Prof. Nguyen Thanh Liem was honored in the top 100 significant Asian scientists – 2019
In 2019, Two Vietnamese researchers have been honored in top 100 significant Asian scientists for their excellent contributions in Medicine - Biology.
Prof. Nguyen Thanh Liem (Vinmec Research Institute of Stemcell and Gene Technology) and Ph.D Nguyen Thi Hiep (International University - Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh), Ph.D. have just been named among 100 regional researchers and academics honored in the annual 2019 list by Singapore-based science journal Asian Scientist. To be acknowledged on this list, the honoree must have received a national or international prize in 2018 for his or her research. Alternatively, he or she must have made a significant scientific discovery or provided leadership in academia or industry.
Prof. Nguyen Thanh Liem was recognized by his notable medical contributions such as the first physician undergoing stem cell transplantation for cerebral palsy and autism treatment in Vietnam; as well as directly performing 05 cases of complicated conjoined twin surgeries more than 15 years ago. Besides, more than 100 scientific studies carried out by Prof. Liem have been published in the US and Europe international journals; and most recently, A project entitled "Research on the Vietnamese genome" has been revealed.
Professor Nguyen Thanh Liem has won the Nikkei Asia Prize for his excellent achievements in science and technology.
Another honored scientist was Dr. Nguyen Thi Hiep, Head of the Biomedical Engineering Department in the International University – a member of the Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City. Ph.D. Hiep received the 2018 L’Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science International Rising Talent award for female researcher/scientists under the age of 40 for developing a smart nanoparticle gel that can be applied on several kinds of wound, sterilized and accelerated tissue regeneration. The year 2017, Dr. Nguyen Thi Hiep was announced as the winner of the third annual ASEAN-U.S. Science Prize for her research on “Using at-home healthcare solutions to reduce pressure placed upon urban healthcare systems”- aspect of Community health.
Now into its fourth edition, the Asian Scientist organized the voting and announcement of the success of the region’s best and brightest scientists, highlighting their achievements across a range of scientific disciplines. So far, seven Vietnamese researchers have been listed in the top 100.