That is the sharing of Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Hoai, Deputy Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research (International University, Ho Chi Minh City National University), 1 of 11 individuals who have just been awarded the 2024 Vietnamese Women's Award.
Born in 1981 in Hai Duong, Nguyen Thi Thu Hoai pursued her passion for Biology since grade 9. After that, she studied Biology at Nguyen Trai High School for the Gifted (Hai Duong province) and was then admitted to the talented bachelor of science program at the University of Natural Sciences (Vietnam National University, Hanoi).
After receiving her doctorate in Germany, Thu Hoai returned to the University of Natural Sciences - Vietnam National University, Hanoi, then went to the National Institute of Health in Taiwan (China) to study for a short time and then went to Belgium for in-depth research.
In 2011, she decided to stop at the Faculty of Biotechnology, International University (Ho Chi Minh City National University) to continue research and teaching.
Although she has the opportunity to work and research abroad, Thu Hoai wants to return to Vietnam to work and contribute to her country. In addition to teaching and research, Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Hoai also actively participates in activities to promote scientific research among women.
Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Hoai, Deputy Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research, International University, Ho Chi Minh City National University
According to this 8X female doctor, when women decide to pursue a career in scientific research, they will encounter many difficulties. The period from 25 to 35 years old is the period when they need to learn and accumulate the most, but women have to spend time fulfilling their role as mothers. Therefore, when choosing to pursue a career in scientific research, the most important thing is to keep the "flame" of passion alive.
“Nowadays, technology develops very quickly. If you do not maintain your passion to continuously learn, you will fall behind and give up. I think that when you have enough passion and interest, women will know how to arrange their time to pursue scientific research.
In fact, returning at the age of 35 after a period of giving birth and taking care of a small child is not too big of a problem. Don't think that you are old and don't want to study for a master's or doctorate anymore. Once you have a foundation and passion, you will be able to catch up. It's never too late," the female doctor emphasized.
Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Hoai (middle) hopes to inspire scientific research for students.
As for Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Hoai, there were many difficulties she encountered during her scientific research. However, the support of her family, along with the companionship and support of her leaders and colleagues, became the support for her to overcome the challenges.
“Scientific research is a long journey. I have never been satisfied with what I have achieved. Therefore, I always strive to contribute to the country,” Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Hoai shared.
To date, Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Hoai has published 82 works, is the head of 7 domestic projects and participates in 5 other projects. Among them, the projects "Distribution of Pseudomonas aeruginosa on the human body"; "Research on the impact of Covid-19 on the mental health of 37,150 Vietnamese students" have made many contributions to public health.
With her contributions and dedication, Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Hoai received the L'Oreal-Unesco Outstanding Female Scientist Award (2023); "Outstanding Female Intellectual of Ho Chi Minh City, 2019-2024" awarded by the Ho Chi Minh City Association of Female Intellectuals...
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