Associate Professor Dr. Ameporn Ratinthorn, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, Mahidol University, delivered a keynote address at Johns Hopkins University, USA, on Friday, September 19, 2025, Her lecture, titled “Leading the Future of Nursing: Driving Value, Innovation, & Lasting Impact,” highlighted how nurses can play a central role in shaping global health systems. Dr. Ratinthorn emphasized the importance of advancing value-based healthcare, embracing innovation and technology, and developing sustainable leadership for lasting impact.

As both Dean of the Faculty of Nursing and Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing and Midwifery Development at Mahidol University, Dr. Ratinthorn shared insights drawn from her extensive work in education, research, and policy. Her participation at Johns Hopkins reflects international recognition of her leadership in nursing and her contribution to strengthening the profession on a global scale..

The event also marked a significant step in fostering academic collaboration between Mahidol University and Johns Hopkins University, encouraging dialogue on innovation and the future of nursing worldwide.