October 2, 2025
From September 18–21, 2025, Dr. Tatcha Balit, Lecturer at the School of Medicine, Walailak University, participated in the IADR-SEA and IADR-APR & 35th ISDR Annual Conference 2025 held in New Delhi, India. This international conference, recognized as a significant platform in dental research, brought together researchers, dentists, scientists, and experts from various countries to exchange academic knowledge and share the latest advancements in research.
At this conference, Dr. Tatcha Balit participated as a Co-author of the research presented by a 5th-year dental student from Mahidol University entitled “Functional sensory neurons derived human stem cells from apical papilla.” The study investigated the induction of stem cells from the apical papilla of teeth to differentiate into functional sensory neurons. The student presented the work as an oral presentation, and it was awarded Runner-up in the IADR-SEA Unilever Hatton Divisional Award – Junior.
This participation provided an important opportunity to gain knowledge and exchange experiences in biomedical and dental research, which will contribute to the advancement of scientific research in Thailand. It also fostered international academic collaborations, with the insights and experiences gained expected to be applied to future research and to enhance teaching and learning at the School of Medicine, thereby strengthening the capacity of both faculty members and students on a global scale.
