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MIdS CMU Hosts the Academic Seminar on Health Innovation and Technology

15 September 2025
Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary School
On Friday, September 12, 2025, Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary School, Chiang Mai University, hosted the 3rd Northern Academic Seminar on Health Innovation and Technology, in collaboration with the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT), the Center for Health Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, and the Hub of Talents in Health Innovation and Technology.

The opening remarks were delivered by Asst. Prof. Dr. Tanyanuparb Anantana, Vice President of Chiang Mai University, followed by the seminar report and objectives presented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Apichat Sopadang, Dean of MIdS CMU. The seminar aimed to establish a Hub of Talents, focusing on specialists in Digital Healthcare Innovation from various sectors, to exchange knowledge, integrate research, technology, and innovation into healthcare and industry applications, and collectively develop a National Research Master Plan. This plan not only seeks to shape policies but also emphasizes translating research into practical applications at the local level, building human capacity in Digital Health, and ensuring readiness for global digital health transitions—marking an important milestone for driving Thai health innovation toward a sustainable, inclusive, and adaptive system. The seminar was held at Science and Technology Park (STeP), Chiang Mai University.

Keynote Sessions

The seminar featured distinguished speakers delivering talks on the following topics:

“Hub of Talent Master Plan: Driving Digital Innovation and Technology for the Advancement of Thailand’s Healthcare System” by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Duangpun Kritchanchai, Managing Director, Hub of Talents in Health Innovation and Technology, Mahidol University.

“Challenges and Opportunities in Adopting Digital Transformation and Smart Technologies in Healthcare” by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wachiranun Sirikul, MD, Department of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.

“Ethical Guidelines for the Use of AI in Medicine and Healthcare” by Asst. Prof. Dr. Narit Hnoohom, Assistant to the President for Information and Digital Transformation, Mahidol University.

“Gastronomy: Health Tech Meets Culinary Innovation” by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yuthana Phimolsiripol, Dean, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University.

“From Plant to Pixel: The Next Era of Personalized Tech-Driven Natural Products” by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Neti Waranuch, Director, Cosmetic and Natural Products Research Center, Faculty of Pharmacy, Naresuan University.

Parallel Sessions

In the afternoon, knowledge-sharing discussions were organized across three thematic rooms:

Room 1: Digital Health Ecosystem Transformation

Digital Health Ecosystem Transformation – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pitiwat Wattanachai, Director, Science and Technology Park, CMU

Agentic AI for Healthcare – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ekkarat Boonchieng, Associate Dean, MIdS CMU

Digital Health and Technology – Asst. Prof. Dr. Surat Tanprawate, MD, Faculty of Medicine, CMU

Oncology Innovation – Dr. Watchara Kanjanakawinkul, PharmD, Director, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility under the Royal Patronage, Chulabhorn Royal Academy

Room 2: Smart and Personalized Healthcare Technologies

Nanocosmeceuticals – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Krongkarn Chootip, PharmD, Faculty of Medical Science and Dean of Graduate School, Naresuan University, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wantida Chaiyana, PharmD, Faculty of Pharmacy and Associate Dean, MIdS CMU

Smart Technologies for Personalized Nutrition – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wassanai Wattanutchariya, Assistant Dean for Research and Innovation and Director of E-SIE Hub, Faculty of Engineering, CMU

Packaging Technology – Prof. Dr. Pornchai Rachtanapun, Faculty of Agro-Industry, CMU

Room 3: Healthcare Systems and Materials Innovation

Logistics in Healthcare – Asst. Prof. Dr. Nirand Pisutha-Arnond, Faculty of Engineering, CMU

Public Health – Assoc. Prof. Dr. Waraporn Boonchieng, Dean, Faculty of Public Health, CMU

Medical Material Innovation – Asst. Prof. Dr. Rattapol Pinnaratip, Faculty of Engineering, CMU, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Salinee Santiteerakul, Associate Dean, MIdS CMU
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