April 2025:
03.04.2025: Strengthening Partnerships for Accessible Healthcare: Productive Meetings in Malaysia
Ms. Salome Steinke had inspiring and strategic meetings with Dr. Yolanda Augustin and Prof. Dr. Ivy Chung, representing the University of Malaya, Malaysia, a new incoming institution in Phase 2 of the PACE-UP initiative.
It was also a pleasure to meet Dr. Jean-Michel Piedagnel from the South-South Diagnostic Alliance, as we explored opportunities to strengthen local diagnostic systems and enhance regional capacity.
We look forward to your meaningful engagement and contributions to the growing PACE-UP network.
March 2025:
27.03.2025: Le Nguyen Nhat Ha successfully completes Master’s thesis/Degree
Congratulations to Le Nguyen Nhat Ha!
With her Master's thesis on “Molecular surveillance of zoonotic HEV infections in domestic pigs and farmed wild boars from southern Vietnam”, successfully completed at VG-CARE Hanoi, Vietnam and supported by a DAAD-PACE-UP scholarship, Le Nguyen Nhat Ha has earned her Master’s degree from the International University (IU) – Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City.
Her outstanding research has led to two international publications:
One Health. 2024 Jul 10:19:100857.
Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 2024 Oct 22. doi: 10.1089/fpd.2024.0095.
Wishing her continued success in her scientific journey!
April 2025:
03.04.2025: Strengthening Partnerships for Accessible Healthcare: Productive Meetings in Malaysia
Ms. Salome Steinke had inspiring and strategic meetings with Dr. Yolanda Augustin and Prof. Dr. Ivy Chung, representing the University of Malaya, Malaysia, a new incoming institution in Phase 2 of the PACE-UP initiative.
It was also a pleasure to meet Dr. Jean-Michel Piedagnel from the South-South Diagnostic Alliance, as we explored opportunities to strengthen local diagnostic systems and enhance regional capacity.
We look forward to your meaningful engagement and contributions to the growing PACE-UP network.
March 2025:
27.03.2025: Le Nguyen Nhat Ha successfully completes Master’s thesis/Degree
Congratulations to Le Nguyen Nhat Ha!
With her Master's thesis on “Molecular surveillance of zoonotic HEV infections in domestic pigs and farmed wild boars from southern Vietnam”, successfully completed at VG-CARE Hanoi, Vietnam and supported by a DAAD-PACE-UP scholarship, Le Nguyen Nhat Ha has earned her Master’s degree from the International University (IU) – Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City.
Her outstanding research has led to two international publications:
One Health. 2024 Jul 10:19:100857.
Foodborne Pathogens and Disease. 2024 Oct 22. doi: 10.1089/fpd.2024.0095.
Wishing her continued success in her scientific journey!
22.03.2025: Annual Scientific Conference of 108 Military Central Hospital and Visiting Professorships Conferred to International Scientists
At the 2025 Annual Scientific Conference of the 108 Military Central Hospital (MCH), a significant milestone was marked with the appointment of Prof. Dr. Thiru P. Velavan and Prof. Dr. Dennis Nurjadi as Visiting Professors, alongside six distinguished experts from Germany, Japan, and Australia. This honor recognizes their outstanding contributions to advancing medical research in Vietnam.
The conference featured insightful presentations from VG-CARE group leaders, addressing critical topics such as antimicrobial resistance, advanced diagnostics for acute infectious diseases, and sepsis management.
A key highlight of the event was the visit of the Japanese Ambassador to VG-CARE, where the center was showcased as a sustainable model for infectious disease research and global health initiatives. This visit further reinforced international partnerships in medical innovation and research.
Under the guidance of the newly appointed Visiting Professors, VG-CARE remains dedicated to scientific excellence, fostering global collaborations, and developing transformative solutions in global health.
19.03.2025: Prof. Song’s Inaugural Lecture for His Professorship at the University of Tübingen
We are delighted to celebrate Professor Le Huu Song, Director of VG-CARE and the 108 Military Central Hospital, as he delivered his inaugural lecture for his professorship at the University of Tübingen and received his official certificate.
His leadership and dedication to medical research and international collaboration are exemplary for building sustainable partnerships across countries, institutions, and researchers. His work is a testament to the power of equitable and sustainable cross-border collaboration, paving the way for innovations that will shape the future of global healthcare and policy.
Congratulations, Prof. Song, on this well-deserved recognition! ??
06.03.2025: Mr. Peter Buerstedde Director of Germany Trade & Invest visits VG-CARE
We were honoured to welcome Mr. Peter Buerstedde, Director of Germany Trade & Invest to VG-CARE, on March 6th. His visit served as a valuable platform to highlight our research efforts at VG-CARE and PACE-UP in advancing global health security and epidemic preparedness. We engaged in meaningful discussions about our ongoing projects and the Vietnamese healthcare system.
February 2025:
27.02.2025: Dr. Goldstein and Mr. Kröning visit VG-CARE, 108 Military Central Hospital
On February 27th, we had the distinct honor of welcoming Dr. Goldstein, occupational health physician of the Foreign Office in Berlin, Germany, and Mr. Kröning, First Secretary of the German Embassy in Hanoi, to VG-CARE. Their visit included an in-depth tour of our key facilities, including the VG-CARE research center, the Laboratory Testing Center at 108 Military Central Hospital, and the newly established Institute of Clinical Infectious Diseases.
Through insightful discussions, we had the opportunity to showcase VG-CARE’s pioneering research and the vital patient care initiatives at 108 Military Central Hospital. It was a privilege to exchange perspectives on advancing healthcare and infectious disease management in Vietnam.
January 2025:
22.01.2025: Prof. Laymyint Yoshida visits VG-CARE
We were honored to welcome Prof. Laymyint Yoshida from the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Nagasaki University, to VG-CARE! With over two decades of collaboration with the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE) and the Pasteur Institute Nha Trang, Prof. Yoshida has been a key contributor to advancing infectious disease research in Vietnam. During his visit, we had thought-provoking discussions on the epidemiological and clinical relevance of dengue and Zika virus interactions in Southeast Asia. This exchange of ideas opens doors for an exciting collaboration in the near future.
21.01.2025: VG-CARE Science Day – Celebrating Successes and Shaping Future Goals
On January 21, 2025, the Vietnamese German Center for Medical Research (VG-CARE) proudly hosted the “VG-CARE Science Day 2025” conference. This annual event brought together all VG-CARE group leaders and senior scientists involved in the PACE-UP project to showcase their work.
During the conference, each research group presented an overview of their key activities and accomplishments, including notable publications, and outlined their goals for 2025. The directors of VG-CARE, Prof. Thirumalaisamy P. Velavan and Prof. Le Huu Song, provided a comprehensive summary of the centre’s achievements in 2024 and shared an exciting outlook on upcoming projects for 2025.
The event highlighted VG-CARE’s ongoing commitment to advancing research and fostering collaboration in the field of global health.
January 17-18: PACE-UP Participates in International Conference on Viral Infections of the Liver and Heart in Berlin
The PACE-UP team was delighted to participate in the DFG/DZIF-funded joint international conference on "Viral Infections of the Liver and Heart" held in Berlin on January 17-18, 2025. The event brought together leading experts to discuss groundbreaking research and advancements in the field.
PACE-UP showcased its ongoing work on hepatitis through a series of informative posters, while Prof. Nguyen Linh Toan delivered an outstanding presentation on "HBV Management – Challenges in East Asia," which was well-received by attendees. Additionally, Prof. Toan joined VG-CARE directors Prof. Velavan and Prof. Le Huu Song for a lively and insightful panel discussion on "Clinical Management of HEV – Challenge Accepted!" The discussion shed light on the complexities and innovations in the management of Hepatitis E virus (HEV) infections.
A highlight of the conference was the tribute to PACE-UP partner, Prof. Thomas Bock, who will retire from the Robert Koch-Institute in spring 2025. The event celebrated his remarkable career and contributions to the field, emphasizing that long-term successful collaborations are built on mutual trust and strong friendships.
The conference was a great opportunity for knowledge sharing and collaboration and further strengthening the partnerships within the scientific community.
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14-15.01.2025: Dr. Nhat My Truong Presents on Whole Genome Sequencing for AMR Surveillance at the Vietnam Symposium on Multi-Sectoral Coordination in AMR Prevention and Control
We are excited to announce that Dr. Nhat My Truong, representing PACE-UP, delivered a compelling presentation at the highly regarded “Vietnam Symposium on Multi-Sectoral Coordination in AMR Prevention and Control: Data Sharing – Guiding the Future” held in Hanoi on January 14–15, 2025.
In his talk, titled “Application of Whole Genome Sequencing into AMR Surveillance to Support Infection Prevention and Control in Hospitals: Preliminary Results at 108 Military Central Hospital” Dr. Nhat My Truong highlighted the transformative potential of whole genome sequencing (WGS) in addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Key insights from his presentation included the co-production of NDM-1 and KPC-2 carbapenemases in Pseudomonas aeruginosa as well as chromosomal mutations, rather than clonal spread, driving colistin resistance in Klebsiella pneumoniae in Vietnam.
These findings underscore the critical role of genomic surveillance and molecular diagnostics in combating AMR and reaffirms Vietnam’s pivotal contribution to the global fight against AMR.
For more details, check out the full research articles:
➡️ DOI: 10.1016/j.lanwpc.2024.101204
➡️ DOI: 10.1016/j.lanmic.2024.100958
Stay tuned for more updates on how PACE-UP, leverages the power of collaboration, innovation and advanced genomic research to strengthen global efforts in AMR prevention and control.
October 2024:
13-15 October 2024: World Health Summit – Workshop on “Climate and Health: From Science and Social Innovation”
The PACE-UP team is excited to be at the World Health Summit in Berlin, from October 13-15! We’re showcasing our work in a poster session and connecting with top scientists and policymakers. A fantastic opportunity to discuss global health solutions and strengthen collaborations!
Prof. Velavan (PACE-UP) and Prof. Olusola Ojurongbe (Bayer-Humboldt Hub CERID) joined distinguished stakeholders for a closed workshop at the World Health Summit titled “Climate and Health: From Science and Social Innovation,” hosted by the Bayer Foundation and AVPN.
Prof. Velavan delivered a keynote on “Battling Infectious Diseases in Southeast Asia: How Climate Change Impacts Global Health,” sharing insights from ongoing PACE-UP initiatives. The session underscored the vital role of science and social innovation in addressing health challenges linked to climate change.
September 2024:
10-12 September, 2024: Mid-Term Conferences of the DAAD Global Centres: ‘Global Actions for Sustainable Health for People and Planet’, Berlin
During the Mid-Term Conference the Centres for Climate and Environment and the Centres for Health and Pandemic Preparedness could extend their networks and
exchange their expertise and experience.
At the conference, our multidisciplinary PACE-UP team showcased cutting-edge research, as various presentations on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, drawing on evidence-based insights from Asia and Africa. These discussions are vital for advancing global health initiatives and fostering impactful collaborations.
Our team also led three insightful roundtable discussions: ‘Sustainable Development Goals & Global South-South Partnerships’, ‘Perspectives on Pathogen Spillover & Pandemic Preparedness’ and ‘Empowering Young Scientists in the Global South.’ Proud to be at the forefront of shaping the future of next generation scientists.
July 2024:
1st - 2nd of July: Workshop “Advancing the Development of and Access to Diagnostics and Therapeutics
Across Southeast Asia.”, Malaysia
The PACE-UP team, represented by Prof. Dr. Le Huu Song from Vietnam, Prof. Velavan from Germany, and Dr. Ulfa Elfiah from the University of Jember, Indonesia, was invited by the Academy of Medical Sciences Malaysia to participate in a workshop held from July 1-2, 2024, titled “Advancing the Development of and Access to Diagnostics and Therapeutics Across Southeast Asia.”
Representatives from ministries and public health institutes of 10 ASEAN countries gathered to discuss the current evidence on diagnostics and therapeutics in Southeast Asia. The discussions highlighted positive innovations focusing on multisectoral approaches and explored how health systems can better utilize diagnostics and therapeutics for disease prevention and treatment, addressing key challenges in delivering effective programs.
Additionally, Prof. Velavan delivered the keynote lecture on “Catalyzing Change in Diagnostics and Therapeutics in Southeast Asia: Insights, Innovations, and Collaborative Pathways.”
June 2024
06th of June: Building a Stronger Future in Global Health: VinUniversity, University of Tübingen, VG-CARE, and PACE-UP
We are excited to announce that on June 6th, 2024, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed between VinUniversity, the University of Tübingen, and VG-CARE. This strategic alliance is in collaboration with the PAN ASEAN Coalition for Epidemic and Outbreak Preparedness (PACE-UP). This partnership aims to develop and sustain multidisciplinary capacities in the field of global health, enhancing our ability to respond to epidemics and outbreaks. Together, we are committed to advancing global health research, education, and preparedness.
June 2024
05th of June: PACE-UP Meets German Embassy in Hanoi to Discuss Initiatives and Future Projects
The PACE-UP team had a fruitful meeting at the German Embassy in Hanoi on June 5, 2024. We discussed our initiatives and future projects with Mr. Simon Kreye, Deputy Head of Mission and Head of the Economic Department. Looking forward to strengthening our collaboration.
June 2024
04th of June: I-CRECT Project | PACE-UP Hosts Collaborative Meeting
PACE-UP hosted an important meeting with partners from Sweden (Karolinska University, Linkoping University), Denmark (University of Copenhagen), France (CIRAD), Germany (University of Tübingen), and Vietnam (Hanoi University of Public Health, National Children's Hospital, VG-CARE). Our collaborative project aims to prevent the transmission of antimicrobial resistance from hospitals to the community. The meeting was very fruitful, leading to discussions about further activities planned for this year with a multidisciplinary team applying the ONE HEALTH approach.
PACE-UP recently held a workshop featuring two modules: “Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases” and “Hands-on Training on Biosafety Principles”. The former ran from April 23 to 26, 2024, while the latter took place on April 29-30, 2024, at the University of Jember (UNEJ), Indonesia.
Dr. Ir. Iwan Taruna, Rector of Jember University, along with co-director of VG-CARE, Prof. Thiru. P Velavan, Senior Academic Councillor at the University of Tübingen, inaugurated the workshop. Her Excellency Ms. Ina Lepel, German Ambassador to Indonesia, and Dr. Guido Schneiders, Director of DAAD Regional Office Jakarta, welcomed the esteemed guests and participants via video messages. Dr. Ir. Iwan Taruna stressed the importance of collaboration in tackling infectious disease challenges. Prof. Velavan highlighted PACE-UP’s focus on understanding disease drivers, including zoonotic transmission and antimicrobial resistance. Both emphasized the need for biosafety and cultivating a community dedicated to integrity and innovation in addressing and tackling infectious diseases.
The workshop, led by international experts, drew 62 postgrads including physicians, veterinarians, and epidemiologists from Indonesian Universities for Module 1 and up to 72 for Module 2. Attendees learned about infectious disease epidemiology, outbreak detection, management, infection control, and shared insights on emerging infectious diseases. Also, 81 participants from global health centers, including Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Congo-Brazzaville, Ecuador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia (overseas residents), Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Malawi, Myanmar, Nigeria, Pakistan, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam, and Yemen joined online.
Following a written test for two course modules, the Thanks participants were awarded certificates of attendance with 8 credit points SKP-IDI Satuan Kredit Profesi- Ikatan Dokter Indonesia for each module accredited by the Indonesian Medical Association.
Videos:
PAN ASEAN Coalition for Epidemic and Outbreak Preparedness (PACE-UP) – Universitas Jember
2024
DAY 1 EXPERT SEMINAR DAAD UNIVERSITY JEMBER
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December 2023
13-15th December: Strengthening and expanding the Indonesian-German collaboration in the ASEAN region.
Prof. Dennis Nurjadi and Prof. Velavan were invited to the University of Jember, Indonesia, cooperation partner of PACE-UP, to discuss and strengthen the South-South activities within the PACEUP project. Prof. Kartika Senjarini, the coordinator for PACEUP-Indonesia, discussed current and future projects with her team.
During this visit, Prof. Dennis Nurjadi, representing the University of Lübeck, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Jember, represented by the Rector Dr. Iwan Taruna.
11th December: Prof. Dr. Velavan was awarded a certificate of merit and a medal by the Vietnamese Ministry of Defense.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Defense congratulates Prof. Dr. Velavan for his scientific achievements in building individual and institutional capacity at the Vietnamese German Center for Medical Research. He was awarded a certificate of merit and a medal by the Vietnamese Ministry of Defense. The event took place as part of the celebrations for the 5th anniversary of the Vietnamese German Center for Medical Research at the 108 Military Central Hospital.
For more information click here: The Voice of Vietnam; People's Army Newspaper; Ministry of Health; 108 Military Central Hospital
11th December: Prof. Dr. Le Huu Song is appointed as Full Professor of Epidemiology and Pandemic Preparedness at the University of Tübingen.
The Institute of Tropical Medicine congratulates Prof. Dr. Le Huu Song on his appointment as Full Professor of Epidemiology and Pandemic Preparedness at the University of Tübingen. The certificate was presented to him by Prof. Peter G. Kremsner, Director of the Institute of Tropical Medicine at the University of Tübingen. The professorship starting from January 2024 is funded by the DAAD and the University of Tübingen. The event took place as part of the celebrations for the 5th anniversary of the Vietnamese German Center for Medical Research at the 108 Military Central Hospital.
For more information click here: The Voice of Vietnam; People's Army Newspaper; Ministry of Health; 108 Military Central Hospital
November 2023
28th November: Certification and conclusion of the workshop
23rd November: Promotion of Associate Prof. Dr. Le Huu Song as Major General
04th November:
October 2023
23rd October: Start of an 8-week workshop on harmonisation and standardisation of SOPs for the diagnosis of viral hepatitis E
04th October: A/Prof. Dr. Le Huu Song is officially appointmened as Director of 108 MCH, Hanoi
02nd October: Visit from the US CDC in Vietnam to VG-CARE/PACE-UP and 108 MCH, Hanoi
September 2023
29th September: Networking with VinUni, Hanoi. Invitation to the College of Health Sciences.
27th September: Invitation to the ‘One Health Scientific Day’ in Hanoi, Vietnam.
23th September: Dr. rer.nat Kartika Senjarini (UNEJ) is officially appointed as Full Professor of Molecular Biology at the UNEJ, Indonesia.
5-7th September: Infectious Diseases Symposium, hosted by Bar-Ilan University, Tel Aviv
August 2023
10th August: Visit of representatives of the University of Jember, Indonesia, to the Institute of Tropical Medicine, Tübingen, Germany
June 2023
Mai 2023
20th May: The Ministry of Defense of Vietnam announces the Certificate of Merit to Prof. Dr. Thiru. P. Velavan
20th May: DAAD Visit to VG-CARE/PACE-UP and 108 MCH, Hanoi
18th May: Network hybrid meeting with the University of Lübeck, Germany
April 2023
19th-25th April: PACE-UP workshop and course modules in ‘Emerging and re-emerging diseases’ and ‘Hands-on training on Basic principles of Biosafety’, Hue, Vietnam
February 2023
21st-22nd February: Strategic meeting between PACE-UP/VG-CARE and HUMP, Hue
January 2023
29 January: Meeting with Malaysian Minister of Health YB Dr. Zaliha Mustafa and the Director General of Health Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah, London
14 January: Tet New Years celebrations at the Embassy of Vietnam, Berlin
December 2022
01-03 December: Training on the mobile laboratory, Hanoi
November 2022
30 November: Handover ceremony of the PACE-UP mobile laboratory, Hanoi
29- 30 November: PACE-UP Expert seminar on GCP/GCLP
September 2022
22 September: DAAD Alumni Talk at Goethe-Institute, Hanoi
On 22 September, Dr. Nguyen Trong The and Prof. Dr. Velavan were invited to a DAAD alumni event organised by the DAAD office, the Goethe-Institut and the German Embassy. The Deputy Director of VG-CARE, Dr Nguyen Trong The, gave a lecture on "Dengue Fever" and Prof. Dr. Velavan gave a lecture on "COVID-19: an update".
Mr. Stefan Hase-Bergen, Head of the DAAD Office, moderated the event. The event was also chaired by Mr. Jörg Kinnen, Head of the Department of Culture, Press and Science of the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany.
Related Press Release DAAD Hanoi, click here.
Picture Courtesy and Copyright: DAAD-Vietnam
19-23 September: Workshop "Emerging and Re-emerging Viral Diseases".
The Pan ASEAN coalition for epidemic and outbreak preparedness (PACEUP), the only Global Health Centre based at the Vietnamese German Centre for Medical Research (VG-CARE) 108 Military Hospital, organised the workshop "Emerging and Re-emerging Viral Diseases". The workshop was opened by the German Ambassador, His Excellency Dr Guido Hildner. The workshop, which was attended by 42 scientists, PhD students, undergraduate students and others from Vietnam, Germany, Indonesia, Europe and Africa, was organised by the DAAD Global Health Centre, also known as PACE -UP, Global Health Centre in Asia, which is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and the DAAD.
Related Press Releases from Embassy Click here for German; Click here for Vietnamese; from 108 Hospital Click here for English, from Jember University Click here for Indonesian
06-07 September: International scientific collaboration for tomorrow's world: Global Centres for Health and Climate, Berlin, Germany
The Federal Foreign Office (AA) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) hosted the inaugural meeting with all stakeholders of the eight interdisciplinary 'Global Centres' addressing global health and climate challenges around the world. The Pan ASEAN coalition for epidemic and outbreak preparedness (PACEUP), the only global health centre for Asia hosted by VG-CARE, was well represented at this event on international scientific collaboration for tomorrow's world: Global Centres for Health and Climate, which took place in Berlin on 6-7 September.
May 2022
Prof. Dr. Velavan from VG-CARE has been elected to the Steering Committee (2022-2024) for Biomedicine of the German alliance of Global health Research (GLORHA). For more information, visit GLORHA website.
May 2022
Delegates from the Naval Medicine Research Unit-2 (NAMRU-2 Unit, USA) visited VG-CARE to initiate a clinical trial of tafenoquine as a malaria chemoprophylaxis.
March 2022
Prof. Dr Thirumalaisamy P Velavan of VG-CARE has been appointed by the State of Baden Württemberg to the civil service for life as Akademischer Oberrat at the University Hospital Tübingen, Germany.
December 2021
VG-CARE reports the first OMRICON SARS-CoV-2 varaint identified in a Vietnamese patient. VG-CARE continues to contribute to genomic surveillance of SARS-C0V-2. VG-CARE has deposited more than 1000 SARS-COV-2 genomes in the global GISAID database. For more information from Ministry of Health, GISAID, press release.
October 2021
With the support of ongoing DAAD funded projects, the Vietnamese German Center for Medical Research, together with experts from the University of Tübingen, successfully completed a two week training course on whole-genome sequencing of SARS-CoV-2 variants using MinIon Nanopore technology. This capacity is being sustained and a number of sequences are currently being deposited in the global databases by VG-CARE and associated partner institutes of the Pan ASEAN Coalition for Epidemic and Outbreak Preparedness (PACE-UP).
May 2021
Vietnamese-German Center for Medical Research (VGCARE) has received a grant 'PAN ASEAN Coalition for Epidemic and OUtbreak Preparedness (PACE-UP)' from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). VG-CARE will serve as one of the four Global health and Pandemic prevention hub, in particular for the ASEAN region for next five years.
The well-established and successful North-South and South-South collaborative networks bring to the PACE-UP a consortium of 28 partner
institutions drawn from 5 Asian, 4 European and 11 African countries, with multidisciplinary expertise aimed at strengthening regional and ASEAN-wide capacity to respond rapidly and effectively to
infectious diseases with epidemic potential occurring in the region or imported from overseas. For additional information
please Click here.
November 2020
On November 02, Prof. Dr. Thirumalaisamy P. Velavan, along with members of the NeoART-V team in Hanoi, visited the Nghe An Oncology Hospital in Vinh for study monitoring. The visit is intended to strengthen intramural collaboration and to accelerate the patient recruitment for the ongoing clinical trial "Phase II Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of Neoadjuvant Artesunate in Stage II/III Colorectal Cancer (NeoART-V) in Vietnamese Patients". ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03093129; For additional information please click here
October 2020
On October 27, Prof. Dr. Thirumalaisamy P Velavan was invited to a DAAD alumni event organized by the DAAD office, the Goethe-Institut and the German Embassy. Prof. Velavan gave a lecture on "Our journey with COVID-19: The pandemic". The event was chaired by honorable Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Vietnam Dr. Guido Hildner. Mr. Stefan Hase-Bergen, the head of the DAAD office, moderated the event. Related Press release from DAAD Hanoi Click here for German; Click here for Vietnamese.
March 2020
The rapidly spreading COVID-19 clearly shows that infectious diseases are among the greatest threats. During this crisis sitaution depletion of resources from supply chains in Germany is acknowledged. VG-CARE has sent 6000 Oropharyngeal swabs to Germany for a clinical study to treat COVID-19 patients with Hydroxychloroquine. This was possible with the support of the German Embassy in Hanoi and from Ministry of Health (BMG) Germany. We value your support. The swabs were received on 30 March 2020. Related Press release from German Embassy Hanoi Click here for German; Click here for Vietnamese; Click here for English language.
November 2019
On 12-13th November, Prof. Dr. Velavan representing Universitätsklinikum Tübingen and Prof. Dr. Nguyen Linh Toan, representing Vietnam Military Medical University (VMMU) took part in the DAAD - ASIA Network conference held in Yangon, Myanmar. New collaborative projects are foreseen with other ASEAN and Asian partners.
On 06th November, the President and the Rector of the Vietnam Military Medical University (VMMU) Prof. Dr. Do Quyet has conferred Prof. Dr. Thirumalaisamy P. Velavan and Prof. Dr. Christian G. Meyer, representing Universitätsklinikum Tübingen with the prestigious title of Visiting Professorship for their academic contribution in the field of infectious diseases between the two institutes.
On 01st November, the German ambassador to Vietnam, His Excellency Dr. Guido Hildner had made an official visit to VG-CARE and was received by the 108 Hospital Board of directors and colleagues from VG-CARE. All ongoing activities related to individual, institutional and infrastructural capacity building were demonstrated. Also present was Mr. Stefan Hase-Bergen, the Head of the DAAD regional office Hanoi for Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmmar and Laos.
October 2019
On 30th October, the 3rd German Science day 2019 in Hanoi was organized: VG-CARE was represented for distinct BMBF, DAAD-PAGEL, BMBF-MOST bilateral projects. The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), the Vietnamese Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST), and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) in cooperation with the German Embassy in Hanoi has organized this event. The event marks a large variety of presentations, and a unique chance to network with representatives of leading German Universities, research institutions and funding organizations.
On 29th October, the delegation from Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), led by Ms. Katharin Meyer and the team from PT-DLR Büro, along with the Vietnam-German University President Dr. Thomas Benz made an official visit to VG-CARE. The delegation was briefed with all our ongoing activities in the field of research, teaching-training and patient-care. Further possibilities on collaborative initiatives in the ASEAN region and among EU countries were discussed.
July 2019
In the context of an ongoing 'Phase II Randomised, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial of Neoadjuvant Artesunate in stage II/III Colorectal Cancer (NeoART-V) in Vietnamese patients', the members of NeoART-v team had undergone ICH-GCP/GCLP training after second year. Additionally, members involved in this clinical trial were trained and monitored for the use of the REDCAP database. Study and data safety monitoring subsequently took place this July 2019. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03093129; For additional information please Click here.
DAAD -PAGEL Summer school on Parasitology
With support from DAAD-PAGEL program, VG-CARE has succesfully organized and completed the Summer school on Parasitology from May 06th until May 08th. The event was inagurated by our German Ambassador His Excellency Mr. Christian Berger. The event was aimed to strengthen and build capacities in the field of parasitology, which was seldom studied or investigated in the clinical routine among many Vietnamese hospitals. The target group comprised of 38 participants who were mainly physicians, clinical researchers and laboratory staff.
April 2019
On 01st April 2019, the directors Profs. Dr. Le Huu Song and Thirumalaisamy P Velavan presented ongoing clinical research in VG-CARE at the first joint committee meeting between Vietnam and Germany on Scientific and Technological Cooperation. This inter-ministerial meeting between the Federal ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) took place in Berlin.