OPENING CEREMONY

The Thai-Canada Research Center was officially founded through a collaborative partnership between York University and Srinakharinwirot University. The Opening Ceremony celebrated the establishment of the joint international research center with an aim to advance cardiometabolic research, interdiscplinary work and strengthen the academic relationship between Canada and Thailand.

This picture shows the Opening Ceremony of the Thai-Canada Research Center in collaboration between York University and Srinakharinwirot University (SWU)

Event details:

Date: November 2024
Location: Srinakharinwirot University, Ongkharak Campus
Hosted by: Srinakharinwirot University
Notable Guests: Rui Wang, dean of the Faculty of Science at York University; Somchai Santiwatanakul, president of SWU; Naantana Choomchuay, dean of the Faculty of Medicine at SWU; Prof. Gary Sweeney; Sivaporn Wannaiampikul

The image above ribbon cutting for the new Thai Canada Research Center Laboratory in Srinakharinwirot University Ongkharak campus.

From left to right: Rui Wang, dean of the Faculty of Science at York University; Somchai Santiwatanakul, president of SWU; Naantana Choomchuay, dean of the Faculty of Medicine at SWU

"York U is the inaugural partner with SWU for this venture, but our aim is to expand the partnership to include other universities in both Canada and Thailand", says Sweeney.

Supported by an Alliance International Catalyst grant from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Dr. Sweeney has begun his first research project focusing on extracellular vesicles (EVs), which are small particles that play an important role in cell-to-cell communication by transporting proteins, genetic material and metabolites.

Looking Ahead And Future Plans

Other than establishing the laboratory, the new joint collaboration between York University and Srinakharinwirot University promotes academic exchange and opportunities, with programs for both undergraduate and graduate students at both institutions that focus on research, innovation and joint programmes.

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