On July 17, 2024, Associate Professor Pattarapong Makarawate, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Khon Kaen University (KKU), had the honor of welcoming Professor Seung Hwan Lee from Seoul National University College of Medicine, Korea. Professor Lee was accompanied by Associate Professor Prapan Jutavijittum from the Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, and Mrs. Rungnapa Jutavijittum from the Blood Bank Section at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital.
The esteemed delegation was warmly received by prominent members of KKU, including:
- Associate Professor Thuss Sanguansak, Vice Dean for International Relations and Corporate Communication
- Associate Professor Veeradej Pisprasert, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs
- Associate Professor Warachaya Phanphruk, Assistant Dean for International Relations and Corporate Communication
- Assistant Professor Sakkarn Sangkhamanon, Head of the Department of Pathology
- Duangkamol Srisawasdi, Head of the International Relations Office
The primary purpose of this significant visit was to discuss and explore the feasibility of academic and research collaborations between Khon Kaen University and Seoul National University. The focus of these discussions was on clinical trials for Lao physicians, nurses, and medical personnel from the University of Health Sciences, Lao PDR, with grant support provided by Seoul National University College of Medicine.
As part of the visit, Professor Lee also had the opportunity to conduct a study visit to the Academic Clinical Research Office (ACRO) at KKU’s Faculty of Medicine, further emphasizing the commitment of both institutions to foster innovative research and enhance medical education.
This visit marks an important milestone in the pursuit of international collaboration, aiming to advance medical research and education for the benefit of the global healthcare community.
