PUBLISHED: 30 Jan 2025 at 19: 28
Her Royal Highness, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, has praised the two Prince Mahidol Award finalists for their humanitarian efforts.
The lady presided over the 2024 Prince Mahidol Award Presentation Festival on Thursday in the Chakri Throne Hall of Grand Palace as His Majesty the King’s agent. She offered a warm, welcoming talk to the two honorees, Professor Tony Hunter and Professor Jonathan P Shepherd.
Prof Hunter — a British-American researcher — won the award in the field of healthcare. He serves as an adjunct professor at the University of California in the United States and a teacher of physiology at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies.
His notable exploration accomplishments include the identification of tyrosine kinase enzymes and the activation process. The use of these findings has made a significant contribution to the advancement of cancer research and treatment widespread.
The award was presented to Prof. Shepherd in the field of public health. He is the Director of the Institute for Crime, Security, and Justice Innovation at Cardiff University in the UK and an Emeritus Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Professor Jonathan P Shepherd ( Photo: Prince Mahidol Award Foundation )
His most notable accomplishment was the creation and application of the” Cardiff Model for Violence Prevention,” which can help prevent, reduce, or mitigate the harm brought on by violent acts. The concept is acknowledged as a crucial tool for reducing group violence. It has considerably helped to decrease loss of life and property, improved quality of life in different areas, and gained popularity worldwide.
The exceptional work done by both laureates has resulted in significant advancements in the development of public health policies to tackle issues faced by different nations. Hence, their functions are of considerable apply to all of humanity”, said the lady. The two medalists of the Prince Mahidol Award for the year 2024 deserve my heartfelt admiration for their most significant accomplishments, I wish for this momentous event.
The later Prince Mahidol, who significantly advanced Thai medicine and public health, is portrayed by Prof. Shepherd in the prize. When one person can make a significant change to profit all citizens, he said, it is a mystery.
Prof. Hunter claimed he was greatly taken aback by the honor, which he claimed you inspire young people to put forth good deeds for the benefit of another.
The 2024 prize had 73 nominations from 29 places. In the past 32 times, the Prince Mahidol Award has been conferred on 96 persons, groups of individuals and organizations, including four Thai citizens. Each award consists of a medal, a certificate, and US$ 100, 000 ( 3.3 million baht ).