Opening of the “CU-TMDU Research and Education Collaboration Center” in Thailand

On November 23, 2010, the opening ceremony of the “CU-TMDU Research and Education Collaboration Center” took place, Nearly 100 delegates and honorary guests attended the ceremony. After the introduction of the background and expected roles of CUTMDU center, Prof. Pirom Kamolratanakul (President of CU) and Prof. Takashi Ohyama (President of TMDU) delivered a memorial opening speech. Mr. Seiji Kojima (Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to the Kingdom of Thailand) and Mr. Torajiro Ohashi (President of the Thai Japanese Association) also made speeches of celebration and expectation for the center on behalf of Japanese nationals who live in Thailand. The last speaker was Dr. Suconta Chareonvit, a representative of TMDU alumni. Distinguished guests, such as deans of other Thai dental universities, representatives of governmental, academic and private institutes attended the ceremony. More than 20 TMDU alumni, who are currently academic staff members at CU, also participated in the ceremony. Both presidents performed a ribbon-cutting ceremony together in front of the entrance, following which all the participants entered the room and observed the facilities of the center. CU-TMDU Research and Education Center is the first overseas office in Southeast Asian Region. We hope this center will contribute to the establishment of medical and dental health care networks as well as an international research and education hub in Southeast Asia.

CU - TMDU Research and Education Collaboration Center