Associate Professor Dr. Mingkwan Na Takuathung and the research team from the Clinical Research Center for Food and Herbal Product Trials and Development (CR-FAH), Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University,

received the Gold Medal prize for presenting an innovative dietary supplement for postmenopausal women,
with the formula “Soy Extract Nutraceuticals,” at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva in Geneva,
Switzerland, during April 17-21, 2024.

Associate Professor Mingkwan Na Takuathung, Ph.D.,
a representative of the Clinical Research Center for Food and Herbal Product Trials and Development (CR-FAH), participated in the "Seoul International Invention Fair 2023" (SIIF 2023) organized by the Korea Invention Promotion Association (KIPA).

She also received the Bronze Prize for the work titled “Topical Genistein Nutraceutical Product” during the event held from November 1-3, 2023, at the Coex Convention & Exhibition Center, Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Photo Credit: The Media and Public Relations Unit of the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.

CR-FAH received the Good Practice Award

in 2022 from the internal quality assessment of the faculty of medicine, Chiang Mai university,
according to the guidance of the national quality award criteria

Prof. Pongruk Sribanditmongkol, M.D., Ph.D.,
President of Chiang Mai University,
spoke about the research and innovation collaboration
“From Lab To Life: Innovations for Enhancing the Quality
of Life of Women Aged 45+.”

The initiative is led by a research team from the Clinical Research Center for Food and Herbal Product Development (CR-FAH), Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University,
in partnership with Winona International Co., Ltd., to develop innovative products
from soy extract, translating laboratory research into practical applications.
The goal is to sustainably enhance the quality of life and well-being of women aged 45+.

The event was held on 1 September 2025 at the Science and Technology Park (STeP), Chiang Mai University.

The CR-FAH research team participated in HealthNEXT 2026
under the theme “The Innovation Blueprint.”

The CR-FAH research team showcased health innovative products developed by CR-FAH,
including a herbal dietary supplement powder developed to address fatigue and a soybean extract-based product for menopausal women. The event featured more than 40 exhibition booths showcasing medical and health innovations from both public and private sector organizations. HealthNEXT 2026 was organized by the Medical and Health Innovation Center (MedCHIC), Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, in collaboration with the Suandok Medical Innovation District (SMID).

The event was held on September 19, 2026, at The Nimman Convention Center, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

The research team from CR-FAH participated in HealthNEXT2025:
‘The Next Pulse of Innovation’, a key platform driving health
innovation toward the future.

During the event, the CR-FAH showcased its research projects alongside both domestic and international partners,
connecting healthcare professionals, health system agencies, researchers, startups, the private sector, and collaborators,
with over 700 participants in attendance. In addition, the CR-FAH research team served as moderators for the panel discussion titled “From Herb to Heal: Clinical Innovation for Food, Phyto-drug, and Wellness Impact”, featuring distinguished speakers Associate Professor Dr. Panwipa Krisdaphong (CEO, Specialty Natural Products Public Company Limited)
and Professor Dr. Nathdanai Harnkarnsujarit (Director, High-Value Food Program, Thailand’s Competitiveness Enhancement
Fund Management Unit – TCEF), who shared their knowledge and experiences.

The event was held on September 7, 2025, at the Nimman Convention Center.

Associate Professor Mingkwan Na Takuathung, Ph.D., a representative of the Clinical Research Center for Food and Herbal Product Trials and Development (CR-FAH), attended the ceremony to receive national and international innovation achievement certificates.

This event occurred on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the Faculty of Medicine, on October 28, 2024, in the second-floor meeting room of the Lecture Building at the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University. The awards were for the work titled Soy Extract Nutraceuticals, which received a Gold Medal at the 49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva in Geneva, Switzerland, and for the work titled Topical Genistein Nutraceutical Product, which received a Bronze Prize at the Seoul International Invention Fair 2023 in South Korea.

The CR-FAH research team, led by Associate Professor Supanimit Teekachunhatean, M.D., Ph.D., the head of the Clinical Research Center for Food and Herbal Product Trials and Development (CR-FAH), participated in the medical innovation exhibition and innovation forum “MEDCHIC Innovation Day 2024 by SMID”.

Under the concept of “Innohealth Jump Start”, the event aimed to showcase the annual medical and health innovations and raise awareness of the innovative potential and services related to medicine within the Suandok Medical Innovation District (SMID) and its associated networks on September 29, 2024, at Uniserv Academic Service Office (Uniserv), Chiang Mai University.

Clinical Research Center for Food and Herbal Product Trials and Development (CR-FAH), Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University hosted the academic training program “Clinical Trial Management and Monitoring Master Class 2024 (CTMM Master Class 2024)” on May 23-24, 2024, at 15th floor, Chalerm Phra Baramee Building, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.

The event featured lectures and workshops by internal speakers, Assoc. Prof. Nut Koonrungsesomboon, M.D., Ph.D., and Assist. Prof. Ajaree Rayanakorn, Ph.D, and guest speakers, Dr. Oraya Wisawapaisan, MSD (Thailand), Ltd., and Mr. Witchudon Ngophon, Novartis (Thailand), Ltd., to enhance knowledge and understanding of the clinical trial process among participants

The CR-FAH research team welcomed staff from the Food Innovation and Packaging Center (FIN).

The CR-FAH research team welcomed staff from the Food Innovation and Packaging Center (FIN) to discuss potential collaboration in the development and research of food and herbal products. On February 28, 2024, at the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.

The CR-FAH research team welcomed Assoc. Prof. Dr. Patcharaporn Soodchada, Project Leader and Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy and the Naresuan University research team.

The CR-FAH research team welcomed Assoc. Prof. Dr. Patcharaporn Soodchada, Project Leader and Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy and the Naresuan University research team to discuss the development of international clinical research guidelines for herbal medicinal formulas, on February 28, 2024, at the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.

The CR-FAH research team welcomed the research team from the Thailand Center of Excellence for Life Sciences (TCELS), a public organization.

The CR-FAH research team welcomed and discussed the ways to develop the biotechnology industry related to herbal extract products with the research team from the Thailand Center of Excellence for Life Sciences (TCELS), a public organization, on December 22, 2023, at the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.

CR-FAH’s research team attended the meeting to discuss academic collaboration with the research team from the Biodiversity Research Centre (BRC), Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR) on November 8, 2023, at the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.

CR-FAH's team attended the Research Center Management Committee's meeting

and presented the 2023 annual progress to Prof. Dr. Bannakij Lojanapiwat, M.D., Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, together with the executives on November 1, 2023, at the meeting room 802, 8th floor, Ratchanakarin Building, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.

Photo Credit: The Media and Public Relations Unit of the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.

Associate Professor Nut Koonrungsesomboon, M.D., Ph.D., a representative of the Clinical Research Center for Food and Herbal Product Trials and Development (CR-FAH), took part in the welcome reception for Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

During her visit on October 24, 2023, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn toured an exhibition showcasing the activities of the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University. She was accompanied by the international award committee of the "Prince Mahidol Award Foundation".

Photo Credit: The Media and Public Relations Unit of the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.

Associate Professor Nut Koonrungsesomboon, M.D., Ph.D., and Assoc. Prof. Mingkwan Na Takuathung, Ph.D., representatives of the Clinical Research Center for Food and Herbal Product Trials and Development (CR-FAH), participated in “The 12th Joint Seminar on Biomedical Sciences”,

and presented the work of the center and discussed research collaboration with researchers from Kunming Medical University on October 19-20, 2023, at the Yin Yuan Convention Center in Kunming, Yunnan Province, People's Republic of China.

Photo Credit: The 12th Joint Seminar on Biomedical Sciences.

Official press conference on the inauguration of the Clinical Research Center for Food and Herbal Product Trials and Development (CR-FAH),

together with the launch of the "Isoflavone ultraceuticals" facial cream, which has been developed by CR-FAH's research team.

For more information about the product, please visit Facebook: https://cmu.to/6bLcJ

CR-FAH's team attended the Research Center Management Committee's meeting

and presented the 2022 annual progress to Prof. Dr. Bannakij Lojanapiwat, M.D., Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, together with the executives on February 9, 2023, at the meeting room 802, 8th floor, Ratchanakarin Building, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.