Bumrungrad International Hospital, a beacon of excellence in healthcare, proudly announces that Clinical Associate Professor Tossapol Kerdsirichairat, MD, a distinguished and leading gastroenterologist, has been bestowed with an exclusive invitation to a prestigious dinner hosted by His Excellency Mr. Paolo Dionisi, the Ambassador of Italy to Thailand. The event, held on January 23, 2024, celebrated the exceptional achievements of Professor Napoleone Ferrara, MD, a groundbreaking Italian-American molecular biologist at the Moores Cancer Center, University of San Diego.
Seated in the front row, 5th position, Professor Ferrara is globally recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to the field of angiogenesis. His pioneering work in developing treatments to inhibit the formation of new blood vessels has revolutionized medical approaches to age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and cancer treatment. The identification of the VEGF pathway and the subsequent development of anti-VEGF antibodies have led to the creation of widely-used medications such as bevacizumab and ranibizumab, demonstrating remarkable efficacy in preventing vision loss.