At the beginning of the working session, the delegation was warmly welcomed by Prof. Nicholas McKay, Associate Director for Research Enterprise and Partnerships, Faculty of Medicine and Health (FMH) at the University of Sydney. He provided an overview of the university’s training strategies, research priorities, and professional development initiatives in the field of medicine. The two sides discussed potential areas of collaboration, respective academic strengths, and opportunities for developing joint programs between the institutions.
Prof. Nicholas McKay, Associate Director for Research Enterprise and Partnerships, Faculty of Medicine and Health (FMH) introducest
the University of Sydney and FMH
Prof. Nathan Moore introduces the Westmead Health Precinct
Prof. Nguyen Thu Anh – Director of the University of Sydney – Vietnam Institute,
presents potential areas of collaboration between the parties.
The delegation takes a commemorative photo with the leadership of the FMH, and Prof. Nguyen Thu Anh – Director of the University of Sydney – Vietnam Institute
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Following the introductory session, the delegation visited the Westmead Health Precinct. As one of the largest medical and research hubs in New South Wales, Westmead Health Precinct represents a highly professional operational model integrating hospitals, research institutes, and clinical trial programs. In particular, the delegation’s exploration of infectious diseases and the visit to the NSW Biocontainment Centre provided direct exposure to Australia’s advanced biosafety systems and cutting-edge research procedures.
The afternoon program began with a tour of the modern Clinical Simulation Suites. This professionally designed training environment includes simulated patient rooms, emergency rooms, skills laboratories, and VR-supported simulation technologies.
Visiting the Simulation Suites – the University of Sydney’s clinical simulation area, featuring simulated patient rooms and VR systems.
After visiting the Simulation Center, the delegation continued working directly with project teams and explored the operations of the NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, an institution that plays a pivotal role in Australia's biomedical research ecosystem.
Professor Justin Beardsley introduced the infectious disease research projects
being conducted at the Westmead Health Precinct
The delegation visited the NSW Biocontainment Centre,
a modern biosafety facility located at the University of Sydney.
The members present and introduce the FLIRT project
The delegates engaged in in-depth discussions, raising a number of specialized questions that centered on ongoing scientific research projects. They also proposed various opportunities for collaboration in academic development and human resource training between the two institutions.
Professor Arlen Wilcox presented an overview of the
NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre.
Professor Nguyễn Trung Kiên presented a souvenir to Professor Arlen Wilcox.
The delegation met and discussed collaboration with representatives of the University of Sydney at the Westmead Health Precinct, focusing on potential cooperation in education, scientific research, and the training of healthcare professionals.
As part of the working program, the delegation met with an alumnus of the Faculty of Pharmacy, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, who is currently pursuing postgraduate studies at the University of Sydney. The University highly appreciates her efforts and affirms its commitment to continuing to support and expand academic collaboration programs, scholarships, and postgraduate exchange opportunities.
Ms. Nguyễn Anh Thi, an alumna of the Faculty of Pharmacy at CTUMP, is currently a postgraduate student in Clinical Pharmacy at the University of Sydney
The delegation from CTUMP took a commemorative photo with
The University of Sydney Colleagues after working program
The official visit of Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy to the University of Sydney, Australia, has opened up numerous opportunities for collaborative development in education, scientific research, and healthcare workforce development. With thorough preparation and a proactive spirit of cooperation from both sides, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy expects that the topics discussed during this visit will soon be translated into specific, practical, and sustainable cooperative programs, bringing long-term value to education, research, and community service activities.
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