MDCU Dean Shares Perspectives on Global Collaboration and Innovation in Digital and Intelligent Health at Beijing Forum 2026
PRC – November 6, 2026
The Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (MDCU), participated in Beijing Forum 2026, held from 6–8 November 2026 at Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, People’s Republic of China. Under the theme “The Harmony of Civilizations and Prosperity for All,” the forum brought together international academics, university leaders, and experts to exchange perspectives on global challenges, technological transformation, and opportunities for collaboration across disciplines and institutions.
MDCU was represented by Assoc. Prof. Jiruth Sriratanaban, MD, MBA, PhD, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, and Director of King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society, and Prof. Naricha Chirakalwasan, MD, Associate Dean for International Affairs. The participation provided an opportunity to share MDCU’s experiences and perspectives while engaging with international partners on the role of innovation and collaboration in shaping the future of healthcare.
On 6 November, Assoc. Prof. Jiruth Sriratanaban, MD, MBA, PhD. delivered a presentation entitled “Chulalongkorn Medical School’s Digital and Intelligent Health Innovation: Selected Collaborative Experiences and Opportunities in Advancing Quality and Equitable Healthcare.” He highlighted MDCU’s experiences in developing and applying digital and intelligent health innovations through interdisciplinary collaboration, illustrating how technology can help enhance healthcare quality, support early detection and screening, and broaden access to medical knowledge and healthcare services.
The presentation featured four examples of Chulalongkorn’s innovation initiatives: Liver Sound, an AI-powered system designed to detect and assess liver abnormalities from ultrasound images, including liver masses and fatty liver disease; DMIND, an AI-supported application for depression screening that analyzes facial expressions, voice, and text to help identify individuals who may need timely mental health support; Check PD, a digital application developed through collaboration involving King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital and the Thai Red Cross Society to assess the risk of Parkinson’s disease and encourage early screening; and MDCU MedUMORE, a digital medical learning platform that provides accessible medical knowledge through multimedia, immersive technologies, and AI-based scenario learning, supporting continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
Together, these examples illustrated how collaboration among medical professionals, researchers, engineers, and healthcare institutions can translate knowledge and technology into practical innovations. They also demonstrated the potential of digital and AI-enabled solutions to address diverse healthcare needs, from disease screening and early detection to mental health support and the continuous development of healthcare professionals.
Through its participation in Beijing Forum 2026, MDCU reaffirmed its commitment to international collaboration, interdisciplinary innovation, and the responsible application of digital technologies in healthcare. The forum also offered valuable opportunities to exchange experiences and explore future partnerships, with a shared vision of advancing high-quality, accessible, and equitable healthcare for communities in Thailand and beyond.
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