Faculty of Health Science Technology, Chulabhorn Royal Academy, Conducts Study Visit and Knowledge Exchange on Research, Innovation, Academic and Professional Services at Mae Fah Luang University, Chiang Rai
28–29 October 2026
The Research, Innovation and International Affairs Unit, Faculty of Health Science Technology, Chulabhorn Royal Academy (CRA), organized a study visit and knowledge exchange program at Mae Fah Luang University (MFU), Chiang Rai, to share knowledge, experiences, and best practices in research and innovation management, academic and professional services, while strengthening academic collaboration and institutional networks.
On 28 October 2026, the CRA delegation attended presentations on the overall operations and management approaches of the School of Medicine and Mae Fah Luang University Medical Center Hospital. The Faculty of Health Science Technology, CRA, also presented an overview of its operations, providing an opportunity for both institutions to exchange experiences and approaches to organizational development.
The delegation also explored the research activities of the School of Medicine’s research centers and units (CIRC and INTHI), including visits to research laboratories. In addition, participants exchanged knowledge on academic and professional services through observations of healthcare service systems at Mae Fah Luang University Medical Center Hospital, including emergency medicine, rehabilitation medicine and physical therapy, health screening, and patient care. The visit also included an exploration of the Wellness Center, which provides comprehensive health and wellness services for Northern Thailand and the Greater Mekong Subregion.
On 29 October 2026, the delegation participated in knowledge exchange sessions on Research and Innovation Management, covering research administration systems, research funding, human research ethics, intellectual property management, technology transfer, innovation entrepreneurship development, and the establishment of national and international academic collaboration networks.
The delegation also attended a presentation on the operations of the School of Integrative Medicine and visited relevant research centers and units to gain further insights into their research activities and management practices.
This study visit provided a valuable opportunity for both institutions to exchange knowledge, experiences, and best practices. The insights gained will contribute to enhancing research and innovation management, advancing academic and professional services, promoting the practical application of health science knowledge, and fostering future academic collaboration between the institutions.