Three Young Vietnamese Doctors Honored by the Global Pasteur Network

Three young Vietnamese doctors have been recognized by the Global Pasteur Network alongside 37 other scientists under the age of 40 worldwide for their outstanding contributions to disease surveillance, prevention, and public health protection.

The list of 40 Under 40 is a new initiative by the Global Pasteur Network, announced during the Annual Meeting of the Pasteur Network held from October 21–24 in Ho Chi Minh City. This marks the first time in 66 sessions that the event has been hosted in an Asian country, bringing together more than 250 scientists and experts from five continents.

The Honored Vietnamese Doctors

The honored Vietnamese doctors include:

Dr. Truong Thi Thuy Dung (Pasteur Institute Ho Chi Minh City): Applied data analytics to prevent measles outbreaks.
Dr. Pham Van Khang (National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology): Conducted epidemiological research on measles, providing critical data for surveillance and immunization programs.
Dr. Le Hoang Thieu (Pasteur Institute Nha Trang): Recognized for research on rabies and other infectious diseases.

Doctors Pham Van Khang, Truong Thi Thuy Dung, and Le Hoang Thieu (from left to right) are among the 40 young scientists under 40 worldwide honored by the Global Pasteur Network in 2025. (Photo: Hieu Khue)

An Initiative to Honor Young Scientists

According to the selection process, each member institute nominates one or two potential candidates, and an international scientific council chooses 40 outstanding young scientists for their contributions in medical research, infectious disease prevention, climate change response, immunology, and vaccine development.

“Honoring young scientists is a way to make science come alive through individuals dedicated to public health. This initiative fosters collaboration and shared responsibility in addressing global health challenges.”
– Dr. Mario Moreira, President of the Global Pasteur Network

A Historic Milestone for Vietnam

Speaking at the conference, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Vu Trung, Director of the Pasteur Institute Ho Chi Minh City, stated:

“Hosting this year’s meeting is a historic milestone and a source of pride for Vietnam. We remain committed to advancing research and international cooperation to protect public health.”
– Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Vu Trung, Director of the Pasteur Institute HCMC

Mr. Nguyen Vu Trung, Director of the Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: P.T.)

Vietnam Strengthens International Cooperation

Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Lien Huong expressed pride in Vietnam’s three Pasteur institutes, which have contributed for over a century to vaccine research and disease prevention. She affirmed Vietnam’s commitment to strengthening international collaboration, developing young scientific talent, and applying new technologies in vaccine research and production as a key pillar for national health security.

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Xuân Mai. (2025, October 21). Từ hội nghị mạng lưới Pasteur, Bộ trưởng Bộ Y tế nhấn mạnh phòng bệnh rất quan trọng. Tuổi Trẻ.