIC) and the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University have joined their resources together to come up with a competition that would not only be a valuable learning experience for students but also contribute much to the wider community. It is also the first such competition in Thailand.
The “SiIC (Siriraj-MUIC) BioDesign Competition on Medicine and Health” will see students from both institutions present their scientific and innovative solutions on bio-design issues that will be very valuable for medicine and health.
In a ceremony held on April 25, 2022 at the Adulyadejvikrom Building, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, and zoom meeting, Prof. Chulathida Chomchai, M.D., MUIC Dean gave the opening remarks while Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anchalee Tungtrongchitr, Head, Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University discussed the collaborative effort between the two institutions.
Asst. Prof. Dr. Chayanant Hongfa, MUIC Associate Dean for Student Affairs, gave a talk on “Bio-Design Course at MUIC: Present and Future” while Ajarn Wimonsiri Hemtanon, MUIC Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, served as emcee for the contestant’s info session and also introduced the workshop team. This was followed by a Q&A session and a walking tour of the facilities.