On Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 8.30 – 16.30, Regional Research Network: Northeastern Region, together with the National Research Office (NRCT) organized an academic conference on “Laboratory Safety Standards. (Northeastern Region)” with Dr. Wiparat Deeong, Director of the National Research Office (NRCT) as the chairman of the opening ceremony and with Prof. Dr. Monchai Duangchinda, Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies. Sueksa welcomed with a network of researchers from various universities, 50 people attended the event at the Orchid Ballroom, 2nd floor, Pullman Khon Kaen Raja Orchid Hotel.
Organizing this academic conference The objective is to publicize the safety standards of laboratories in various areas in the region to be widely known. Share your experience with regional laboratory safety standards. and create cooperation in laboratory safety standards between NRCT and network universities in the region
Dr. Wiparat Deeong, Director of the National Research Office (NRCT), chaired the opening ceremony. Mentioning such operations The National Research Office or NRCT has been conducting a regional research project on laboratory safety standards since 2017 with strong cooperation with research networks in all 4 regions, namely the northern region and Chiang Mai University. Northeast with Khon Kaen University in the central region with Kasetsart University and the southern region with Hat Yai University In the framework of cooperation and agreements established, NRCT and the 4 regional research networks will hold important activities in the topic of academic competition on laboratory safety standards in mixed or hybrid form. Meeting (Hybrid Meeting), which NRCT has focused on conducting the annual academic conference activities Ongoing regional laboratory safety standards with the goal of creating public relations understanding and raise awareness of laboratory safety standards to be widely known And most importantly, it’s a good practice. that has been undertaken to improve the quality, efficiency and system of such laboratories In this part of the operation, it also promotes and supports the laboratories that operate. Has been assessed to enhance safety standards according to the ESPReL Checklist criteria for safety certification. and in the form of a mutually acceptable mechanism (Peer Evaluation). Has been assessed to enhance safety standards according to the ESPReL Checklist criteria for safety certification. and in the form of a mutually acceptable mechanism (Peer Evaluation). Has been assessed to enhance safety standards according to the ESPReL Checklist criteria for safety certification. and in the form of a mutually acceptable mechanism (Peer Evaluation).
“It is expected that this meeting will bring about innovation in the management of laboratory safety standards in Thailand. It is also a matter of establishing a quality infrastructure in this regard of the country as well. This is to increase the potential for the development of research. quality assurance and enhancing competitiveness with a strong scientific and technological infrastructure.”
Prof. Dr. Monchai Duangchinda, Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies Khon Kaen University welcomed that Khon Kaen University is very pleased and honored to welcome you all to the regional academic conference on laboratory safety standards. organized by the National Research Office (NRCT) and the Regional Research Network: Northeastern Region with executives Qualified and Lecturer The participants came from many institutions. As you know, Khon Kaen University There is a sample laboratory with good laboratory safety standards performance. with consulting services for both domestic and international researchers Wishing this meeting a success in all its objectives.
At the event, there was a special lecture on “Occupational Health, Environment and Safety: Key Components for Sustainable Development” by Assoc. Prof. Nesinee Chaiiah, Faculty of Medicine. Khon Kaen University and organized discussion and exchange activities “Best practice in laboratory safety” on laboratory safety standards, joined by a panel discussion by Assoc. Khon Kaen University Asst. Prof. Dr. Prachya Thepnarong, Head of the Mae Khai University Project Suranaree University of Technology Asst. Prof. Dr. Preecha Boonjung, Project Leader, Medium-sized University Ubon Ratchathani University Asst. Prof. Dr. Wuttichai Sittiwong, Project Leader, Medium sized University Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Surin Campus Moderated by Asst. Prof. Dr. Govt. Khan Phonoi Faculty of Engineering Khon Kaen University and there was a lecture on the topic “Research Data Security: Know First, Safety First” by Dr. Jutharap Petchaburanin, Faculty of Medicine. Khon Kaen University Lecturer Dr. Arporn Wangwiwatsin Faculty of Medicine Khon Kaen University and M.L. Manida Suksawad, International Phenomenal Laboratory of Khon Kaen University. by this learning exchange platform There are works together to present both the poster and video sectors. Including 16 posters and more than 50 videos, more than 200 researchers, faculty and laboratory staff were interested in participating.
at the end of the meeting Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chainarong ship Vice President of Regional Research News Network Northeast said the project was closed and representing Khon Kaen University thanking teachers, academics, researchers and participants of the conference that gave importance and accepted the attendance of the meeting in unison and said that the National Research Office saw the importance and would like to develop the region of the Northeast to step up to the national level and have confidence that Client universities under the same Ministry of Investigation are able to develop research to step up to the national and global level.
“The organization of this academic conference It is a platform for exchanging experiences. and good practice guidelines between departments within the region and one important thing is to inspire to relevant agencies In order to raise awareness and interest in laboratory safety enhancement activities to be more effective.” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Chainarong said.
In addition, the award was announced by the presentation by Asst. Prof. Dr. Suchart Wattanachai, Head of the Department of Surgery and Reproductive Science. and Assistant Dean for Digital Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Khon Kaen University The award for both video and poster presentations is divided into 3 levels: excellent, outstanding, and good.
Awards for video presentations are as follows:
Excellent level award, there are 5 awards, including Soil Science Laboratory Ubon Ratchathani University , Microbiology Laboratory, Scientific Testing Center Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Surin Campus, Chemistry Laboratory 24305 Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University, Environmental Chemistry Laboratory scientific testing center Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Surin Campus and chemistry lab Roi Et Rajabhat University
There are 7 awards at the outstanding level, including the Medical Laboratory Diagnostic Research and Development Center. Khon Kaen University, Livestock Diagnostic Laboratory Khon Kaen University, Environment and Occupational Health Laboratory Vongchavalitkul University, Gas Chromatography Laboratory Surin Rajabhat University, Biology Laboratory Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Water Quality Analysis Laboratory Surin Rajabhat University and food chemistry laboratory Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Surin Campus
Good level awards, there are 8 awards, including animal feed analysis laboratories Buriram Rajabhat University, Industrial Biology Laboratory Roi Et Rajabhat University, Microbiological Analysis Laboratory Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University, Biology Laboratory Surin Rajabhat University, Water Analysis Laboratory Buriram Rajabhat University, Microfavice Laboratory Synchroton Light Institute, Public Organization, Chemistry Laboratory Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Surin Campus and soil analysis laboratory Buriram Rajabhat University
Announcement of the poster presentation award
There are 4 awards for excellent level: Public Health Laboratory Suranaree University of Technology, General Chemistry Laboratory Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Sakon Nakhon Campus, Laboratory of Electron Microscopy and Pathology, Khon Kaen University and the Project Lab and Thesis from Khon Kaen University
There are 8 awards at the outstanding level, including the Central Laboratory of the Faculty of Science. from Udon Ratchathani Rajabhat University, Chemistry Laboratory from Nakhon Phanom University, Environmental Science Laboratory 1 from the university Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat, Chemical Analysis Laboratory from Khon Kaen University, Animal Health Technology Research Group Laboratory Khon Kaen University, Research Group Laboratory for Hydrogen Production Process from Biomass Raw Material by microorganisms Khon Kaen University, Cell Genetics Research Laboratory Khon Kaen University and Central Laboratory 3623 from Khon Kaen University
There are 3 awards for good level, including advanced chemistry laboratory. Maha Sarakham Rajabhat University, Laboratory for Laboratory Animals Ubon Ratchathani University and a laboratory to prepare samples for testing heavy metals from Ubon Ratchathani University