Building a foundation for nanotechnology in Vietnam.

On September 25th, at the ICISE Center (Quy Nhon City, Binh Dinh Province), the 2nd International Conference on Nanolife Sciences : Biophysical and Computational Nanotechnology (NanoBioCoM2024) opened with the participation of over 103 scientists from 19 countries.

At the conference, many experts and scientists made commitments to building a nanoscience network for Vietnam. Professor Tran Thanh Van, President of the Vietnam Meeting Science Association, stated that NanoBioCoM is an initiative of many Vietnamese scientists researching nano-life sciences worldwide , aiming to bring this new scientific field to Vietnam. At this conference, scientists will have three days to present and clarify research issues and applications in nano-biotechnology, biophysics, and new computational methods. “The conference is an opportunity for young Vietnamese researchers to network, meet, and benefit from leading research knowledge from around the world, creating a network connecting the Vietnamese research community working both domestically and internationally to foster development,” Professor Tran Thanh Van informed.

Over 100 scientists and researchers from 19 countries around the world attended the conference.

Speaking with a reporter from SGGP newspaper, Associate Professor Ngo Xuan Kien (Institute of Nano Life Sciences, Kanazawa University - Japan) said: “Currently, the application of nanotechnology is very common in modern society, such as medicine, biology, new biomaterials, agriculture , environment, and even food safety… Life sciences are very interested in applying artificial intelligence and computational science to create intelligent algorithms for deeper research into nanomaterials,” Associate Professor Ngo Xuan Kien said.

Associate Professor Bui Khanh Huy, a Vietnamese-born graduate from McGill University (Canada), presented research on the organelle "cilia" (found in the respiratory system and sperm). He shared: "Cilias are a new biological machine in humans, but they are in a nanoscale form, so medicine has not known much about this organelle until now. Therefore, we want to study its mechanism and structure to help medicine identify it, diagnose diseases when it malfunctions, and design treatments."

Associate Professor Ngo Xuan Kien stated: “Through the NanoBioCoM workshops, we will promote the biophysics research community in Vietnam. Initially, we will establish a professional community focusing on optical, electron, and quantum microscopy. These tools will support nanotechnology research and experiments in Vietnam in the future. Furthermore, we will connect with Vietnamese nanotechnology scientists worldwide to create a network to support Vietnam's development and training of nanotechnology personnel.”

According to Professor Tran Thanh Van, in medicine, nanotechnology helps in early detection and diagnosis for effective treatment of diseases; nanoparticles in medicines help minimize side effects, increase absorption, and treat diseases faster. Nanotechnology also holds promise for finding new biomaterials in biocompatible implants, helping the body regenerate and recover quickly...

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/gay-dung-nen-mong-cong-nghe-nano-tai-viet-nam-post760718.html