Advancing Global Pediatric Medicine: Samitivej International Children’s Hospital Hosts the International Golden Day in Pediatrics Conference 2025 – “Emerging Pediatric Trends: A New Dawn in Saving Young Lives”

Surangkana Techapaitoon, M.D., Deputy CEO of Samitivej and BNH Hospitals and Director of Samitivej International Children’s Hospital, highlighting the philosophy of ensuring a healthier future for children, hosted the International Golden Day in Pediatrics Conference 2025 under the theme “Emerging Pediatric Trends: A New Dawn in Saving Young Lives”—a global forum dedicated to updating medical knowledge and facilitating experience-sharing among pediatricians, nurses, and healthcare professionals.

World-renowned speakers sharing their expertise included:

• Prof. Dana A. Braner, M.D., FAAP, FCCM – Physician-in-Chief, OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital & Associate Dean, Children’s Services, OHSU, USA
• Assoc. Prof. Beech Burns, M.D., MCR – Executive Vice-Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, OHSU, USA
• Prof. Gary W.K. Wong, M.D.(Alta), M.D.(CUHK), FRCPC, FHKAM – President-elect, World Allergy Organization, TS Lo Foundation Professor of Paediatrics, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Leading Thai medical professionals, including Prof. Somsak Lolekha, M.D., PhD.; Prof. Jarupim Soongswang, M.D.; Assoc. Prof. Sarayut Supapannachart, M.D.; Prof. Suradej Hongeng, M.D.; Asst. Prof. Somjit Sri-udomkajorn, M.D.; and Assoc. Prof. Panthipa Chatchatee, M.D., alongside a team of nursing scholars.

The conference included a lineup of in-depth discussions covering all aspects of pediatric medicine:

• What New Advances Mean for Pediatric Critical Care of Traditionally Untreatable Diseases
• Identification and Treatment of Pediatric Sepsis: Insights from Emergency Care
• Personalized and Precision-driven Innovations in Allergy and Asthma
• New Horizons in Neonatal Care
• The Changing Landscape in Congenital Heart Disease Treatment
• Unlocking the Potential of Cell and Gene Therapy in Pediatrics
• Rethinking Childhood Epilepsy: Advances in Understanding and Treatment
• Exploring Trends and Overcoming Challenges in Pediatric Nursing Care

This conference, held on March 7, 2025, reaffirms Samitivej International Children’s Hospital’s commitment to becoming a global center for pediatric excellence. By integrating Smart Hospital Technology with the expertise of its medical professionals, the hospital continues to advance pediatric healthcare. We are committed to helping every child grow up strong and healthy, and to ensure a healthier future for every child.
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