UIC Pharmacy PhD Program Forges Key International Partnerships in Thailand

The University of the Immaculate Conception (UIC) Graduate School’s Pharmacy PhD Program recently concluded a highly productive series of academic engagements across three prestigious universities in Thailand, strengthening global collaborations in pharmaceutical education and research.

UIC’s delegation conducted successful courtesy visits and exploratory meetings from June 12 to 13, 2025. At Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, discussions focused on exchanging insights on pharmacy programs and research initiatives. The following day, at Mahidol University’s Department of Pharmacy, the focus was on potential collaborations, particularly in Social and Administrative Pharmacy.

The academic journey continued at Burapha University’s Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, where UIC faculty and PhD students engaged in a series of enriching activities. They toured the Center for Herbal Excellence Research and Services (C-HERB), gaining insights into herbal medicine advancements and product development. UIC’s PhD students also presented their dissertation proposals to Burapha’s graduate faculty. The delegation further explored the university’s institutional pharmacy and the Pharmacy Simulation Room, an immersive learning environment for refining clinical skills.