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On Saturday, August 2, 2025, administrative members of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University (MUPY), led by Assoc. Prof. Surakit Nathisuwan, MUPY Dean, along with Assoc. Prof. Thanarat Suansanae, Deputy Dean for Education, Asst. Prof. Dr. Anchalee Jintapattanakit, Deputy Dean for Finance, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Pattamapan Lomarat, Deputy Dean for Planning and Quality Development, prominently represented MUPY at the 12th Asian Association of Schools of Pharmacy (AASP) Conference. The conference, themed “Pharmacy Education for Global Health: Shaping Leaders for Another 25 Years,” was officially hosted from August 2-4, 2025, at Nihon Pharmaceutical University’s Saitama Campus in Japan. The opening ceremony was presided over by AASP President, Prof. Dr. Daryono Hadi Tjahjono, and Prof. Dr. Tsuguya Fukui, the President of Nihon Pharmaceutical University. Participants included researchers, students, and pharmaceutical and medical experts from across Asia and beyond.

During the conference, Assoc. Prof. Surakit Nathisuwan was an invited speaker in the Pharmacy Education Symposium, where he delivered a keynote on “Quality Assurance Measures in Pharmacy Education for ASEAN” under Symposium A2. Meanwhile, Asst. Prof. Dr. Anchalee Jintapattanakit presented a poster titled “Resilient Pedagogical Strategies in Pharmacy Education: Blended Learning for Drug Compounding Practice during the COVID-19 Pandemic,” and Asst. Prof. Dr. Pattamapan Lomarat presented a poster on “Analysis of Fatty Acids Profile in Selected Functional Foods.” The three-day conference featured a comprehensive agenda including keynote speeches, symposiums, oral, and poster presentations on diverse themes: Pharmacy Education; Pharmaceutical Technology; Manufacturing & Processing; Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Analytical Chemistry; Natural Products & Phytochemistry; Pharmacology & Toxicology; Biotechnology & Bioproducts; and Clinical and Social-Administrative Pharmacy.

The MUPY team participated in high-level scientific exchange with peers, contributing to cross-border dialogue on innovative approaches to pharmacy education and research. The event marked AASP’s 25th anniversary and fostered networks among pharmacy educators and scientists across Asia. Objectives included promoting development in pharmacy education and research in Asia, sharing state-of-the-art knowledge and technologies, and commemorating the Association’s quarter-century milestone.

Their involvement not only enhanced international academic collaboration but also facilitated the dissemination of MUPY’s innovative educational practices and research achievements to a wider audience. Through keynote presentations, poster sessions, and scholarly interaction, the team advanced efforts in quality assurance, resilient pedagogical strategies, and functional food research. These meaningful contributions reflect MUPY’s commitment to global academic engagement and align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).