Prince Mahidol Award Foundation Under the Royal Patronage by Prof. Dr. Apichart Asawamongkolkul, Vice President of the Prince Mahidol Award Foundation. The recipients of the Prince Mahidol Award for the year 2023, including Prof. Dr. Napoleone Ferrara and Prof. Dr. Barry H. Rumack, were brought to present to His Majesty the King to receive the award. On this occasion, His Majesty the King His Majesty graciously granted Somdet Phra Kanitthathirachao Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn went out on his behalf The Prince Mahidol Award was presented at the Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall. Grand Palace

On this occasion, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn His Majesty the King gave a speech on the work of Professor Dr. Napoleone Ferrara who discovered and extracted VeGF protein. which accelerates the growth of blood vessel lining cells This is an important factor that makes many types of cancer and age-related macular degeneration more severe. This led to the development of anti-VEGF protein drugs. To treat such diseases with the work of Professor Dr. Barry H. Rumack, who studied the toxic effects of paracetamol overdose Then devise a risk assessment tool that leads to appropriate diagnosis and treatment of paracetamol poisoning. It is beneficial to the health and quality of life of people around the world. I would like to express my admiration for the two recipients of the 2023 Prince Mahidol Award for their work resulting from diligence and diligence. Sacrifice, patience and the greatest compassion for fellow human beings

The recipient of the 2023 Prince Mahidol Award in the medical field is Prof. Napoleone Ferrara, M.D., Senior Deputy Director of Basic Sciences, Moores Cancer Center. Faculty of Medicine University of California, San Diego, USA, has made a breakthrough by discovering and extracting a protein that accelerates the growth of blood vessel lining cells. or VEGF protein The results of this study led to the development of an antibody drug against the VeGF protein, including bevacizumab (Evastin), which is used to treat patients with advanced stage cancer. with dense blood vessel formation, including brain cancer, lung cancer, cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, and colon cancer

In the field of public health: Prof. Barry H. Rumac, M.D., professor emeritus Department of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine Faculty of Medicine University of Colorado, USA, who is interested in studying the pharmacology and toxicology of paracetamol. that is the cause of acute liver failure in 40-70 percent of patients worldwide Prof. Barry H. Rumak's research into paracetamol toxicity has led to innovations that have been used to save the lives of millions of patients around the world.