"The Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute collaborates with the Faculty of Medical Technology to screen students and personnel, aiming for an OV-CCA-free faculty."
On March 11, 2025, the Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, in collaboration with the Faculty of Medical Technology, Khon Kaen University, organized a training and screening program for liver fluke and cholangiocarcinoma. Associate Professor Dr. Jurirat Dadawong, Dean of the Faculty of Medical Technology, presided over the opening ceremony. Ms. Sucheewa Wongwai, a senior medical technologist, presented the report, and Associate Professor Dr. Wacharin Loylom, Director of the Cholangiocarcinoma Research Institute, spoke about the institute's operations. The event took place in the 42nd Anniversary Meeting Room, Faculty of Medical Technology.
The event included a lecture on liver fluke disease and cholangiocarcinoma by Asst. Prof. Dr. Paramet Klanrit, Board Member and Secretary of the Institute. Liver fluke and cholangiocarcinoma screening services were provided to faculty and students of the Faculty of Medical Technology. A total of 325 people received liver fluke screening, with 32 found to be infected (9.85%), who have since received treatment. Additionally, 61 people underwent cholangiocarcinoma screening via ultrasound. No cholangiocarcinoma was suspected, but one person was found to have other diseases requiring referral for treatment.
The event included a lecture on liver fluke disease and cholangiocarcinoma by Asst. Prof. Dr. Paramet Klanrit, Board Member and Secretary of the Institute. Liver fluke and cholangiocarcinoma screening services were provided to faculty and students of the Faculty of Medical Technology. A total of 325 people received liver fluke screening, with 32 found to be infected (9.85%), who have since received treatment. Additionally, 61 people underwent cholangiocarcinoma screening via ultrasound. No cholangiocarcinoma was suspected, but one person was found to have other diseases requiring referral for treatment.