Department of Epidemiology, Prince of Songkla University

Department of Epidemiology, Prince of Songkla University Our unit is divided into 3 main sections: research, service and education.

Department of Epidemiology, 6th Floor, Research Innovation and Medical Technology Transfer Building (RI-MeT), Faculty of Medicine,
Prince of Songkla University The Epidemiology Unit is located in the Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University and was established in 1986 by Professor Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong, Head of Unit. Research projects have been supported widely for national and inte

rnational publications, including National Database Utilisation, Research and Development for Southern Health, Cesarean Section Project, Traveler's Diarrhoea, Arsenic and Lead Project, R Software and Development Project, Dissemination of WHO Reproductive Health Library, Child Cohort Project, Drug abuse/HIV, Violence & Health, Reproductive Epidemiology and Maternal and Child Health. Candidates who are interested in research projects can receive partial funding towards their thesis. In addition to research projects and teaching programmes, our unit is also involved in research consultation, cross border projects, intra- and extramural short-course training, database service, cancer registry network, and dissemination of reproductive health library. These research projects will be integrated into our international MSc and PhD programme.

🎓✨ Congratulations to Miss Chunxia He on successfully passing the comprehensive and thesis examinations on May 26, 2026....
26/05/2026

🎓✨ Congratulations to Miss Chunxia He on successfully passing the comprehensive and thesis examinations on May 26, 2026.

Her comprehensive study, titled “Correlation between V**e- and Inhalation-Related Diseases and Respiratory Diseases in Thailand: a THIP Database Study,”
and thesis research, “Prevalence of Electronic Cigarette Smoking among University Students and the Effects of Electronic Cigarette (EC) Smoking on Lung Function, Physical Fitness and Biomarkers among Adults in Yunnan Province, China,” contribute valuable insights into electronic cigarette use and respiratory health research.

The research was conducted under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rassamee Chotipanvithayakul, M.D. and Prof. Dr. Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong.
The department was honored to have Assistant Professor Dr. Viji Kasemsup, M.D. serve as the chairperson of the examination committee, together with Dr. Alan Frederick Geater and Asst. Prof. Dr. Kasemsak Jandee as committee members.

👏 Wishing her continued success in her future academic and professional journey! ✨

🎓✨ Congratulations to Mr. Pei Li on successfully passing the comprehensive and thesis examinations on May 25, 2026.His c...
25/05/2026

🎓✨ Congratulations to Mr. Pei Li on successfully passing the comprehensive and thesis examinations on May 25, 2026.

His comprehensive study, titled “Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Active Preventive Interventions on Kidney Stone Recurrence and Urine Parameters,”
and thesis research, “Effect of Low Potential Renal Acid Load Diet Intervention on Urinary Lithogenic Parameters in Recurrent Calcium Urolithiasis Patients,” contribute valuable evidence to the prevention and management of recurrent kidney stone disease.

The research was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Alan Frederick Geater. The department was honored to have Prof. Dr. Wichai Aekplakorn, M.D. serve as the chairperson of the examination committee, together with Assoc. Prof. Pornpen Sangthawan, M.D., Prof. Dr. Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong, M.D., and Asst. Prof. Dr. Kasemsak Jandee as committee members.

👏 Wishing him continued success in his future academic and professional journey! ✨

🎓✨ Congratulations to Miss Ringga Rahmi Prima on successfully passing the comprehensive and thesis examinations on May 2...
22/05/2026

🎓✨ Congratulations to Miss Ringga Rahmi Prima on successfully passing the comprehensive and thesis examinations on May 21, 2026.

Her comprehensive study, titled “Constructing a Housing Quality Metric (HQM-ID) and Assessing Its Association with Tuberculosis Risk in Indonesia Using Survey Kesehatan Indonesia (Indonesian Health Survey) 2023,”
and thesis research, “The Association of Household Conditions with the Development of Active Pulmonary TB among Households with a Previous TB Patient: A Community-Based Case-Control Study,” provide valuable contributions to tuberculosis and environmental health research in Indonesia.

The research was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Alan Frederick Geater.
The department was honored to have Dr. Petchawan Pungrassami, M.D. serve as the chairperson of the examination committee, together with Asst. Prof. Dr. Juntakan Taweekun, Prof. Dr. Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong, M.D., and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Rassamee Chotipanvithayakul, M.D. as committee members.

👏 Wishing her continued success in her future academic and professional journey! ✨

🎉 Celebrating Academic Excellence and Leadership 🎉The Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla...
20/05/2026

🎉 Celebrating Academic Excellence and Leadership 🎉

The Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, proudly congratulates
Prof. Tippawan Liabsuetrakul, M.D., Ph.D.
on her appointment as
Distinguished Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Higher Academic Rank).

This prestigious recognition reflects her outstanding academic excellence, impactful research contributions, and dedicated service to the medical community.

Effective from 25 December 2024
By resolution of the University Council at its 452nd Meeting (2/2026), held on 21 March 2026.

A congratulatory ceremony was held on 20 May 2026 in a warm and celebratory atmosphere, attended by faculty members, staff, students, and distinguished guests who gathered to express their admiration and heartfelt congratulations. The event reflected the profound respect and appreciation for Prof. Tippawan’s remarkable contributions.

We extend our warmest congratulations and deepest admiration for this remarkable achievement. 💕✨

- Why publications matter for your careerWhen MS or PhD graduates apply for jobs, internships, or doctoral programs, e...
20/05/2026

- Why publications matter for your career

When MS or PhD graduates apply for jobs, internships, or doctoral programs, employers and universities do not only look at the degree, GPA, or standardized English score. There is another group of well-recognized concrete outputs: academic publications.

A conference paper or journal article shows evidence of a research process. It shows that the student has made plans to conduct a study, carried out that plan, analyzed the data, written about the research work scientifically, and allowed the work to be viewed by the public.

* In universities, publications also matter because they contribute to research output, reputation, and rankings.
* In research teams, a record of publications can strengthen grant applications.
* In some government systems, publications may also support promotion.
* In consultancy or technical advisory work, publications can signal that a person’s expertise has been tested through external review.

This is the advantage of a training program that enables its graduates to publish as a part of the training process. At our Department, MS students complete a thesis and usually produce a conference paper and (where possible) journal article(s). PhD students are required to publish one or more journal articles. Publication references are not just additional information on the resume. They serve as tangible proofs of the ability to implement a research plan, analyze the data, draft and revise a manuscript, and communicate with scientific journals.

Questions or comments about the value of scientific publications? Please share them below.



Disclaimers: Written by Wit Wichaidit. Views are my own. Not an official statement by the Department of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, or Prince of Songkla University.

28th Annual Research Conference19 May 2026
19/05/2026

28th Annual Research Conference
19 May 2026

Morning views from the Annual Research Conference 2026 on 18 May 2026 ✨🌍👩‍💻🧑🏻‍💻
18/05/2026

Morning views from the Annual Research Conference 2026 on 18 May 2026 ✨🌍👩‍💻🧑🏻‍💻

🎓✨ Congratulations to Mrs. Yueting Zhang on successfully passing the comprehensive and thesis examinations on May 12, 20...
15/05/2026

🎓✨ Congratulations to Mrs. Yueting Zhang on successfully passing the comprehensive and thesis examinations on May 12, 2026.

Her comprehensive study, titled “The Association Between Cancer-Related Stigma and Depression Among Cancer Survivors: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis,” and thesis research, “Psychosocial Determinants for Mental Problems and Well-being among Cancer Survivors: A Cross-sectional Study in Yunnan, China,” provide meaningful contributions to psychosocial and cancer survivorship research.

The research was conducted under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wit Wichaidit. The department was honored to have Prof. Dr. Nantawat Sitdhiraksa, M.D. serve as the chairperson of the examination committee, together with Prof. Dr. Sawitri Assanangkornchai, M.D., Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wit Wichaidit, Prof. Dr. Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong, M.D., and Dr. Alan Frederick Geater as committee members.

👏 Wishing her continued success in all future achievements! ✨

🎓✨ Congratulations to Miss Thanidtha Te-Chaniyom on successfully passing the comprehensive and thesis examinations on Ma...
15/05/2026

🎓✨ Congratulations to Miss Thanidtha Te-Chaniyom on successfully passing the comprehensive and thesis examinations on May 8, 2026.

Her comprehensive study, titled “Pattern and Determinant of Dog-Human Interaction from VDOs Observation on the Tourist Spot,” and thesis research, “Dynamic Movement of Free-Roaming Dogs and Their Interaction with Humans on Lipe Island,” contribute valuable insights into human-animal interaction and public health research.

The research was conducted under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong. The department was honored to have Dr. Sith Premashthira serve as the chairperson of the examination committee, together with Assist. Prof. Dr. Kannika Na Lampang, Prof. Dr. Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wit Wichaidit, and Dr. Alan Frederick Geater as committee members.

👏 Wishing her every success in her future endeavors! ✨

🎓✨ Congratulations to Miss Khin Oo Mon on successfully passing her thesis defense on May 5, 2026.Her thesis, titled “Wor...
15/05/2026

🎓✨ Congratulations to Miss Khin Oo Mon on successfully passing her thesis defense on May 5, 2026.

Her thesis, titled “Working Conditions and Mental Health Outcomes among Myanmar Migrants in Southern Thailand,” highlights important public health issues related to migrant workers and mental health in Southern Thailand.

The research was conducted under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wit Wichaidit. The department was honored to have Asst. Prof. Jiraluck Nontarak serve as the chairperson of the examination committee, together with Prof. Dr. Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wit Wichaidit as committee members.

👏 Wishing her continued success in her future academic and professional journey! ✨

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