Mahidol University International College (MUIC) played host to a joint event with the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital entitled “Biodesign Innovation Process” held on July 22-23, 2023 at Charinyarasami Hall, Aditayathorn Building.

Prof. Chulathida Chomchai, M.D., MUIC Dean, gave the opening remarks shortly before the series of presentations and workshop sessions given by officials from various Mahidol University faculties and colleges started. Also present was the Assoc. Prof. Dr. Anchalee Tungtrongchitr, Head, Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital and whose program was the main organizer of the event.

The topics presented were:

• “Global Perspectives on Medical Innovation”
• “Design Thinking Process in Medical Innovations”
• “Design Thinking Process Workshop”
• “Introduction to Biodesign Innovation Process”
• “Scenario-based Workshop: Stimulus Case – Invention of Concept Idea Through Generation and
• Screening
• “Commercialization and Business Planning”
• “Scenario-based Workshop: Types and Nature of Innovation, Strategy and Commercialization”
• “Scenario-based Workshop: Business Modeling and Pitch Deck”
• “Innovation Idea Pitching”

The seminar-workshop is one of the joint activities between MUIC and Medicine Program of the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital based on the MOU signed by both parties earlier this year.