A gray and black Thai dog model lies still on a table. Veterinary students from Chulalongkorn University are focusing on inserting a needle to practice their blood sampling skills. All of a sudden, a bark is heard, and a light blinks on the signal box. The students immediately realize that their needlepoint is not correct. They must try inserting the needle again. If there is no bark, this is a sign that they passed! 

Durian has found a new purpose beyond its strong aroma and distinct flavor. Researchers at Chulalongkorn University have successfully transformed this pungent yet beloved fruit into a groundbreaking ingredient for premium skincare products, leveraging cutting-edge green technology and sustainable practices.

“Toys and home decorations for the elderly”, an innovation that creates good physical and mental well-being, helps slow down memory lapses, and reduces the risk of depression. Most recently, the item won the 2024 Creative Excellence Awards 2024 in the category of creative power for society, reaffirming its success in designing to improve the quality of life of the elderly.

A Chula Ph.D. student has developed Virtual StudioLab, an innovative virtual science classroom that earned her a gold medal in South Korea, sparking scientific creativity and training Thai children to learn reflectively and participate in the real world. 

A Chulalongkorn University veterinary science student has won a world-class award for her work on “Rose Kefir,” a health drink rich in vital substances that help boost immunity and fight free radicals, which are factors that cause cancer. Plans are now underway to patent and develop it for commercial production. 

“Whooping Cough” is a bacterial respiratory tract infection that causes severe, persistent coughing, with particularly severe symptoms in young children under 6 months old. Older children, teenagers, and adults who have previously been vaccinated typically develop less severe symptoms. However, vaccine-induced immunity does not last a lifetime, and individuals are recommended to consider receiving a booster shot to enhance immunity. 

MitrEarth, an online platform by Chulalongkorn University lecturers, provides simple, easy-to-understand geological knowledge along with innovative topographic map data sets for each province, identifies risk points, and gives warnings and updates on disasters for the preparedness of the people in the area.  

Boosting health and quality of life with safe and drug-free physical therapy with Prof. Dr.  Prawit Janwantanakul, President of the Physical Therapy Council and Lecturer at the Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University  

From fertilizer to secret beauty formula, a research team from the Halal Science Center, Chulalongkorn University, has discovered that the peels of Pathum Thani’s Hom Thong Pathum bananas contain substances that reduce inflammation from acne and restore skin moisture. This has led to the development of “anti-acne film-forming solution” skincare products, providing consumers with more natural product options and a sustainable way to add value to agricultural waste.” 

Chulalongkorn University researchers have produced an innovative nano-coating paper archival varnish that extends the life of the paper for 15-20 years. The paper will not rot, change its color, get moldy, or even dusty.  This is another effort to conserve documents, paintings, and old photos. Both librarians and book lovers who want to preserve books will love them.