Tam Anh Research Institute and Oxford University partner on medical training and innovation

The event took place during General Secretary To Lam's policy dialogue with the British and Vietnamese intellectual community as part of his state visit to the U.K. It also marks the realization of commitments signed in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Tam Anh Research Institute and Oxford University in January 2025.

Tam Anh Research Institute, Tam Anh General Hospital Group, and Oxford University sign an MOU witnessed by Party General Secretary To Lam (3rd, L) and Professor Irene Tracey (2nd, L), Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, on Oct. 28, 2025, in the U.K. Photo courtesy of Tam Anh Research Institute

Before an audience of professors, lecturers, researchers, and young intellectuals, General Secretary To Lam underscored the significance of the historical, profound relationship between Vietnam and the U.K.

"We need a new cooperation model — one that is practical, measurable, and delivers direct benefits to the people of both countries. When I speak of a ‘new cooperation model,' I refer to collaboration between the U.K.'s strength in fundamental science, applied science, high technology, biomedical science, public health, higher education, urban governance, energy transition, and financial services, and Vietnam's needs in digital transformation, green transition, improving human capital quality, reforming development governance, and perfecting the institutional framework of Vietnam's socialist-oriented market economy," the General Secretary emphasized.

His remarks reaffirmed the significance of the partnership between Tam Anh Research Institute and Oxford University in establishing an equitable framework for training, knowledge sharing, and scientific research.

Recognizing Vietnam's growing demand for more research centers specializing in drug development, vaccines, and advanced medical technologies, Tam Anh Research Institute and Oxford University have worked urgently and rigorously to conclude an official cooperation agreement accompanied by concrete action plans.

The key priorities of cooperation include: training and enhancing research capacity for clinical doctors at Tam Anh General Hospital and Tam Anh Research Institute; jointly conducting high-impact applied research projects in Vietnam; translating research outcomes into medical practice; and jointly funding, implementing, and publishing international scientific studies.

In the first phase, both sides will organize training courses to strengthen scientific research capacity, medical data management, healthcare development research, and expert exchange programs. They will jointly implement research projects, publish international papers annually, enhance Vietnam's position in medical research, and foster the development of high-quality human resources for the country's healthcare sector.

In December 2025, Tam Anh Research Institute and Oxford University plan to launch three initial advanced training courses for Vietnamese scientists and healthcare administrators. Oxford professors and scientists will directly teach and supervise the courses. Training will focus on international-standard scientific research methods and world-leading data analysis systems.

Both parties will jointly research new solutions and applications to enhance clinical care, particularly for globally challenging diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and stroke, which are rapidly increasing in Vietnam.

Tam Anh General Hospital will implement and benefit from research innovations and medical applications developed through the partnership between Tam Anh Research Institute and Oxford University. Photo courtesy of Tam Anh General Hospital

On this occasion, Tam Anh Research Institute and Oxford University also announced the official website for the "Tam Anh Oxford Partnership" (TOP), hosted on both Oxford University's website and Tam Anh Research Institute's website to provide updates to global scientists and learners on training programs, expert exchanges, and joint research projects. The website is expected to launch in early November 2025.

"Oxford University highly values this collaboration and the opportunity to learn from Vietnamese colleagues. We aim to build research culture and capacity, generating scientific evidence to support policy development and improve the health of Vietnamese people," Associate Professor Proochista Ariana, member of the Oxford Council for International Development and founder of the Global Public Health Master's Program, said.

Oxford University and Tam Anh Research Institute sign an MOU for scientific research exchange and medical training, Oxford University's first bilateral collaboration with a research institute and general hospital system in Vietnam, on Jan. 18, 2025, in the U.K. Photo courtesy of Tam Anh General Hospital

Dr. Phuong Le Tri, Executive Director of Tam Anh Research Institute, noted that achieving a formal agreement with a prestigious global institution like Oxford required strong foundations, including advanced infrastructure, large-scale facilities, standardized scientific research protocols, and especially qualified personnel capable of collaborating with Oxford professors and experts across disciplines.

"Our advantage lies in the reputation, creativity, willingness to take on challenges, and strong practical capability of Tam Anh General Hospital Group, VNVC Vaccination System, and related medical services," Dr. Tri added.

 

 

Tam Anh Research Institute and Oxford University partner on medical training and innovation

Tam Anh research institute and Oxford partner on medical training and innovation

Tam Anh Research Institute, part of Tam Anh General Hospital Group, leads in specialized treatment, clinical research, and biomedical technology transfer, aiming to become an international-standard medical research and training center in Vietnam.