ขอเรียนเชิญเข้าร่วมงานสัมมนา “นวัตกรรมวิทยาศาสตร์เพื่อชีวิต” (International Life Sciences Innovation Conference) Invitation to International Life Sciences Innovation Conference in Chiang Mai)

สืบเนื่องจาก สถานเอกอัครราชทูตสหรัฐอเมริกาประจำประเทศไทย (กรุงเทพมหานคร) ร่วมกับศูนย์พัฒนาเทคโนโลยีเพื่ออุตสาหกรรม มหาวิทยาลัยเชียงใหม่ ได้จัดงานสัมมนา “นวัตกรรมวิทยาศาสตร์เพื่อชีวิต” ขึ้นในวันที่ 27-28 มิถุนายน พ.ศ.2555 ณ โรงแรมแชงกรีล่า จ.เชียงใหม่ เพื่อสนับสนุนเชียงใหม่เป็นเมืองสร้างสรรค์ (www.creativechiangmai.com) สัมมนานี้จะมีผู้เชี่ยวชาญด้านวิทยาศาสตร์เพื่อชีวิตทั้งในภาคการศึกษา ภาครัฐบาล และภาคเอกชน ร่วมหารือในประเด็นเกี่ยวกับนวัตกรรมด้านเทคโนโลยีชีวภาพในประเทศไทย นอกจากนี้ การสัมมนาดังกล่าวจะช่วยส่งเสริมจังหวัดเชียงใหม่ให้เป็นศูนย์กลางของอุตสาหกรรมเชิงสร้างสรรค์ ความคิดสร้างสรรค์และนวัตกรรม รวมทั้งส่งเสริมแนวคิดเกี่ยวกับวิธีการพัฒนากลุ่มนวัตกรรมด้านเทคโนโลยีชีวภาพทางการแพทย์และการเกษตร ภายใต้หุ้นส่วนเชิงสร้างสรรค์ไทย-สหรัฐอเมริกา (Thai-US Creative Partnership) อันมีเป้าหมายเพื่อแลกเปลี่ยนความรู้ และพัฒนาเศรษฐกิจ โดยสโลแกนของการสัมมนานี้ คือ “ส่งเสริมการพัฒนาคลัสเตอร์และความร่วมมือ” ทั้งนี้ ประกอบด้วย 3 ประเด็นหลักในการหารือ ได้แก่

1.     เทคโนโลยีชีวภาพทางการแพทย์

2.     เทคโนโลยีชีวภาพทางการเกษตร

3.    ระบบทางการแพทย์

โทรศัพท์ 053-942088-91 ต่อ 208 โทรสาร 053-942088-91 ต่อ 413 หรือ E-mail: cmcc.tdci@gmail.com 

Invitation to Life Sciences Innovation Conference

The U.S. Embassy in Thailand in cooperation with the Technology Development Center for Industry at Chiang Mai University are organizing a “Life Sciences Innovation Conference” on the 27th - 28th of June in Chiang Mai, Thailand in support of the Chiang Mai Creative City Initiative (www.creativechiangmai.com). 

This conference will bring together experts from academia, government and industry in the life sciences field to discuss issues surrounding innovation in biotechnology in Thailand.  Additionally, this conference will build on Chiang Mai’s already established position as a center for creative industries, creativity and innovation, and promote ideas on how to further develop innovative clusters around medical and agricultural biotechnology. Under the Thai-U.S. Creative Partnership’s goal for knowledge exchange and next-level economic development, the conference’s tagline is “fostering cluster development and collaboration” will consist of three pillar discussions with a variety of panelists to round out the dialogue:

1) Medical Biotechnology

2) Medical Systems

3) Agricultural Biotechnology 

 We would herewith like to invite you to attend this international profile conference. Your attendance and your feedback could help all involved parties achieving the goal of this conference. The outputs of this conference will be used to inform key stakeholders on how to foster more collaboration, develop Chiang Mai and promote new industry clusters.

The event will be held at the Shangri-La Hotel on the 27^th-28^th of June 2012. Due to the structure of the conference, we encourage participation on both days. For more information about the conference, speakers, agenda and venue please refer to Attachment (1).

We would appreciate if you could confirm your attendance by the using the form provided - Attachment (2) or by using the online registration http://cmcclifesciences.eventbrite.com/.

Our contact details are: Technology Development Center for Industry (TDCI), Chiang Mai University, telephone: +66 (0) 53 942088-91 ext. 208, fax: +66 (0) 53 942088-91 ext. 413 or email: cmcc.tdci@gmail.com. Should you have any inquiry, please do not hesitate to contact us telephone.  We are looking forward to meet you at the conference.

DETAILED PROGRAM & AGENDA

Life Sciences Innovation Conference 2012 in Chiang Mai

Fostering Cluster Development and Collaboration

Chiang Mai, Thailand, June 27-28, 2012

 The U.S. Embassy in Thailand in cooperation with the U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai and Chiang Mai University are organizing a “Life Sciences Innovation Conference” on the 27^th - 28^th of June in Chiang Mai, Thailand in support of the Chiang Mai Creative City (CMCC) Initiative. Chiang Mai is quickly becoming both a medical and agricultural hub in Thailand and the wider Mekong region, and the Life Sciences conference will highlight these sectors during the conference and promote innovative ways to continue to increase capacity and knowledge in these fields.

This conference will bring together experts from academia, government and industry in the life sciences field to discuss issues surrounding innovation in biotechnology in Thailand. Additionally, this conference will build on Chiang Mai’s already established position as a center for creative industries, creativity and innovation, and promote ideas on how to further develop innovative clusters around medical and agricultural biotechnology. Under the Thai-U.S. Creative Partnership’s goal for knowledge exchange and economic development, the conference’s tagline is “fostering cluster development and collaboration” will consist of three pillar discussions with a variety of panelists to round out the dialogue:

PROGRAM

Day 1 - Wednesday June 27th

08.30 – 09.00                    Registration

09.00 – 09.10                   

Welcoming remarks by the President of Chiang Mai University, Professor Dr. Phongsak Angkhasit

09.10 – 09.20                   

Welcome Address by The Hononourable Kristie Kenny, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand

09.20 – 09.30                   

Opening statement by the Governor of Chiang Mai, M.L. Pannada Diskul

09.30 – 10.15                   

Keynote Address, Keynote Address by Ms.Ajarin Pattanapanchai, Deputy Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)

10.15 – 10.45                   

Coffee break and networking

10.45 – 12.15                   

Plenary Session: topic “Building innovative clusters”

Panelists:                            

The Keynote Speaker from the morning, Dr. Tanyanuparb Anatana, Director of the TDCI, and 1-2 representatives from each pillar

Moderator:                       

Martin Venzky- Stalling, Senior Advisor, Technology Development Center for Industry (TDCI), Chiang Mai University, and Member of the Chiang Mai Creative City (CMCC) Development Committee 

Presentation by Dr. Carl Ramage, Rautaki Solutions - "Innovation pathways"

Presentation by Dr. Nares Damrongchai – National Science Technology Innovation Policy Agency, "Science and Innovation Policies and their link to Cluster Development"

Dr. Tanyanuparb Anantana, TDCI – "The role of Science Parks in Cluster Development"

Mr. Rick Switzer – US Embassy, "Life Science Cluster Development in the U.S."

Mr. Andrew Powell –  "Biotechnology - Significance for Food Clusters"

Patrick Boyle, IBM – "From Clusters to Smart Cities" 

12.15 – 13.30                   

Lunch Break

13.30 – 15.00                   

Panel discussions in three groups:

Medical Biotechnology: “Taking the Next Step” – Innovation to Develop New Treatments “

Thailand has quickly evolved in the region as a pioneer in building robust health capacity, on the forefront in the fight for low-cost and alternative disease solutions. Thailand and the United States have a long history of working in partnership on new vaccine development and testing. As Thailand’s role in the health sector grows, being a regional leader in medical biotechnology will become increasingly essential. The pillar will focus on topics such as developing new drugs and treatments and the processes involved. How can medically valuable compounds be identified earlier. What are the opportunities for developing a medical biotechnology oriented cluster in Chiang Mai and join international collaboration R&D networks and projects?

“Biotechnology in Agriculture: An Innovative Vision for the Future”

The agricultural biotechnology pillar will focus on the opportunity for advancing biotechnology in Thailand to further cement its regional leadership position in the field and major food products exporter. What are the truths and misconceptions about biotechnology? How can field trials be effectively managed and their benefits communicated? How can concerns about biosafety, food safety, and the environment be addressed? Further along the value chain: what are the opportunities for biotechnology in product development? What is the opportunity for Thai researcher and companies to create intellectual property? What are the international R&D collaboration opportunities to strengthen Thailand agricultural and food processing industries?

Medical Systems: “Modernizing Healthcare and Increasing Accessibility”

The medical systems pillar will focus on opportunities for modernizing healthcare and innovative approaches for improved healthcare access and affordability in Thailand. Discussions will cover information technology, medical devices, and best practices. Affordable and replicable practices and tools will be the focus of the discussion. Panelists’ experiences will clarify the establishment of easily-navigated healthcare systems and streamlined, effective administration to ensure widespread access to treatments and information. New developments in medical devices will be another topic. Considering Chiang Mai’s position as a medical and health hub how can the improved medical devices, information and operations systems and processes and services cement this position in the future and increase access and affordability as well open new business and R&D collaboration opportunities.

Medical Biotechnology                 

Panelists:                           

Mr. Daniel Brindle, Senior Director of International Public Affairs and Policy (Asia), Pfizer

Mr. Nihir Parikh, Business Development Manager, Asia GEHC Life Sciences, Enterprise Solutions

Associate Professor Dr. Prachya Kongtaweelert, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University

Associate Professor Dr. Somdet Srichairatanakool, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University

Moderator:                     

Assistant Professor Dr. Thaninnit Leerapan, Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University

Agricultural Biotechnology           

Panelists:                           

Dr. Andrew Powell, Chief Executive Officer, Asia Biobusiness Pte. Ltd.

Associate Professor Dr. Prasartporn Smitamana, Managing Director, Agricultural and Industrial Clinic Co., Ltd.

Ms. Merle Palacpac, Vice Chair of the Biotech Core Team of the Bureau of Plant Industry, Department of Agriculture, The Philippines

Professor Dr. Saisamorn Lumyong, Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, CMU

Dr. Tanachai Pankasemsuk, Associate Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, CMU

Dr. Phisit Seesuriyachan, Faculty of Agro-industry, CMU

Moderator:                       

Khun Smith Taweelerdniti, Managing Director, Nithifoods Co., Ltd.

 Medical Systems:                           

Panelists:                           

Mr. Patrick Boyle, Industry Director, Government & Healthcare – ASEAN, IBM

Mr. Tommy Tan, Director, Government Affairs and Policy, ASEAN, GE Healthcare

Mr. Andrew Phelan, Strategic Marketing Manager Asia Pacific GE Healthcare

Dr. Piyapong Khumrin, Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, CMU

Associate Professor Dr. Nipon Theera-Umpon, Director of Biomedical Engineering Center, CMU

Dr.Suwit Saekho, Department of Radiological Technology, Faculty of Associated Medical Sciences, CMU

Moderator:                       

Associate Professor Dr. Nipon Theera-umpon, Director of Biomedical Engineering Center, CMU

15.00 – 15.30                   

Coffee break and networking

15.30 – 17.30                     

Discussions focusing on creating an agreed output to be presented on the next day. The discussions in each group will be facilitated by the moderator and a supporting facilitator. Each group has 20 minutes time to present on Day 2.   

The no-host dinner venue is the 137 Pillars House. 6:45, it is 15 mins maximum by taxi to this hotel from the Shangri-la.  http://137pillarshouse.com/ 
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Day 2 - Thursday June 28th

08.00 – 09.00                   

Networking (coffee, teas, soft drinks and light snacks will be served)

09.00 – 09.15

Keynote by Associate Professor Dr. Nat Vorayos, Chairman of the Chiang Mai Creative City Development Committee

09.15 – 09.30                   

2^nd Keynote Address

Khun Krishna Limsakdul, Director and Chair of Foreign Affairs, Chiang Mai Chamber of Commerce. "Lanna Cosmetic Valley)

09.30 – 10.00                   

5 short presentations by members from the audience (*if you are interested, please contact tdcicmu@gmail.com and send us your name, proposed topic, and contact details)

10.00 – 10.30                   

Coffee break and networking

10.30 – 11.00                   

Keynote Address, Khun Thanin Pa-em, Deputy Secretary General, NESDB

11.00 – 12.30                   

Feedback by moderators and subgroup participants (facilitated by Dr. Tanyanuparb Anantana, Director, and Mr. Martin Venzky- Stalling, Advisor, both at the Technology Development Center for Industry (TDCI), CMU

Mr. Voragan Yokying, Vice Governor of Chiang Mai Province, other key local government officials, the Deputy Secretary General of the NESDB, Ms Elizabeth Susie Pratt, Acting Consul General, U.S. Consulate General, Chiang Mai and representatives from CMCC, the private sector and educational institutions will be present to will be present to listen the recommendations.

20 min for presentations and 10 min for questions and answers

12.30 – 13:45                    Lunch – end of Conferences

If you require accommodation in Chiang Mai, we have negotiated a conference rate for our speakers and invited guests. Please contact us at email: cmcc.tdci@gmail.com or telephone: +66 (0) 53 942088-91 (4 lines) ext.208