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On May 1, 2025, the Laboratory for Biocompatibility Testing of Medical Devices, led by Associate Professor Dr. Norased Nasongkla, welcomed visitors from Sivastem Co., Ltd., a manufacturer and distributor of medical products under the Hi-Trust™ brand. The visit involved a tour of the laboratory, which is part of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University.

On March 24-25, 2025, at Pathumwan Princess Hotel, Bangkok, the ISO:17025-certified Biocompatibility Testing Laboratory for Medical Devices, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norased Nasongkla, is organizing a Special Lecture on Medical Device Regulatory, 510k, Packaging Standards, and Testing in collaboration with invited faculty members from the University of Southern California, USA.

On March 19 and 21, 2025, the ISO 17025-certified Biocompatibility Testing Laboratory for Medical Devices organized a training event on medical equipment and instruments. The objective was to enhance the capabilities and workforce in the medical device industry. The laboratory conducted training on the topic of "Cell Culture," with participants being students from the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University.

On March 12–14, 2024, the ISO:17025-certified Biomedical Device Biocompatibility Testing Laboratory, in collaboration with the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University, organized a training event on cell and microbial culture for trainees from the Health Protection Foundation. The laboratory conducted training on the topic "Cell and Microbial Culture Practical Course."

On March 13, 2025, the Laboratory for Biocompatibility Testing of Medical Devices, led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Norased Nasongkla, welcomed visitors from SGS (Thailand) Limited. The visiting team included Mr. Rapeepan Jiwanuwong, Business Training Manager, Mr. Teerachai Waiyaoprukchai, Business Manager for Sustainability, and Mr. Sarunpat Suetat, Sales & Marketing Supervisor. The visit took place at the Laboratory for Biocompatibility Testing of Medical Devices, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University.

On February 28, 2025, the Laboratory for Biocompatibility Testing of Medical Devices welcomed visitors from Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin (RMUTR) for a visit to the Laboratory for Biocompatibility Testing of Medical Devices, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University.

On January 21, 2025, the Laboratory For Biocompatibility Testing Of Medical Devices, led by Associate Professor Norased Nasongkla and his team, participated in the event “Human Interaction for Systematic Innovation.” The event aimed to revolutionize Thai medicine by integrating the Design Thinking process with medical research. It was organized under the management of Mahidol University in collaboration with the Mahidol University Foundation under the Royal Patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, and held at Mahidol Sitthakarn, Mahidol University, Salaya Campus.

On January 15, 2025, Laboratory for Biocompatibility Testing of Medical Devices, led by Associate Professor Norased Nasongkhla, welcomed Professor Peter Chang-Whan Lee, Vice Dean of the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Director of the Lung Cancer Research Center, Professor Jun Ki Kim, Biomedical Engineering Research Center, Department of Convergence Medicine, as well as Professor Jun-O Jin and Professor Seungmin Jeong from the University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea — for visitation at Laboratory for Biocompatibility Testing of Medical Devices at Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University.

On December 4, 2024, Laboratory For Biocompatibility Testing Of Medical Devices participated in the Mahidol University-Industry Partnerships Forum seminar on Advanced Materials Technology and Innovation. The event was organized by the Mahidol Innovation Commercialization Center (MICC) under the management of the Institute for Technology and Innovation Management (iNT), in collaboration with the Faculty of Science, Mahidol University, at the Stang Mongkolsuk Building, Faculty of Science, Phaya Thai Campus, Mahidol University.

From October 24-26, 2024, Associate Professor Dr. Norased Nasongkla and the team from Laboratory for Biocompatibility Testing of Medical Devices (ISO:17025) participated in the "TRIUP Fair 2024," an exhibition promoting the use of research and innovation. The theme is "Impact Journey to Ignite Thailand: The Path from Research and Innovation to Enhancing the Country's Economy and Society." The event is organized by the Office of the National Science, Research and Innovation Policy Council (NSTDA) and partner organizations, taking place at Royal Paragon Hall 1-3, 5th floor, Siam Paragon Shopping Center.