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On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, from 09:00 am to 04:00 pm (local time in Japan), a distinguished delegation from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University (MUPY), led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sitaporn Youngkong (Deputy Dean for Global Partnerships and Corporate Communication), alongside Asst. Prof. Dr. Somnuk Bunsupa (Assistant Dean for Research and Innovation), Asst. Prof. Dr. Satsawat Visalsirikul (Assistant Dean for Administration), and Asst. Prof. Dr. Pimpikar Kanchanadumkerng Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies, conducted an official visit to the Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Osaka University, Japan. The delegation was warmly received by its Dean, Prof. Dr. Satoshi Obaki, along with Prof. Dr. Masayoshi Arai, marking a significant milestone in strengthening inter-institutional ties.
The visit featured high-level collaborative discussions aimed at establishing a robust strategic framework for academic and research excellence. Key agenda items included the development of joint research initiatives focused on Natural Product-based Drug Discovery, a field of mutual expertise and global significance. Furthermore, both institutions discussed the formalization of an Interdepartmental Academic Exchange Agreement to facilitate a seamless exchange of faculty members, staff, and students. The visit concluded with an extensive campus and laboratory tour, allowing the MUPY delegation to witness Osaka University’s cutting-edge research facilities and technological advancements.
This strategic engagement is expected to yield impactful outcomes, including co-authored international publications, technology transfers, and enhanced international mobility for students and personnel. By fostering such high-caliber partnerships, MUPY reinforces its commitment to global academic standing and research-led innovation. This initiative directly aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) by broadening educational horizons and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by cultivating powerful international alliances that drive scientific progress and sustainable development in the pharmaceutical sciences.
