University of Health Sciences - VNUHCM Contributes Twelve Papers to the International PBC 2025 Conference

2025-06-26 16:40:00

The 20th International Conference of the Pacific Basin Consortium for Environment and Health (PBC 2025), themed “Bidirectional Impacts between Environment and Health”, was recently held at the Caravelle Hotel (District 1), attracting over 200 scientists from numerous countries and territories including the United States, Australia, Japan, Taiwan (China), and others.

The University of Health Sciences – VNUHCM contributed twelve scientific papers to the conference, comprising nine poster presentations and three oral presentations. The University’s submissions were highly commended by the conference organisers for their quality of content and practical applicability. Consequently, three poster presentations and one oral presentation received awards at the conference.

– Best Oral Presentation Award: “Leonurus japonicus as a Potential Medicinal Plant for Skin Care and UVR Protection under the Challenges of Climate Change and Global Warming” by the research team: Nguyen Ngoc Dien, Pham Bui Nam Anh, Nguyen Tran Khanh Doan, Le My Duyen, Ha Phuong Ngan, Nguyen Thuy Linh, Nguyen Thi Kim Nhuong, Nguyen Thanh Dat, Bui Thi Phuong, Tran Thi Huyen, Nguyen Minh Nam.

– First Prize Poster: “Discovery of Gene Signature for Early Detection of Hepatocellular Carcinoma” by the research team: Phu Huu Tran Don, Nguyen Thanh Dat, Bui Thi Phuong, Nguyen Tan Thinh, Nguyen Minh Nam.

– Second Prize Poster: “A 3-Gene Signature for Early Diagnosis, Prognosis and Response Prediction in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer” by the research team: Ngo Duc Phuc, Nguyen Ngoc Dien, Nguyen Thanh Dat, Nguyen Minh Nam.

– Third Prize Poster: “An In Vitro Assessment of the Anticancer Activity of Freeze-Dried Kefir Yogurt” by the research team: Pham Nhat Truong, Cao Thi Thanh Loan, Nguyen Minh Nam.

As an international forum, the PBC Conference has long established itself as a prestigious platform focused on discussing issues related to climate change’s impact on human health and the importance of addressing these challenges within the Pacific Basin region.

In 2025, the conference was organised by the Centre for Infectious Disease Research and the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, International University, Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh City, in collaboration with the Pacific Basin Association for Environment and Health, Louisiana State University, The University of Queensland, and The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Conducted over four days, the conference comprised seven plenary sessions and nine parallel sessions, providing opportunities for scientists, academics, researchers, postgraduates, and undergraduates in the Life Sciences field to engage in comprehensive exchanges and present their latest and potential research achievements in Health and Environment, thereby contributing to enhanced awareness of environmental factors’ impact on community health.

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