On 17 June 2023, by Assoc., Prof. KriengKrai Srithanaviboonchai, MD MPH, RIHES Deputy Director of Academic Affairs, and. Dr. Surat Hongsibsong, Head of School of Health Sciences welcomed Dr. Kumi Smith, Ms. Darlisha Williams and Ms. Yunqing ‘Iris’ Fei, who were representatives from the University of Minnesotaon their visit to enhance research coordination and discuss academic cooperation