Our multidisciplinary teams, including research scientists, doctoral candidates, junior researchers, and medical students, collaborate on studies of emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases such as hepatitis, meningitis/encephalitis, dengue, malaria, respiratory and diarrheal diseases, and bacterial, viral, and parasitic infections. We also focus on oncology, neuroscience, human genetic epidemiology, and host-pathogen interactions. VG-CARE currently hosts nine research groups working on these critical areas.

Multidisciplinary Research

Modern Diagnostic Techniques

We are committed to enhancing infectious disease diagnostics in Vietnam, supporting the development of microscopy-based detection methods, culture techniques, and molecular genetic diagnostics to improve accuracy and accessibility in disease identification.

Clinical Studies

With the support of the German Federal Ministry of  Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), VG-CARE has been established as a center for GCP/GCLP-compliant clinical trials, conducting Phase I–IV studies at 108 Military Central Hospital. These trials include vaccination, diagnostic, interventional, and observational studies based on the “Lean Laboratory” concept.

As an institution capable of conducting ICH-compliant clinical trials, VG-CARE collaborates with German, Vietnamese, and international partners on bilateral, multi-center research studies. Each study adheres to international quality standards, with a Data Monitoring Board in place and the use of REDCap, OpenClinica, and other secure, internet-based databases for data management and analysis.

Education & Training

VG-CARE provides specialized training for staff, scientists, and medical professionals across Vietnam, covering laboratory techniques, infection control, research ethics, clinical trial management, and advanced diagnostics. Our GCP/GCLP-compliant training modules ensure the sustainable adoption of best practices, following validated Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

In collaboration with PACE-UP, a Global Health Center for pandemic prevention in Asia, we host an annual international conference on “Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases” and offer hands-on training in biosafety and outbreak preparedness.

Through cutting-edge research, clinical studies, and training, VG-CARE is strengthening infectious disease research and healthcare in Vietnam and beyond.