Prof. Dr. Md. Nguyen Sao Trung

Prof. Dr. Md. Nguyen Sao Trung is regarded as a dedicated teacher and a devoted physician with more than 30 years of experience in the medical profession. His area of expertise is issues related to breast and thyroid. Additionally, he is also a famous scientist authoring and co-authoring 16 research projects; having 150 articles published in prestigious domestic and foreign journals. He is the editor of 8 textbooks and  a contributor to 9 other books, including “Giai phau benh hoc” (“Pathological Anatomy”) appraised by the Textbook Appraisal Council of the Ministry of Health and distributed as a textbook for medical schools across Vietnam. His intensive research focuses on immunohistochemistry and genetics, which are highly applicable in the treatment of cancer, especially breast cancer and liver cancer. Three of the most notable works he has authored are:

(1) State-level scientific project on cancer genetics: “Research into application of modern genetic techniques in the diagnosis and prognosis of some common cancers in Vietnam”.

(2) City-level project (Ho Chi Minh City) on liver cancer: “Study to identify biomarkers (p53, Ki67) in hepatocellular carcinoma”.

(3) Ministry-level project (Ministry of Health) on breast cancer: “Research on applying immunohistochemistry to identify valuable biomarkers in breast cancer prognosis and treatment (ER, PR, Her-2-Neu, Ki67, PCNA, p53)”

With extensive experience and expertise, Prof. Dr. Md. Nguyen Sao Trung has been holding several important positions, including: former Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, former Head of Pathology Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City and Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine, former Head of Pathology Department, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital at Ho Chi Minh City. He is currently a senior lecturer at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City. He is also holding many important positions such as:

• Professional advisor to University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
• Editor-in-Chief of the Ho Chi Minh City Medical Journal (https://yhoctphcm.ump.edu.vn)
• Editor-in-Chief of MedPharmRes International Journal of Medical Research (https://medpharmres.com, https://medpharmres.vn)
• Member of the Ho Chi Minh City Scientific Council
• Member of the Scientific Council of Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Health
• Chairman of the Ethics Committee in Biomedical Research, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City
• Vice President of the Ho Chi Minh City Medical Association
• Vice President of Vietnam Pathology and Cytology Society
• Member of the Executive Committee of Vietnam Association for Cancer Prevention and Control, Ho Chi Minh City Cancer Society and Ho Chi Minh City Pathology Society

As one of the leading doctors directly involved in the treatment, research, and teaching of various issues related to breast and thyroid, Prof. Dr. Md. Nguyen Sao Trung has made immense contributions to Vietnam health sciences.