Center of Excellence in Retina

Center of Excellence in Retina

Center of excellence in Retina focuses on researching retinal and vitreous diseases in various dimensions, including basic science and disease pathophysiology,  examination and diagnosis with special tools,  treatment with modern technology as well as the creation of related innovations in order to gain new knowledge that can be applied to improve patient care in the future. The research results are both products from the center and from cooperation within and outside the university.

Research & Innovation Focus ​

Health and Well-Being + Health
Sustainable Society + Health
NetZero + Health

Strategic Objectives

  1. To produce research on the retina and vitreous that is internationally accepted.

  2. Create a research network on retina and vitreous, both inside and outside the university

Target in 3 Years

  1. . Published 3 international T1 research papers.

  2. Published 12 international Q1 research papers.

Research Highlights

  • Surawatsatien N, Pongsachareonnont PF, Kulvichit K, Varadisai A, Somkijrungroj T, Mavichak A, et al. Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography Biomarkers in Thai Patients with Diabetic Nephropathy: A Diabetic Eye and Kidney Diseases (DEK-D) Study. Translational Vision Science and Technology. 2023;12(4). doi: 10.1167/tvst.12.4.19
  • Le, N. T., Le Truong, T., Pongsachareonnont, P. F., Suwajanakorn, D., Mavichak, A., Itthipanichpong, R., ... & Benjapolakul, W. (2023). Deep Learning Approach for Age-related Macular Degeneration Detection Using Retinal Images: Efficacy Evaluation of Different Deep Learning Models. Egyptian Informatics Journal, 24(4), 100402
  • Juhong J, Pongsachareonnont PF, Somkijrungroj T, et al. The sterility, stability and efficacy of repackaged ziv-aflibercept for intravitreal administration. Sci Rep. 2022;12(1):297

Networks and Partnerships

  • Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine,  Chulalongkorn University
  • Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Chulalongkorn University

     

  • The Francis I. Proctor Foundation, University of California, San Francisco, USA

Contact

Dr.

Wijak Kongwattananon

Director of Research projects

Faculty of Medicine

Affiliation

Ratanawithayaoat Bld. 16th Fl. Phayathai Rd., Wangmai, Pathumwan Bangkok 10330

Tel. (+66) 256 4000