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  • Walailak University Organizes the Human Research Ethics Training Program for Fiscal Year 2026

    Walailak University Organizes the Human Research Ethics Training Program for Fiscal Year 2026

    On Saturday, 31 January 2026, the Institute for Research and Innovation Promotion toward Excellence, in collaboration with the Forum for Ethical Review Committees in Thailand (FERCIT), organized the Human Research Ethics Training Program (Thai-language Course) at Bhattarathamaporn Conference Room, 9th Floor, Building B, Walailak University Medical Center Hospital.

    The objective of this training program was to enhance participants’ understanding of the principles and criteria for ethical review of research involving human subjects, including risk and benefit assessment for research participants, the informed consent process, ethical considerations in various types of research, good clinical and research practices, and standard operating procedures of human research ethics committees. The program aimed to improve the quality of academic research and ensure compliance with international standards on human research ethics. The training was attended by more than 120 participants, including faculty members, researchers, students, and university personnel.

    The distinguished speakers from the Forum for Ethical Review Committees in Thailand (FERCIT) were as follows:

    • Dr. Anothai Phokathikorn (Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University)
    • Colonel Associate Professor Dr. Nithipan Suksumegh (Phramongkutklao College of Medicine)
    • Colonel Associate Professor Dr. Naiyarat Prasongsuk (Phramongkutklao College of Medicine)
    • Assistant Professor Dr. Nithikun Aksorn (Navamindradhiraj University)

    On this occasion, Associate Professor Dr. Wichitpan Rongwong, Acting Director of the Institute for Research and Innovation Promotion toward Excellence, graciously presided over and delivered the opening remarks for the training program.

    Following the training, participants were required to complete a post-test and a short satisfaction survey, the results of which will be used to further develop and improve future training programs. Participants who achieved a post-test score of no less than 80 percent were awarded a certificate of completion.

                The Institute for Research and Innovation Promotion toward Excellence is committed to supporting faculty members, researchers, students, and personnel in becoming competent, responsible, and ethically grounded researchers, in alignment with international standards of research ethics.

  • Walailak University Organizes the Training Program on Human Research Ethics for Fiscal Year 2025

    Walailak University Organizes the Training Program on Human Research Ethics for Fiscal Year 2025

    On Thursday, May 15, 2025, the Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence (RIIE), in collaboration with the Forum for Ethical Review Committee in Thailand (FERCIT), organized the “Human Research Ethics Training Course (Thai Session)” at the Si Thammarat Auditorium, 3rd Floor, Architecture and Design Building, Walailak University. The training was officially opened by Assoc.Prof.Dr. Charun Bunyakan, Vice President of Walailak University.

    In his opening remarks, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Charun emphasized the importance of this training in alignment with the university’s policy to become a high-quality research university. He noted that research involving human participants requires special attention to the rights, safety, and well-being of volunteers. Therefore, the university mandates that all researchers conducting human-related studies must complete human research ethics training before submitting their proposals for approval by the Human Research Ethics Committee. He also stressed that today’s training plays a key role in guiding researchers to adhere to international principles that protect the dignity, rights, safety, and welfare of human subjects. In addition, Assoc.Prof.Dr. Wichitpan Rongwong, Acting Director of the Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence, delivered the welcoming speech and also participated in the training. 

    The objective of this training was to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the principles and criteria of ethical review in human research, including risk-benefit assessment, the informed consent process, ethical considerations in various types of studies, good research practices, and standardized operations of the ethics committee. This knowledge is essential for improving the quality of research to meet international ethical standards.
    More than 214 participants joined the event, including faculty members, researchers, students, and staff from both within and outside the university.
    The speakers were distinguished experts from FERCIT and leading medical institutions, including:
    • Dr. Anothai Pocathikorn (Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University)
    • Col. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nithipun Suksumek (Phramongkutklao College of Medicine)
    • Col. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Naiyarat Prasongsook (Phramongkutklao College of Medicine)
    • Dr. Piti Chalongviriyalert (Medical Service Department)

    At the end of the training, participants were required to complete an online post-test and a short satisfaction survey. Those who achieved a score of at least 80% on the post-test would receive a certificate of completion. The Research and Innovation Institute of Excellence is committed to promoting ethical research practices by equipping faculty, researchers, students, and staff with the knowledge and responsibility required to conduct research with integrity.

    Walailak University Organizes the Training Program on Human Research Ethics
    Training Program on Human Research Ethics 2025