Associate Professor Tran Thien Trung
Over three hundred medical professionals and scientists from various universities, research institutes and hospitals in HCMC and other provinces across the country gathered in HCMC to attend the annual medical research conference held by the Nursing and Medical Technology faculty of the HCMC University of Medicine and Pharmacy on Friday, December 3, 2010.
The 27th Science and Technology Conference, held at the university’s Nursing and Medical Technology faculty at 201 Nguyen Chi Thanh Street, HCMC’s District 5, was hosted by the dean of the faculty, Associate Professor Dr. Tran Thien Trung.
The 19 papers presented at the event mainly focus on the application of new technology in medical diagnoses, such as the use of molecular biology in diagnosing gastric cancer; the use of applied medical techniques in diagnosis and treatments such as medical laboratory examinations, imaging and ultrasound technologies; and the role of nursing in patient care and teaching.
The 27th Science & Technology Conference
“Every year we hold the scientific conference where our colleagues across the country, our university lecturers present their findings and research to serve our training and treatment. Each project might take them two- three years, five years or even longer. Their research embraces the study of basic sciences like the study of genes and fibrous matters, imaging technology, examinations to be applied in treatment,” says Ass. Prof. Dr. Trung.
“Education-training and scientific research are inseparable functions of a university. The combination of a university and a practice hospital is essential in fulfilling these functions. The hospital of the HCMC University of Medicine and Pharmacy not only serves as a venue for doctors, nursing lecturers to practise and provide treatment, but also supports the education and research objectives of the university.”
Student performance at the conference
One of the highlights of the event was the discussion about the relation of Helicobacter pylori’s genotypes to gastric cancer. According to Ass. Prof. Dr. Trung, the bacterium H. pylori has been defined as a major agent causing gastric cancer by the WHO. At present, cancer, including gastric cancer, has exceeded cardiovascular disease to cause the most deaths in the world. In Vietnam, one of the countries with a high ratio of H. pylori infected cases, the study on H. pylori’s genotypes in relation to gastric cancer is urgent and crucial. Together with other research trends, it helps the early screening, diagnosis and treatment of gastric cancer.
Dr. Vu Quang Huy, deputy head of the Testing subject of the HCMC University of Medicine and Pharmacy says: “The conference is exciting with the presentations and discussions of various research topics, from new technologies applied in medical treatment, health care, to human resource training in nursing and medical techniques. The event provides an excellent networking opportunity and enhances the harmony, interaction and cooperation between scientists, lecturers as well as between organisations in the medical sector”.
The HCMC University of Medicine and Pharmacy’s nursing faculty conducts the bachelor’s program in nursing and releases over 2,000 graduates each year.
International Mix Joint-Venture Co. (Vikybomi) is the main sponsor of the event.
