On April 06, 2026, the Faculty of Pharmacy - Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) organized an academic exchange seminar with distinguished scientists from Chulalongkorn University and Mahidol University, Thailand. The seminar featured the following presentations:

+ Ton Duc Thang University, Vietnam

• Exploring the Potential of Medicinal Plants in Vietnam: From Theoretical Perspectives to Practical Applications, presented by Do Bich Hang, Ph.D.

+ Chulalongkorn University, Thailand

• A Journey of Cannabis Extract to a Pharmaceutical Product in Thailand, presented by Assoc. Prof. Sornkanok Vimolmangkang, Ph.D.
• Integrative Strategies for Anticancer Drug Discovery: From Proteomic Profiling to Computational Target Discovery, presented by Prof. Varisa Pongrakhananon, Ph.D.
• Developing Multiepitope Vaccines Against Vector-Borne Diseases, presented by Prof. Sergio Rosales Mendoza, Ph.D.
• Elucidating the Restrictive Mechanisms of Human MARCH2 on HIV-1, presented by Asst. Prof. Supawadee Umthong, Ph.D.
• MS-Based Phosphoproteomics in the Data Era: From Millions of Spectra to Biological Insight (Without Breaking a Sweat), presented by Pasrawin Taechawattananant, Ph.D.

+ Mahidol University, Thailand

• From Colony to Longevity: Unraveling Aging Secrets Through Ants, presented by Comzit Opachaloemphan, Ph.D.

This international seminar highlighted valuable insights into healthcare, drug development, and scientific collaboration. By addressing topics such as anticancer drug discovery, vaccine development, proteomics, and medicinal plants, the event directly contributed to the achievement of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, including Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being), Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Moreover, it also reinforced international academic partnerships and inspired students and young researchers to pursue innovative, globally relevant research.