Naohiro Fujimoto, M.D., Ph.D.
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
President, Kurate Hospital, Local Incorporated Administrative Agency Kurate, Fukuoka, Japan
Professional Experience
- 2015–2024 Professor and Chair, Department of Urology, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan (UOEH)
- 2020–2024 President, UOEH Wakamatsu Hospital
- 2020–2024 Vice President, University Hospital of UOEH
- 2018–2020 Director, Cancer Center, UOEH
- 1999–2014 Assistant Professor and Associate Professor, Department of Urology, UOEH
- 1997–1998 Research Associate, George Whipple Laboratory for Cancer Research, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA
- 1996–1997 Research Associate, Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI, USA
- 1984–1986 Resident in Urology, UOEH
Research Interests
Urologic oncology and surgery; hormone action in cancer; retroperitoneal tumors; voiding dysfunction; urinary tract infections
Presentation topic
MRI–Ultrasound Fusion Biopsy for Prostate Cancer: Current Practice, Implementation Challenges, and Future Directions in Healthcare Delivery
Prof. Javier Escaned, MD, PhD
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Head, Interventional Cardiology Section Hospital Clínico San Carlos, Madrid, Spain Professor of Medicine / Academic Faculty Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
Professional profile
Prof. Javier Escaned is an internationally recognized interventional cardiologist with extensive clinical and academic expertise in coronary physiology, intracoronary imaging, complex PCI and coronary revascularization. He leads the Interventional Cardiology Section at Hospital Clínico San Carlos in Madrid and has a longstanding academic affiliation with Complutense University of Madrid. His work has contributed to the evolution of contemporary PCI from an angiography-centered approach toward more physiological, imaging-guided and patient-specific coronary intervention.
Areas of expertise
- Interventional cardiology
- Complex PCI
- Coronary physiology
- FFR/iFR and physiology-guided revascularization
- Intracoronary imaging
- IVUS/OCT-guided PCI
- Multivessel coronary revascularization
- Coronary microcirculation
- Functional assessment of coronary artery disease
- Precision coronary intervention
- Emerging technologies in coronary diagnosis and intervention
Prof. Jean-Philippe Verhoye
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Head, Department of Thoracic, Cardiac and Vascular Surgery CHU Rennes - University of Rennes, France
Professional profile
Prof. Jean-Philippe Verhoye is Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at the University of Rennes and Head of the Department of Thoracic, Cardiac and Vascular Surgery at CHU Rennes, France. He is an experienced cardiovascular surgeon with extensive clinical, academic and leadership expertise across cardiac and vascular surgery. His clinical activities encompass coronary and valvular heart surgery, complex aortic and vascular disease, advanced heart failure, mechanical circulatory support and heart transplantation.
Areas of expertise
- Cardiac and cardiovascular surgery
- Coronary and valvular heart surgery
- Complex aortic and vascular surgery
- Minimally invasive and advanced cardiac surgery
- Structural and hybrid cardiovascular treatment
- Advanced heart failure
- Mechanical circulatory support
- Heart transplantation
- Multidisciplinary Heart Team care
- Cardiovascular surgical education and training
- Cardiovascular innovation and program development
Dr. Timothy J. Craig, DO
Curriculum Vitae
Current appointments
- Penn State University — Appointments: Medicine, Pediatrics, Biomedical Sciences, MFM/OB/GYN
- Director, Clinical AIR (Allergy, Immunology and Respiratory) Research Lab
- Distinguished Educator
- Director, alpha-1-deficiency Clinical Resource Center
- Director, ACARE, international HAE Center
- Hereditary Angioedema Association of America Medical Advisory Board
- Senior Advisor, Vinmec Health System, Hanoi, Vietnam
- Honorary Board of Directors, Lam Dong Medical College, Dalat, Vietnam
- Center of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, VinUni Institute of Immunology, VinUniversity, Hanoi, Vietnam
- American Board of Osteopathic Medicine, Pediatrics/Allergy and Immunology
Premedical education
- 1972–1974 State University of New York–Delhi — A.A.S. in Veterinarian Technology, Laboratory Animal Science (Dean's List)
- 1975–1976 State University College at Buffalo — B.A. in Biology / Minor in Education, with Honors
- 1976–1978 Johns Hopkins University — Organic Chemistry
- 1978–1980 State University of New York–Buffalo — Graduate Student in Immunopathology; Teaching Assistant; Research; Electron Microscopy
Research Interests
Medicine, Pediatrics, MFM/OB/GYN, and Biomedical Sciences
Presentation topic
Chronic spontaneous urticaria
Professor Mark Stevenson FAHMS, FACRS
Curriculum Vitae
Professor Mark Stevenson is an epidemiologist and Professor of Urban Transport and Public Health at The University of Melbourne. He is a fellow of the Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences and an Advisor on injury to the Director General of the WHO. Prof Stevenson has worked on numerous national and international projects that have directly influenced urban transport policy and worked with both Federal and State Governments in Australia and internationally. He has led many research groups and is internationally recognized in the field of transport systems, and public health. He leads a cross-disciplinary lab namely the Transport, Health and Urban Systems Research Lab (https://msd.unimelb.edu.au/thus) at the University of Melbourne and is the founder and CEO of Urban Analytica Pty Ltd – a transport data analytics company delivering safe and sustainable road transport.
Presentation topic
Using Big Data to Inform the Design of Cities for Health and Wellbeing
Dan G. Duda, DMD, PhD
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Professor of Cancer Biology in Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College Professor and Scientific Director of Transplant Oncology and Therapeutics, Houston Methodist Academic Institute Katz Investigator, Jerold B. Katz Academy of Translational Research Member, Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center Houston Methodist Research Institute 6670 Bertner Ave., 7th floor, office R7-111, Houston, TX 77030
Contact
- Tel: +1-346-356-3688
- Email: gduda@houstonmethodist.org
Prof. Nguyen Linh Toan, MD, PhD
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Professor, College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity Principal Investigator, Center for Innovation in Health Sciences, VinUniversity
Professional profile
Prof. Nguyen Linh Toan, MD, MSc, Dr.rer.nat., is a physician-scientist and Professor of Medicine with more than 30 years of experience in medical education, biomedical research, and academic leadership. He earned his MD and Master of Medicine at Vietnam Military Medical University and a Dr.rer.nat. in Bio-Medicine at the University of Tübingen, Germany. For nearly two decades at VMMU he served as Head of Pathophysiology and Head of the Postgraduate Office. Nationally he has been Member, Vice Chair, and Chair of NAFOSTED scientific councils in biomedical and pharmaceutical sciences; he currently serves on NAFOSTED’s Applied Research Council in Medicine and Pharmacy (Ministry of Science and Technology) and on the National Ethics Committee for Biomedical Research, Ministry of Health. He has led or joined more than 25 ministry- and national-level projects, published over 275 papers including more than 110 international articles (H-index 30), and received the Ho Chi Minh Prize (2017).
Personal Statement
“I remain committed to advancing biomedical innovation through the integration of molecular biology, virology, oncolytic virotherapy, precision medicine, and translational research to address critical national and global health challenges.”
Research Interests
Molecular medicine; precision medicine; translational medicine; virology and host–pathogen interaction; emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases; cancer biology and molecular oncology; oncolytic virotherapy and cancer immunotherapy; biomarker discovery and molecular diagnostics; human genetics and genomic medicine; CRISPR/Cas genome editing
Education
- 2021 Specialist Level II, Internal Medicine — Vietnam Military Medical University
- 2006 Dr.rer.nat. (PhD), Bio-Medicine — University of Tübingen, Germany
- 1999 Master of Medicine — Vietnam Military Medical University
- 1994 Doctor of Medicine — Vietnam Military Medical University
Prof. Nguyen Thanh Liem, MD, PhD
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Director, Regenerative Medicine & Cell Therapy Centre Head, Department of Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapy — Vinmec Times City International Hospital Director, Hematology & Cell Therapy Center — Vinmec Smart City Hospital
Professional profile
Prof. Nguyen Thanh Liem, MD, PhD, has more than 50 years of experience in pediatric surgery and pioneered regenerative medicine and cell therapy for intractable diseases in Vietnam. He received advanced training in France, Sweden, Japan, Australia, and the United States, and is internationally regarded as a leading expert in pediatric endoscopic surgery, especially choledochal cyst (more than 500 cases) and congenital diaphragmatic hernia (more than 300 cases); he introduced nine original pediatric surgical techniques. He is President of the Vietnam Association of Pediatric Surgery (VAPS), Vice President of the Asian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (AAPS), Chair of the Research Committee of the International Pediatric Endosurgery Group (IPEG), and a member of Vietnam’s National Council for Science and Technology Policy (NCSTP). In 2018 he became the first Vietnamese scientist to receive the Nikkei Asia Prize in Science and Technology; in 2019 he was named among Asia’s top 100 scientists.
Areas of expertise
- Pediatric endoscopic surgery
- Regenerative medicine and stem cell therapy
- Pediatric liver, kidney, and bone marrow transplantation
- Pediatric robotic surgery
- Stem cell therapy for autism, cerebral palsy, and other intractable diseases
Prof. Bui Duc Phu, MD, PhD
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Chairman of Cardiovascular Committee, Vinmec Healthcare System Vice President, Vietnam Medical Association (2016–present)
Professional profile
Labor Hero and People’s Doctor Prof. Bui Duc Phu, Vice President of the Vietnam Medical Association, is one of Vietnam’s foremost cardiac surgeons, with more than 40 years of experience. He was the lead surgeon and team leader for the first human heart transplant in Vietnam performed entirely by a Vietnamese team. He is former Director of Hue Central Hospital, former Deputy Head of the Central Health Protection Committee, former President of the Vietnam Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery, and former President of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (ASCVTS, 2014–2015). He received First-, Second-, and Third-class Labor Orders (2013, 2009, 2007) and, in 2022, the National Order of Merit from the President of France.
Professional Experience
- Present Chairman of Cardiovascular Committee, Vinmec Healthcare System
- 2019–2025 Senior Advisor and Director of Cardiology Specialty, Vinmec Healthcare System
- 2019–2020 Chair of the Advisory Board, Vinmec Healthcare System
- 2018–2019 Deputy CEO for Medical Affairs, Vinmec Healthcare System
- 2017–2018 Director, Vinmec Times City International Hospital
- 2007–2016 Director, Hue Central Hospital; President of the Committee for Healthcare for Central Cadres
- 2009 Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy
- 2002 Associate Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy
- 1988–1990 Resident, Hôpital René Dubos, France
Prof. Philippe Macaire, MD, PhD
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Chairman of Anesthesia and Pain Management Committee Head, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management — Vinmec Times City International Hospital Professor, VinUniversity College of Health Sciences project
Professional profile
Prof. Philippe Macaire, MD, PhD, has dedicated more than 30 years to anesthesiology and pain medicine. He has spoken at more than 150 international meetings, authored books and papers on anesthesia and analgesia, co-founded AFARCOT and the RA Asia Group, and is a member of ASA, ESRA, and the French Society of Anesthesia and Intensive Care (SFAR). He previously practiced in France, the United Kingdom, and Dubai. He has been a visiting professor in the Department of Anesthesia at Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, since 2016, and an instructor for the regional anesthesia diploma at the universities of Marseille, Montpellier, and Nice.
Areas of expertise
- Pediatric anesthesia and intensive care
- Difficult airway management and difficult intubation
- Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane (ESP) blocks for cardiac and thoracic surgery, opioid-free analgesia
- Ventilation monitoring for patients with obesity during bariatric surgery
- Palliative care
Presentation topic
Perioperative mortality and morbidity: A myth or a reality?
Prof. Michelle L. Hermiston, MD, PhD
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Dean, College of Health Sciences, VinUniversity Chief Scientific Officer, Center for Innovation in Health Sciences, VinUniversity Professor Emeritus of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Senior Advisor, Global Oncology Program, Helen Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center, UCSF
Professional profile
Michelle Lynn Hermiston is Dean of the College of Health Sciences and Chief Scientific Officer of the Center for Innovation in Health Sciences at VinUniversity. She is also Professor Emeritus of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at UCSF and Senior Advisor to the Global Oncology Program at the UCSF Helen Diller Comprehensive Cancer Center. A physician-scientist trained in medicine, developmental biology, pediatric hematology/oncology, and immunology, she works to improve treatment for children, adolescents, and young adults with lymphoid malignancies and histiocytic disorders. In Vietnam she has helped develop pediatric hematology-oncology training and infrastructure for hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cell therapy, while advancing research strategy and international partnerships at VinUniversity and Vinmec. She has held leadership roles in the Children’s Oncology Group, the Histiocyte Society, and pediatric immunotherapy programs.
Research Interests
- Pediatric hematology-oncology
- T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia and lymphoblastic lymphoma
- CAR-T and cellular therapy
- Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
- Cancer immunology, immunotherapy, and global oncology
Education
- 2007 Postdoctoral fellowship, Immunology — UCSF
- 2003 Clinical fellowship, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology — UCSF
- 1999 Pediatrics residency — UCSF
- 1997 MD and PhD in Developmental Biology — Washington University in St. Louis
- 1988 B.A., Exercise Physiology — University of Iowa
Paul O’Halloran, MSc
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Director, Integrated Mental Healthcare Center — Vinmec Times City International Hospital (since April 2023) Head of Mental Health
Professional profile
Paul O’Halloran has worked and researched for more than 45 years to promote evidence-based, recovery-oriented psychological practice. Until recently he was Head of Psychology at Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD), Australia, and he continues clinical psychology practice in the private sector in Sydney. In the United Kingdom he was Director of Practice Development and Training at the Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health, King’s College London, and Regional Director at the National Institute for Mental Health in England (NIMHE). He has consulted for the World Health Organization in conflict- and trauma-affected settings including Palestine, Jordan, the Balkans, Sri Lanka, and the Caribbean. His clinical interests include depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, personality disorders, and psychoses, including family interventions.
Professional Experience
- 2023–present Director, Integrated Mental Healthcare Center, Vinmec International Hospital, Hanoi
- Australia Head of Psychology, Western Sydney Local Health District (until recently); clinical psychologist in private practice, Sydney
- UK Director of Practice Development and Training, Sainsbury Centre for Mental Health, King’s College London; Regional Director, NIMHE
- WHO Mental health consultant to the World Health Organization in the Middle East, Balkans, Sri Lanka, and the Caribbean
- 1991 Master of Clinical Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney
- 1981 B.A. in Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney
Presentation topic
Integrated Mental Health Care in Vietnam: Three-Year Development and Evaluation of an Integrated Psychiatric and Psychological Care Model
Tran Trung Dung, Prof. , MD, PhD
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Chief Executive Officer, Vinmec Healthcare System Vinmec Healthcare System
Professional profile
Prof. Tran Trung Dung, MD, PhD, is the Chief Executive Officer of Vinmec Healthcare System and Chair of the Organising Committee of VAMIM 2026 – Vinmec Annual Conference on Medical Innovation and Healthcare Models. He is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery with over 26 years of experience in clinical practice, research and medical education. He graduated from Hanoi Medical University in 2000 and obtained his PhD in Orthopaedic Surgery in 2012. He was recognised as Associate Professor in 2015 and Professor in 2020. His clinical expertise includes orthopaedic surgery, joint replacement, arthroscopy, sports medicine, and bone and soft tissue tumour surgery. He has extensive surgical experience, including more than 1,000 hip replacements, 500 knee replacements and 200 limb-sparing procedures for bone and soft tissue cancers. In addition to his executive role at Vinmec, he is Professor and Chairman of the Orthopaedic Surgery Department at VinUniversity, Visiting Professor at Osaka Metropolitan University, and President of the Vietnam 3D Technology in Medicine Association. He has also authored numerous medical publications and textbooks.
Nguyen Ngoc Quang, Assoc. Prof. , MD, PhD
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Internal Medicine and Scientific Research Vinmec Healthcare System
Professional profile
Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Ngoc Quang, MD, PhD, is Vice Chair of the Organising Committee of VAMIM 2026 – Vinmec Annual Conference on Medical Innovation and Healthcare Models. He currently serves as Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Internal Medicine and Scientific Research at Vinmec Healthcare System and Director of Vinmec Nha Trang International General Hospital. He is a cardiologist with 29 years of professional experience in clinical practice, medical research and education. He graduated from Hanoi Medical University, completed specialist training in cardiology and interventional cardiology at the National Heart Centre Singapore, and obtained a PhD in Epidemiology and Public Health from Umeå University, Sweden. Before joining Vinmec, he held several senior positions at Bach Mai Hospital's Vietnam National Heart Institute and Hanoi Medical University, including Head of the Coronary Care Unit and Deputy Director of the National Heart Institute. His professional affiliations include Secretary General of the Vietnam National Heart Association and Vice President of the Vietnam Society of Atherosclerosis and the Vietnam Society of Interventional Cardiology.
Do Tat Cuong, Prof. , MD, PhD
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Chair, Clinical Advisory and External Affairs Council Vinmec Healthcare System
Professional profile
Prof. Do Tat Cuong, MD, PhD, is Vice Chair of the Organising Committee of VAMIM 2026 – Vinmec Annual Conference on Medical Innovation and Healthcare Models. He currently serves as Chairman of the Clinical Advisory Committee and External Affairs at Vinmec Healthcare System. He is a leading Vietnamese expert in organ transplantation, intensive care and emergency medicine, with 53 years of professional experience. He graduated from Hanoi Medical University in 1973 and subsequently pursued advanced postgraduate training in the Netherlands, the United States, Australia, France, Cuba, Taiwan, Singapore, Austria and Thailand. Before joining Vinmec, he served as Deputy Director of Military Hospital 103 under the Vietnam Military Medical Academy, contributing to clinical practice, intensive care, emergency medicine and medical education. Prof. Cuong is also an accomplished medical researcher. He has published more than 70 scientific papers, led 20 national and ministerial-level research projects, and contributed to over 12 specialised textbooks and reference books. He has participated in and presented at more than 30 international scientific conferences.
Phung Nam Lam, Dr. , MD, PhD
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Medical Affairs and Clinical Education Vinmec Healthcare System
Professional profile
Dr. Phung Nam Lam, MD, PhD, is Vice Chair of the Organising Committee of VAMIM 2026 – Vinmec Annual Conference on Medical Innovation and Healthcare Models. He currently serves as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Medical Affairs and Clinical Training at Vinmec Healthcare System, overseeing medical affairs, clinical training and scientific research. He is an experienced physician specialising in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, with extensive clinical and academic experience. He completed postgraduate training and professional development programmes in Vietnam, the United States, Australia, Japan and France, including training at Mayo Clinic and Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney. Before joining Vinmec, Dr. Lam worked at Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi from 1996 to 2011, serving as an attending physician and Deputy Head of the Emergency Department. He also served as Chief Medical Officer of Vinmec Times City International Hospital from 2012 to 2017. In addition to his clinical and leadership responsibilities, he has served as a lecturer in Emergency and Critical Care Medicine at Hanoi Medical University. He is a member of the Vietnam National Association of Emergency, Intensive Care Medicine and Clinical Toxicology.
Le Van Thanh, Assoc. Prof. , MD, PhD
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Deputy Chief Executive Officer for Surgical Services Vinmec Healthcare System
Professional profile
Assoc. Prof. Le Van Thanh, MD, PhD, is Vice Chair of the Organising Committee of VAMIM 2026 – Vinmec Annual Conference on Medical Innovation and Healthcare Models. He currently serves as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Surgery Affairs at Vinmec Healthcare System and works at the Department of Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary and Urological Surgery, Vinmec Times City International Hospital. He is a leading Vietnamese expert in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgery, with 36 years of professional experience. His clinical expertise includes liver, biliary and pancreatic surgery, gastrointestinal surgery and liver transplantation. He graduated from the Vietnam Military Medical Academy in 1990, obtained a Master's degree in Gastrointestinal Surgery in 1996 and completed his Doctorate in Medicine in 2014. He also undertook specialised training in digestive and hepatobiliary surgery in France (2004–2006), followed by advanced liver transplantation training in South Korea (2016) and France (2017). Before joining Vinmec, he held several senior positions at 108 Military Central Hospital, including Head of the Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, where he contributed to the development of liver transplantation and advanced gastrointestinal surgery in Vietnam.
Pharmacist Phan Quynh Lan, Ph.DPharmacist
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Director of Pharmacy Vinmec Healthcare System
Professional profile
Dr. Phan Quynh Lan graduated from Hanoi University of Pharmacy with a Bachelor of Pharmacy in 1995. She became Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy here in 1999 and 2010, respectively. She is the first Vietnamese pharmacist underwent the Clinical of Pharmacy master course at South Australia University in 2011. She had over ten years teaching at Hanoi University of Pharmacy (HUP), composing the textbooks for clinical pharmacist training, as well as helping Pharmacy department in hospitals to build up clinical services. She served as the team leader of a Netherland funded project to improve the teaching capability in clinical pharmacy for lecturers from six pharmacy universities in Vietnam. She has worked as a consultant for Drug Administration of Vietnam in pharmacology and clinical pharmacy group in Drug Registration for more than 10 years. Ms. Lan is currently Director of Pharmacy, Vinmec International Hospital JSC and Head of Pharmacy, Vinmec Times City International Hospital. She is one of the very first founders of Vinmec hospital since 2011. She has participated in multiple training courses of management and leading skills from reputed organizations such as Crestcom, Robenny, SMU etc. Her research area of interest includes drug use evaluation, bioequivalence and therapeutic equivalence, with more than twenty published articles in those fields
Le Tran Ngoan, Assoc. Prof. , MD, PhD
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Director, Scientific Research Management Vinmec Healthcare System
Professional profile
Assoc. Prof., PhD. Le Tran Ngoan is the leading expert in the fields of Public Health, Epidemiology, and Preventive Medicine with over 30 years of teaching and research experience in Vietnam, the United States and Japan. Dr. Ngoan successfully defended his Doctorate in Medicine at the Japan Industrial University in 2003 and was awarded the title of Associate Professor in 2009. Currently, Assoc. Prof., PhD Ngoan is a senior lecturer at Hanoi Medical University. In addition, he served as a Professor of Public Health at the International University of Health and Welfare, Japan (2017–2023), and was a visiting lecturer at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (2013–2015). Assoc. Prof., PhD Lê Trần Ngoan is one of the experts who has made significant contributions to building scientific evidence for cancer prevention and improving community health in Vietnam and internationally. From 2022 to 2025, Assoc. Prof., PhD Ngoan has published more than 30 international scientific papers in prestigious journals such as Nature Medicine, JAMA Oncology, BMJ, Scientific Reports, BMC Cancer, and others. His main research areas include the relationship between nutrition and cancer risk, the impact of smoking, environment and lifestyle on non-communicable diseases and mortality, epidemiology of infectious diseases (HIV/AIDS, COVID-19), and global health.
PRASAD CHANDRA PRAKASH, PhD
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Additional Professor, Medical Oncology (Lab) All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India
Professional profile
Dr. Chandra Prakash Prasad is an Additional Professor in Medical Oncology (Lab) at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India. His research focuses on cancer cell signaling, cancer metabolism, cancer cell migration and metastasis, cancer epigenetics, and cancer therapeutics. He received his B.Sc. (Hons) in Microbiology from the University of Delhi in 2000, his M.Biotechnology from AIIMS New Delhi in 2002, and his Ph.D. from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University in 2011. He is a member of several professional scientific organizations, including the National Academy of Medical Sciences, National Academy of Sciences India, Royal Society of Biology, Indian Association of Biomedical Scientists, and Phytochemical Society of Europe.
Presentation topic
Targeting lactate levels in triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) presents a promising avenue for therapeutic intervention
Kinuko Nagayoshi, doctor
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Assistant professor Kyushu University
Professional profile
Dr. Kinuko Nagayoshi is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Surgery and Oncology, Kyushu University Hospital, Japan. She specializes in colorectal surgery, inflammatory bowel disease, and minimally invasive (laparoscopic and robotic) surgery. She received her M.D. from Nagasaki University in 2005 and her Ph.D. from Kyushu University in 2015. She is a board-certified surgeon and proctologist, holds an Endoscopic Surgical Skill Qualification (ESSQS), and is a certified robotic surgery proctor.
Presentation topic
Evolution of colorectal surgery: From laparoscopic standardization to robotics and artificial intelligence-assisted education
Kohei Nakata, MD, PhD
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Associate Professor and Director, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy; Director, Overseas Exchange Center (OVEX) Kyushu University Hospital
Professional profile
Dr. Kohei Nakata is an Associate Professor and Director of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy at Kyushu University Hospital, Japan, and Director of the Overseas Exchange Center (OVEX). He specializes in hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery, minimally invasive pancreatic surgery, including laparoscopic and robotic surgery, and pancreatic cancer. He received his M.D. from Kyushu University in 2000 and his Ph.D. from Kyushu University in 2009. He is a board-certified expert in hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery, holds an Endoscopic Surgical Skill Qualification, and is a certified robotic pancreatectomy proctor.
Presentation topic
Minimally Invasive Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: Indications, Surgical Approaches
Roger Owen Gurr, MBBS, DPM, MRCPsych, FRANZCP
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Conjoint Associate Professor of Psychiatry; Board Chair, STARTTS; Board Member, Applied Neuroscience Society of Australasia; Member, NSW Mental Health Commission Advisory Council School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Australia
Professional profile
Associate Professor Roger Owen Gurr is a Conjoint Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the School of Medicine, Western Sydney University, Australia. His clinical and academic interests include developmental trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), early psychosis, youth and community mental health, neurofeedback, and refugee and torture trauma rehabilitation. He holds postgraduate qualifications in psychiatry including a Diploma in Psychological Medicine (DPM), Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych, UK), and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (FRANZCP). He has held senior leadership positions in mental health services, including Area Director of Mental Health for Sydney West Area Health Service and Clinical Director of headspace Early Psychosis in Western Sydney. His work has focused on trauma-informed care, early psychosis intervention, community mental health, refugee mental health, and mental health system reform. He was awarded the NSW Human Rights Medal in 2021 and appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2024.
Presentation topic
Using Neuro-Feedback in Treating Development Trauma
Saeid Doaei, PhD
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Assistant Professor; Researcher, Unit of Nutrition and Cancer, Cancer Epidemiology Research Program Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Catalan Institute of Oncology, Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL), Barcelona, Spain
Professional profile
Dr. Saeid Doaei is an Assistant Professor at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, and is affiliated with the Unit of Nutrition and Cancer, Cancer Epidemiology Research Program at the Catalan Institute of Oncology and Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute (IDIBELL) in Barcelona, Spain. His research focuses on nutritional epidemiology, nutritional genomics, gene–diet interactions, personalized nutrition, dietary patterns, cancer, obesity, and cardiometabolic health. He received his B.Sc. in Nutritional Sciences from Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, his M.Sc. in Nutrition Sciences from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, and his Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from the same university. His postgraduate research has included Precision Nutrition and Nutritional Epidemiology at IDIBELL, Spain, as well as Digital Health training at Oulu University, Finland. He has authored more than 180 peer-reviewed publications and serves on the editorial board of the Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention and as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Nutritional Epidemiology.
Presentation topic
Dynamic Digital Precision Nutrition (DDPN): An AI-Driven Adaptive Framework for Next-Generation Personalized Nutrition
Seyed Alireza Mosavi-Jarrahi, MSPH, PhD
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Faculty Member, Department of Public Health and Social Medicine; Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Faculty of Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Professional profile
Dr. Seyed Alireza Mosavi-Jarrahi is a faculty member in the Department of Public Health and Social Medicine at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, and an Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology at Simon Fraser University, Canada. His areas of expertise include epidemiology, cancer epidemiology and prevention, and public health. He received his Bachelor of Science in Public Health in Tehran in 1980, his Master of Science in Public Health from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1990, and his Ph.D. in Epidemiology from the University of Texas School of Public Health in 1995. He subsequently completed a post-doctoral fellowship in Epidemiology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. His research covers cancer epidemiology, cancer registration and prevention, occupational and environmental carcinogens, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, genetic epidemiology, and population-based cancer research. He has also held leadership roles in professional organizations and academic publishing, including Editor-in-Chief of the Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention.
Presentation topic
Dynamic Digital Precision Prevention for Breast and Cervical Cancer (DDPP-BC): An AI-Enabled Platform for Personalized Risk Assessment and Adaptive Prevention
Xavier Deffieux, MD, PhD
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Full Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Head of the Department of Gynecological Surgery; General Secretary, SIFUD-PP University Paris-Saclay; AP-HP Antoine Béclère Hospital, Clamart, France
Professional profile
Prof. Xavier Deffieux is a Full Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at University Paris-Saclay, France, and Head of the Department of Gynecological Surgery at AP-HP Antoine Béclère Hospital in Clamart. He also serves as General Secretary of the French Urodynamics and Pelvi-Perineology Multidisciplinary Society (SIFUD-PP). His main field of interest is urogynecology, with expertise in pelvic organ prolapse, laparoscopic and vaginal surgery, female urinary incontinence, pelvic floor muscle training, and pelvic floor reconstruction. He received his M.D. from University Paris Descartes in 2003 and his Ph.D. in Neurosciences from University Pierre & Marie Curie in 2006. He has authored more than 275 publications indexed in MEDLINE/PubMed and has contributed as a methodologist and expert to multiple French national clinical practice guidelines and international working groups.
Amol Raheja, doctor
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Additional Professor, Department of Neurosurgery All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
Presentation topic
Transforming Neurosurgical Education with an Integrated Mixed-Reality Platform: A Randomized Crossover Pilot Study of Ventricular Catheter Placement Training in Medical Students
Arthur Raymond Hubert Van Zanten, doctor
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Trưởng khoa hồi sức tích cực Bệnh viện Gelderse Vallei Khoa Hồi sức Tích cực P.O. Box 9025 6710 HN EDE, Hà Lan
Presentation topic
"Preserving Muscle Across the Continuum of Care: From Protein Science to Precision Nutrition
Clara Christina Paula Enverga Lua, doctor
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Anesthesiologist and Pain Physician Vinmec International Hospital
Presentation topic
Pain is not only a number between 0 and 10.
Ha Kieu My, doctor
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Research Manager at Vaccine and Infectious Disease Institute University of Antwerp
Presentation topic
CELLULOEPIDEMIOLOGY—A PARADIGM FOR QUANTIFYING INFECTIOUS DISEASE DYNAMICS ON A POPULATION LEVEL
Khun Peng An, PhD
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Researcher The University of Western Australia
Presentation topic
Recovery of Clostridioides difficile from the environment in low resource settings
Kishore Kumar Pradhananga, doctor
Curriculum Vitae
Current Position
Former Head ,Cancer Prevention, Control & Research Department, Chairman, Community Disease Prevention and Research Center, Chyasal, Lalitpur BP Koirala Memorial National Cancer Hospital
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Title: Transforming Cancer Prevention and Early Detection in Resource-Limited Settings: Scalable Community and Technology-Driven Innovations from Nepal
Linda Rose Frank, doctor
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Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology University of Pittsburgh, School of Public Health
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Integrative models for addressing HIV and related syndemics
Luu Nguyen Hung, doctor
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Associate Professor of Medicine and Leader, Research Program on Cancer Prevention and Control Houston Methodist Research Institute/Weill Cornell Medicine-Cornell University
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Searching for Targetable Suites of Metabolites and Immunometabolism Environment of Pancreatic Cancer: An Integrative Approach
Madhulika Banerjee , doctor
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Ex-Assistant Professor, Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Regional Medical Advisor MDS Periodontics and Oral Implantology, Rama Dental College and Hospital, MBA Hospital and Healthcare Management, DY Patil Pune
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Virtual Reality as a Digital Intervention for Anxiety Management During Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy: Effects on Anxiety and Vital Signs
MANISH TAYWADE, doctor
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Additional Professor/Community Medicine and Family Medicine All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneswar Odisha
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Pilot Evaluation of ADEV Score: Establishing Normal Values in Health Neonates
Mayank Singh, doctor
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Additional Professor All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
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Utility of HPV (Human Papilloma virus) cell free (cf) DNA as a Liquid biopsy based prognostic marker in Cervical Cancer
Patcharapit Promoppatum, doctor
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CTO and Co-Founder OsseoLabs
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Engineering the Future of CMF Through AI and Advanced Biomaterials
Pham Thi Hai Yen, doctor
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Staff Scientist (Research Associate II) Houston Methodist Research Institute
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Waterpipe Smoking and Health Outcomes: Safety Myth or Not?
Pieter Meysman, doctor
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AUDACIS consortium University of Antwerp
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Bridging orthogonal immunotypes and gut microbiome enterotypes in humans
Rafael Mazuz, trainee
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Principal & CEO Wound Care Global Holdings
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Building an advanced wound care center of excellence: the why and the how
Reo SATO, PhD
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Assistant Professor/ Department of Gastroenterological Surgery Nagoya City University, Nagoya, Japan
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The evolution of gastric cancer surgery in Japan: Precision, function preservation, and robotic surgery
Shubhechchhya Amatya , doctor
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Lecturer Bajrabarahi Chapagaun Hospital
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PREVALENCE OF THYROID DISORDERS IN PREGNANCY AND ITS ASSOCIATION WITH MATERNAL OUTCOMES - A HOSPITAL BASED PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY
SHUNSUKE HAYAKAWA, Assoc. Prof.
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Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences and Medical School
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Clinical application of the hinotori surgical robot system and the current status of telesurgery: Toward the realization of international telesurgery
Somponnat Sampattavanich, doctor
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Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Beyond the Tumor Genome: Mapping Adaptive Cancer States with Spatial Biology and Functional Precision Medicine
Thanh Cong Bui, doctor
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Associate Professor; Stephenson Cancer Center; College of Medicine, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine The University of Oklahoma Health Campus
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Using mobile health technology to promote cancer-preventive behaviors
Timothy Philip Maus , Prof.
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Professor of Radiology Mayo Clinic
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MB (Medial Branch) block in spine pain intervention and steroid injection
Velpandi Ayyavoo, doctor
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Professor, Vice Chair for Research University of Pittsburgh
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A Human Multicellular Brain Organoid Platform for Preclinical Modeling of Zoonotic Neurotropic Viral Infections and Therapeutic Development
Vipin Kharade, doctor
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Radiation Oncology All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bhopal
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AI-Based Prediction of Chemotherapy Response in Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
Xavier Jean Noel Capdevila , doctor
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Chair off the Department of Anesthesiology VinUni College of Health Sciences
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How anesthesia impacts peri-operative patient outcomes: More than a glance!
YIP CHENG HAR, Professor Emeritus
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SURGERY PICASO HOSPITAL
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The role of intraoperative radiotherapy in the management of early breast cancer
Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Ngoc Quang, MD, PhD
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Le Cu Linh, Assoc. Prof., MD, PhD
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Executive Vice Dean, College of Health Sciences VinUniversity
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Dr. Linh has held different positions at Vingroup from 2014 to 2019: Director of Human Resources at Vinmec Healthcare System, Director of Health Sciences Education and led the team to establish VinUniversity College of Health Sciences (CHS) in late 2019. He is currently member of Vinmec Scientific Executive Committee and Vice Chair of Vinmec-VinUni Ethical Review Committee. Before joining Vingroup, Dr. Linh worked almost 17 years at Hanoi University of Public Health (HUPH) – the first and only university in the area of Public Health in Vietnam. At HUPH, he contributed significantly to the strategic development and dedicatedly served at different positions: Chair of Dept. of Demography, Vice Director of Faculty of Health Management, Head of Graduate Education Office, Chair of the Institutional Review Board of Bio-medical ethics, etc. As a scholar, he taught demography, population and development, research methodology, research ethics, biostatistics and data analysis, etc. Dr Linh played the key role in the introduction and development of undergraduate, master and doctoral public health programs and master in hospital management in Vietnam. Dr. Linh provided technical support as short-term consultant to numerous projects and organizations including EU, WHO, UNFPA, UNICEF, etc. in Vietnam, China, Laos, The Philippines, etc. He also served as panelists to review candidates for Vietnam Education Foundation in 2004-2005. From 2013 to 2014, he served as international key expert for Institutional and Technical Support Project – a European Union funded program to Government of India at National Institute of Health and Family Welfare in New Delhi that helps to build up the capacity of doctors and health professionals in India.
Pham Duc Huan, People’s PhysicianAssociate professorPh.DDoctor
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Chairman of Surgery Committee Director of Center for Gastroenterology - Hepatobiliary - Urology Vinmec
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Duc Huan – People's Physician is a leading expert in digestive surgery, with extensive experience in minimally invasive and laparoscopic procedures. He has successfully performed over 1,000 laparoscopic colorectal cancer surgeries, over 1,000 esophageal cancer surgeries, and more than 500 total and partial gastrectomies. He was also the first surgeon in Vietnam to introduce the Longo procedure for hemorrhoid treatment. He is the former Director of Hanoi Medical University Hospital and former Head of Digestive Surgery at Viet Duc University Hospital. Conferred the title of Associate Professor in 2007, he is an active member of several national surgical associations and Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Vietnam Journal of Endoscopic Surgery. With significant contributions to medical research and education, he has authored and co-authored numerous scientific publications and medical textbooks, including the award-winning Pathology of Digestive Surgery. His outstanding contributions to healthcare, medical education, and scientific research have earned him prestigious honors, including the titles of People's Physician, Outstanding Physician, and the Second- and Third-Class Labor Orders.
Pham Van Binh
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Chair, Oncology Scientific Committee Vinmec
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Assoc. Prof. Pham Van Binh, MD, PhD, is a Member of the Scientific Committee of VAMIM 2026 – Vinmec Annual Conference on Medical Innovation and Healthcare Models. He is Director of Vinmec Times City International Hospital, Chairman of the Oncology Specialty Council of Vinmec Healthcare System, Director of Vinmec’s Robotic Surgery Centre, and Head of the Oncology Department at VinUniversity. With 36 years of experience, Assoc. Prof. Binh specialises in surgical oncology and gastrointestinal surgery, with particular expertise in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers and robotic surgery. He completed his medical degree and Master’s in Surgery at Hanoi Medical University, followed by specialist training in digestive cancer surgery in France. He obtained his PhD in 2015 and was appointed Associate Professor in 2022. Before joining Vinmec, he served as Deputy Director for Professional Affairs at K Hospital and Head of its Abdominal Surgery Department I. He has authored 116 scientific publications and led more than 30 research projects. His contributions have been recognised with the State Award for colorectal cancer research (2021).
Pham Nhat An, Professor, Ph.D, Doctor
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Chairman of Pediatric Committee Pediatric Center – Vinmec Times City International Hospital
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Prof. Dr. Pham Nhat An is a leading pediatrician in Vietnam with decades of experience in clinical practice, medical education, and scientific research. He was conferred the title of Professor of Medicine in 2016 and has conducted extensive research on pediatric encephalitis, Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease, and other childhood illnesses. He previously held key leadership positions at Hanoi Medical University and the National Children's Hospital, including Vice Rector, Deputy Director, and Head of the Department of Pediatrics. He has also served in leadership roles in several national pediatric and medical associations. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to healthcare and education, he has received numerous prestigious honors, including the titles of Outstanding Teacher (2006) and People's Teacher (2012), as well as the Third-Class Labor Order. He currently serves as Chairman of the Pediatric Professional Council and Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Pham Van Thuy, Professor, Ph.D, MD
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Chairman of Nutrition Committee Department of General Internal Medicine - Vinmec Times City International Hospital
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Associate Professor, PhD, MD. Pham Van Thuy is an experienced specialist in Pediatric and Clinical Nutrition, with expertise in nutritional assessment, counseling, and treatment for children, adults, pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as nutritional rehabilitation for patients during recovery and post-surgery. She was conferred the title of Associate Professor in 2014 and has held key positions at leading medical institutions, including the National Institute of Nutrition and the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases. She has also worked as a pediatrician in the Russian Federation. She has extensive experience in international nutrition programs in collaboration with WHO, UNICEF, FAO, GAIN, and other organizations, alongside significant contributions to medical education and postgraduate training. Her academic achievements include serving as principal investigator for 11 research projects, authoring and co-authoring 70 scientific publications and six specialized textbooks. She is also an honorary member of the Executive Committee of VietSPEN and a distinguished member of the Vietnam Nutrition Association. In recognition of her contributions, she has received multiple Certificates of Merit from the Minister of Health and the title of Emulation Soldier over several consecutive years.
Bui Van Giang, Associate professor, Ph.D, MD, Doctor
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Chairman, Radiology Specialty Council, Vinmec Healthcare Director, Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology Center, Vinmec Smart City International Hospital Department of Radiology - Vinmec Smart City Hospital
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Van Giang is a leading expert in Diagnostic Imaging and Interventional Radiology, with over 30 years of clinical and academic experience. He pioneered several advanced interventional techniques in Vietnam, particularly in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, cancer-related pain, musculoskeletal disorders, and vascular abnormalities. He has received extensive international training in France, the United States, Japan, South Korea, and other countries, including specialized fellowships at renowned institutions such as Mayo Clinic and MD Anderson. Throughout his career, he has held key leadership positions, including Deputy Director of Saint Paul Hospital and Director of the Diagnostic Imaging Center at K Hospital. He also served as Head of Diagnostic Imaging at Saint Paul Hospital and Senior Lecturer at Hanoi Medical University. His significant contributions include pioneering pain intervention techniques, intracranial vascular embolization, and vertebroplasty for osteoporotic spinal fractures, many of which have been widely adopted across Vietnam.
Le Ngoc Ha, Associate Professor, PhD, Specialist Level I Physician
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Physician, Department of Diagnostic Imaging – Vinmec Times City International Hospital Vinmec Times City International Hospital Nuclear Medicine Center – Vinmec Times City International Hospital
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Associate Professor, PhD, Specialist Level I Physician Le Ngoc Ha is currently working at Vinmec Times City International Hospital. He graduated in Medicine from the Vietnam Military Medical University and has extensive professional experience at the 108 Military Central Hospital, where he previously served as Deputy Head and subsequently Head of the Department of Nuclear Medicine. Throughout his career, Dr. Ha has authored and co-authored 200 scientific publications, participated in leading numerous Ministry-level and national research projects, and contributed to the development of specialized medical textbooks and training materials. He has received several prestigious awards and was conferred the academic title of Associate Professor in 2010.
Pham Ba Nha, Professor, Ph.D
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Chairman of Obstetrics Committee Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Women's Health Center - Vinmec Times City International Hospital
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phạm Bá Nha has nearly 40 years of experience in obstetrics, high-risk pregnancy, and infertility treatment. He is recognized as one of the leading obstetricians and gynecologists at Bach Mai Hospital. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phạm Bá Nha specializes in managing complicated deliveries, high-risk pregnancies (including patients with medical conditions such as hemodialysis, placenta accreta, cardiovascular diseases, etc.), and severe genital abnormalities or complications. Notably, he has extensive experience in advanced infertility treatments, including IVF, ICSI, PESA, day-5 embryo culture, and assisted hatching. He formerly served as the Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Head of the IVF Assisted Reproduction Unit at Bach Mai Hospital. He is also a lecturer in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hanoi Medical University, participating in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and supervising doctoral research. He contributed to the establishment of the Assisted Reproduction – IVF Unit at Bach Mai Hospital, which was officially approved by the Ministry of Health in December 2013. Under his leadership, management, and development, the unit has acquired modern equipment and implemented advanced reproductive technologies used worldwide.
Nguyen Dang Tuan, Ph.D, Doctor
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Chairman of Emergency - Intensive Care Committee Director of the Emergency and Intensive Care Center, Vinmec Smart City International General Hospital. Vinmec Smart City Hospital
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Dr Nguyen Dang Tuan, Director of General Medicine Division Vinmec Times City hospital, PhD of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, has 13 years experienced working in Intensive Care Unit (12 years in ICU Bach Mai hospital and 01 year in ICU Vinmec hospital). Member of ELSO - Extracorporeal Life Support Organization.
Truong Cong Duan, Ph.D, Doctor
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Chairman of Biochemistry & Hematology Committee Head of the Laboratory Department Department of Laboratory Medicine - Vinmec Times City International Hospital Hematology and Cell Therapy Unit - Vinmec Times City International Hospital Department of Laboratory Medicine - Vinmec Smart City Hospital
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Truong Cong Duan, PhD graduated as a General Practitioner from Hanoi Medical University in 1986, completed the residency program in hematology and blood transfusion in 1989 at Hanoi Medical University. Years later he would be successful in defending his PhD thesis in 2003 at Hanoi Medical University. He has been the Head of Laboratory Department and Head of Hematology Unit.
Doan Mai Phuong, Professor, Associate professor, Ph.D, MD, Doctor
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Head of the Department of Microbiology Chariman of Microbiology Committee Department of Laboratory Medicine - Vinmec Times City International Hospital Department of Laboratory Medicine - Vinmec Smart City Hospital
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Assoc. Prof. Doan Mai Phuong is former head of Microbiology Department of Bach Mai Hospital, She is the visiting lecturer of Microbiology Department in Hanoi Medical University and Hanoi University of Pharmacy. Assoc. Prof. Phuong is also the former head of Microbiology and Parasitology Department of Bach Mai Medical College. Dr. Phuong was trained in Hanoi Medical University and many top medical centers in the world such as Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Japan, the USA, and Germany… Assoc. Prof. Phuong has had 36 years of experience working in the fields of microbiology, especially working in Bach Mai Hospital - the Top Hospital of Vietnam
Le Quang Vinh, Associate professor, Ph.D, Specialist Level 2 Doctor
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Head of the Pathology Department Vinmec Times City International Hospital
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Associate Professor, PhD, Specialist Level II Physician Lê Quang Vinh is currently the Head of the Department of Pathology, Vinmec Times City International Hospital. He received formal medical training at Hanoi Medical University and completed his residency program in 1987. Throughout his advanced training, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lê Quang Vinh continued to pursue further studies at many leading medical centers worldwide, including the University of Groningen (the Netherlands) in Cytology; Songkla University (Thailand) in Clinical Epidemiology; and the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston (USA) in Gynecologic Pathology. He also successfully defended his PhD dissertation and completed the Specialist Level II program at Hanoi Medical University. In addition to his clinical work, he serves as a visiting lecturer at Hanoi Medical University and holds various key positions in professional councils and organizations, such as Member of the Executive Committee of the Vietnam Association of Pathology and Cytology, Member of the Scientific Council of the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Member of the Interhospital Prenatal Diagnosis Council. Associate Professor, PhD, Specialist Level II Physician Lê Quang Vinh is also the author of three books on congenital anomalies and the National Guidelines for Cervical Cancer Screening, as well as 73 research publications featured in reputable medical journals.
Hoang Tran Thanh, MD, PhD
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**Dr Hoang Tran Thanh, MD, PhD**, is a Member of the Scientific Committee of **VAMIM 2026 – Vinmec Annual Conference on Medical Innovation and Healthcare Models**. He is Chairman of the Ophthalmology Specialty Council and Director of the Eye Centre at Vinmec Times City International Hospital. With more than 40 years of experience in ophthalmology, Dr Thanh specialises in cataract surgery using phacoemulsification, glaucoma management and refractive disorders. He graduated in General Medicine from Hanoi Medical University in 1991, obtained a Master's degree in Ophthalmology in 1995 and completed his PhD in Ophthalmology in 2010. He also undertook specialist training at the University Hospital of Reims in France. Before joining Vinmec, he held several senior clinical and management positions, including Deputy Director of Hanoi Eye Hospital (2024–2025), Director of Ha Dong Eye Hospital (2020–2024), and department leadership roles at the National Eye Hospital. He has led or contributed to more than 25 research projects, authored two specialist ophthalmology textbooks and published research in medical journals and national ophthalmology conference proceedings.
Nguyen Thi Thu Phuong
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Chair, Dentistry Scientific Committee
Bui The Anh, Assoc. Prof., MD, PhD
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Director, ENT Center, Vinmec Times City Vinmec Times City International Hospital
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Assoc. Prof. Bui The Anh, MD, PhD, is a Member of the Scientific Committee of VAMIM 2026 – Vinmec Annual Conference on Medical Innovation and Healthcare Models. He is Director of the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) and Head and Neck Surgery Centre at Vinmec Times City International Hospital and a part-time lecturer at VinUniversity's College of Health Sciences. He also serves as a visiting lecturer at Hanoi Medical University. With 26 years of experience, Assoc. Prof. Anh specialises in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery, with particular interests in ear disorders, hearing impairment and head and neck oncology. He graduated from Hanoi Medical University in 2000, obtained his Master's degree in 2009 and completed his PhD in 2019. His international training includes specialist programmes in France, Singapore, the United States and Australia. Before joining Vinmec, he worked at the National Hospital of Otolaryngology, where he served as Deputy Head of the Department of Scientific Research and Training from 2020 to 2025. His research has covered laryngeal and oral cancers, hearing disorders and surgical outcomes. In 2024, he was awarded the title of Meritorious Physician by the President of Vietnam.
Do Duy Cuong, Assoc. Prof. Dr.
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Chair, Infectious Diseases & Infection Prevention and Control Scientific Committee Vinmec Times City
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Duy Cuong is a leading specialist in Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating viral hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, dengue fever, influenza, and antimicrobial resistance. He previously served as Director of the Institute of Tropical Medicine at Bach Mai Hospital, Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, and Editor-in-Chief of the Bach Mai Hospital Clinical Medicine Journal. He earned his PhD from Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, in 2012 and was appointed Associate Professor in 2018. His academic contributions include 55 publications in reputable international journals, leadership of over 20 institutional research projects, and participation in numerous national and multinational clinical trials. In recognition of his outstanding contributions to healthcare, he was awarded the prestigious title of Outstanding Physician. He currently holds key positions in professional organizations in Vietnam specializing in Infectious Diseases and Palliative Care.
Nguyen Viet Nhan, Professor, Associate professor, Ph.D, MD, Doctor
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Senior Genetic Consultant Head of the Clinical Genetics and Genetic Counseling Group Fetal Medicine Department
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Viet Nhan has nearly 40 years of experience in Medical Genetics, specializing in prenatal and neonatal screening, genetic counseling, and the diagnosis and prevention of congenital disorders. He previously held several key positions at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy and its affiliated hospital, including Head of the Department of Medical Genetics, Head of the Central Testing Unit, and Deputy Director of the Institute of Biomedical Sciences. He also served as Deputy Director of the Center for Screening, Prenatal Diagnosis and Neonatology, overseeing 11 provinces in Central Vietnam. He is currently a Senior Genetic Consultant at Vinmec Times City International Hospital. With significant contributions to medical education and research, he has authored 11 books, published 39 scientific articles in domestic and international journals, and presented 14 reports at national and international conferences. He also served as a medical and technical consultant for nearly 10 years in two projects with Handicap International, focusing on early detection, prevention, and intervention for congenital disorders.
Nguyen Trung Nghia, Specialist Level 1 Doctor, MSc, Specialist
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Head of the Department of Psychiatry Integrated Mental Healthcare Center
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MSc. Dr. Nguyen Trung Nghia is a mental health specialist with extensive clinical and academic experience. He graduated as valedictorian of the Psychiatry Residency Program and holds a Master's degree and a Specialist Level I qualification from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City. He has completed advanced training in Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine, rTMS, and Psychotherapy in several countries, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Japan. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Nghia is a visiting lecturer at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities (VNU-HCM) and Hoa Sen University. He has delivered mental health training programs for over 90 companies, organizations, and universities. He currently serves as Deputy Director of the Mental Health Care Center at Vinmec Times City and Psychiatry Clerkship Director at VinUniversity. His treatment philosophy emphasizes collaborative care, empowering patients to actively participate in overcoming mental health challenges and improving their well-being.