Congratulations to Our Recent Graduates
Today at OUCRU Vietnam, we came together to celebrate a proud and meaningful milestone: the graduation of two outstanding PhD students who have spent years advancing our understanding of infectious diseases.
- Dr Julie Huynh (Open University) completed her PhD on improving the diagnosis and prognosis of tuberculous meningitis in children. Her research addresses a critical gap in pediatric TB care, contributing to faster and more accurate treatment for young patients.
- Dr Ho Quang Chanh (University of Oxford, OUCRU Prize Studentship) focused his doctoral research on continuous physiological monitoring in dengue shock patients and investigated the mechanisms behind vascular leak syndrome. His work offers valuable insights for improving the clinical management of severe dengue.
We’re incredibly proud of both graduates for their dedication and contributions to global health. We wish them continued success in the next chapters of their careers.
Welcoming Our New PhD Students
As we celebrate our graduates, we’re also excited to welcome a new cohort of PhD scholars beginning their research journeys with OUCRU and our university partners. Each brings fresh perspectives and a commitment to addressing urgent health challenges:
- Dr Phan Nguyen Quoc Khanh (Open University) is researching host transcriptional signatures to improve the diagnosis of extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
- Le Kim Khanh (Open University) is investigating diagnostic tools for rickettsial infections, including scrub typhus and spotted fever groups.
- Dr Nguyen Trong Duy (Open University) is studying community-acquired pneumonia in Vietnamese children and adults, including its causes, clinical patterns, and associated treatment costs.
- Ruan Spies (University of Oxford) examining how multidrug-resistant tuberculosis is acquired in Ho Chi Minh City.
- Ngo Huyen Chi (University of Oxford, OUCRU Prize Studentship), exploring how gendered health information shapes HPV vaccine attitudes among men who have sex with men in Vietnam.
This diverse group spans a wide range of research areas – from laboratory science to public health and social science – all united by a shared goal: improving health through science.
We are honoured to support their PhD journeys and look forward to the knowledge and impact they will bring in the years ahead.
Learn more about our PhD programme.
