Joint Regional Seminar “Preclinical & Clinical Studies For Drug Development”

In conjunction with the signing of  MOA between the National Primate Research Center of Thailand - Chulalongkorn University (NPRCT-CU) and IPPT-USM, a joint virtual seminar between the two facilities was held on the 28th October 2020. The focus of the seminar was on drug development with an emphasis on preclinical and clinical studies. Six speakers presented IPPT at the event and five speakers were from Thailand.

This seminar also officiated the MOA whereby the objectives of the cooperation shall encompass the mutual strengthening of both Parties capabilities for the competence in the knowledge, skill, experience, and technology, in delivering OECD GLP preclinical studies. In addition to that, the seminar addressed the national aspiration, industry needs and community expectation of medical innovation through optimizing the integration of resources among existing members of APUCEN.

The MOA also aimed to encourage, promote, and facilitate the research collaboration between both Parties. Activities of collaborations may include mobility for academic, research and professional development, postgraduate academic teaching, learning, and supervision. Additionally, the MOA targeted the cooperation in acquisition, execution, and reporting of research funds, authorship in the scientific publications, and both Parties' participation in the community and industry engagement activities. Finally, the MOA supports professional services in the development of new products, solutions, and networking in the promotion of institution products and services.