Dr. Leonard Ritter (Queen's Alumnus, PhD Biochemistry, 1977) received the "Princess Chulabhorn Gold Medal Award of Appreciation 2024" from the 9th Princess Chulabhorn International Science Congress, organized by Chulabhorn Research Institute.
Dr. Ritter has been involved with teaching and training at the Chulabhorn Research Institute and the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute for more than twenty years. He is the Executive Director of the Canadian Network of Toxicology Centers and an expert in widely on hazard, risk and exposure assessment of environmental contaminants, food additives and pesticides.
In 2024, the Congress was fittingly held on the theme of “The Challenges of One Health: The Roles of Biosciences and Chemistry” at the Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand from December 15-18, to commemorate the Sixth Cycle (72 years) Birthday Anniversary of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn, an auspicious occasion for the Thai people to celebrate and pay tribute to His Majesty. This marks a time of national joy and jubilation, which all scientists are invited to share.