The student was passionate about scientific research.

Many people have commented that Sergeant Dong The Long, a student of Class DH54A, System 4 (Military Medical Academy), clearly embodies the qualities of a military cadet in the new era: unwavering resolve, impeccable ethics, persistent striving spirit, and a desire to contribute through scientific works with high practical value.

From his early years at the Military Medical Academy, Long clearly defined his learning and training goals, aligning them with the future duties of a military doctor. Not only did he strive for high academic results, but The Long also dedicated significant time to scientific research, a field that demands independent thinking, a rigorous work ethic, and unwavering perseverance.

Sergeant Dong The Long, one of the 10 Outstanding Young Faces of the entire army in 2025. Photo: Provided by the subject.

Sergeant Dong The Long's most notable achievement is his highly applied scientific research, directly addressing practical medical problems. Despite his young age, he participated in the project "Assessment of Sperm Count, Motility, and Morphology in Male Infertility with Y-chromosome Microdeletions" and, together with his research team, won first prize in the Science and Technology Award for Students in Higher Education Institutions organized by the Ministry of Education and Training. The project was not only highly regarded for its creativity and research methodology but also holds significant importance in the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment orientation of male infertility. It was also one of 43 outstanding projects nationwide in 2025, honored by the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union at the national "Creative Youth" Award. For this achievement, Long was awarded the "Creative Youth" badge and a certificate of merit from the Central Committee of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union.

Not stopping there, Sergeant Dong The Long also made his mark at the 22nd Youth Science and Technology Conference in the medical field with his project "Establishing a process to increase Fetal Fraction in non-invasive prenatal screening," winning the outstanding prize. This work opened up an effective approach to screening and early detection of genetic abnormalities in fetuses without affecting the pregnancy. Prior to that, in the 2023-2024 academic year, Dong The Long also won first prize at the Academy-level student scientific research conference and second prize at the Ministry level with his research on blood lactate concentration in predicting the prognosis of patients with multiple organ failure. The project was highly regarded for its application in emergency resuscitation, providing doctors with additional tools to monitor, assess, and improve the effectiveness of treatment for critically ill patients.

Not only excelling in academics and scientific research, Dong The Long is also a dynamic and responsible youth union official. As a Party member and Deputy Secretary of the Youth Union Branch, Long consistently plays a key role in advising and proposing to the commander and the Executive Committee of the Youth Union Branch on organizing Youth Union activities and youth movements, ensuring practicality and attracting a large number of members to participate, contributing to building a positive learning and training environment within the unit.

Through his persistent efforts, Sergeant Dong The Long has consistently achieved the titles of Outstanding Soldier at the grassroots level and Advanced Soldier. Notably, he was recently honored with a commendation from the Head of the General Political Department for his outstanding achievements in the "Army Youth Movement for Morality, Talent, Pioneering, Creativity, and Worthy of Being Called Ho Chi Minh's Soldiers in the New Era" for the period 2022-2025. Sergeant Dong The Long is one of the 10 Outstanding Young Faces of the entire army in 2025.

Source: https://www.qdnd.vn/nuoi-duong-van-hoa-bo-doi-cu-ho/chang-hoc-vien-say-me-nghien-cuu-khoa-hoc-1033103