On May 4, 2026, the NDMU College of Pharmacy welcomed a delegation from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Mahidol University, Thailand. Led by Dean Assoc. Prof. Surakit Nathisuwan, the group included experts in drug research, graduate studies, global affairs, and clinical pharmacy, aiming to deepen our substantive partnership in teaching and research.
Core Objective
"Substantive Collaboration"
"Global Integration ． Mutual Prosperity"
▲ Dean Hong-Jaan Wang and faculty members with the Mahidol University delegation.
✨ Academic Dialogue: Sharing Our Heritage
In-depth discussions were held in the Pharmacy Department conference room, featuring the screening of "A Historical Overview of the College of Pharmacy, NDMU." Produced by P108 students, this documentary showcased the rich history and development of NDMU Pharmacy to our Thai guests.
▲ Watching the NDMU Pharmacy documentary.
▲ Watching the Mahidol University introduction video.
✨ Substantive Talks: Industrial Pharmacy & Talent Exchange
Asst. Prof. Ping-Hsuan Hsieh and Assoc. Prof. Sung-Ling Tang presented our current educational framework and future vision for "Industrial Pharmacy." Both sides explored opportunities for joint research and student exchange programs to create broader global platforms for our students.
▲ Presentation on teaching features and future collaboration.
▲ Sharing the vision for industrial pharmacy development.
✨ Facility Tour: Connecting with Clinical Practice
The delegation visited the NDMU Instrument Center and Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH), touring advanced research facilities, the clinical trial center, the inpatient pharmacy, and the traditional medicine department.
▲ The delegation inspects the NDMU Instrument Center.
▲ Group photo at the Department of Clinical Pharmacy, TSGH.
▲ On-site visit to the TSGH inpatient pharmacy operations.
▲ Exploring the features of the Traditional Medicine Department.
▲ Touring the pharmacy management system at the Clinical Trial Center.
✨ Lasting Friendship: Souvenir Exchange & Signatures
▲ Dean Hong-Jaan Wang
presents a souvenir.
▲ Dean Surakit Nathisuwan
presents a return gift.
▲ Dean Nathisuwan signs a memento,
symbolizing lasting friendship.
The visit concluded with a courtesy call to NDMU President Chih-Yuan Lin to discuss future collaborative blueprints. This visit marks the first step towards mutual prosperity between NDMU and Mahidol University, paving the way for fruitful international research and talent cultivation.