Class 2 of the Medical Biotechnology major defends Graduation Projects

On June 13th 2025, the Faculty of Applied Technology held graduation thesis defense for Class 27 students of Medical Biotechnology major. This is also the second graduation class of the major, further affirming the high quality of training and the tireless efforts of the lecturers and students of the Faculty of Applied Technology.

Delivering a speech at the thesis defends, Dr. Nguyen Huu Hung – Dean of Faculty of Applied Technology, Chairman of Graduation Project Defense Committee, encouraged students and emphasized that the committee’s feedback would help improve their projects: “Consider this a valuable opportunity to build a strong competitive edge for yourselves in the future. You have bravely chosen the path of scientific research. Give it your all, because what you have achieved today is only the beginning of a promising new journey ahead”. 

The graduation projects focused on the application of biotechnology and biomedical science in disease diagnosis and treatment. Specifically, several studies explored tissue damage recovery, including knee cartilage regeneration (through the use of ECM-hydrogel, a biomaterial derived from extracellular matrix in gel form with tissue regeneration potential), corneal burns (examining the effectiveness of artificial tears containing ECM in promoting ocular surface wound healing), and skin injuries (investigating the role of exosomes derived from 3D models). In addition, microbiology emerged as a prominent area of in-depth student research, with topics such as analyzing gastric microbiome and its diagnostic potential in gastric diseases, as well as evaluating the antimicrobial properties of natural compounds.

Notably, two projects focused on generating Recombinant Escherichia coli strains: One is the expression of an anti-Helicobacter pylori peptide  aimed at developing a new treatment approach. The other focused on expressing FnbpA protein, an important candidate for future vaccine development against Staphylococcus aureus infections.

Among the graduation projects, Luu Hoang Song Nhi’s project titled “Analysis of gastric microbiota and its potential application in diagnosing gastric diseases” stood out for its strong applicability and innovative approach. Sparked by a deep interest in human health and the role of the microbiome, the study focused specifically on gastric microbiota, a relatively underexplored field. Leveraging advancements in the next generation sequencing technologies, Song Nhi applied comprehensive analysis methods with the aim of contributing to a better understanding of disease mechanisms and the development of more effective diagnostic and treatment strategies. Despite the challenges posed by complexity and scale of microbial data, requiring in-depth knowledge of bioinformatics and statistics, she overcame these hurdles through meticulous literature review, detailed planning, and consistent consultation with her academic supervisor.

The Graduation Thesis Defense concluded, showcasing the capabilities and the vision of Class 27 students in Medical Biotechnology at Van Lang University. Through their promising research topics, these students have demonstrated strong potential to become the next generation of young professionals contributing to the advancement of medicine and biotechnology in Vietnam.

News: Thien Phuc
Photos: Trung Quan