Chula Allied Health Sciences Wins Two Innovation Awards at GIENI 2026
Congratulations to the Center of Excellence in Medical Mycology Diagnostics (MedMyCoE) at the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University, led by Asst. Prof. Dr. Navaporn Worasilchai, for winning two prestigious innovation awards—one national and one international—at the Graduate Innovation and Exhibition National and International 2026 (GIENI 2026), held on July 3, 2026, at Phra Kiao Hall.
Grand Prix and Gold Medal – National Competition
Winning Innovation: SporeSafe™: Smart Fungal Control for the Safer and Greener Laboratory
Research Team
- Mr. Danuphong Raemchabok (Project Leader), Ph.D. candidate in the Molecular Science of Medical Microbiology and Immunology Program, supported by Chulalongkorn University’s C2F Scholarship and the Royal Golden Jubilee (RGJ) Ph.D. Program.
- Dr. Sadeep Medhasi, C2F Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Chulalongkorn University.
Gold Medal – International Competition
Winning Innovation: FungiClean™: An Innovative Natural Antifungal Fragrance Sheet for Airborne Fungal Spore Control
Research Team
- Ms. Piraya Sukto (Project Leader), Ph.D. candidate in the Molecular Science of Medical Microbiology and Immunology Program, supported by Chulalongkorn University’s C2F Scholarship.
- Dr. Sadeep Medhasi, C2F Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Chulalongkorn University.
- Mr. Patipat Rattanakul and Ms. Patchara Tanubamrungsuk, Research Assistants at MedMyCoE.
These awards recognize the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences’ firm commitment to transforming cutting-edge research in medical mycology into practical solutions with real-world impact. The achievements also reflect the talent and dedication of the faculty’s researchers, graduate students, and staff, whose innovations continue to earn recognition on both the national and international stage.
