SWU Medicine and Livplus Partner on Thai Probiotics

Thairath•Economy•12h ago

Reader Briefing

Srinakharinwirot University's Faculty of Medicine and Livplus Health Solution Co., Ltd. have entered a five-year cooperation agreement to develop health products using Thai probiotic strains.

•Srinakharinwirot University (SWU) and Livplus Health Solution Co., Ltd. established a 5-year cooperation framework.
•The partnership focuses on researching and developing health products using probiotics isolated from Thai people.
•The goal is to develop 5 new health products within 5 years, targeting issues like fatty liver and blood lipids.
•SWU is in the process of establishing SWU Holding Company to push research toward commercialization.

Overview

•Srinakharinwirot University and Livplus Health Solution Co., Ltd. signed a cooperation framework with a duration of 5 years.
•The cooperation covers health product innovation research, research and scholarship funding for students, and academic knowledge exchange.
•Professor Dr. Malai Thaweechotiphat stated that Thai probiotic strains have the potential to reduce inflammation and fat accumulation in the liver, as well as lower blood sugar and lipids.
•Livplus Health Solution Co., Ltd. and Srinakharinwirot University aim to develop 5 new health products within 5 years.
•Livplus Health Solution Co., Ltd. has distribution channels in 7-Eleven, leading pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, and online platforms.
•Livplus Health Solution Co., Ltd. plans to invest in constructing its own production factory soon to support business expansion.
•SWU is establishing SWU Holding Company to facilitate the commercialization of university research.

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Key Quotes

Professor Dr. Chonwit Jiarajit

"The university is proud that we have a strong research team with expertise in probiotics, especially Thai probiotic strains, which are a highlight of the Faculty of Medicine, SWU."

มหาวิทยาลัยมีความภาคภูมิใจที่เรามีทีมวิจัยที่เข้มแข็งและมีความเชี่ยวชาญด้านโพรไบโอติก โดยเฉพาะโพรไบโอติกสายพันธุ์ไทย ที่เป็นหนึ่งในจุดเด่นของคณะแพทยศาสตร์ มศว

Key Entities

Organization

Srinakharinwirot University(มหาวิทยาลัยศรีนครินทรวิโรฒ)ℹ️

A university collaborating with the private sector to develop health products from scientific research.

Faculty of Medicine, SWU(คณะแพทยศาสตร์ มศว)

An academic faculty at Srinakharinwirot University with expertise in Thai probiotic strains.

Livplus Health Solution Co., Ltd.(บริษัท ลิฟพลัส เฮลท์ โซลูชั่น จำกัด)

A dietary supplement entrepreneur under the brand Livplus focusing on liver and digestive health.

Center of Excellence in Probiotics Research(ศูนย์เพื่อความเป็นเลิศทางวิจัยด้านโพรไบโอติก)

A research center within the Faculty of Medicine, SWU focusing on Thai probiotic strains.

SWU Holding Company

A legal entity being established by Srinakharinwirot University for joint investment to push research toward commercialization.

Hatari Electric Co., Ltd.(บริษัท ฮาตาริ อิเลคทริค จำกัด)

A company that launched the 'Send Coolness to let them know you care' campaign.

Boon Rawd Trading Co., Ltd.(บริษัท บุญรอดเทรดดิ้ง จำกัด)

A company that launched Korean seaweed crackers under the Masita brand.

Person

Professor Dr. Chonwit Jiarajit(ศาสตราจารย์ ดร.ชลวิทย์ เจียรจิตต์)

President of Srinakharinwirot University.

Professor Dr. Parin Chaivissutangkul(ศาสตราจารย์ ดร.ปรินทร์ ชัยวิสุทธางกูร)

Vice President for Research and Innovation at Srinakharinwirot University.

Assistant Professor Dr. Nantana Chumchuay(ผู้ช่วยศาสตราจารย์แพทย์หญิงนันทนา ชุมช่วย)

Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, SWU.

Associate Professor Dr. Malai Thaweechotiphat(รองศาสตราจารย์ ดร.มาลัย ทวีโชติภัทร์)

Head of the Center of Excellence in Probiotics Research, Faculty of Medicine, SWU.

Ms. Treejuta Suangthamai(นางสาวตรีจุฑา สรวงท่าไม้)

Executive Director of Livplus Health Solution Co., Ltd.

Chanya Panichtrakul(ชัญญา พานิชตระกูล)

Assistant Managing Director of Sales and Marketing at Hatari Electric Co., Ltd.

Tassalak Panichtrakul(ทัศลักษณ์ พานิชตระกูล)

Assistant Managing Director of Research and Development at Hatari Electric Co., Ltd.

Panthip Leetacheewa(พรรณทิพย์ ลีตะชีวะ)

Director of Non-Alcoholic Brand Marketing Group at Boon Rawd Trading Co., Ltd.