SixMIT Hacking Medicine Conference 2024 Summary

  • Innovation to serve Geriatric Healthcare:

    • Prof. Prasert Assantachai, Division of Geriatric Medicine, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

  • Sustainable Pension Scheme for Developing Countries:

    • Prof. Deborah J. Lucas, Sloan Distinguished Professor of Finance and Director, Golub Center for Finance and Policy, MIT Sloan School of Management. 

    • Dr. Worawan Chandoevwit, Expert in Social Security and Public Policy, Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI)

    • Dr. Kirida Bhaopichitr, Economist and Director of the TDRI Economic Intelligence Service

  • Healthcare Policies: How Developing Countries Should Prepare for Aging Population:

    1. Assist. Prof. Sanan Visuthisakchai (Vice Director Siriraj Hospital of Mahidol University)

    2. Dr Cheong Wei Yang (Vice Provost (Strategic Research Partnerships) of Singapore Management University)

    3. Dr. Bhana Chandrakamol (CEO of BPK9 International Hospital)

    1. Dr. Kirirda Bhaopichitr (Director for Economic Intelligence Service of Thailand Development Research Institute)

  • Scaling Aged Care Using AI:

    • Dr. Sutee Mokkhavesa, President of Muang Thai Life Assurance PCL

    • Dr. Thanadet Chuangsuwanich, Research Fellow at National University of Singapore, Singapore-MIT Alliance

    • Dr. Ukrit Angkawinitwong, Life Science Innovation Manager of Guy’s and St. Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust

    • Assoc. Prof. Trongtum Tongdee, Geriatric Healthcare Specialist, Siriraj Hospital

    • Mr. Hesong Tang, Founding Partner, Xiang He Capital

Healthtech Start-up

Transitioning Healthcare Data for The Age of AI:

  • Ms. Carmen Yuen, Partner, Vertex Ventures SEA & India

  • Dorothea Koh, CEO & Co-Founder, BotMD

  • Kamonwat Suksumek, CEO, H.Lab

  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Prapat Suriyaphol, Deputy Dean for IT, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

Journey to Scale Healthtech Start-up:

  • Dr. Edward Rubesch, MIT

  • Raya Chantaramungkorn, CEO, HDmall

  • Dr. Kanapon Phumratprapin, CEO, Health at Home

  • Siwadol Matayakul (Max), CEO, Cariva

Real Estate and Pharmaceutical

Scaling Senior Housing in Southeast Asia:

  • Charin Satchayan, Partner at Charin & Partners

  • Dr. Uten Lohachitpitaks, Group CEO, Pruksa Holding Public Company Limited

  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Piyapat Dajpratham, Chairperson, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital

  • Phaphipargorn Suwannagas, Ministry of Health 

  • Dr. Asrapon Kurusattra, Assistant Director-General Department of Health Service Support, Ministry of Public Health

Scaling Drug accessibility with AI:

  • Dr. Supachai Kid Parchariyanon, CEO and Co-Founder of RISE

  • Assoc. Prof. Pochamana Philsalprapa, Vice Director, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

  • Teera Kanokkanjanarart, CEO, Arincare

Siriraj Stroke Unit Open House: Assoc. Prof. Yongchai Nilanont, Director of Siriraj Mobile Stroke Unit, Siriraj Hospital

Meditation Workshop: Mr. Bangkok Chowkwanyun

Aging in Place in Thailand’s Rural Community:

  • Phrakru Piyawanphipat Phipattanapong, Hua Fai Temple, Chiang Rai Province

From Lab Coats to Launchpads - A Journey of an MD PhD to Founder:

  • Dr. Freddy T. Nguyen, MD, PhD, CEO, Nine Diagnostics, Fellow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Director, MIT Catalyst Scholars Program

  • Dr. Jay Joota, CEO, Mor IsHealth

Practical Approaches for Aged Care Delivery in Resource-Limited Markets:

  • Dr. Anjali Sastry, Faculty Director of J-WEL and Associate Dean for Open Learning, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  • Maria Kellis