Scientists from Harvard, Cornell and Connecticut come to Duy Tan University to share about Technology Applications in Healthcare

These scientists are all leading experts in their respective fields of research with many years of dedication to their specialization, including:

Professor Samir Mitragotri currently researches and teaches at Harvard University. He is a co-founder of Cage Bio, i2o Therapeutics, and Fount Bio, Inc., companies specializing in the research and development of technologies for delivering drugs into the human body.

• Professor Yadong Wang currently researches and teaches at Cornell University. He is the co-founder of Global Biomedical Technology, a company specializing in biomedical technology, and

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duc Thanh is currently researching and teaching about Medical Materials at the University of Connecticut.

The workshop "Innovation in Technology Application in the Healthcare Field" provided a space for in-depth academic exchange, where each scientist shared very specific details about groundbreaking research that is of great importance in serving the community.

Prof.Dr. Samir Mitragotri - Harvard University

As a leading expert in the field of drug delivery, Professor Samir Mitragotri shared insights on the development of ionic liquids that help transport drugs across biological membranes and organs in the body efficiently and precisely in terms of location, time, and dosage. Due to their modifiable properties and high biocompatibility, a "library" of ionic liquids has been synthesized by Professor Samir Mitragotri's research group, providing a basis for numerous studies on various drug delivery capabilities. According to Professor Samir Mitragotri, drug delivery is as important as drug discovery , and the major challenge in medicine is that drugs cannot simply "float" through the body; their path must be controlled to deliver them to the right place for them to be truly effective.

“ The challenges we face in medicine are very complex. Treating diseases such as neurological disorders, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, etc., is extremely difficult. I believe in the innovations taking place in medicine and affirm that the only way to solve healthcare challenges is through technological innovation. Another extremely important factor is well-trained people, especially the younger generation, who are ready to embrace challenges with the inspiration to pursue them to the end in order to find thorough solutions to the problems and difficulties in the field. When the two elements of people and technological innovation meet, miracles will happen. And playing a crucial role in blending these two elements are higher education institutions, institutions like Duy Tan University, which are demonstrating a focus on research innovation and dedication to training in the field of Health Sciences today , ” shared Professor Samir Mitragotri.

Prof.Dr. Yadong Wang - Cornell University

Professor Yadong Wang from Cornell University presented his research on artificial blood vessels made from "bio-elastomers," or highly biodegradable and biocompatible elastic materials. He also presented the method for developing these "bio-elastomers" into advanced bioadhesives that are widely sold worldwide, and introduced the latest "elastomer" invented by his team – one of the first 3D-printable elastic plastics that he believes can fill gaps that current products have yet to address. As an expert in cardiovascular support equipment technologies, he was very impressed that Duy Tan University had successfully researched and manufactured the Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (eCPR) machine.

“ I am aware of Duy Tan University’s eCPR product. This is a very meaningful, humane, and community-oriented technological product from the university. Many people will benefit from this technology, especially those who, after being saved and resuscitated, will have a long life ahead of them. Researching technologies and creating new products to support human health is extremely important and necessary. However, currently, many high-tech products are expensive due to various reasons. Therefore, scientists need to work together to produce useful, low-cost research so that patients can easily access them, not only to meet the needs of improving the quality of health for people in developed countries but also worldwide. That is why we have dedicated considerable time and effort to research and share our findings at forums, including today at Duy Tan University ,” said Professor Dr. Yadong Wang.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duc Thanh - University of Connecticut

Currently conducting in-depth research on Medical Materials at the University of Connecticut, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Duc Thanh shared about the development process of new technologies for monitoring joint load, formulating pain relievers for patients, and designing new treatment methods for osteoarthritis - one of the most common musculoskeletal diseases today.

"The research and application of new materials in the field of biomedical science aims to:

• Regenerating damaged tissue and cartilage, and

• drug delivery

These are fields that have a significant impact on human health. The sharing of leading professors from around the world here is truly meaningful, and I believe it will bring much new knowledge and inspire domestic researchers, especially young people, to better understand the importance of Biomaterials. Furthermore, today's conference has created a truly necessary connection, marking the beginning of collaborations between Duy Tan University and leading researchers worldwide in these research fields,” Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duc Thanh affirmed.

The speakers took a commemorative photo with the guests, including leaders from Hue Central Hospital, Hospital 199 - Ministry of Public Security, Da Nang Department of Health, and staff, lecturers, and students of DTU.

For many years, Duy Tan University has been developing training programs in the Health Sciences sector while continuously researching and manufacturing high-tech products for medical applications. The university proactively collaborates with many leading medical schools worldwide to improve the quality of education, connect with leading scientists, and create a high-quality academic environment, contributing to the overall development and improvement of public health in Vietnam.

Professor Tran Huu Dang, People's Teacher, PhD, MD - Vice Director of Duy Tan University, Rector of the College of Medicine and Pharmacy (CMP), DTU, shared: “Biomaterials, new materials, and electronic sensor technologies are receiving strong attention globally because they play an important role in many fields and have the potential to bring about technological breakthroughs, solving huge and urgent problems in research and development as well as in production and application in medicine. Professor Samir Mitragotri, Professor Yadong Wang, and Associate Professor Nguyen Duc Thanh are not only globally renowned scholars but also outstanding entrepreneurs who have established many successful startups. Therefore, the research works that the professors shared today are not just theoretical knowledge but practical innovations that we expect, bringing innovations that can change the quality of life for the community.”

It is often said that the Vietnamese nation is on its way to becoming "rich," but many also worry that, having only reached three-quarters of the way, we might already be "old." Therefore, the challenge is how to make our nation "rich" before we become "old," or if we do become "old," we must be "rich" enough to ensure a high quality of life. To achieve this, healthcare and medical innovations will play a crucial role in changing the way we live. In this new era, with the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other innovations, I hope that we will develop even more rapidly, both as a young and healthy nation and as a new generation of people, in acquiring and sharing new knowledge .”

Source: https://tienphong.vn/cac-nha-khoa-hoc-tu-harvard-cornell-va-connecticut-den-dh-duy-tan-chia-se-ve-cac-ung-dung-cong-nghe-trong-y-te-post1765533.tpo