PUBLISHED: 23 Nov 2024 at 04: 45
On Thursday, the names of the two medical and public health honoreees of the Prince Mahidol Award this year were revealed.
This week’s Prince Mahidol Award in healthcare goes to Biology Prof Dr Tony Hunter, Salk Institute for Biological Studies, and Alternative Professor, University of California in the US. Dr. Jonathan P. Shepherd, the director of the Institute for Crime, Security, and Justice Innovation at Cardiff University in the UK, was the recipient of the other nomination for public health.
Prof. Apichat Asavamongkolkul, vice president of the Prince Mahidol Award Foundation, and Prof. Dr. Prasit Watanapa, head of the global award council of the Prince Mahidol Award Foundation, announced the 33rd Prince Mahidol Award Laureates for 2024 on Thursday.
Shepherd: Wins in open heath
According to the charity’s website, Prof. Dr. Hunter’s notable study accomplishments included his knowledge of phosphorylation and tyrosine kinase enzymes. The government’s well-being is greatly improved by the use of such study, and it has also helped to advance cancer research and treatment internationally.
The” Cardiff Model for Violence Prevention” was developed and put into practice, which was Prof. Dr. Shepherd’s notable accomplishment.
His study has identified a link between the great individual volumes in hospital emergency departments and the intensity of violent crime issues. According to the study, 75 % of these situations are undetected to law enforcement and government.
Therefore, a data connection was established between hospitals and the officers to assess frequent occurrence locations, times, and the level and types of violence. This led to the creation of the unit, which was used for planning crime prevention.
In consequence, there were significantly lower patient numbers in need of emergency room services by 42 %, lowering significantly healthcare costs related to injuries.