Van Lang Laboratory Medicine Technique Students Are Routinely Engaging With Updates In Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), Digital PCR, And Biosafety.

On the afternoon of May 9, 2025, Van Lang University's Faculty of Nursing and Medical Technology hosted a workshop titled 'NGS Sequencing, Digital PCR, and Laboratory Biosafety.' The event aimed to equip students with the latest knowledge and skills in modern molecular diagnostic techniques and essential laboratory biosafety principles.

Dr. Le Van Chuong, Head of the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Technology, commenced the workshop with a passionate address. He underscored that the significant development of biotechnology, hand-in-hand with advanced scientific and technical innovations, has led to breakthroughs. These accomplishments have extended beyond the laboratory, finding broad practical application and proving crucial in disease diagnosis and management.

The workshop sought to create a crucial platform where students could both acquire the latest knowledge and accumulate practical expertise. Furthermore, it provided an occasion for the Faculty of Nursing and Medical Technology and its business partners to enhance their cooperation, paving the way for future growth opportunities.

Dr. Nguyen Thi Yen Nhi from Pasteur Institute Ho Chi Minh City presented a paper on 'Biological Risk Management in Laboratories' to ensure the safety of personnel, patient samples, and the working environment. Elaborating on this, Dr. Nhi outlined biological agents and effective containment solutions, including physical barriers, the five-step hazard risk assessment practice, and ensuring proper protective equipment and safety devices are used in the laboratory.

Mr. Tran Van Hai Nam, an Application Specialist with Hop Nhat Science Co., Ltd., presented on 'Introduction to Digital Droplet PCR (ddPCR) Technique and Its Applications in Medicine.' He detailed the four essential steps: preparing the ddPCR reaction, generating droplets, performing the PCR, and interpreting the results. Mr. Hai Nam underscored ddPCR's superior benefits, such as its high precision, absolute quantification capabilities, high reproducibility, linearity, and wide range of applications.

Ms. Huynh Ngan Ha, an MSc holder from Hop Nhat Science Co., Ltd., delivered a presentation titled "Overview of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) Technology and Its Applications in Modern Medicine." Her presentation underscored the pivotal importance of gene sequencing within the contemporary medical landscape. As a robust cornerstone of modern medicine and molecular biology, gene sequencing technology is currently unlocking new frontiers in the accurate and efficient diagnosis and prevention of diseases.

The value of the workshop extended beyond the invaluable scientific information shared by reputable experts; it also offered a networking opportunity to gain practical experience, thus laying the groundwork for Medical Laboratory Technology Bachelors to stay abreast of professional development trends.

News: Thien Phuc
Photos: Bich Tram